Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Stay informed, no matter how busy you are. Reporter Noa Levi of Israel Today: Ongoing War Report brings you the most crucial updates from Israel every hour. Sourced directly from leading news channels and top-rated RSS feeds, our team distills extensive news coverage from 'Telegram Channel Israel Today', 'Haaretz', 'JPost.com', 'The Times of Israel', 'Ynet' and more, into concise 2-3 minute summaries. From breaking headlines to political shifts and cultural happenings, get a comprehensive snapshot of the nation's heartbeat without the fluff. Subscribe now and never miss a beat from the heart of Israel. Sources: Telegram Channel Israel TodayTelegram Channel Stand With Us Breaking NewsTelegram Channel News Before EveryoneFront - GlobesHaaretz latest headlinesJPost.com - Homepage & BreakingMaariv.co.il - NewsThe Times of IsraelIsrael Hayomynet DISCLAIMER DISCLAIMER DISCLAIMER This podcast's content is generated using advanced artificial intelligence techniques and aims to summarize information from various sources. It's important to note that while the AI strives for accuracy, it might not always provide an exact representation of the news. There's potential for unintended inaccuracies or omissions. The content provides an overview of discussions over the last hour and serves as a digest for those seeking a concise update. For comprehensive and direct information, please refer to primary news sources. mini-news-jingle by Code Box and news-end-signature by Mansardian used under CC BY 4.0. Code generating this podcast is available under the MIT license and can be found here: https://github.com/mplawner/hourlynews.

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    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-08 at 00:02

    HEADLINES US strikes Iran Tehran vows steadfast resistance Pakistan opens Iran China trade corridors Emanuel warns Greater Israel endangers US alliance The time is now 12:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In Iranian Retaliation, after a broad wave of strikes against more than 80 targets across Iran, Tehran vowed it won’t fold as Washington’s actions escalate the confrontation. US Central Command said the operation targeted air defenses, radar systems, command centers, anti-ship missiles, and more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps boats, a move the Pentagon said was meant to curb Tehran’s ability to threaten one of the world’s vital trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, US War Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to arrive in Israel for his first visit since taking office, with plans to meet Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz as discussions surrounding Iran and the sale of F-35 fighters to Turkey dominate the talks. Tehran’s top military command later described Washington’s strikes as a blatant act of aggression, and parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said US strikes, oil sanctions and Israeli attacks in Lebanon violate a fragile MOU. Separately, Bahrain’s interior ministry said alarm sirens were active as a new wave of Iranian strikes appears to be underway, urging people to seek shelter. In Regional Impacts, Pakistan has launched two new overland trade corridors through Iran and China, offering Central Asian countries alternative access to Pakistani ports after Islamabad closed key Afghan crossings for security concerns. The corridors, operational since April 2026, run through Iran’s Gabd-Rimdan border crossing and China’s Sost Dry Port, and more than 14,000 metric tons of cargo have already moved along the routes. One corridor was formally inaugurated at a coordination ceremony in Karachi attended by representatives from Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, with the first convoy carrying frozen meat and other exports to Tashkent and Bishkek and Pakistan dispatching its first export shipment from the Karachi Export Processing Zone to Kyrgyzstan via Sost. Pakistan describes the routes as a permanent alternative for Central Asian countries seeking access to global markets without Afghan transit. Egypt’s new State Strategic Command Headquarters, the “Octagon,” was inaugurated with the facility’s charter signed and the Armed Forces flag raised over the site. The Octagon spans about 22,000 acres and includes eight interconnected octagonal outer buildings arranged around two central command structures, a design meant to symbolize the integration of Egypt’s armed forces and state institutions, signaling a regional ambition that dwarfs the footprint of the Pentagon by comparison. In US Policy Concerning Israel, veteran Democrat Rahm Emanuel is set to tell a Tel Aviv audience that the pursuit of Greater Israel is a corrosive fantasy and as destructive and as fanatical as the chant “from the river to the sea.” He will warn that Prime Minister Netanyahu’s leadership is pushing Israel toward a dead end and risk turning the United States–Israel alliance into a pariah status unless conditions and consequences accompany support, according to an advance copy of his remarks. In a separate development, American Priorities PAC, an anti-AIPAC super PAC, says it will spend to support Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic US Senate primary despite his pledge to reject super PAC funding, arguing the effort will proceed regardless of his stated position and that the group will operate within legal bounds to back his candidacy. In Uplifting News, Israel’s humanitarian mission to Venezuela has been praised as illustrating the country’s national character. Venezuela’s Interim President Delcy Rodríguez thanked Israel for sending a highly specialized and professional group after the twin earthquakes, noting that the mission was organized with help from Venezuela’s Jewish community and connected the country with the Israeli government. The 30-member IDF delegation led by Brigadier-General Elad Edri was tasked with engineering assessment, mapping roughly 1,300 damaged buildings to determine which could be salvaged and which should be demolished, and advising on debris removal and salvage operations. The disaster has left 3,535 dead, 16,740 injured, and 17,854 homeless, with Israel’s Foreign Ministry, Health Ministry, KKL-JNF, SID Israel, IsraAID and others contributing to the relief effort, reflecting Israel’s long‑standing humanitarian response. 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. 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    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-07 at 23:02

