Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-23 at 06:02

HEADLINES
Iran threatens Gulf oil, jeopardizing regional security
Israel delays Oct 7 inquiry bill
Glow raises $180M at $1.2B valuation

The time is now 6:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, a Bahraini analyst warned that Tehran’s threat against regional infrastructure erases the line between United States targets and Gulf economies, even as Iran seeks to project strength. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf posted on social media Wednesday night that “in a region where we do not sell oil, no one will sell oil. If our security is not ensured, no infrastructure will be safe.” Ahmed Alkhuzaie, the Bahraini analyst, called the remarks a dangerous escalation in rhetoric. The comments follow a week of Iranian attacks on civilian infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain, including strikes that damaged a power generation plant and a water desalination facility, and reports from IRGC-linked media that Amazon’s central data infrastructure was targeted and destroyed by cruise missiles. The analysis notes that Ghalibaf’s remarks tie Gulf oil exports to Iran’s ability to sell crude, representing a shift beyond earlier claims that only United States assets would be targeted.

In US Military Role, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the price for Iran’s recent escalation will rise every night until Tehran’s leadership comes to their senses, while speaking on the sidelines of an international forum. He argued that Iran is seeking another deal after a previous memorandum of understanding collapsed, but appears not ready to reengage. Rubio asserted that as long as President Trump is in office, Iran will not be allowed to develop or possess a nuclear weapon, and he contended that the international community must respond to the current threats with a firm stance.

In Regional Impacts, Ramat Gan opened all its public bomb shelters after a municipal assessment found that the risk of Iranian missile fire over the weekend had increased and was no longer negligible. Mayor Carmel Shama-Hacohen announced on social media that the city would activate shelters in all buildings and urged residential committees to ensure shared shelters are ready. He stressed the move is a local precaution rather than a national alert, noting there is no Home Front Command warning, and he reassured residents that Israel stands prepared to respond to any new attack while urging calm.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, The Jerusalem Post roundup notes that the Houthis threaten a second chokehold on shipping routes and that tensions around the Hormuz Strait remain a central point of contention. The briefing collected the top stories and keeps listeners informed about ongoing developments in the region as these dynamics unfold.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, the government said it could not advance its October 7 inquiry bill before lawmakers left for the election recess due to scheduling constraints in the Knesset. The plan is to revive the proposal after the October 27 election, with petitions for a state commission of inquiry to be left to voters. In the meantime, the outgoing Knesset moved ahead with several significant laws, including a measure that paused enforcement actions against qualifying yeshiva students who did not report for military service, the enactment of Basic Law: Torah Study, a reduction in the attorney-general’s authority, and the expansion of gender-segregated academic programs into higher levels. Separately, a new strategic study published by the Jerusalem Center for Applied Policy urged the closure of the Turkish Consulate in Jerusalem, alleging Ankara is pursuing influence in the city through civil networks and Hamas ties. The report, titled Turkey’s Phased Plan to Conquer Jerusalem: Neo-Ottoman Ambitions and the Muslim Brotherhood Doctrine, argues that President Erdogan views Jerusalem as a central objective within a broader plan to restore Turkish influence across the region, outlining efforts to deepen ties through cultural institutions, nonprofits, scholarships, social initiatives, and economic aid, while expanding Turkey’s role in Gaza, northern Syria, and Lebanon as part of a wider strategy.

In Israeli Economy and Business, Glow, an Israeli cybersecurity startup, emerged from stealth with 180 million dollars in funding at a 1.2 billion dollar valuation. The company, founded by veterans of Meta, Snowflake, and Claroty, offers an artificial intelligence powered platform designed to prevent security threats from reaching corporate devices. Glow focuses on endpoint protection, mapping an organization’s digital environment in real time, assessing risks, and automatically enforcing security policies to prevent threats from entering. The leadership team is led by chief executive officer Roi Tiger, formerly of Meta; chief technology officer Omer Singer, previously head of cybersecurity strategy at Snowflake; and Ophir Arie, who formerly led research and development at Claroty. Senior leaders also include chief product officer Arnon Joseph, who spent eight years at Meta, and chief operating officer Emily Heath, who previously served as a chief information security officer.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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