Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Aug 2, 2026, 10:01 AM

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - 10:01 AM

Iran-backed militias in Iraq spark regional pressure as neighbors demand control of attacks.
Hamas accepts Gaza weapons roadmap; IDF expands control in northern Strip.
US State Department renews Middle East travel advisory amid volatile security.

This report covers rising regional tensions as Syria, Saudi Arabia, and other neighbors increase pressure on Iraq to control Iranian-backed militias launching cross-border attacks. In Gaza, Hamas has reportedly accepted a roadmap for relinquishing its weapons, a development that could pave the way for a new stabilization phase, while Israeli forces continue operations and expand control in northern areas. The US State Department has renewed its travel warning for the Middle East due to escalating volatility. We also examine claims challenging evidence of sexual violence from October 7th, and hear from Prime Minister Netanyahu on ultra-Orthodox draft evaders. Finally, a monument to Yoni Netanyahu is unveiled in Uganda, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe.

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