    HEADLINES Iran strikes Bahrain, targets US Fifth Fleet US hits Iran in broad retaliatory strikes Iraq to host Khamenei funeral processions The time is now 11:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In Iranian Retaliation, an additional wave of Iranian strikes appears to be underway, as Bahrain’s interior ministry has announced alarm sirens are active and people should seek shelter. Barak Ravid of Axios, citing a US official, confirms reports of Iranian strikes against Bahrain, with the official telling him that Iran has launched drones against the Gulf country. Iranian state-backed outlets are reporting that Uran has targeted Bahrain, specifically the US Fifth Fleet Headquarters there, in retaliation for US strikes on key military infrastructure across Southern Iran. In US Military Role, according to a release from US Central Command (CENTCOM), the US has completed its latest round of retaliatory strikes against Iran, following their targeting of commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Per the release, over 80 targets, including air defense systems, command and control networks, coastal radar sites, anti-ship missile capabilities, and more than 60 IRGC small craft, were hit in the strikes. US officials have told news outlets that they will assess the outcomes of these strikes before moving forward. In Regional Impacts, Iraq's holy cities to host funeral processions for Khamenei. Funeral processions carrying the coffin of Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei will pass on Wednesday through Iraq's holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, home to Shia Islam's most sacred shrines. Iraq began six days of public funeral ceremonies for Khamenei on Saturday, including a dedicated day to neighbouring Iraq. Iraqi authorities declared Wednesday a public holiday, with ceremonies set to begin at 6:00 am (0300 GMT) in Najaf. Large banners and portraits were set to line the streets as the remains move through Najaf and Karbala. In US Policy Concerning Israel, NATO leaders meet in Ankara after Trump rekindles disputes over Iran, Greenland. NATO’s European leaders aim to re-commit to the alliance at a summit in Ankara after the US president revived his disputes with them over the Iran war and Greenland. Trump arrived in the Turkish capital and suggested he might have skipped the summit but stayed for the sake of his friendship with President Erdogan, not ruling out further troop withdrawals from Europe. Earlier, NATO sought to demonstrate that European members were heeding Trump’s call to spend more on their own defense, unveiling arms deals worth at least $50 billion. Trump criticized NATO, saying the US has spent hundreds of billions and that others have not been there for them. Lawsuit accuses US of sharing confidential info on Iranian asylum seekers with Iran. A lawsuit filed in US alleges that the Trump administration’s immigration agencies have been sharing confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, violating national immigration regulations and endangering countless Iranians, court filings argue. The Department of Homeland Security denied that it is sharing asylum application records with the Iranian government. Roughly 600 Iranians were in immigration detention last year, according to public records. In June, an Iranian woman was among the migrants deported to the Central African Republic, marking a departure from decades of welcoming Iranian dissidents and others. The US government is allowed to work with other countries on immigration matters, the article notes. Hegseth planning to visit Israel on Wednesday amid concerns over potential F-35 sale to Turkey. The Times of Israel notes that Hegseth plans to visit Israel as Iran is expected to be a key topic of discussion during the Pentagon chief’s first trip to the country. Ireland passes bill banning Israeli goods from East Jerusalem and West Bank. In Israeli Domestic Politics, Wounded IDF soldiers face critical shortage of service dogs. Veterans recognized by the Defense Ministry are waiting months for service dogs as a key committee fails to meet; one officer with PTSD says the dog is not a luxury but the thing that helps him get up, leave home and face the day. 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. 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    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-07 at 22:01

