Episode Details

Israel celebrates Rosh Hashanah with the first holiday in three years without hostages, but remains on alert for potential escalation amidst a divisive election season. The IDF has announced the destruction of significant Hezbollah underground infrastructure in southern Lebanon, built by Iran. Meanwhile, Israel is reported to have gained a strategic advantage over Iran post-2026 war, focusing on advancements in the arms race. In Germany, seven men accused of being Hamas terrorists have been charged with plotting an attack. Economically, supermarkets saw unusually quiet activity despite increased spending, attributed to earlier shopping and price hikes on holiday goods.

Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-908385
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-908276
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-908383
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hyjc115byzl
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-celebrates-first-rosh-hashanah-in-three-years-without-hostages-in-gaza/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-908386

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