Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 12, 2026, 10 PM Eastern

Updates from Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. A warning has been issued to commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel was reportedly struck by an unknown projectile. At the Venice Film Festival, the documentary 'NAZA' won an award and alleged systematic mass civilian casualties in Gaza; the IDF has categorically rejected these claims, citing unverified testimonies and defending its operational conduct. In Israeli politics, Arab parties Hadash-Ta'al and Ra'am have formed an election pact aimed at maximizing Arab voter impact and potentially influencing the election outcome. Finally, Israel anticipates a rise in immigration in 2026, with officials citing global antisemitism and concerns for Jewish safety as drivers, alongside interest from countries like France and Britain.

Sources:
- Telegram Channel Defender Dome: https://t.me/DefenderDome/23089
- 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

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