Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-11 at 22:02

HEADLINES
Israel Warned US of Iranian Trump Plot
CENTCOM Strikes Iran as Hormuz Closes Again
Former Minister Praises Smotrich for 15 Seats

The time is now 10:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told Fox News that Israel warned the United States about an Iranian assassination plan against President Donald Trump, and he said there is little sign of any peaceful part of the Iranian regime, noting a long-standing "death to America" chant. The Wall Street Journal had reported that some US officials worried Israel’s disclosure might be aimed at drawing Washington back into confrontation with Tehran, while Israel’s Embassy in Washington denied any ulterior motive and said intelligence sharing was part of the two nations’ partnership. Officials indicated the information Israel provided could influence US decisions, and Trump responded to the alleged plot earlier on Saturday.

In US Military Role, Iran’s state media reported explosions near Chabahar, on Qeshm Island, and in Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Bushehr, and Asaluyeh as the Strait of Hormuz was closed again until further notice after striking a vessel on an unapproved route. In response, CENTCOM announced it was carrying out strikes against Iranian targets, saying Iran was given another opportunity to adhere to the Memorandum of Understanding but failed, and that the United States is imposing a heavy cost by degrading Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships transiting the strait. The sites targeted included air surveillance radars, missile and drone storage and launch sites, surface surveillance radars, and surface-to-air missile launchers. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth weighed in on CENTCOM’s announcement. Footage from Bushehr, Iran shows US strikes continuing across several southern cities, underscoring ongoing operations.

In Regional Impacts, Following the Iranian strike on the M/V GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre has said the crew has now abandoned the ship due to the significant damage the vessel sustained. The crew has embarked onto a lifeboat, per the report.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Former justice minister Haim Ramon praised Bezalel Smotrich, saying he deserves "at least 15 seats" for the West Bank actions. Ramon argued that the measures advanced in Judea and Samaria represent some of the most significant changes since 1967, and he said Smotrich deserves credit for that. He spoke during the Gatekeeper podcast about the political system and electoral landscape, noting that if his views aligned with Smotrich’s, he would say Smotrich deserves at least 15 seats.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, the first opinion piece argues for tangible evidence to refute Gaza genocide claims and criticizes Ilhan Omar as dishonest, referencing a House vote to block taxpayer funding to Israel’s military and quoting Omar’s remark that “It should be a no-brainer: our …” The second opinion piece discusses how Jewish success in AI is fueling an old debate about antisemitism, noting the conspicuous representation of Jews in leading tech roles and highlighting figures such as Sam Altman, Ilya Sutskever, and the Bengio brothers, framing the discussion around explanations for such prominence and the ongoing debate on antisemitism in high-achievement fields.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.

SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-902178
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-902180
https://t.me/DefenderDome/22100
https://t.me/DefenderDome/22103
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-902181
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-902006
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-902011