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Iran Strikes Kuwait as U.S. Hits Back Near the Strait of Hormuz; Thu. Sep 3, 2026 Ep. 877
Iranian threats, rising regional tensions, Lebanon talks, Israel's political landscape, and a deep dive into Iran's internal struggles. On today's episode of the Israel Daily News Podcast, Shana Fuld brings you the latest developments across Israel and the region as the country prepares for the upcoming High Holiday period. Israel says it is prepared to respond decisively if Iran attacks during the upcoming holiday season, while the region continues to experience heightened tensions. We also discuss Israel's decision to release five Lebanese prisoners as a goodwill gesture and the possibility of a historic shift in...
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Welcome to the Israel Daily News podcast. I'm your host Shana fold and I'm here to get you caught up quickly I've got some top news stories for you today from Israel and guess what you're listening So you're already on top of your game Survive and thrive people and knowledge is the best weapon today is Thursday, September 3rd
2026 in the Gregorian calendar and the 21st of Elul, 5786, in the Hebrew calendar. Now let's get to the news. Overnight Kuwait's military said its air defenses were currently engaging hostile missile and drone attacks, which are coming from Iran.
The IRGC, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, launched strikes toward the Gulf. The second wave in three days after Kuwait and Bahrain also scrambled defenses against Iranian drones following a strike on a U.S. base in Jordan. The U.S. hit back striking Iranian positions near the Strait of Hormuz with President
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