Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Aug 3, 2026, 6:00 PM

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - 6:00 PM

US and Iran Trade Conflicting Narratives on Talks; IRGC Official Warns on Strait of Hormuz
US Supreme Court Justice Upholds $655 Million Damages Against Palestinian Authority
Israeli Advocacy Group Challenges B'Tselem Report on West Bank Minor Fatalities

On Israel Today: Ongoing War Report, we bring you the latest developments. Conflicting claims emerge regarding negotiations between the United States and Iran, with President Trump insisting talks are ongoing while Iran and other officials deny them. Top IRGC member Mohsen Rezaee issues direct threats concerning the Strait of Hormuz. We also cover the US Supreme Court Justice's decision to uphold a $655 million damages award against the Palestinian Authority. Updates from Gaza include an IDF airstrike eliminating terrorists, and in the West Bank, Defense Minister Israel Katz affirms the role of IDF Central Command Chief. Domestically, the Israel Advocacy Movement challenges a B'Tselem report on West Bank child fatalities, and election deadlines approach. IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effi Defrin shares his experience with PTSD.

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- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-904485
- Telegram Channel Selena Updates: https://t.me/selena_updates/68268
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/trump-calls-iran-duplicitous-over-denying-talks-says-it-is-last-chance-for-deal/
- Telegram Channel Selena Updates: https://t.me/selena_updates/68266
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- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/the-competing-worldviews-of-trump-and-netanyahu-opinion/
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- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rkucnu0bml
- Telegram Channel newssil: https://t.me/newssil/208064

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