Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 29, 2026, 04 PM Eastern

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces sharp criticism from Qatari leadership, while also filing a major defamation suit against Israeli media outlets regarding alleged pre-October 7 warnings. Updates reveal significant destruction in Rafah and Khan Younis. Meanwhile, Israel announces plans for new settlements in the West Bank's Areas A and B. US policy concerning Gaza operations and its impact on hostage negotiations are also detailed.

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Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-910116
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-910105
- Telegram Channel abualiexpress: https://t.me/abualiexpress/131043
- Telegram Channel newssil: https://t.me/newssil/211249
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- Telegram Channel Selena Updates: https://t.me/selena_updates/70818
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hk5n900y9ge
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-official-rejects-claim-london-has-broadened-restrictions-on-israel-arms-exports/

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