Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-04 at 09:00

HEADLINESMojtaba Khamenei Skips Funeral Amid Israel ThreatQatar, Pakistan Join Turkey-Led Sunni BlocErdogan Declares Zionism an Existential ThreatThe time is now 9:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Khamenei's son Mojtaba is expected to be absent from the funeral, out of concern Israel could attempt to kill him or track him to his hideout.In Turkey's 'strategic triad' gains sway in Trump's Middle East policy, posing challenges for Israel, Turkey, Qatar, and Pakistan are core players in an emergent Sunni Islamic alliance openly opposed to Israel. Ankara's role, and the bloc it forms, blends close ties with the United States and other Western powers with support for anti-Western Islamist forces on the ground as a key element of its power-building. Efforts are under way to pull Saudi Arabia and Egypt into this axis. Erdogan, in a recent speech, described Zionism as a threat and said the struggle against Zionism is a matter of survival.Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.SOURCEShttps://t.me/hnaftali/23747https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-901287