Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-11 at 14:01

HEADLINESTrump shifts to older Air Force OneIran blamed for Hormuz attacks, Oman mediatesNorthern Israel revives as Hezbollah ceasefire holdsThe time is now 2:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In US Military Role, Trump switched planes after Israeli intel on Iran threat, report says. The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump moved to the older Air Force One after Israeli intelligence warned of a possible Iranian plot, a shift that drew questions from some officials about the threat and concerns that Israel wanted a return to full-scale war.In Regional Impacts, Trump tells Iran to admit Strait attacks as Oman hosts talks on reopening Hormuz shipping. Axios reported that three US officials told reporters that Trump demanded Iran publicly acknowledge it fired on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Oman’s counterpart discussed mechanisms for the safe passage of ships through the Strait, with Oman teams reportedly considering a statement to open a median lane in the Strait for free and full movement. Trump said the ceasefire is over, though Iran has asked to continue talks, and US officials say Iran’s failure to honor the memorandum of understanding casts doubt on its commitment.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Northern Israel slowly returns to life amid ceasefire with Hezbollah. The Keshet cave in the western Galilee near the Lebanese border stands out as a striking site, offering views across northern Israel toward the Mediterranean. On Saturday the path to the cave was crowded with visitors, including Russian-speaking groups, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle club, and Arab visitors, underscoring a revival in tourism as the ceasefire with Hezbollah holds. Not far away, reports from Lebanon described airstrikes near the coast a few miles north of Keshet cave, while the border otherwise remained quiet. The hike down to the cave takes about 10 minutes.In Israeli Domestic Politics, Four settlers who attacked CNN crew in West Bank arrested by Israel Police. Police said four settlers were arrested after an alleged attack on a CNN news crew in the West Bank village of Sinjil, as the crew sought to leave after covering the one-year anniversary of Saif Musallet’s death. The attackers blocked the vehicle with wooden and metal rods, stones, and a knife, smashing the windshield and threatening the tires. A knife and several clubs were found in the suspects’ vehicle, and the investigation is ongoing. Israel Police and the IDF condemned violence against media personnel performing their work, and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee described Musallet’s killing as a crime.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://www.ynetnews.com/article/hy0whlenfxhttps://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-902171https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-902166https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-902170