Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-25 at 09:01

HEADLINES
Houthis hit Jizan and Yanbu with missiles
Temple Mount prayer expands, amid cautious optimism
Netanyahu vows action after West Bank attack

The time is now 9:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the Houthis claim they launched two retaliatory strikes against Saudi Arabia following overnight Saudi airstrikes on Hodeidah and Kamaran Island. According to the statement, the first operation targeted Aramco affiliated facilities in Jizan with ballistic missiles and drones, while the second targeted facilities in Yanbu using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones. The group says both attacks achieved their objectives. A separate report notes the strike hit the Jizan industrial area near the border with territory controlled by the Houthis, suggesting the operation may not have been a complex attack for the Houthis.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, a columnist argues that a Tisha B’Av pilgrimage demonstrates Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount can expand without provoking conflict. Earlier this week, on the eve of Tisha B’Av, the author ascended the Temple Mount, described as an opportunity to pray at the site and reflect on questions of Jewish law, worth, and diplomatic risk, noting improved opportunities for Jewish visitation since 2022 and potential for more Israeli-rooted presence on the holy site.

Also in Israeli Domestic Politics, Israeli forces arrested dozens of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank after a deadly shootout when armed Israeli settlers approached a Palestinian village. The confrontation left at least four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers dead. The Israeli military initially described the Israeli civilians involved as hikers, but later said some were armed and that both sides opened fire before troops intervened. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to take strong action in response, including demolishing the home of the family of one of the Palestinians involved, and his office said he would accelerate approval of additional Israeli settlements in the area. Walid Zidan, the mayor of Tal, said around 70 people from the village were detained and questioned, with about 10 to 12 released so far; house raids continue.

In the Uplifting News section, a writer recounts discovering Israel’s thriving hockey scene. The piece describes finding genuine enjoyment in watching hockey, noting a personal journey from casual curiosity to following actual National Hockey League-style play in Israel, meeting Isaac Levy, captain of the Jerusalem Capitals, and getting acquainted with Israel’s Elite Hockey League, including players who also connect with teams in Tel Aviv and broader the hockey community.

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https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/sports/article-903489