Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-05 at 23:02

HEADLINES
Yemen Denounces Iran Flight to Khamenei Funeral
McMorrow Drops Senate Bid Shifts Primary
Netanyahu Attacks Rivals Over Gaza Concessions

The time is now 11:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Yemen's internationally recognized government condemned Iran for operating a direct flight from Sanaa International Airport to transport Houthi militants to former supreme leader Ali Khamenei's funeral. President Rashad al-Alimi described the flight as a flagrant violation of Yemen's sovereignty and a blatant challenge to international law, a view echoed after an emergency meeting of the Presidential Leadership Council that called the move a serious escalation and said it showed the Houthis' subordination to the Iranian regime and their use of state institutions and border crossings to serve Iran's agenda at the expense of the Yemeni people. The PLC warned that allowing international flights without the government's approval sets a dangerous precedent, bypasses legitimate institutions, and deepens Yemen's political division, and it said it would take political, diplomatic, legal, and security measures as needed.

In the US Policy Concerning Israel, Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign for the US Senate on Sunday, reshaping the Democratic primary just a month before the election and leaving a two-person race between moderate Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed. McMorrow's departure, coming amid questions about electability in a general election, sets up a direct contrast between Stevens, backed by much of the party establishment, and El-Sayed, supported by many progressive voices. The contest will be tested in a Tuesday debate between Stevens and El-Sayed, with observers already weighing how the shakeup could influence party dynamics and fundraising as the seat being vacated draws heightened attention.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used Sunday’s cabinet meeting to launch a sharp political critique of Blue and White leader Benny Gantz and Yesh Atid’s Gadi Eisenkot, accusing them of backing concessions that could have left Hamas terms in place and arguing that such positions would have left Israel weaker and exposed to its adversaries. He asserted that the country no longer fits a simple left–right dichotomy and contended that past approaches to Gaza and hostage issues would have allowed adversaries to gain leverage. Separately, a retrospective look notes that in 2015 Netanyahu defended Supreme Court justices after a ruling on Beit El, and in 2019 he said court decisions apply to all; today, as ministers publicly reject a High Court order, he has not spoken publicly on the matter. In parallel, Israel approved a NIS 60 million plan to support Nova massacre survivors through 2028, intended to ensure ongoing rehabilitation with a personal support system, expanded medical and mental health services, prevention and treatment for substance abuse, greater support for families, employment pathways, and a dedicated digital coordination system overseen by a PMO official to monitor progress. On the security front, West Bank authorities warn that breaches in the seam line and a surge of drones could turn the area into a new front, with the IDF reinforcing troops along major routes as it marks 1,000 days since the October 7 attack. Meanwhile, Shin Bet chief David Zini drew criticism from relatives of victims after saying the Oct. 7 memorial at the agency’s headquarters would be removed because enough time has passed, a remark that relatives called painful and unfair in light of their losses.

In Uplifting News, today our Alaskan Bible Prophecy Cruise guests explored Ketchikan, where bald eagles circled overhead and the scenery offered the kind of beauty that reminds you of the Creator’s handiwork. An evening session featured worship and a message from Pastor Barry Stagner, “The King is Coming,” a reminder of hope and the day many look forward to. The group asked for continued prayers as they sail.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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