Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 23, 2026, 06 AM Eastern

Israeli security officials are warning of increased regional escalation due to converging tensions, including US-Iran friction and proxy activity. Meanwhile, the US is set to unveil a $2.45 billion recovery plan for Gaza. On the ground, Israel reports striking a senior Hamas finance official in Khan Younis. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is traveling to the UN amid concerns of diplomatic isolation. Domestically, a proposal by Avigdor Liberman for Jordanian involvement in West Bank administration has ignited political debate. Plus, a French Holocaust denier is jailed, and Syrian President al-Sharaa claims a near security agreement with Israel was previously scuttled.

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- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/09/trumps-board-peace-unveil-245-billion-gaza-recovery-plan-axios-reports
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