Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - 8:00 PM

US, Israel reportedly planning major strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure.
Israeli leaders clash over Gaza peace framework, Hamas future.
Maine rabbis call to stop 'genocide' rhetoric, warn of antisemitism.

Reports indicate the US and Israel are planning significant strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure, with President Trump ordering action aimed at forcing Tehran's surrender, though conflicting reports suggest Israel denies knowledge of such plans. Meanwhile, a debate intensifies among Israeli leaders, including Gadi Eisenkot, Likud, Naftali Bennett, and Itamar Ben-Gvir, over a proposed Gaza peace framework and the future of Hamas. On US policy, President Trump explained his campaign against the International Criminal Court aims to protect Israeli officials like Benjamin Netanyahu, while Senator Rubio warns of potential risks to US service members. In antisemitism news, Maine's rabbis are urging an end to 'genocide' rhetoric regarding the Gaza war, calling it misleading and harmful, and at Columbia University, the student workers' union has dropped its divestment demands. The episode also addresses the vacant Israeli Ambassador to the UK post due to legal issues for the nominee.

Sources:
- 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/
- Telegram Channel abualiexpress: https://t.me/abualiexpress/127695
- Telegram Channel abualiexpress: https://t.me/abualiexpress/127694
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-slams-dishonorable-and-dishonest-iran-hints-additional-strikes-possible/
- Israel Today: https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/08/01/report-us-israel-preparing-joint-strike-on-iran-as-early-as-this-weekend/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-904244
- Israel Today: https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/07/31/israel-welcomes-hamas-concession-warns-of-traps-ahead/
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/skbnzt5rfx
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-904237
- Israel Today: https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/07/30/the-real-reason-for-netanyahus-trip-to-washington/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-904242
- 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/opinion/article-904135

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