Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - 7:00 AM

Iran escalates regional pressure; US Central Command seeks new ways to punish Tehran
Defense Minister denies seeking IDF commander's dismissal amid political tensions
Antisemitism concerns mount: 'Death to Israel' chants in Montreal, study on US groups, Belgium WWII lawsuit

This hour on Israel Today: Ongoing War Report, we examine Iran's strategy of calibrated escalation across Middle East trade routes and energy infrastructure, alongside US Central Command's search for new ways to pressure Tehran. We report on Saudi Arabia's potential military moves against Yemen's Houthis and a warning from Iran about regional infrastructure. Domestically, Defense Minister Israel Katz denies seeking the dismissal of an IDF commander amid political tensions, while opposition leader Avigdor Liberman calls for unity against the government. We also cover the indictment of Kamal Khatib for a July 2024 West Bank attack, international antisemitism incidents including 'Death to Israel' chants in Montreal, a study on US groups delegitimizing Israel, and a Belgian lawsuit over WWII deportations. Finally, we look at leaked documents detailing Elbit Systems' past discussions on drone sales to the UAE.

Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-904431
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/analysis-how-iran-widening-its-pressure-campaign-force-us-concessions
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/watch-iranian-regime-mouthpiece-warns-there-wont-be-a-kuwait-if-us-escalates/
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hygkijcsgl
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-904429
- Reddit r/Israel: https://www.reddit.com/r/Israel/comments/1ve9wm9/how_can_you_believe_in_antizionist_propaganda/
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/israeli-soccer-star-dor-turgeman-targeted-by-death-to-israel-chants-in-montreal/
- Israel Today: https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/08/03/us-pro-palestinian-groups-raised-250m-maintained-alleged-ties-to-terrorist-organizations/
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/jewish-foundation-sues-belgium-over-nazi-rail-deportations-to-auschwitz/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-904407
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-904409
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-904432
- Israel Today: https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/08/03/idf-warns-border-forces-face-immediate-cuts-as-finance-ministry-withholds-billions/
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/leaked-elbit-documents-reportedly-show-it-was-in-talks-to-sell-uae-advanced-drones/

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