Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-15 at 19:01

HEADLINES
Vance downplays Israeli sway in Iran talks
Argentina shocks England to reach final
Trump meets Holocaust survivors at White House

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 US Policy Concerning Israel, Vice President JD Vance downplayed Israeli influence on US policy in the Iran negotiations while speaking on Joe Rogan's podcast, broadcast on Wednesday. He said there is a lot of talk about how much the Israeli government is influencing American politics and noted that some individuals within the Israeli government oppose the deal. He pointed to a Time magazine piece describing a campaign funded by a former Trump campaign manager tied to elements within the Israeli government, paying conservative influencers to urge audiences to denounce the ceasefire with Iran. Vance described a discreet, well-funded effort to derail the negotiations and the deal. He said he would pursue Trump's objectives and put US interests first.

In Uplifting News, Argentina stunned England with a dramatic late comeback at Atlanta Stadium, winning 2-1 to reach the World Cup final. Enzo Fernandez sparked the rally, and Lautaro Martinez scored the game-winner in the 85th minute after a Lionel Messi setup; Martinez then headed in a Messi cross in the first two minutes of extra time to seal the victory. The defending champions will meet Spain on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, for a shot at a fourth title. Messi finished this World Cup with eight goals and four assists, and a tournament-record 12 career assists.

In Uplifting News, President Trump met with five Holocaust survivors at the White House, individuals who lived through the worst atrocity in human history, with the moment underscoring the importance of remembering and honoring their experiences.

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https://www.jpost.com/international/article-902645
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-902650
https://t.me/hnaftali/23915