Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Aug 2, 2026, 4:00 PM

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - 4:00 PM

Trump Cancels Iran Strike, Disrupts Israeli Preparations Amid Diplomatic Push
Gaza Conflict Continues: 18 Killed, Ceasefire Talks Deadlocked; Hamas Naval Attack Details Emerge
Hezbollah Device Wounds Lebanese Soldiers; Iran-Tied Foxtrot Network Recruits Teens in Europe

Stay updated on the latest from Israel. President Trump has called off a planned major strike on Iran, catching Israeli officials by surprise and disrupting military preparations amid intense diplomatic efforts, including potential US-Iran MOU revival. In Gaza, 18 were reported killed as ceasefire talks stall, while new details reveal the sophistication of Hamas's October 7th naval offensive. We also cover Hezbollah wounding Lebanese soldiers, allegations of an Iranian-linked network recruiting teens in Europe, and domestic Israeli political and security developments. Plus, an accusation of antisemitism leveled against New York City's mayor.

Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-904356
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-904374
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-904376
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/israeli-officials-say-trumps-reversal-on-iran-strike-harms-military-preparedness/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-904352
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bkujrbtrzx
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/oct-7-naval-attack-could-have-caused-far-greater-disaster-investigator-says/
- Telegram Channel Jewish News 24: https://t.me/JewishNews24/58009
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- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/deal-said-in-the-works-to-revive-us-iran-mou-open-hormuz-for-60-days-without-fees/
- Israel Today: https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/08/02/trumps-iran-dilemma-the-longer-the-delay-the-greater-the-damage/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-904363
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-904367
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-904364
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-904361
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/cop-questioned-on-far-right-rappers-alleged-abuse-of-ties-with-police/
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b1xobbasme

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