Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-10 at 05:02

HEADLINES
- Diplomacy Holds As Hormuz Tensions Escalate
- Erdoğan Drives NATO Israel Strike Debate
- Israel Aids US Against Iran If Asked

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 Push for diplomacy continues even as strikes in Iran, Hormuz intensify, US official says. A senior US official told CNN that diplomacy is continuing despite intermittent strikes in Iran, with the night passing without military action by either side as tensions remain high across the Middle East following days of escalation. The latest round began with attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, followed by US strikes in Iran and Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting US bases in the Gulf region. Meanwhile, former Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei was laid to rest four months after his assassination, with his funeral procession passing through several Shiite holy cities; his son, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, was not seen during the procession, though other senior officials attended. Israel reportedly shared intelligence with the United States about a new Iranian plot to assassinate US President Donald Trump, according to the Wall Street Journal, and the Israeli Embassy in Washington declined to comment. Iran’s mission to the UN did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The White House referred the Wall Street Journal to remarks related to the report.

In ארדואן מהדק את אחיזתו בנאט"ו? מזכ"ל הברית לא פסל מתקפה על ישראל, the topic turns on a broader set of regional questions about NATO and Israel. Hebrew-language reporting raises questions about Erdoğan’s influence within the alliance and notes that the NATO Secretary General did not rule out a strike on Israel, reflecting heightened regional sensitivity as tensions in the region continue to be watched closely. The discussions reference a dramatic shift in regional dynamics and commentary about how alliances may adapt to ongoing threats and threats to allied interests, with analysts weighing potential moves as events unfold.

In מזכ"ל נאט"ו איים באופן מפורש על ישראל? "זכרו את ה-7 באוקטובר", similar language again centers on NATO’s posture amid the same volatile backdrop. The reports underscore caution about commitments and the possibility of rapid shifts in stance as leaders confront the consequences of recent attacks and the enduring strain on security in the region, including reminders of past incidents that are shaping current decisions and rhetoric.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, דרום לבנון: שני נפגעים בתקיפת כטב"מ ישראלי הבוקר על רכב פיק אפ - באזור שוכין - נפת נבטיה. תגובה אחת. South Lebanon authorities reported two people were injured when an Israeli unmanned aerial system attacked a pickup truck in the Shokhin area of the Nabatieh Governorate, marking another incident in the broader cycle of cross‑border attacks and responses that have characterized the region in recent days.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, Israel willing to assist US against Iran if Trump requests, despite no plans to join war - report. Reports out of Jerusalem say Israel is willing to join a US strike on Iran if President Trump requests it, with sources saying, “We’ve proved that we stand with the US. We need to stretch our muscles,” though Israeli officials added that the IDF is not planning to be drawn into the exchanges at this time and remains prepared for any eventuality. CENTCOM has said renewed strikes were in response to Iran’s attempts to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking civilian shipping in an international waterway, and officials cautioned that the broader expectation is that Iran does not intend to drag Israel into the conflict.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, עד כמה אתם מכירים את בנו של רה״מ, יאיר נתניהו? כנסו לבדוק. A Hebrew-language feature invites readers to test their knowledge about the prime minister’s son, Yair Netanyahu, reflecting ongoing public interest in political leadership and family profiles within the domestic political landscape.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Pennsylvania man arrested for alleged antisemitic threats against Gov. Josh Shapiro. A 65-year-old man was taken into custody after allegedly directing antisemitic slurs at Governor Josh Shapiro and threatening arson at the governor’s mansion. He faces charges including terrorist threats, ethnic intimidation, harassment, and disorderly conduct, with investigators saying he admitted to using an antisemitic slur and acknowledged making incendiary statements.

In Israeli Economy and Business, Natural Intelligence marketing firm wins Dun award for advancing women in Israeli high-tech sector. Natural Intelligence was named the leading Israeli high-tech company for advancing women in the workplace, receiving the Dun’s 100 Women Tech Leadership Impact Award at the WO.men CEO Summit in Tel Aviv. The company emphasizes a values‑driven approach paired with data‑based management, setting quantitative diversity targets and tracking outcomes. Women comprise 43% of management and 52% of the workforce, above the national average, with three of eight executives being women.

In Israeli Economy and Business, Israeli startup raises $36 million to build world's first ‘Iron Dome for drone swarms’. Skapion announced a $36 million Seed round led by UP.Partners and Khosla Ventures, with participation from Fusion VC, Stratos Ventures, TBD VC, and q Fund. Skapion is developing a mobile, end-to-end system to detect and engage drone swarms, capable of operating in challenging conditions and alongside maneuvering forces, fixed installations, and critical infrastructure, aiming to counter affordable, massed aerial threats.

In Uplifting News, Scientists identify nearby 'super-Earth' as promising candidate in search for alien life - study. A study in The Astrophysical Journal reports that the nearby exoplanet GJ 3378 b, about 25 light-years away, lies in the habitable zone with a mass about 2.3 times that of Earth and a temperature near freezing, suggesting it could be a rocky world suitable for further study. NASA plans to launch the Habitable Worlds Observatory in the 2040s to image Earth‑like planets around other stars, building on these findings.

In Uplifting News, אלין גולן ומאיה זיו מגיעות להרים, ואל תבנו על מפגש עם אבא אייל | פרסום ראשון. A Hebrew-language feature highlights Elin Golan and Maya Ziv heading to the mountains, with a note that there may not be a planned meeting with their father, Ayel, reflecting a human-interest travel angle amid ongoing public attention to prominent figures.

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