Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 17, 2026, 05 PM Eastern

In today's report, President Trump is considering major military escalation against Iran, while US officials confirm Iran shot down two US military drones. We also examine Iran's rapid rebuilding of a suspected nuclear weapons research facility. Updates include the IDF confirming the killing of Hamas terrorists in Gaza and the dismissal of a senior IDF intelligence officer. In domestic politics, former IDF officer Ofer Winter has launched a new party. The report also covers US policy including a F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia and diplomatic proceedings at the UN General Assembly.

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Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-908990
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-908858
- Telegram Channel Selena Updates: https://t.me/selena_updates/70396
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-weighs-return-to-large-scale-iran-strikes-i-have-a-big-decision-coming-up/
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