Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 13, 2026, 05 PM Eastern

Israel's defense establishment is on high alert, viewing Iran's internal struggles and potential collapse as a strategic opportunity. We'll look at IDF operations in southern Lebanon, efforts to counter Hezbollah, and the broader regional impact of the Houthis' control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Plus, a look back at former IDF chief Dan Halutz's accusations regarding pre-October 7 intelligence failures, and then-President Trump's remarks on controlling Iranian oil.

Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-908469
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-908468
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bywzgynfze
- Israel Today: https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/09/13/houthis-grow-stronger-as-trump-turns-his-back-on-us-allies/
- Telegram Channel newssil: https://t.me/newssil/210357
- Telegram Channel Selena Updates: https://t.me/selena_updates/70184
- Telegram Channel newssil: https://t.me/newssil/210358
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/trump-suggests-us-could-stay-in-iran-to-keep-the-oil-as-in-venezuela/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-908470

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