Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - August 6, 2026, 01 AM Eastern

IDF Soldiers Killed in Southern Lebanon Clash
US DOJ Investigates NYC Mayor Over Antisemitism Allegations
Israel Eyes Land-Based Energy Corridor Amid Gulf Talks

Two IDF reservist soldiers were killed and four injured in an explosive incident in southern Lebanon, prompting IDF strikes on Hezbollah targets. In US policy news, President Trump stated Iran talks and a Strait of Hormuz deal are progressing. The US Justice Department is reportedly investigating New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over alleged unequal treatment of Jewish residents amid rising antisemitism. On the political front, a Channel 13 poll shows potential seat gains for Arab-majority parties and struggles for new right-wing factions. Meanwhile, Israel is in discreet talks with Gulf states and the US about establishing a land-based energy corridor to bypass key shipping routes. Uplifting stories include the reburial of Theodor Herzl’s grandparents and the approval of kosher infant formula for New York's WIC program. A grenade blast in Tel Aviv is under police investigation.

Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-904717
- Telegram Channel newssil: https://t.me/newssil/208210
- Telegram Channel newssil: https://t.me/newssil/208209
- Telegram Channel Israel Today: https://t.me/ILtoday/19759
- Telegram Channel Jewish News 24: https://t.me/JewishNews24/58209
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/trump-reiterates-his-positive-portrayal-iran-talks
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/us-department-of-justice-launches-antisemitism-investigation-of-mamdani/
- Telegram Channel Jewish News 24: https://t.me/JewishNews24/58208
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/poll-shows-raam-winning-2-more-seats-if-yesh-atid-mk-segalovitz-joins-the-party/
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/gulf-arab-states-hold-secret-talks-with-israel-on-energy-corridor-bypassing-hormuz/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-904706
- Telegram Channel Jewish News 24: https://t.me/JewishNews24/58211
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjo89y11uzg

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