Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Aug 2, 2026, 9:00 PM

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - 9:00 PM

US Halts Iran Strikes, Begins Talks as Regional Leaders Push Diplomacy
Reports: US Bomb Strike on Iran's Qeshm Island Kills Family
Gaza Envoy Laments Civilian Deaths Amid Stalled Hamas Disarmament Deal

US President Donald Trump announced renewed negotiations with Iran set to begin Monday, August 3rd, after halting planned military strikes. Talks will focus on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program, following requests from regional powers and Iran itself. Meanwhile, reports detail a US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island using a large bomb, with Iranian officials claiming civilian casualties. In Gaza, an envoy expressed concern over recent strikes and civilian deaths, highlighting difficulties in a stalled Hamas disarmament deal as Israel maintains security concerns. Domestically, Defense Minister Israel Katz's announcement of a senior IDF command change sparked a public dispute with the IDF Chief of Staff. Israeli startups also secured significant funding in July.

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- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-904383
- Telegram Channel Jewish News 24: https://t.me/JewishNews24/58027
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- Telegram Channel Defender Dome: https://t.me/DefenderDome/22524
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/board-of-peace-envoy-laments-recent-gaza-strikes-amid-effort-to-implement-trump-plan/
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