Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 18, 2026, 06 AM Eastern

Iran is reportedly rapidly rebuilding its Taleghan 2 nuclear facility near Tehran, as revealed by new satellite imagery and noted by the Institute for Science and International Security. Israeli security assessments warn that Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is diverting national resources to expand his military, with potential future strike plans against Hezbollah. On the Lebanon border, the IDF has issued an ultimatum to the Lebanese Army regarding the village of Deir Mimass. Also today: Saudi Arabia's proposal for a Houthi ceasefire, Iran's reported strike in the Strait of Hormuz, the revelation of Hamas leader Sinwar's pre-October 7th warnings, and an espionage case. In US policy news, Israel expects compensation from a potential F-35 deal with Saudi Arabia, and President Trump faces a skeptical UN General Assembly. Plus, Israeli domestic polls show Likud's decline and public opinion on assisting Saudi Arabia.

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