Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-09-05 at 10:02

HEADLINES
Netanyahu targets regime change in Iran
Kharg Island tanker strike fuels Tehran vow
Israeli completes Spitsbergen Arctic crossing

The time is now 10:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made toppling Iran's regime an official Israeli war aim.

In US Military Role, Iranian media reported that the United States struck an oil tanker at Kharg Island, a key export hub; Tehran vowed a strong response and warned of economic damage. A US official identified as Vance said the United States is probing a wedding attack that killed five women and children, adding that "sometimes things happen."

In US Policy Concerning Israel, the US ambassador to Israel said the Israeli government bears responsibility for West Bank Palestinians' safety and should impose "severe consequences" over violence, as he visited families after a surge in settler attacks. He visited Turmus Ayya, where around 80 percent of the 4,000 residents hold US citizenship, and said that people in these communities have a right to live with security and safety, and that the government has a duty to ensure it.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, a California court ruled there is sufficient evidence to prosecute Paul Dean Andrews, 43, of Lomita, for allegedly threatening to carry out a shooting at a Jewish community center in Redondo Beach. Andrews has pleaded not guilty and is held on $275,000 bail, facing more than nine years in prison if convicted; prosecutors say he called the center multiple times over three days in August and made antisemitic statements, including threats to the center's manager, and he has a prior 2023 charge for assault with a weapon. A judge also allowed him to enter rehabilitation. In a related moment, Huckabee visited a Palestinian village after a mosque was vandalized by settlers; he condemned the act as terrorism and called for those responsible to face consequences, joking that "at least they spelled my name right."

In Israeli Economy and Business, Tenne offers gourmet kosher food for effortless holiday hosting. Tenne delivers an upscale Rosh Hashanah feast to your door, combining traditional flavors, gourmet dishes, broad family appeal, and surprisingly reasonable prices. Described as a deli concept by Ta’am VaTzeva, Tenne specializes in kosher homemade comfort food, deli meats, salads, and fresh baked goods, and suggests portion guidelines; the menu focuses on the holiday. The reviewer praised delivery timing, packaging, and overall quality. Also, Wine talk: Eat well, drink well. A Rosh Hashanah wine guide covers Israeli wines for every budget and occasion, highlighting how wine is central to the festival and offering value picks alongside higher-end selections. The guide points readers to wines in the "Wine Lovers" category and mentions Hayotzer, Sketch Gewurztraminer 2024 as a recommended choice.

In Uplifting News, From Greenland rescue to Arctic triumph: Israeli completes punishing Spitsbergen crossing. After a back injury ended his Greenland expedition in a helicopter rescue, Elad Bezalel returned north for a 160-kilometer trek through blizzards, deep snow and polar bear territory, determined to find out whether he truly belonged in the Arctic.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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