Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - 12:00 PM

Iran-aligned militias coordinate attacks from Iraq; IRGC claims responsibility for Jordan airbase strike.
Defense Minister boasts destruction of 24 Lebanese villages; Gulf states turn to China amid regional tensions.
IDF soldiers abandon base after commander destroys signs; Christian Iranian denied citizenship.

Reports indicate increased coordination among Iran-aligned militias, with the Houthis launching attacks from Iraq. The IRGC claims responsibility for an attack on Jordan's Al-Azraq Air Base. Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the destruction of 24 historic villages in southern Lebanon. Gulf Arab states are seeking China's intervention to secure vital waterways amid regional instability. Domestically, dozens of IDF soldiers abandoned a base after their commander destroyed signs. A Christian Iranian man, Ramin Parsa, faces deportation from Israel due to his country of origin. In New York City, a petition seeks the removal of Mayor Zohran Mamdani over alleged failures in addressing antisemitism and protecting minorities. The UK Supreme Court will hear an appeal regarding the ban of Palestine Action.

Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-904141
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-904137
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-904157
- Telegram Channel abualiexpress: https://t.me/abualiexpress/127615
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/07/exclusive-yemens-houthis-are-attacking-saudi-arabia-iraq-sources-say
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/katz-boasts-of-ending-administrative-detention-for-jews-increasing-its-use-against-arabs/
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/frustrated-with-the-us-gulf-states-look-to-china-for-help-reining-in-iran/
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- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/soldiers-stage-mass-walk-out-at-southern-idf-base-after-row-with-their-commander/

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