Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - September 16, 2026, 09 AM Eastern

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1:04after the hooties seized control of Yemen's Red Sea coastline. During the talks, hootie officials reportedly conveyed to US officials that they have no intention of attacking American vessels and remain committed to a ceasefire. One source indicated they would also not target Israeli ships or most commercial vessels with the exception of Saudi ships. Adding to the complex regional dynamics, hootie sources have claimed they attacked facilities belonging to Saudi Aramco, the Saudi State oil company. Meanwhile, a CNN investigation, citing unnamed US sources, has revealed that 14 Russian spy satellites flew over a US military base in Saudi Arabia in March, just days before a significant Iranian strike. These sources suggest that information from the Russian satellites played an integral role in the high precision attack that wounded US service members and destroyed key military equipment, including an A.W.A.X. plane, an analyst cited by CNN described this as Russian payback with interest

2:04for intelligence shared by the US with Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously stated that Russia provided Iran with satellite images of the base, though the Kremlin has denied Russia's role. Amidst these developments, reports suggest Saudi Arabia is reassessing its regional alliances. One analysis highlights a contrast between perceived unreliability from the US and Turkey, and the strategic value of Jerusalem, noting Israel's shared enmity with Iran and its proven ability to act against threats like the hooties, turning to US policy. Several US senators have introduced a resolution requiring the state department to report to Congress on the pattern of violence in the West Bank. This report would detail investigations into the killings of US citizens and assess the human rights status of Palestinians. The resolution could lead to a halt in military aid to Israel if the report is not submitted within 30 days of passing a committee, with senators expressing strong sentiments about ending US complicity in the violence.

3:06In Gaza, reports indicate three drone attacks have occurred in the past few hours, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries. An attack on a cafe in the Al-Buraj camp led to two deaths, while other attacks in the Al-Zawada area and northern Karniunis have resulted in serious injuries. On the issue of antisemitism, Jewish security leaders in London have praised the London Fire Brigades' response to a spate of antisemitic arson attacks that targeted Jewish sites and Hatsular ambulances between March and May of this year. Concerns were raised about a broader security crisis facing British Jews and the potential for such attacks to become normalized. Internationally, Pope Leo stated this week that recent Middle East conflicts have tested relations between Jews and Christians due to differing views on the ongoing violence. However, he added that the foundational pillars of dialogue remain firm and reiterated the Church's condemnations of both antisemitism and Islamophobia.

4:06In Israeli domestic news, former Yisrael Bay Tay new member of Knesset Estirina Tartman died at the age of 68. Separately, the High Court of Justice dismissed a petition from the Shah's party, seeking to revive a state-funded memorial conference for Rabbi Ovedya Yosef. After the ministry stated, it could no longer hold the event as planned due to timing concerns near an election and in other overnight news, Israeli security forces recovered six standard IDF grenades and stolen military equipment during an operation in Lahav Forest. For continuing coverage of antisemitism around the world, listen to antisemitism watch from Clockwork Media. Find it at clockworkmedia.org slash watch. I'm Noah Levi, thank you for listening to Israel Today ongoing war report. Stay safe and informed. Follow Israel Today, ongoing war report in your podcast app and don't miss the next update. Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view.

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