Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-25 at 19:01

HEADLINES
US Blocks Iranian Ports; Two Ships Disabled
Berlin Pride Parade Vehicle Attack Kills One
ITA Cancels Israel Flights Through July 27

The time is now 7:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, the United States says it has redirected 12 commercial vessels trying to run its renewed blockade of Iranian ports, with two ships disabled and two others boarded to ensure total compliance, according to Central Command. In the same period, Berlin reported a vehicle attack near its Gay Pride parade that killed one person and left 15 others injured. In Ukraine, a large fire ripped through the Rabbeinu HaGadol visitors complex in Hadiach near the cemetery where the founder of Chabad Hassidism is buried, causing millions of dollars in damage; authorities said the cause of the fire is not yet known.

In Regional Impacts, ITA Airways announced it was canceling all flights to and from Israel through Monday, July 27, citing operational reasons amid escalating regional security concerns related to Iran, making it the first airline to announce cancellations in the latest flare-up. Passengers were told to check status and contact customer service for assistance. Separately, a four-day lull in Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz was seen as a possible opening to resume diplomatic talks and ease the war, even as President Trump posted a warning that if Iran continues striking ships, the United States will respond, with a threat to target a bridge or power plant in Tehran; a White House spokesperson did not immediately respond to inquiries.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, the State Department told lawmakers that Turkey has not yet met the criteria for purchasing F-35 fighter jets, meaning sanctions under CAATSA remain in place due to Ankara’s acquisition of the Russian S-400 system. The disclosure came in a letter to Republican Representative Wesley Bell, clarifying that the policy restricting F-35 sales remains unchanged despite Trump’s public signals of support for the sale.

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