HEADLINES
- US strikes Iranian tanker as Iran retaliates
- Jewish resident evacuated from Kalkilia amid clash
- Givati commander recalls Beaufort Ridge operation

The time is now 2:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In חילופי מהלומות הלילה בין ארה"ב לאיראן במפרץ הפרסי גם הלילה תקיפות הדדיות, בכמה גלים בין איראן לארה"ב. הנה סדר הדברים: 1. חיל הים האמריקאי תקף אמש מיכלית נפט איראנית שניסתה לשבור את המצור ליד מצר הורמוז (מצורף תיעוד) . 2. האיראנים תקפו בתגובה את המיכלית.

Overnight reports describe two waves of mutual strikes in the Persian Gulf between the United States and Iran. The US Navy says it struck an Iranian oil tanker last night that attempted to break the blockade near the Strait of Hormuz, with documentation attached. Iran is reported to have retaliated by attacking the same tanker in response.

In שוב חילוץ משטח A חילצו יהודי תושב בני ברק ממרכז העיר קלקיליה ‏מתחקיר ראשוני עולה כי הישראלי נכנס ברכבו הפרטי למרחב העיר הפלסטינית, ונפגש עם תושב המקום. תושבים שזיהו ישראלי במרחב, העבירו דיווח בנושא, והוא חולץ מהעיר. המשך הטיפול הועבר למשטרת מחוז...

Another rescue operation in Area A: a Jewish resident of Bnei Brak was extracted from central Kalkilia after entering the Palestinian city with his private car and meeting a local resident. Residents who spotted the Israeli reported the sighting, and he was evacuated from the city. The investigation was handed to the police district for further handling.

In From Litani to Beaufort: Givati Brigade commander shares his experience in Lebanon, a Givati Brigade commander shares his reflections after part of the operation to take control of the Beaufort Ridge outpost and Wadi al-Saluki areas north of the Litani River. The interview notes that the operation began weeks earlier, with crossings over the Litani prepared and terrain cleared, passages built, and the area later secured of terrorists and terror infrastructure as soldiers moved along the river and ridge under fire. Shamaka emphasizes the importance of the mission and the meaning of serving there, recalling the soldier’s perspective during moments of action.

In More than PR: Diplomacy means strengthening the relationships with our friends - editorial, diplomacy means strengthening the relationships with our friends, the editorial argues that Israel’s diplomatic investments are best placed with steadfast partners. With Israel facing diplomatic isolation in parts of Europe and eroding public support in parts of North America, the opening of an Israeli embassy in Fiji is framed as a deliberate effort to bolster alliances with Pacific Island states that have consistently supported Israel in international forums. The piece notes the June UN General Assembly ceasefire resolution passed by a wide margin, and that among the 12 countries voting with Israel, Fiji, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Tonga and Tuvalu will be served by the Suva embassy. The argument is that diplomacy builds enduring ties that matter when votes are counted.

In המשטרה עצרה גבר ואישה, בני 18 ו-20 ממזרח ירושלים, החשודים ביידוי חפצים מגג בית מלון לעבר מפגינים ביום שני האחרון. זאת לאחר שהמשטרה פתחה בחקירה, ונעצר מאבטח בבית המלון, the police arrested a man and a woman, aged 18 and 20 from East Jerusalem, suspected of throwing objects from the roof of a hotel onto protesters last Monday. The investigation was opened, and a hotel security guard was arrested as part of the case.

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