Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 20, 2026, 01 AM Eastern

Leading today's report, an IDF engineering vehicle was hit by a Hezbollah roadside bomb in southern Lebanon, wounding two soldiers and prompting Israeli retaliation. We also cover Qatar's strong denial of providing funding to Hamas, amidst Israeli political reports and counter-claims. The episode features criticism of a Gaza photojournalist for withholding October 7th hostage abuse footage, and Congressman Brad Sherman's warning about declining U.S. support for Israel. Hear about antisemitic incidents at a protest in The Hague, a significant rise in demand for pre-military academies in Israel, and President Herzog's pardon of Elor Azaria. Updates on religious observances ahead of Yom Kippur are also included.

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