Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 21, 2026, 10 AM Eastern

Hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza are returning to school for the first time in nearly three years, facing damaged facilities and lack of supplies, a fragile milestone after years of conflict. The conflict has destroyed or damaged 98% of schools, impacting over 660,000 students. In Yemen, Houthi forces are advancing on strategic Red Sea heights, as reports suggest U.S. airstrikes were halted at the last minute. The Houthis also claim to have fired on Riyadh. Meanwhile, diplomatic tensions rise as France summons Iran's ambassador following the closure of a French cultural center in Tehran, with both sides trading accusations.

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Sources:
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/09/houthis-push-control-yemen-highlands-trump-reported-have-called-airstrikes
- Telegram Channel Defender Dome: https://t.me/DefenderDome/23193
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/09/gaza-students-return-person-schooling-first-time-three-years
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/09/france-vows-response-after-iran-closes-language-centre-tehran

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