Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-13 at 05:01

HEADLINES
US-Iran clashes widen as Gulf strikes hit
Strait of Hormuz closes after ship attack
Israel dissolves 25th Knesset primaries loom

The time is now 5:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran attacked American targets in Jordan, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain in response to overnight American strikes.

In US Military Role, The United States carried out another wave of strikes against Iran overnight, targeting air-defense systems, coastal surveillance installations, missile and drone facilities, and small military boats. Iran responded by launching missiles and drones toward American bases in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman. US Central Command said it struck dozens of Iranian targets at several locations using fighter aircraft, naval vessels and aerial and maritime attack drones, including air-defense systems, coastal radar installations, missile and drone capabilities and small boats. CENTCOM said the Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime corridor and that Iran does not control it. The strikes came after Iranian attacks on commercial shipping near Oman.

In Regional Impacts, Missile attacks, maritime tensions, and the collapse of the June ceasefire are increasing pressure on Gulf governments to balance security with diplomacy. Renewed fighting drew Jordan and Bahrain deeper into the regional fallout, with Iran launching missiles and drones toward US military facilities and other targets hosting American forces after large-scale US strikes inside Iran. The United States said commercial traffic continued and carried out strikes against Iranian missile sites, naval assets, communications infrastructure, and other military targets. Iran again declared the Strait of Hormuz closed. The fighting was reported across Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. The renewed confrontation followed an Iranian attack on a Cyprus-flagged container vessel in the Strait of Hormuz; the ship was seriously damaged.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Election season has officially begun, and the 25th Knesset will dissolve this Friday, ending its term. July 19 is the last day for senior civil servants to resign from duty if they wish to run for the 26th Knesset. By law, civil servants - state employees governed by the Civil Service Commission, such as employees of government ministries and agencies, police officers, and state prosecutors - are restricted from running for Knesset while civilly employed, as well as publicly attacking or insulting the Knesset or government through media or public forums. Three prominent Israeli parties have confirmed they will hold primaries ahead of the general election.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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https://t.me/selena_updates/67058
https://worldisraelnews.com/us-strikes-iran-as-tehran-targets-us-bases-across-mideast-as-standoff-continues/
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-902328
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-902333