Israel18.News - Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 7:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Times of Israel: Senior minister says Israel not halting attacks in Gaza as 9 said killed in IDF strikes.

Jerusalem Post: Saudi Arabia, Middle East neighbors pressure Iraq to rein in Iranian-backed militias.

Ynet: Gulf states split over Trump’s canceled Iran strike Tehran mulls preemptive strike if diplomacy fails.

Forward: Heeding a Saudi plea, Trump says he canceled a joint U.S.-Israel assault on Iran.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 31°C (feels 30°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 33°C (feels 35°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 30°C (feels 32°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 33°C (feels 40°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 32°C (feels 34°C), clear sky.

This is Israel Eighteen News with your hourly update for Sunday, 2 Aug 2026. Let's get to the top stories.

Israel18.News - Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 6:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Times of Israel: Senior minister says Israel not halting attacks in Gaza as 9 said killed in IDF strikes.

JNS: Former senior Fatah official: Trump plan hinges on IDF ending Gaza strikes.

Forward: Heeding a Saudi plea, Trump says he canceled a joint U.S.-Israel assault on Iran.

i24 News: Following reports of potential cyberattacks on US water sector, Israel confirms it thwarted cyberattacks by Iran.

JTA: Heeding a Saudi plea, Trump says he canceled a joint U.S.-Israel assault on Iran.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 32°C (feels 32°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 34°C (feels 37°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 30°C (feels 32°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 34°C (feels 41°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 33°C (feels 37°C), clear sky.

Welcome to Israel Eighteen News at 6:00 PM. Here's your hourly briefing.

Israel18.News - Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 5:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Jerusalem Post: Over 8,000 plaintiffs seek to hold PA liable for October 7 massacre, war damages.

Forward: Heeding a Saudi plea, Trump says he canceled a joint U.S.-Israel assault on Iran.

Israel Hayom Hebrew: Not Just Saudi Arabia: The Country That Asked Trump to Cancel the Attack on Iran.

Walla: "Another pathetic and cynical spin": Politicians attack Netanyahu's dismissal of the draft law.

i24 News: Following reports of potential cyberattacks on US water sector, Israel confirms it thwarted cyberattacks by Iran.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 33°C (feels 33°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 35°C (feels 38°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 31°C (feels 32°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 34°C (feels 41°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 35°C (feels 37°C), clear sky.

Welcome to Israel Eighteen News at 5:00 PM. Here's your hourly briefing.

Israel18.News - Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 4:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Times of Israel: Daily Briefing Aug. 2 – Saudis talk Trump down from Iran strike… for now.

JNS: Former senior Fatah official: Trump plan hinges on IDF ending Gaza strikes.

Ynet: Pay $100,000 to get Trump’s war announcements first: Truth Social sparks corruption claims.

i24 News: Following reports of potential cyberattacks on US water sector, Israel confirms it thwarted cyberattacks by Iran.

Axios: U.S. sees progress toward deal to disarm Hamas, rebuild Gaza.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 34°C (feels 34°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 35°C (feels 37°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 31°C (feels 32°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 36°C (feels 43°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 35°C (feels 38°C), clear sky.

Good afternoon, you're listening to Israel Eighteen News. Here's what's happening in the Middle East right now.

Israel18.News - Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 3:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Times of Israel: Daily Briefing Aug. 2 – Saudis talk Trump down from Iran strike… for now.

Israel Hayom Hebrew: Not Just Saudi Arabia: The Country That Asked Trump to Cancel the Attack on Iran.

i24 News: Following reports of potential cyberattacks on US water sector, Israel confirms it thwarted cyberattacks by Iran.

Walla: Criminal attack thwarted in the north: Five suspects arrested, gun and M16 rifle seized.

Axios: U.S. sees progress toward deal to disarm Hamas, rebuild Gaza.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 34°C (feels 36°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 36°C (feels 40°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 32°C (feels 35°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 36°C (feels 43°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 35°C (feels 39°C), clear sky.

