Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 11, 2026, 06 PM Eastern

This report covers significant developments surrounding Iran, including details of an Israeli-provided intelligence warning about an Iranian plot against former U.S. President Donald Trump involving a sophisticated deception operation. We also examine Iran's appointment of Mohsen Rezaei, wanted for the AMIA bombing, to a top security role, and its demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz. On the Lebanon front, Israeli officials express concerns about the Lebanese Army's progress in disarming Hezbollah. The U.S. military also disabled a vessel attempting to breach an Iran blockade.

In the West Bank, Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon declared Jewish communities permanent, while the IDF condemned Israeli civilians occupying Palestinian homes.

In New York City, rabbis met with Mayor Zohran Mamdani to discuss how his rhetoric on Israel may be contributing to rising antisemitism.

Domestically, Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar Party is outlining its platform on immigration and the Law of Return. Economically, defense contractor Elbit Systems reports record quarterly earnings and a high order backlog.

Sources:
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- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-905240
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- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/iran-refuses-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-without-us-concessions/
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- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-905249

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