Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Aug 3, 2026, 3:01 PM

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - 3:01 PM

Trump Issues "Decapitation" Threat to Iran; Hamas Disarmament Conditioned for Gaza Withdrawal
Report Alleges $250M+ US Funding for Groups Linked to Terror; German Court Acquits on Israel-Nazi Comparison
Netanyahu to Appoint Interior Minister Under Court Pressure; Former Mossad Chief Joins Defense Tech Firm

President Donald Trump issues a stark warning to Iran, offering "one last chance" for a deal, while Iran pursues a strategy risking wider conflict. In Gaza, officials state Hamas must disarm before any Israeli withdrawal. Reports emerge detailing significant funding for U.S. groups linked to terror organizations and high-profile remarks on antisemitism. Domestically, Prime Minister Netanyahu agrees to appoint a new Interior Minister under court pressure. Plus, uplifting news of a 'Cooking Peace' camp fostering understanding between Jewish and Arab teens.

Sources:
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hjqrthabmx
- Telegram Channel Selena Updates: https://t.me/selena_updates/68259
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-904426
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-904464
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/watch-former-hostage-releases-arabic-message-following-elimination-of-his-captor/
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/hamas-must-disarm-before-idf-withdrawal-board-of-peace-says/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-904465
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/trump-says-iran-faces-decapitation-if-it-doesnt-strike-deal
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-904468
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-904471
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-904470
- Telegram Channel newssil: https://t.me/newssil/208048
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-904480
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-904474
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b111k5uabgg
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-under-legal-duress-agrees-to-tap-interior-minister-after-year-long-vacancy/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-904462
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-904466

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