    HEADLINES - US hits Iran, revokes Hormuz oil waiver - Ireland bans Israeli goods from East Jerusalem - Wounded IDF soldiers face service dog shortage The time is now 10:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In US Military Role, the United States has launched a new wave of strikes against Iran and revoked a temporary oil sanctions waiver after three tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying pressure on a fragile ceasefire. CENTCOM said the strikes were intended to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping, and Iranian state media reported explosions in Sirik, on Qeshm Island, and in Bandar Abbas; no civilian deaths were reported, but injuries from shrapnel occurred at Sirik. The attacks are said to have hit air defenses, coastal surveillance, surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship cruise missiles, and drone launch sites, according to US officials. Reports also described explosions in Hormozgan Province as part of the action. Axios, citing a US official, said President Trump approved ongoing retaliatory strikes on Iran during the NATO summit in Turkey, with officials noting that assessments will follow. Tehran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the decision to revoke the oil sanctions waiver, saying the United States bears responsibility for violating a memorandum of understanding and will take necessary measures to safeguard Iran’s interests and national security. In US Policy Concerning Israel, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is planning to visit Israel on Wednesday, with discussions expected on concerns over a potential sale of F-35 fighters to Turkey and to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz, with Iran expected to be a key topic. Ireland’s parliament approved legislation banning imports of Israeli goods from East Jerusalem and the West Bank, as part of a broader trade measure targeting settlement products. In Israeli Domestic Politics, wounded IDF soldiers face a critical shortage of service dogs as veterans recognized by the Defense Ministry wait for months, with a key committee failing to meet and leaving those in need without the assistive dogs that one officer with PTSD says are not a luxury but the thing that helps him get up, leave home, and face the day. Separately, the IDF is investigating reports of gunfire near Kiryat Arba, close to Hebron; troops are on the scene collecting evidence, have found a bullet in a building, and are conducting searches to determine the circumstances and secure the area. 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://www.timesofisrael.com/us-strikes-iran-revokes-oil-sanctions-waiver-after-attacks-on-tankers-in-hormuz/ https://t.me/JewishNews24/56833 https://t.me/DefenderDome/22006 https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-901804 https://www.timesofisrael.com/hegseth-planning-to-visit-israel-on-wednesday-amid-concerns-over-potential-f-35-sale-to-turkey/ https://t.me/JewishNews24/56835 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/ryjul7jqgg https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-901805

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    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-07 at 21:02

    HEADLINES US hits Iran anew after Hormuz strikes Defense secretary to visit Israel amid crisis Haredi protests damage Jerusalem Green Line The time is now 9:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In US Military Role, the United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran after three tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz, and revoked a license allowing Iran to sell oil. CENTCOM said the strikes are intended to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping and described Iran’s aggression as unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire. Iranian state media reported explosions early Wednesday in Sirik on Qeshm Island and in Bandar Abbas; no civilian deaths were reported, but injuries from shrapnel were cited at a pier in Sirik as strikes also hit fishing piers in Sirik and Bandar Abbas. A US official told Reuters that the strikes targeted Iranian air defense systems, coastal surveillance, surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship cruise missiles, and drone launch sites. Footage circulated showing massive explosions in Hormozgan Province as airstrikes continued. Axios, citing a US official, reported that President Trump approved ongoing retaliatory strikes on Iran during the NATO summit in Turkey, with officials adding that assessments would follow before decisions are made. A US official told Reuters that the strikes were four to five times larger in scope than strikes 10 days earlier. The visible air picture in the region shows at least 12 US Air Force aerial refueling aircraft — four KC-135R Stratotankers and eight KC-46A Pegasus — plus a P-8A Poseidon, with two MRTTs operated by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates also active. Hegseth is set to visit Israel on Wednesday to meet Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz, as CENTCOM says strikes against Iran continue after the Hormuz tanker attacks. CNN, citing a US official, said the new strikes are punishment rather than proportional and warned retaliatory Iranian actions could unfold in the hours and days ahead. In US Policy Concerning Israel, the secretary of war is expected to visit Israel on Wednesday, where he is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, according to CNN sources. In Israeli Domestic Politics, the IDF said it is investigating reports of gunfire near Kiryat Arba, close to Hebron, with troops searching the area to identify suspects and secure the scene after a bullet struck a building. Haredi protests against Jerusalem’s Light Rail continued, with reports of over NIS 400 million in damage to the unfinished Green Line, including burning trees and blocked traffic at Bar-Ilan Intersection; protests have damaged pipes and prompted changes in opening dates and routing, pushing the Givat Shaul to Ammunition Hill segment opening to 2027 and advancing the HaTurim to Malha Mall section as the first to open. A 19-year-old Modi’in Illit resident was arrested on suspicion of indecent acts against a minor after allegedly abducting a 5-year-old to a bomb shelter; police said the 9-year-old brother alerted authorities, and the suspect’s detention was extended to July 9 under medical supervision as investigations continue. 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://www.timesofisrael.com/us-strikes-iran-revokes-oil-sanctions-waiver-after-attacks-on-tankers-in-hormuz/ https://t.me/JewishNews24/56833 https://t.me/DefenderDome/22006 https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-901804 https://t.me/DefenderDome/22005 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rkerwc9mml https://t.me/DefenderDome/22004 https://t.me/JewishNews24/56835 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-901805 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-901802 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-901787

