Latest news in Israel? September 13th, 2026

Military Operations in Southern Lebanon The Israel Defense Forces carried out intensive airstrikes and artillery bombardments across southern Lebanese districts, targeting areas around Nabatieh al-Fawqa, Kfar Tebnit, and the outskirts of Tyre and Marjayoun. Lebanese state media reported widespread strikes on infrastructure following a heavy wave of cross-border operations over the weekend. Anadolu Ajansı+ 1Airstrikes in the Gaza Strip An Israeli airstrike targeted a vehicle in Gaza City, leaving two Palestinians dead and at least thirteen others wounded, according to local medical sources. Arab NewsWest Bank Arrests and Operations Israeli security forces conducted multiple search-and-arrest raids across the northern West Bank, including an early morning operation in Tammun south of Tubas where five members of the same family were detained. Heightened security measures and checkpoint restrictions remain in place across regional transit points between Bethlehem and Ramallah. WAFATensions in Jerusalem Dozens of Israeli visitors entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under heavy police escort amid protests and objections from religious and civic authorities managing the holy site.Diplomatic & Regional Pressure Security discussions remain focused on regional trade routes and energy infrastructure security following a projectile incident reported in the Strait of Hormuz, alongside ongoing European and international political debate surrounding economic sanctions on West Bank settlement activity. The Guardian