Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 13, 2026, 03 PM Eastern

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · Aug 13, 2026 · 4m

Israeli defense officials are reportedly stunned by Iran's rapid military recovery, particularly in ballistic missile production, despite numerous strikes. Geopolitically, Venezuela is establishing consular channels with Israel for the first time in 17 years, a move that could challenge Iran's influence in Latin America. Meanwhile, Hamas's intention to participate in the upcoming Palestinian Authority elections echoes 2006 concerns, with a judge dismissing a Trump-era lawsuit against Harvard alleging failure to protect Jewish students from harassment. We also cover reports of Farsi-speaking…