Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 12, 2026, 09 PM Eastern

An Israeli documentary alleging mass civilian casualties in Gaza based on soldier interviews has won an award at the Venice Film Festival, met with a strong rebuttal from the IDF. Regional updates include a Houthi claim of an attack on a Saudi base. On the broader front, rising global antisemitism is contributing to Israel's preparation for a significant wave of Jewish immigration in 2026. In domestic politics, Arab factions Hadash-Ta’al and Ra’am have formed an electoral pact. Meanwhile, the 'Voice of the People' initiative is recruiting for its next global cohort.

Sources:
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-september-13-2026/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-908432
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/aliyah/article-908433
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-908272
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-908431
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-908430

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