Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 28, 2026, 01 AM Eastern

Updates on the ongoing conflict include an Iranian missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz that injured eight U.S. Marines, an incident reportedly not disclosed by the Pentagon. In diplomatic news, the U.S. Ambassador announced upcoming groundbreaking for a permanent embassy in Jerusalem. Domestically, warnings emerge about potential 'vote buying' tactics by officials as Israel heads towards elections, while events are planned to mark three years since the Hamas attack. Also, around 20 Israelis are trapped in Ethiopia due to intensified fighting, and security concerns are noted in Judea and Samaria.

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Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-909917
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/secret-strike-in-hormuz-iranian-missile-hit-ship-injuring-eight-us-marines/
- Reddit r/Israel: https://www.reddit.com/r/Israel/comments/1ws4v4p/police_by_day_terrorists_by_night_the_threat/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-909916
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-909904
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hjwiq58qfe
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/trapped-by-war-20-israelis-stranded-in-ethiopia-as-fighting-erupts/

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