Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Jul 28, 2026, 2:00 AM

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - 2:00 AMUS-Iran Strait of Hormuz Talks Accelerate Amid Fighting SlowdownNetanyahu to Meet Trump Amidst Shifting US Mideast PolicyNew Poll Shows Tight Race for Israeli Prime MinisterThis episode of Israel Today: Ongoing War Report covers the latest developments in the conflict with Iran, including accelerated US-Iran talks on the Strait of Hormuz and a reclassification of US troop casualties. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with President Donald Trump to discuss regional strategy and policy shifts. We also examine domestic Israeli politics, with new polls showing a close race for prime minister and internal party dynamics. Updates on antisemitism include a 'United Against Hate' rally in New York and a new song by Boy George expressing solidarity with Jewish communities.Sources:- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-903850- 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/israel-news/defense-news/article-903854- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-903798- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-903846- 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/israel-news/article-903841- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-903855- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-903851- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-903837- 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/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)