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  5. 4h ago

    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-07 at 20:02

    HEADLINES - US hits Iran with larger, fourfold strikes - Jerusalem Green Line protests cause 400m damage - Amiram named to police investigations reform panel The time is now 8:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In US Military Role, The United States has launched a series of powerful strikes against Iran in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, described by CENTCOM as an unwarranted and dangerous violation of the ceasefire. Explosions were reported in southern Iran on Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas, and Sirik, with Iranian state media reporting injuries as the strikes targeted air defense systems, coastal surveillance networks, surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship cruise missiles, and drone launch sites. A US official told Reuters the strikes hit those targets, and another official told Axios the operation was four to five times larger in scope than strikes about 10 days ago. Barak Ravid cited a US official describing similar targets and adding port facilities, noting the strikes were scaled up four to five times compared with past responses to Iranian MOU violations. Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned a move by the US to revoke the temporary suspension of sanctions on Iranian oil sales, saying Washington bears responsibility for violating the memorandum of understanding and will take any measures necessary to safeguard its interests and security. Additional waves of airstrikes were carried out, and the United States has alerted Gulf partners to prepare for a possible Iranian response in the hours ahead. In related developments, Defense Secretary Hegseth is slated to visit Israel on Wednesday to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Katz as CENTCOM says the strikes were in response to attacks on three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The broader context is a stepped-up campaign to deter Iranian attacks on international shipping. In Israeli Domestic Politics, The IDF is investigating reports of gunfire near Kiryat Arba, close to Hebron, with troops searching the area after a bullet struck a building and the circumstances remain under evaluation. In Jerusalem, ultra-Orthodox demonstrators have continued protests against the light rail, with reports of damage exceeding 400 million shekels to the unfinished Green Line, and episodes of tree burning and road obstruction at Bar-Ilan Intersection; the protests have prompted changes to routes and delays in opening dates, including a section between Givat Shaul and Ammunition Hill pushed to 2027 and the first opening set for between HaTurim Station and Malha Mall. Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke in interviews about a relationship with President Trump, saying friends can have agreements and disagreements, while expressing distrust of Turkey and Iran over ongoing security concerns. Separately, Trump said he would consider reversing the previous ban on selling fighter jets to Turkey, and Netanyahu offered responses. On the reform front, Attorney Avi Amiram was appointed to a committee tasked with selecting the head of Israel’s independent police investigations department, part of a broad reform to ensure the investigative body’s independence; the committee includes a retired judge, an investigations expert on the Civil Service Commission, and the Civil Service Commissioner, and will be chaired by Justice Ministry Director-General Itamar Donenfeld. 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://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-901804 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rkerwc9mml https://t.me/JewishNews24/56831 https://t.me/DefenderDome/22003 https://t.me/selena_updates/66809 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-901805 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-901802 https://t.me/JewishNews24/56829 https://t.me/JewishNews24/56819 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-901799

