Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 23, 2026, 10 AM Eastern

Israeli security forces have foiled a terror plot targeting National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, involving plans for an explosive drone assassination. The report details other West Bank security incidents, including a car-ramming attempt and an event at the Makabim checkpoint, alongside the IDF's elimination of a Hamas finance chief in Khan Younis. In regional news, Syria's president denounced Israel at the UN and demanded Golan withdrawal, while Iran issued a warning regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, US and Iranian envoys held mediated talks at the UN, sparking hopes for de-escalation. Domestically, the Ra'am party was barred from upcoming Knesset elections.

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Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-909448
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/syrian-president-attacks-israel-at-un-demands-withdrawal-from-golan-heights/
- Telegram Channel abualiexpress: https://t.me/abualiexpress/130672
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/houthis-threaten-to-attack-us-interests-if-washington-joins-saudi-strikes-on-yemen/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-909445
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- Telegram Channel Amir Tsarfati: https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/79168
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/shin-bet-busts-terror-cell-planning-to-assassinate-ben-gvir/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-909438
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hk4jkfbcme
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-909454
- Telegram Channel newssil: https://t.me/newssil/210848

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