Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Aug 3, 2026, 2:00 AM

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - 2:00 AM

Trump Cancels Major US Strike Amid Reports of Imminent Iran Deal
IDF Attacks in Gaza Kill Senior Hamas Military Official Among 18
IDF Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon, Reports of Tunnel Activity

This episode of Israel Today: Ongoing War Report covers President Trump's announcement of canceling a large-scale US military operation against Iran, citing imminent deals on the Strait of Hormuz and denuclearization after appeals from Gulf allies. We detail IDF operations in Gaza that resulted in 18 fatalities, including a senior Hamas military oversight official, and report on Israeli efforts to find international partners for the voluntary migration of Gazan students and patients. Updates also include IDF strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and Iranian authorities' announcement of executions for alleged espionage. Domestically, we examine Prime Minister Netanyahu's reversal on a law concerning ultra-Orthodox draft evaders and Defense Minister Israel Katz's plan for settlement expansion in the Galilee.

Sources:
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- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-904371
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