Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 18, 2026, 07 AM Eastern

Hear new details on Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's direct pre-October 7th warnings of an "earthquake" attack, reportedly conveyed to Israel via the UAE. Plus, Israeli security assessments reveal Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is bolstering his military capabilities, raising regional concerns. A year after Western recognition of a Palestinian state, on-the-ground conditions are reported to have worsened. We also cover Saudi Arabia's proposal for a ceasefire with the Houthis, Israeli public opinion on aiding Riyadh, and President Trump's upcoming address at the UN General Assembly amid regional instability.

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Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-909041
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-909037
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-909031
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/maariv-poll-54-of-israelis-back-aid-to-saudi-arabia-against-houthis/
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/09/palestinian-state-more-distant-ever-year-after-recognition
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/skkilqqfgg
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/after-ed-sheeran-tour-ouster-macklemore-pledges-1-million-to-gaza-aid-groups-with-terror-ties-watchdog-says/
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- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkpu6fqfmg

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