Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Jul 28, 2026, 12:01 PM

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - 12:01 PMDefense Minister Confirms Israeli Bases Used for Strikes on IranHigh Court Freezes Law Limiting Haredi Draft Dodging EnforcementReport: $71.4 Billion Needed to Rebuild GazaDefense Minister Israel Katz confirms U.S. military aircraft operated from Israeli bases for strikes against Iran, underscoring Israeli preparedness. The High Court of Justice has issued an interim order freezing a law that shields Haredi men from military service enforcement, citing discrimination concerns. Meanwhile, a new report estimates a staggering $71.4 billion is required for Gaza's reconstruction, highlighting the scale of devastation. Also covered: Iran's alleged threats against U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, public executions in Iran, and domestic Israeli legal and security updates.Sources:- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-903898- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-903858- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-903874- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-903919- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/benjamin-netanyahu/article-903927- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-903897- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-903920- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-ahead-of-meet-with-netanyahu-i-dont-need-bibi-for-intel-on-pickaxe-mountain/- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-903925- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-903810- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-903908- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-903855- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/katz-orders-end-to-administrative-restraining-order-on-detained-settler-extremist/- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-poised-to-strike-down-law-banning-haredi-draft-dodger-arrest-after-hearing/- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-903932- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-903928- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/powerful-quake-hits-southern-japan-with-deaths-feared-in-shopping-mall-explosion/Audio Attributions:News Intro: 61322__mansardian__news-end-signature - CC Attribution - mansardianNews Outro: 460424__jay_you__jingle-news - CC Attribution - Stonefree (http://www.stonefree.de)