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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-13 at 13:02
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Mossad-Ahmadinejad bid to replace Khamenei exposed
UAE plans Fujairah port hub bypass Hormuz
IDF chief Zamir warns against draft exemptions
The time is now 1:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In Why is the Mossad-Ahmadinejad meeting's dirty laundry being aired now? - analysis, information has surfaced for some time that the Mossad sought to replace former supreme leader Ali Khamenei with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The sequence of disclosures includes public remarks by a former head of Military Intelligence and corroboration through Western reporting and other sources known to allied outlets. A former intelligence chief described a plan that would have involved a series of special operations, with Ahmadinejad playing a central role and the Kurdish invasion cited as a pivotal element; it is suggested that Erdogan’s stance on the Kurds and his influence on Trump helped derail the effort. The episode underscores long-standing intrigue surrounding Iran’s leadership transitions and the risks such covert plans might pose to regional stability.
In UAE plans to build new ports, oil hubs in Gulf of Oman to bypass Strait of Hormuz closure - report, authorities in the United Arab Emirates are planning a new port and container terminal on Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman as a means to bypass potential closures of the Strait of Hormuz. The project, led by DP World, would also involve infrastructure upgrades at Dibba, Khor Fakkan, and Fujairah to create a broader export hub and reduce Dubai’s dependence on Jebel Ali. The push comes amid heightened disruption to maritime traffic in the Strait due to regional tensions and attacks, with officials noting the strategic motive to keep trade flowing even if the Hormuz route is obstructed. The plan reflects broader strategic moves in the Gulf to diversify routes and safeguard supply chains in a volatile environment.
In Israeli surgeon disinvited from remote appearance at Lebanese medical conference after complaints, Lebanese authorities canceled an invited remote lecture by Dr. Sharona Ross, an Israeli-American surgeon, in line with Lebanon’s restrictions on contact with Israelis. The invitation was reportedly rescinded after it was noted she completed her mandatory service in the Israeli Defense Forces, a requirement that can trigger legal concerns under local boycott provisions. Ross is praised for decades of surgical work and innovations, including LESS surgery, and has presented worldwide; officials and media connected to the conference pointed to the country’s legal framework for contact with Israelis as the determining factor. The incident comes amid ongoing sensitivities around diplomatic and civic norms in Lebanon, where Hezbollah-linked authorities hold influence over ministerial appointments, including the health portfolio held by a figure nominated by Hezbollah.
In IDF reprimands TikTok admin for appearing on Clavicular’s stream, demotes her to cook - report, an IDF soldier seen on controversial influencer Clavicular’s stream was formally reprimanded and demoted to cook. The footage shows the soldier, Shira Braun, appearing with Clavicular during his Tel Aviv visit, where he made provocative remarks and touched or commented on the soldier on camera. Braun had shared a post showing the IDF’s official TikTok page, and the influencer claimed she was the IDF’s social media manager, though the IDF has not designated a single person with that title. The disciplinary action reflects the military’s view of maintaining professional boundaries for service members in public online spaces.
In MK Simcha Rothman lashes out after judicial representatives miss October 7 terrorist meeting, the Knesset speaker and chairman of a key committee criticized the judiciary for missing a meeting on extending detentions for Hamas detainees from October 7. Rothman charged that the a
Mossad-Ahmadinejad bid to replace Khamenei exposed
UAE plans Fujairah port hub bypass Hormuz
IDF chief Zamir warns against draft exemptions
The time is now 1:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In Why is the Mossad-Ahmadinejad meeting's dirty laundry being aired now? - analysis, information has surfaced for some time that the Mossad sought to replace former supreme leader Ali Khamenei with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The sequence of disclosures includes public remarks by a former head of Military Intelligence and corroboration through Western reporting and other sources known to allied outlets. A former intelligence chief described a plan that would have involved a series of special operations, with Ahmadinejad playing a central role and the Kurdish invasion cited as a pivotal element; it is suggested that Erdogan’s stance on the Kurds and his influence on Trump helped derail the effort. The episode underscores long-standing intrigue surrounding Iran’s leadership transitions and the risks such covert plans might pose to regional stability.
In UAE plans to build new ports, oil hubs in Gulf of Oman to bypass Strait of Hormuz closure - report, authorities in the United Arab Emirates are planning a new port and container terminal on Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman as a means to bypass potential closures of the Strait of Hormuz. The project, led by DP World, would also involve infrastructure upgrades at Dibba, Khor Fakkan, and Fujairah to create a broader export hub and reduce Dubai’s dependence on Jebel Ali. The push comes amid heightened disruption to maritime traffic in the Strait due to regional tensions and attacks, with officials noting the strategic motive to keep trade flowing even if the Hormuz route is obstructed. The plan reflects broader strategic moves in the Gulf to diversify routes and safeguard supply chains in a volatile environment.
In Israeli surgeon disinvited from remote appearance at Lebanese medical conference after complaints, Lebanese authorities canceled an invited remote lecture by Dr. Sharona Ross, an Israeli-American surgeon, in line with Lebanon’s restrictions on contact with Israelis. The invitation was reportedly rescinded after it was noted she completed her mandatory service in the Israeli Defense Forces, a requirement that can trigger legal concerns under local boycott provisions. Ross is praised for decades of surgical work and innovations, including LESS surgery, and has presented worldwide; officials and media connected to the conference pointed to the country’s legal framework for contact with Israelis as the determining factor. The incident comes amid ongoing sensitivities around diplomatic and civic norms in Lebanon, where Hezbollah-linked authorities hold influence over ministerial appointments, including the health portfolio held by a figure nominated by Hezbollah.
In IDF reprimands TikTok admin for appearing on Clavicular’s stream, demotes her to cook - report, an IDF soldier seen on controversial influencer Clavicular’s stream was formally reprimanded and demoted to cook. The footage shows the soldier, Shira Braun, appearing with Clavicular during his Tel Aviv visit, where he made provocative remarks and touched or commented on the soldier on camera. Braun had shared a post showing the IDF’s official TikTok page, and the influencer claimed she was the IDF’s social media manager, though the IDF has not designated a single person with that title. The disciplinary action reflects the military’s view of maintaining professional boundaries for service members in public online spaces.
In MK Simcha Rothman lashes out after judicial representatives miss October 7 terrorist meeting, the Knesset speaker and chairman of a key committee criticized the judiciary for missing a meeting on extending detentions for Hamas detainees from October 7. Rothman charged that the a