Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - 10:00 PM

US and Israel Reportedly Planning Harsh Strikes on Iran's Energy Infrastructure
US, Israel Considering Land Blockade Against Iran; Houthi Group Denies Ship Fee Plans
Maine Rabbis Urge End to 'Genocide' Rhetoric; Michigan AG Cites Antisemitism Concerns

On Israel Today: Ongoing War Report, we cover significant potential escalations as reports emerge of U.S. and Israeli plans for a harsh bombing campaign targeting Iran's energy infrastructure, possibly starting this weekend. We also examine discussions around a potential land blockade against Iran and hear from Yemen's Houthis denying plans to charge ships. Plus, U.S. policy shifts on the International Criminal Court, and a look at rising antisemitism concerns, including rabbis urging an end to 'genocide' rhetoric and Michigan's Attorney General citing safety fears. We also have updates on public health and maritime security.

Sources:
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/07/yemens-houthis-deny-plans-impose-fees-ships-sailing-through-red-sea
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-904243
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkbzatchzg
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-august-01-2026/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-904246
- Telegram Channel Defender Dome: https://t.me/DefenderDome/22502
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-rubio-working-to-bring-icc-to-heel-to-defend-bibi-and-others/
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/maine-rabbis-issue-joint-call-for-peace-urge-politicians-to-stop-calling-gaza-war-genocide/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-904249
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-904245
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-904248

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