This is Israel Eighteen News with your hourly update for Sunday, 2 Aug 2026. Let's get to the top stories.

Israel18.News - Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 2:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Times of Israel: Daily Briefing Aug. 2 – Saudis talk Trump down from Iran strike… for now.

Jerusalem Post: Hamas distributing personal weapons to operatives to avoid total disarmament amid BoP deal.

i24 News: Following reports of potential cyberattacks on US water sector, Israel confirms it thwarted cyberattacks by Iran.

Axios: U.S. sees progress toward deal to disarm Hamas, rebuild Gaza.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 34°C (feels 35°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 36°C (feels 42°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 32°C (feels 35°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 36°C (feels 43°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 36°C (feels 42°C), clear sky.

Good afternoon, you're listening to Israel Eighteen News. Here's what's happening in the Middle East right now.

Israel18.News - Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 1:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Jerusalem Post: Rubio says Iranian regime must change, praises Trump's ambition in Middle East strikes.

Walla: In Iran, they mock Trump after the attack cancellation - and threaten: 'We acted with restraint but a harsh response will come'.

Times of Israel: Trump says he and Israel have called off Iran attack after being assured deal is imminent.

Israel Hayom Hebrew: 3 injured, hundreds of tunnels bombed: Watch footage from 8 months of fighting in southern Lebanon.

Axios: U.S. sees progress toward deal to disarm Hamas, rebuild Gaza.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 33°C (feels 35°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 35°C (feels 40°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 33°C (feels 39°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 35°C (feels 41°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 36°C (feels 41°C), clear sky.

Welcome to Israel Eighteen News at 1:00 PM. Here's your hourly briefing.

Israel18.News - Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 12:00 pm Israel Time.

Headlines:

Jerusalem Post: Hamas disarmament cannot wait for the IDF's withdrawal from Gaza.

Israel Hayom Hebrew: 3 injured, hundreds of tunnels bombed: Watch footage from 8 months of fighting in southern Lebanon.

Times of Israel: Trump says he and Israel have called off Iran attack after being assured deal is imminent.

Axios: U.S. sees progress toward deal to disarm Hamas, rebuild Gaza.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 33°C (feels 34°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 34°C (feels 41°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 33°C (feels 40°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 33°C (feels 37°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 35°C (feels 42°C), clear sky.

Welcome to Israel Eighteen News at 12:00 PM. Here's your hourly briefing.

Israel18.News - Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 11:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Jerusalem Post: Hamas disarmament cannot wait for the IDF's withdrawal from Gaza.

Times of Israel: Trump says he and Israel have called off Iran attack after being assured deal is imminent.

Israel Hayom Hebrew: Trump claimed he canceled an attack on Iran; in Tehran they mock: 'He backed down'.

Axios: U.S. sees progress toward deal to disarm Hamas, rebuild Gaza.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 32°C (feels 32°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 32°C (feels 39°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 33°C (feels 39°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 32°C (feels 36°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 35°C (feels 42°C), clear sky.

Good morning, you're listening to Israel Eighteen News. Here's what's happening in the Middle East right now.

Israel18.News - Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 10:00 am Israel Time.

Headlines:

Jerusalem Post: Hamas disarmament cannot wait for the IDF's withdrawal from Gaza.

Times of Israel: Trump says he and Israel have called off Iran attack after being assured deal is imminent.

Israel Hayom Hebrew: Trump claimed he canceled an attack on Iran; in Tehran they mock: 'He backed down'.

Axios: U.S. sees progress toward deal to disarm Hamas, rebuild Gaza.

Weather:

Jerusalem: 32°C (feels 31°C), clear sky.

Tel Aviv: 31°C (feels 36°C), clear sky.

Haifa: 28°C (feels 32°C), clear sky.

Netanya: 30°C (feels 37°C), clear sky.

Ashdod: 33°C (feels 40°C), clear sky.

Good morning, you're listening to Israel Eighteen News. Here's what's happening in the Middle East right now.