Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 26, 2026, 07 PM Eastern

Iran insists diplomacy is the path forward in its conflict with the US and Israel, following US President Donald Trump's rejection of a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed questions about his government's human rights record while accusing the US and Israel. In counter-terrorism efforts, the IDF eliminated a terrorist identified as Saher Zakr, who had infiltrated Israel on October 7th, during a strike in Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp. Domestically, Israeli opposition leaders have united, signing a document pledging cooperation and shared principles ahead of the October elections. Plus, a look at claims surrounding Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent UN General Assembly address, debunking reports of a 'massive' walkout.

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Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-909787
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/09/iran-insists-diplomatic-solution-after-trump-rejects-peace-plan
- Telegram Channel abualiexpress: https://t.me/abualiexpress/130854
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-909789
- Telegram Channel Amir Tsarfati: https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/79223

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