Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-20 at 22:01

HEADLINES
- Iran Claims Missiles Hit Camp Arifjan Kuwait
- Ultra-Orthodox Rally Beit Lid Over Draft Dodging
- New York Father Forgives Friend Launches Campaign

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 Iranian Retaliation, Iran said it targeted US missile systems at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait with surface-to-surface missiles, Iranian state TV reported on Tuesday. The Kuwaiti army said it intercepted the incoming missile and drone attacks and that their air defense stopped the strikes; if sounds of explosions are heard, they are the result of interceptions. The attacks triggered sirens across Kuwait, and the military urged citizens to continue to adhere to safety guidelines. This is a developing story.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, thousands of ultra-Orthodox protesters gathered outside Beit Lid military prison in central Israel and outside the attorney general's home in Tel Aviv to protest the arrest of a yeshiva student for draft dodging. United Torah Judaism party chief Yitzhak Goldknopf attended the rally, and Gur Hasidic dynasty leader Rabbi Yaakov Aryeh Alter was also present, with many participants drawn from Gur communities. The organizers and participants called for calm and for the crowd to disperse. Hebrew media reported turnout around 25,000 ultra-Orthodox protesters bused in from across the country. A separate plan for a large gathering outside the AG's home was called off after clashes outside Beit Lid. Jerusalem District Police and Border Police continued efforts to clear roads as protests persisted in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh, with disturbances including throwing objects, blocked traffic, and resistance to police instructions. Gur Hasidic protesters were also gathered outside the attorney general’s home, chanting "Consult and then act." This is a developing story.

In Uplifting News, a New York father forgave the friend who accidentally killed his daughter and launched a campaign ahead of Tisha B'Av encouraging others to let go of anger and reconcile. Yudi Herzberg recalled the moment his wife called to report that Charlotte, eight, had been struck by a car while riding her bike near their Monsey home. He arrived to find the driver, a longtime study partner and close friend, at the scene and chose to embrace him rather than dwell on anger. Herzberg says the forgiveness has inspired thousands around the world to pursue reconciliation. This is a developing story.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-903121
https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-protest-outside-military-prison-ags-home-over-arrest-of-yeshiva-student/
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-903120
https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-father-forgives-the-friend-who-accidentally-killed-his-daughter-inspiring-others-to-reconcile/