13 June 2026
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-13 at 19:01
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US kills Ninio Garro Aragua cartel leader
UNRWA fires 70 staff amid Hamas links
IDF uncovers Hezbollah tunnels 70 sites hit
The time is now 7:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In US Military Role, Trump announced that US military forces have killed Ninio Garro, the leader of the cartel "Tran de Aragua" in Venezuela in an airstrike.
In Regional Impacts, seventy UNRWA employees were fired this week after accusations from Israel and the NGO UN Watch that they were affiliated with Hamas. Earlier this week, USAID said it had referred 101 current or former UNRWA staff to the US State Department for suspension or disbarment over their role in the October 7 massacre and/or affiliation with Hamas. UNRWA said the action was taken "to mitigate safety and security risks for the refugees the Agency serves," and noted that Israel had not provided evidence to back up its accusations.
In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the IDF’s 36th Division is clearing tunnels beneath Beaufort Ridge, and troops found maps outlining northern Israeli communities that border Lebanon in one tunnel route. Hezbollah built an extensive underground complex with living quarters, plumbing and electrical infrastructure, and anti-tank and aerial defense arrays intended to target IDF troops and Israeli civilians. In separate operations, the IDF struck two Hezbollah cells in an underground route in southern Lebanon and destroyed more than 70 Hezbollah infrastructure sites in 24 hours. Israel is preparing for the possibility that the pending US-Iran deal could prompt calls to halt the IDF ground advance in Lebanon; officials say the army may pause deeper attacks but will not withdraw from the security zone, and withdrawal terms will be discussed with Lebanon in Washington in June. Nabatieh is cited as a key Hezbollah stronghold, and the IDF has limited operations in Beirut due to the pending deal. Hezbollah reportedly agreed not to fire on northern Israeli communities, though the Prime Minister’s Office called reports of such a condition "fake news."
In Israeli Domestic Politics, Colonel Netanel Lasri, head of the Planning Department for the IDF ground forces, died at age 40 after a long battle with cancer, Army Radio announced. Lasri, an armored corps officer, had previously commanded the 9th Battalion in the 401st Brigade and served in the Golan and Hermon Brigades. The 9th Armored Battalion received the Chief of Staff Award for excellent performance in 2020 under Lasri’s command, and he credited the armored corps’ discipline and ability to follow orders. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2024, stepped down from his brigade command after eight months, and was later appointed Head of the Planning Department for IDF ground forces, a role he held until his passing.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, the first piece argues that American leadership has been overly cautious in confronting antisemitism, condemning acts publicly while taking limited action to address the threat, with examples of rising attacks on synagogues and Jewish individuals; it cites Spencer Pratt criticizing city leadership in Los Angeles for being “far too cute” on antisemitism. The second piece revisits the 1873 financial crisis, noting how antisemitic myths about the Rothschilds persisted even as the Rothschilds played a central role in financing governments and infrastructure in the 19th century. The third piece discusses Dave Matthews Band and comments on Israel and Gaza, describing how the artist’s remarks affected Jewish fans and sparked debate about public statements on the conflict.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://t.me/newssil/204048
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-899271
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-899269
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-899270
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-899272
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-898959
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-899126
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-898940
US kills Ninio Garro Aragua cartel leader
UNRWA fires 70 staff amid Hamas links
IDF uncovers Hezbollah tunnels 70 sites hit
The time is now 7:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In US Military Role, Trump announced that US military forces have killed Ninio Garro, the leader of the cartel "Tran de Aragua" in Venezuela in an airstrike.
In Regional Impacts, seventy UNRWA employees were fired this week after accusations from Israel and the NGO UN Watch that they were affiliated with Hamas. Earlier this week, USAID said it had referred 101 current or former UNRWA staff to the US State Department for suspension or disbarment over their role in the October 7 massacre and/or affiliation with Hamas. UNRWA said the action was taken "to mitigate safety and security risks for the refugees the Agency serves," and noted that Israel had not provided evidence to back up its accusations.
In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the IDF’s 36th Division is clearing tunnels beneath Beaufort Ridge, and troops found maps outlining northern Israeli communities that border Lebanon in one tunnel route. Hezbollah built an extensive underground complex with living quarters, plumbing and electrical infrastructure, and anti-tank and aerial defense arrays intended to target IDF troops and Israeli civilians. In separate operations, the IDF struck two Hezbollah cells in an underground route in southern Lebanon and destroyed more than 70 Hezbollah infrastructure sites in 24 hours. Israel is preparing for the possibility that the pending US-Iran deal could prompt calls to halt the IDF ground advance in Lebanon; officials say the army may pause deeper attacks but will not withdraw from the security zone, and withdrawal terms will be discussed with Lebanon in Washington in June. Nabatieh is cited as a key Hezbollah stronghold, and the IDF has limited operations in Beirut due to the pending deal. Hezbollah reportedly agreed not to fire on northern Israeli communities, though the Prime Minister’s Office called reports of such a condition "fake news."
In Israeli Domestic Politics, Colonel Netanel Lasri, head of the Planning Department for the IDF ground forces, died at age 40 after a long battle with cancer, Army Radio announced. Lasri, an armored corps officer, had previously commanded the 9th Battalion in the 401st Brigade and served in the Golan and Hermon Brigades. The 9th Armored Battalion received the Chief of Staff Award for excellent performance in 2020 under Lasri’s command, and he credited the armored corps’ discipline and ability to follow orders. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2024, stepped down from his brigade command after eight months, and was later appointed Head of the Planning Department for IDF ground forces, a role he held until his passing.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, the first piece argues that American leadership has been overly cautious in confronting antisemitism, condemning acts publicly while taking limited action to address the threat, with examples of rising attacks on synagogues and Jewish individuals; it cites Spencer Pratt criticizing city leadership in Los Angeles for being “far too cute” on antisemitism. The second piece revisits the 1873 financial crisis, noting how antisemitic myths about the Rothschilds persisted even as the Rothschilds played a central role in financing governments and infrastructure in the 19th century. The third piece discusses Dave Matthews Band and comments on Israel and Gaza, describing how the artist’s remarks affected Jewish fans and sparked debate about public statements on the conflict.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://t.me/newssil/204048
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-899271
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-899269
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-899270
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-899272
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-898959
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-899126
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-898940