Episode Details

Today on Israel Today: Ongoing War Report, we cover the escalating regional tensions as an Emirati oil tanker is struck by an Iranian missile in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's president calls for US negotiations. Geopolitically, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan announce a new joint defense agreement aimed at countering the Iranian axis. We also examine reports of the IDF preparing for potential independent strikes against Iran. In antisemitism news, a physical altercation erupted in Manila after an American allegedly used hateful slurs against an Israeli man. Meanwhile, rising antisemitism in Australia has inspired seven friends from Sydney to enlist as IDF lone soldiers. We bring you updates on West Bank security concerning uncoordinated Israeli hikes, concerns over New York City Mayor Mamdani's rhetoric ahead of PM Netanyahu's UN visit, domestic Israeli protests regarding Shabbat public transport, and progress in the Eldar Dayan murder investigation. Finally, a suspect is arrested for placing suspicious items at a supermarket and bank branches.

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