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  6. 5h ago

    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-07 at 19:02

    HEADLINES US strikes southern Iran after Strait attacks Israel strikes Beit Yahoun Baraachit targets US revokes Iranian oil licenses prices rise The time is now 7:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the US strikes across Southern Iran, saying that it is a violation of the US-Iran MOU, despite Iran first targeting three tankers as they transited the Strait of Hormuz, a violation in and of itself, the Iranian Ministry says it holds the US government responsible for their expected response, which will likely be a resumption of Iranian strikes on US bases and infrastructure in neighboring Gulf countries. In US Military Role, Washington says it struck southern Iran in response to Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, with a US official telling Reuters that the strikes targeted air defense systems, coastal surveillance, surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship cruise missiles, and drone launch sites. Explosions were reported on Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas, and Sirik as CENTCOM described a series of powerful strikes intended to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping in international waters. The semi-official Fars News Agency reported multiple explosions in Sirik and on Qeshm Island. The US Treasury move revoking a temporary suspension of sanctions on Iranian oil sales drew condemnation from Iran’s foreign ministry, which said the United States was violating the memorandum of understanding and would face measures to safeguard Iran’s interests and security. A separate briefing labeled the attacks as unwarranted and dangerous, a violation of the ceasefire, as CENTCOM described its action in response to the strikes on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. A US official cited by BarakRavid said today’s strikes on Iran targeted air defense sites, surface-to-air missiles, coastal surveillance systems, drone launch sites, port facilities, and anti-ship cruise missile installations, with the strikes scaled up four or five times compared with past responses. Reports also noted additional waves of American airstrikes and a US warning to Gulf countries to prepare for potential Iranian responses in the hours ahead. In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israel carried out a series of airstrikes on terrorist targets in Beit Yahoun and Baraachit, in southern Lebanon. In JUST IN - US Treasury revokes general license waiver that authorized the sale of Iranian oil — OFAC, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said "friends can have agreements and disagreements" while discussing his relationship with President Trump on The Record with Greta Van Susteren, also voicing distrust of Turkey and Iran over ongoing security concerns, and US revoking a general license that authorized Iranian oil sales, official says. The revocation of the oil sales license, along with other sanctions measures, came as oil prices rose after the move. A Jerusalem Post report cited a source saying Iran was responsible for launching at least five drones and missiles at three ships in the Strait over the past day, as negotiators continued to work toward a final agreement despite the latest escalation. The administration noted the actions in the Strait as wholly unacceptable and pledged further consequences, even as a wind-down period through July 17 remained for existing Iranian oil transactions under the revoked license. In Haredi protests against Jerusalem Light Rail continue, reports of over NIS 400 million in damage. Ultra-Orthodox demonstrators burned trees and attempted to block traffic at Jerusalem’s Bar-Ilan Intersection, part of protests tied to the unfinished Green Line. The demonstrations have contributed to repeated vandalism of infrastructure, including pipes slated for installation, and have influenced opening plans for sections of the line, with some segments delayed to 2027 while others near HaTurim Station to Malha Mall area move toward opening. 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/DefenderDome/22002 https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-901804 https://t.me/JewishNews24/56831 https://t.me/DefenderDome/22003 https://t.me/selena_updates/66809 https://t.me/selena_updates/66808 https://t.me/JewishNews24/56825 https://t.me/JewishNews24/56829 https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-901793 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-901802

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  7. 6h ago

    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-07 at 18:02

    HEADLINES US strikes Iran over Hormuz shipping attacks US revokes Iran oil license; prices jump Israel strikes IRGC targets in Lebanon The time is now 6:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In US Military Role, US Central Command says it has begun a series of powerful strikes against Iran to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping in an international waterway. The strikes are being conducted in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM said. Iranian state media reported explosions across southern Iran, including Sirik, Qeshm Island, and Bandar Abbas, with the semi-official Fars News Agency citing multiple blasts on Sirik and Qeshm. The United States described the operation as targeting Iranian military and infrastructure sites and said fires were seen burning at the Port of Shahid Haqqani in Bandar Abbas following tonight’s strikes. Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned a US move to revoke the temporary suspension of sanctions on Iranian oil sales, saying Washington has violated the memorandum of understanding and will take necessary measures to safeguard national security. Separately, Iranian opposition sources circulated a photo from Sirri Island after the attack. The US military statement described a wave of strikes intended to make Iran pay a heavy price for its actions against civilian shipping, and reports note at least eight airstrikes on Sirik, more than ten on Qeshm Island, and more than three on Bandar Abbas. Explosions from retaliatory strikes were also heard in Sirik and Bandar Abbas, with ongoing activity in southern Iran. In Regional Impacts, reports focus on attacks at the Port of Sirik in southern Iran, highlighting how the latest exchanges are shaping security conditions along the region’s coast. In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israel carried out a series of airstrikes on terrorist targets in Beit Yahoun and Baraachit in southern Lebanon. Several fast boats operated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy were reportedly targeted at the Port of Sirik in the Hormozgan Province of southern Iran. In US Policy Concerning Israel, the United States revoked a general license that authorized the sale of Iranian oil, with a wind-down period through July 17 noted by the Treasury. A US official said Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz were wholly unacceptable and would be met with consequences as oil prices rose more than 5%. Reports tied the move to attacks on three tankers in the strait, and UKMTO noted activity in the region with three tankers struck near the Strait of Hormuz, while there was no immediate comment from Tehran. In Israeli Domestic Politics, the Israeli consulate in New York was evacuated after bricks fell from a nearby high-rise under construction, with consulate staff evacuated safely and nearby areas evacuated as engineers assessed ongoing movement of the structure. Culture and Sport Minister Miki Zohar released a video accusing Israeli cinema reforms of redirecting funding away from films critical of the country, arguing the era of defaming Israeli soldiers at taxpayers’ expense has ended; the clip depicts a director and assistant with keffiyehs and ends with the slogan “Right-wing action wins.” 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://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-901804 https://t.me/DefenderDome/22001 https://t.me/newssil/206130 https://t.me/newssil/206129 https://t.me/newssil/206127 https://worldisraelnews.com/us-launches-strikes-on-iran-after-attacks-on-commercial-shipping/ https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/07/us-military-launches-strikes-against-iran-central-command-says https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rkerwc9mml https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/78181 https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/78180 https://t.me/DefenderDome/21999 https://t.me/selena_updates/66806 https://t.me/DefenderDome/21998 https://t.me/newssil/206128 https://t.me/selena_updates/66808 https://t.me/DefenderDome/22000 https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-901793 https://www.jpost.com/international/article-901794 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-901788

