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 Israel-Lebanon relations.In Israeli politics, a new poll shows the race between Netanyahu's coalition and the opposition tightening, with both blocs currently struggling to reach the 61 seats needed to form a government.The episode also examines continuing tensions in Judea and Samaria, including settler violence and clashes in Al-Mughayyir, as well as President Herzog's comments regarding the difficulty of bringing perpetrators to justice.Plus, Shana takes you inside a HaSod Rosh Hashanah gift box, featuring Israeli-made products including local wine, honey, tea, chocolate, candles, and more. Use code IDN10 for 10% off qualifying orders.We also remember feminist icon Gloria Steinem, explore Israel's latest water challenges after multiple desalination plants shut down, and discuss the closure of Jerusalem's Cafe Basima on Shabbat.The episode features highlights from a Sunset Series event with Iran scholar Professor Meir Litvak, who discussed Iran's internal water crisis, brain drain, aging population, and the possibility that internal societal pressure could ultimately pose a greater threat to the Iranian regime than military strikes.We also preview the upcoming Jewish Women Changing the World panel and the HER Tel Aviv Festival.The episode concludes with a Torah thought from Rabbi Yosi Madvig exploring the seventh Haftarah of consolation, God's relationship with humanity in times of suffering, and the meaning of divine mercy as we approach Rosh Hashanah.Subscribe to Israel Daily News for independent coverage of Israel, the Middle East, Israeli politics, Jewish life, and stories from the region.Rosh HaShanah Gifts Hasod Code: IDN10 https://www.hasodstore.com/blog/support-israel-daily-news-and-get-a-surprise-box-from-hasod-rosh-hashanahBala Glitz Jewelry: https://www.balaglitz.com/discount/IDN15Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.orgLinks to all things IDN: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynewsYouTube: https://youtube.com/@israeldailynews Israel Daily News Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuldSupport our Wartime News Coverage: https://israeldailynews.org/donation-box/Timestamps00:00 Iran Threats & Israel Prepares for Rosh Hashanah01:00 Israel Ready to Respond to an Iranian Attack02:00 Israel Releases Five Lebanese Prisoners03:00 Israel-Lebanon Relations & New Election Poll04:00 Israeli Politics: The 61-Seat Majority05:00 Netanyahu Gains Ground & Settler Violence06:00 West Bank Tensions & Al-Mughayyir07:00 Rosh Hashanah Gifts from the Holy Land08:00 HaSod Rosh Hashanah Gift Box Unboxing09:00 Israeli Wine, Tea & Local Products10:00 Honey, Scarf & Israeli Apple Cocktails11:00 What's Inside the Rest of the Gift Box?12:00 Remembering Gloria Steinem13:00 Steinem's Legacy & Connection to Israel14:00 Israel's Desalination Crisis15:00 Water Security & Israeli Technology16:00 Jerusalem Cafe Closes on Shabbat17:00 Controversy Surrou