Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Jul 28, 2026, 12:26 AM

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - 12:26 AM

US-Iran Strait of Hormuz talks accelerate; Israel-Lebanon border talks set for Rome
Netanyahu to meet Trump amid US public's waning support for Iran war
NYC rally targets Mayor Mamdani over antisemitism concerns; Boy George releases pro-Israel song

Updates on the Israel-Iran conflict include accelerated US-Iran talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz and changes to US military casualty reporting. Diplomatic efforts continue with upcoming Israel-Lebanon border talks in Rome. In US domestic politics, a poll reveals declining American support for the war in Iran, with public opinion potentially impacting the upcoming midterm elections. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss regional security. Domestically, the Likud party faces internal struggles over primary rules, while a new party, the Reservists' Zionist Home, may hold key parliamentary seats. Global discourse on Israel includes criticism of a billboard campaign in Cyprus and a pro-Israel song released by Boy George. In New York City, a rally protested Mayor Mamdani over concerns of rising antisemitism. The Jerusalem Post has also launched an award to honor Jewish educators worldwide.

Sources:
Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-903850
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-903849
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/pentagon-removes-4-troops-killed-in-renewed-iran-fighting-from-official-war-death-toll/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-903846
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-903798
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-903845
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-903836
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-detroit-pro-israel-senate-candidate-haley-stevens-meets-pro-palestinan-el-sayed-voter/
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-july-28-2026/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-903824
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-903810
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/if-youre-ever-confused-i-stand-with-the-jews-boy-george-releases-pro-israel-song/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-903837
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-903841
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-903831
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-903815
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/poll-shows-eisenkot-netanyahu-neck-and-neck-as-publics-preferred-option-for-pm/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-903851

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