Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 13, 2026, 01 PM Eastern

Hear the harrowing firsthand account of a former hostage detailing 505 days of isolation, hunger, and abuse in Hamas captivity. We bring you reports of Iran's request for advanced Russian Geran drones, potentially increasing regional threats. Plus, insights into US diplomatic strategy as Jared Kushner reveals how the Trump administration used a failed strike's fallout to pressure Israel into a Gaza agreement. Updates also include Iranian hardliners defying leaders with Hormuz attacks, expected protests during Prime Minister Netanyahu's UN visit, and ongoing IDF operations in Gaza and Lebanon.

Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-908460
- Telegram Channel newssil: https://t.me/newssil/210343
- Telegram Channel newssil: https://t.me/newssil/210342
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-hardliners-launched-hormuz-attacks-in-defiance-of-leaders-undermining-us-deal-report/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-908462
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-908455
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-908465
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/r1encs4tgg
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-expects-intense-protests-during-netanyahu-un-trip-as-mamdani-calls-for-rallies/

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