Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Jul 29, 2026, 12:01 AM

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - 12:01 AM

Iran launches missiles at US bases in Middle East; US and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq
US policy on Israel a key issue in Michigan primary; Netanyahu and Lapid in Washington
Antisemitism concerns rise: Jewish groups question NYC mayor's committee; man with hammer enters Queens Jewish camp

Stay updated with critical developments from Israel. This report covers Iran's missile launches targeting U.S. bases in the Middle East, and retaliatory strikes by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed groups in Iraq. We also examine how U.S. policy toward Israel is influencing domestic politics, particularly in Michigan's Senate primary, and track the diplomatic activities of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yair Lapid in Washington. Additionally, the report addresses rising concerns about antisemitism, including issues with a New York City mayor's committee and an incident at a Jewish camp in Queens. Key domestic political issues facing Israel ahead of elections, economic news from Rafael, and international diplomatic meetings are also discussed.

Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-903953
- Telegram Channel Defender Dome: https://t.me/DefenderDome/22473
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/07/us-saudis-attack-iran-backed-groups-iraq-threatening-intensify-conflict
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/07/trump-says-meetings-zelenskiy-and-netanyahu-were-positive
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/aipac-features-as-key-topic-at-last-democratic-debate-before-michigan-primary-vote/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-903952
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/he-loved-israel-lindsey-graham-eulogized-by-trump-and-other-dignitaries-at-dc-funeral/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-903954
- Telegram Channel Jewish News 24: https://t.me/JewishNews24/57824
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-903938
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-903958
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/07/key-issues-will-shape-israels-elections
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/visiting-dc-netanyahu-and-lapid-vie-for-critical-title-of-israels-most-adept-us-whisperer/
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sygydv8rfl

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