Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - 2:00 PM

Iran Stops Vessels in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Oil Prices
Gaza Peace Talks Face Major Hurdles Over Hamas Disarmament
Election Billboard in Cyprus Vandalized

This episode of Israel Today: Ongoing War Report covers rising oil prices due to Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz and escalating tensions with the U.S. We delve into the complex Gaza peace talks, where a U.S.-brokered deal for Hamas disarmament faces significant sequencing disputes between Israel and Hamas. Reports also detail recent clashes in the West Bank and the elimination of a Hamas commander who also worked as a doctor. Additionally, we look at U.S. policy concerns regarding the International Criminal Court, a vandalized election billboard in Cyprus, and antisemitic incidents in Herzliya. The Israeli economy section touches on Turkey's F-35 jet acquisition.

Sources:
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/07/oil-price-rises-after-iran-says-it-stops-ships-hormuz
- Telegram Channel Jewish News 24: https://t.me/JewishNews24/57969
- Telegram Channel Jewish News 24: https://t.me/JewishNews24/57970
- Telegram Channel Jewish News 24: https://t.me/JewishNews24/57971
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-904233
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/07/factbox-where-trump-israel-and-hamas-stand-gaza-roadmap
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/07/israeli-military-cracks-down-west-bank-village-settlers-march
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-shot-by-troops-amid-settler-clash-near-tell-week-after-deadly-gunfight/
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/israel-rejects-hamas-disarmament-plan-that-trump-unveils-with-fanfare/
- Telegram Channel Amir Tsarfati: https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/78520
- Telegram Channel Jewish News 24: https://t.me/JewishNews24/57968
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-904232
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/windows-of-herzliya-pasta-franchise-smashed-allegedly-because-it-opens-on-shabbat/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-904175

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