Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-10 at 19:02

HEADLINES
Iran Restores Damaged Nuclear Sites
Iran Attacks Hormuz Shipping US Warns
Trump Plan Drives Gaza Reconstruction Talks

The time is now 7:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Iran is seeking to restore nuclear sites damaged in the United States and Israel’s operations, according to a CNN satellite imagery analysis. The images, captured in June and July, reportedly show repairs at the Parchin site and at the Pickaxe Mountain underground facility, with temporary coverings over impact holes that were later replaced with mesh coverings. Concrete mixing trucks were visible, suggesting sealing work. Additional imagery from Pickaxe Mountain showed construction vehicles moving in and out, a CNN expert noted could violate the recently signed US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding that requires Iran to maintain the status quo at all nuclear sites. By contrast, imagery of Isfahan, Fordow, and Natanz did not indicate restoration efforts. The report describes damage from strikes linked to Operation Epic Fury and Operation Roaring Lion.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran has told US officials that errant forces attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to an official account. Washington has pressed Tehran to publicly halt attacks, guarantee toll-free passage through all Hormuz lanes, and hand over its highly enriched uranium, as new sanctions target a financier tied to Mojtaba Khamenei. US officials say recent attacks on shipping in the strait were from an “errant part of their system.” They described talks with Tehran as productive but warned that failure to commit could prompt further action. Reports indicate talk of Doha mediation, with a Qatari delegation arriving to bolster mediation efforts. Axios columnist Barak Ravid reported that the Trump administration is demanding Iran publicly declare Hormuz open to commercial shipping and end attacks by tomorrow, with diplomacy still the preferred path but warnings of additional consequences if Iran does not comply.

In Regional Impacts, an Israeli delegation including senior IDF officers held strategic discussions with senior Egyptian military officers in Cairo over the past several days. The talks are described as part of a strategic dialogue focusing on shared regional interests and the next steps for Gaza reconstruction in line with a plan associated with Donald Trump, while Hamas has refused to disarm. Egyptian officials are portrayed as more hawkish toward Hamas than some regional actors and open to receiving surrendered weapons. The Israeli defense establishment reportedly prefers Egyptian mediators, and the meetings were cordial, with Israeli officers watching the Egypt-Argentina World Cup match alongside their Egyptian hosts.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Trump said on Truth Social that Iran asked to resume talks and that the ceasefire is over, while Iranian state media and a foreign ministry spokesperson denied that any such request had been made and indicated Doha would mediate. Reports noted a visit by a Qatari delegation to discuss mediation, reinforcing Doha’s role. Separately, US officials said Iran must publicly state it will stop attacks on ships and keep all Hormuz lanes open, warning of possible consequences if commitments are not met, though diplomacy remains the preferred path. Axios’ Barak Ravid reported that US officials want Iran to declare the Strait open by tomorrow and halt attacks, with Iran and Omani officials expected to meet in Muscat and Washington signaling expectations for Tehran to reaffirm freedom of navigation.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, rising global antisemitism is accompanied by growing demand for Israeli real estate as buyers seek homes and a stronger connection to Israel, despite protests at overseas property events and heightened security at fairs. Shelly Levine, founder and CEO of Tivuch Shelly Real Estate, says she has spent decades presenting Israeli property and has seen hostility rise in recent years during housing fairs across the United States, Canada, and Britain. In the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham—seen as a likely next prime minister—apologized for Labour’s Gaza response and called for greater pressure on Israel, prompting concerns from the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council. The leaders urged his team to consider the impact on Jewish communities, as Burnham indicated support for deeper sanctions on those involved in violence in Gaza, along with measures on trade with settlements and arms restrictions.

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