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    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-07 at 17:02

    HEADLINES Iran strikes Hormuz ships, oil surges US reinstates Iran oil sanctions ends relief Border Police commander indicted for assault The time is now 5:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In Regional Impacts, the United States revoked a general license that had allowed Iranian oil sales, setting a wind-down period through July 17 as Washington takes a firmer line in the Strait of Hormuz. A US official described Iran's actions in the waterway as wholly unacceptable and said they would be met with consequences. A source familiar with the attacks told The Jerusalem Post that Iran launched at least five drones and missiles at three ships in the strait over the past day. Oil prices rose more than 5 percent after the revocation was announced. The Treasury said the wind-down period would permit continued Iranian oil transactions under the revoked license through July 17, and negotiators said they remain in good faith in pursuit of a final deal with Iran despite the latest escalation. Reports from UKMTO said three tankers were struck by unidentified projectiles in and near the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, with no immediate claim of responsibility from Tehran. The move threatens to strain a fragile diplomatic understanding between Washington and Tehran. In US Policy Concerning Israel, Washington has reinstated sanctions on Iranian oil, ending temporary sanctions relief tied to a 60-day ceasefire linked to negotiations over the regional conflict. A Treasury official said sanctions waivers granted under the ceasefire will be revoked, with the relief described as contingent on Iranian conduct and Iran’s actions in the Strait deemed wholly unacceptable and to be met with consequences. Talks have been paused for a week while Iran holds funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and negotiators say they remain in good faith in pursuit of a final deal. In the same vein, a public opinion survey from the Israel Democracy Institute finds only 28% of Israelis believe President Trump prioritizes Israel’s security, down from 44% in May, with 38% of Jewish Israelis saying security is better now than before the war with Iran earlier this year. Most Jewish Israelis view the current strain in US-Israel relations as temporary, while Arab Israelis are more divided. The survey also shows 72% of respondents say the IDF should maintain a permanent presence in southern Lebanon, regardless of possible friction with the United States, and about half of participants say Israel Police are too lenient toward haredi protests over the draft. In Israeli Domestic Politics, culture and coalition moves are in focus as the country heads toward elections. Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar released a social media video ahead of the Jerusalem Film Festival in which he touts cinema reforms that shift funding away from films perceived as hostile to Israel and toward those the country “loves.” The clip features a director and assistant in keffiyehs filming scenes of Israeli soldiers and West Bank settlers harming a Palestinian child, with a running gag about money and a final message: “Right-wing action wins.” The video comes as the festival opens and amid a broader push to accelerate coalition-backed legislation. In a separate move, Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef urged party chairman Arye Deri to back the coalition’s legislation in exchange for advancing a set of haredi-backed bills, including the Torah Study Law, warning there is no room for delay. Yosef’s letter follows tensions over how quickly the coalition is moving on contentious measures amid the Knesset’s final week of its summer session and the looming elections. Separately, prosecutors indicted Border Police squad commander Eyal Haimov on charges including assault causing actual bodily harm, threats, and unlawful access to computer material for an incident at the Container Checkpoint near Jerusalem, where a Palestinian detainee was beaten and left with a broken hand; the case notes a plea arrangement and possible prison term if convicted. 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://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-901793 https://worldisraelnews.com/us-reimposes-sanctions-on-iran-after-irgc-attack-on-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz/ https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-901781 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-901788 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-901786 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-901785

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