Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - October 3, 2026, 06 PM Eastern

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · Oct 3, 2026 · 4m

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivered a stark warning to Iran from President Trump: nuclear weapons are unacceptable, and Tehran must choose between abandoning its program or facing 'the hard way.' Meanwhile, a former IDF negotiator suggests the Gaza war could have been concluded a year earlier, potentially saving lives and freeing hostages sooner. Prime Minister Netanyahu's secret trip to the UAE has also come under scrutiny, prompting censorship concerns. Plus, a look at the heroism of an Indian pilot who thwarted a terror attempt, and a reflection on Jewish identity in the US and…