Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 25, 2026, 08 PM Eastern

This episode covers significant developments regarding pre-October 7th warnings of Hamas attack preparations, with reports detailing alleged communications from Egypt and the UAE that may not have been fully heeded. We also hear from Benny Gantz on the strategic threats facing Israel, including declining global standing and internal divisions, as he advocates for a moderate Zionist government. Finally, reports indicate the IDF has paused proactive arrests of Haredi draft dodgers due to protests.

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Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-909744
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-september-26-2026/
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bkxy4f49zg
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-909742
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/deterred-by-protests-idf-said-to-halt-proactive-arrests-of-haredi-draft-dodgers/

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