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Command centers and other sites hit, says CENTCOM; Trump said ‘exasperated’ by war’s lack of progress By ToI Staff, Jacob Magid Follow and AgenciesToday, 9:25 am A screenshot of video released by US Central Command on July 29, 2026, shows a strike on a target in Iran. (X screenshot) US Central Command carried out “a heavy wave of strikes” on dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in Iran, it said early Thursday, a day after the Iranian military force targeted American troops in the region with ballistic missiles. CENTCOM described the strikes as “a powerful response to yesterday’s attempted Iranian attacks on US forces …

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This appears to be the first high-level meeting that Hayya has had since being elected to his new role on July 20. Hamas said Khalil al-Hayya had been elected head of its political bureau. Current leader of Hamas, Khalil al-Hayya (R), holds a press conference in Damscus, Syria.(photo credit: LOUAI BESHARA / AFP via Getty Images)BySETH J. FRANTZMANJULY 30, 2026 11:06 Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan recently met Khalil al-Hayya, the new leader of Hamas, according to Turkish state-run media reports. Anadolu Agency media in Turkey reported on July 30 that “Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Wednesday with Khalil al-Hayya, the newly …

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On Wednesday, maritime security firm Ambrey said that a drone hit a US-owned gas storage tanker at the port of Damietta. (Illustrative) Fishing boats in Ezbet Al-Borg, the most famous place to sell fish in Egypt on July 2, 2024 in Damietta, Egypt.(photo credit: Ali Moustafa/Getty Images)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFJULY 30, 2026 08:36Updated: JULY 30, 2026 10:46 The explosion of a US tanker at Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta on Wednesday was the result of an Iranian drone attack, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing two Iranians who requested anonymity.  The NYT‘s sources did not specify which group launched the drone, saying only that …

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Ahead of Trump-Netanyahu meet, Iran says conflict will spread ‘geographically’ if US renews strikes after 2 days of quiet; reports progress on talks with Oman on Strait of Hormuz By Agencies and ToI Staff26 July 2026, 1:31 pm This screen grab made on July 26, 2026 from footage released by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on July 25, 2026 shows what CENTCOM says are operations enforcing its naval blockade against Iran. (US CENTRAL COMMAND (CENTCOM) / AFP) TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s army warned on Sunday that the Middle East war would widen if the United States chose to press ahead with attacks on …

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Possible targets included the damaged Fordo and Isfahan facilities, as well as the underground Pickaxe Mountain complex near Natanz i24NEWS 3 min read July 25, 2026 at 12:33 PM US special operations forces were preparing for a possible mission to seize enriched uranium from Iran’s fortified nuclear facilities, the New York Post reported, citing a source familiar with military planning and US security experts. The operation could involve thousands of troops securing nuclear sites, clearing damaged or booby-trapped entrances and establishing protected routes to an airfield. A smaller team of special operators would then enter the facilities and remove the nuclear material, …

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 July 27, 2026 Ancient figurine mold dating back to the First Temple period discovered in Jerusalem. (Emil Aladjem, Israel Antiquities Authority) Rare First Temple-era figurine mold discovered in near the Tower of the David in Jerusalem. By World Israel News Staff Archaeologists excavating near the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum have uncovered a rare clay mold used to produce the face of a female figurine during the First Temple period, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced. The artifact, dating from between the eighth and sixth centuries BCE, is the first figurine-production mold from the period ever found in Jerusalem. Researchers said …

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 July 27, 2026 IDF troops in Lebanon (IDF) Lebanon’s army has begun deploying into areas vacated by Israeli troops under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. By World Israel News Staff Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told members of his cabinet that President Donald Trump is pressing Israel to carry out a sweeping military withdrawal from Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syria — a demand the premier reportedly said he intends to reject, according to a report by Hebrew-language outlet Channel 13 News. According to the report, Netanyahu told ministers that he “intends to stand on my own two feet and resist” pressure from …

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Police probing gunfire at Jewish-owned bakery in Toronto as possible hate crime * Board of Peace Gaza rep praises cabinet decision to allow international force into Strip By ToI Staff Today, 4:12 am Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boards the Wing of Zion plane at Ben Gurion Airport ahead of a trip to the United States, February 2, 2025. (Avi Ohayon/GPO) The Times of Israel is liveblogging Monday’s events as they unfold. 5min ago IDF confirms two drones shot down over Jordan’s border By Emanuel Fabian The IDF confirms two drones were shot down over the Jordan border a short while ago. The …

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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa says Damascus won’t involve itself militarily in Lebanon, but warns internal instability there would have serious repercussions for Syria. Published: Jul 27, 2026, 8:28 AM (GMT+3) Syria’s President Ahmed al-SharaaReuters Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said in an interview with Al Jazeera that Syria does not intend to intervene militarily in Lebanon. However, he warned that Damascus is deeply concerned about the possibility of internal unrest in Lebanon, saying such a scenario would have a direct and negative impact on Syria. Al-Sharaa also emphasized that allowing groups outside the authority of the state to possess weapons has led …

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By Reuters22 July 2026, 9:36 pm The US embassy headquarters in Riyadh is pictured on March 3, 2026, after it was hit by drone strikes earlier. (AFP) Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Gulf have prompted US intelligence analysts to investigate whether Russia assisted by providing targeting information or advanced drone technology, say four people familiar with US intelligence. These people, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss national security matters, say US intelligence officials have not yet reached firm conclusions about the possible Russian involvement in the attacks on CIA facilities. But they cite the strikes’ effectiveness …

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CENTCOM completes its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military sites, while the IRGC declares the Strait of Hormuz closed and warns uncoordinated ships against transit. Published: Jul 23, 2026, 1:15 AM (GMT+3) Updated: 6:31 US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced early Thursday morning that US forces began launching more strikes against Iranian military targets, marking the twelfth night in a row of such strikes. “The mission will continue to further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting regional waters,” it said. Prior to the official announcement, explosions were reported in several areas across Iran, including in Bandar …

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Explosions reported in several Iranian cities as IRGC claims it hit oil tankers trying to cross Hormuz, struck assets in Kuwait; Iran said to suspect US planning ground operation By Agencies, ToI Staff, Emanuel Fabian Followand Nava Freiberg FollowToday, 9:48 am Video footage shared by US Central Command on July 19, 2026, shows forces launching a ninth consecutive evening of strikes against Iran. (US Central Command video, screenshot via X) US forces struck Iran for a ninth consecutive day on Monday as the number of confirmed American military deaths in the renewed fighting rose to three, and concerns grew over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, …

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Jerusalem is maintaining maximum readiness and has identified three scenarios that could draw Israel into the campaign against Iran. Officials are also concerned that civilian flights could be canceled as US refueling aircraft crowd regional airspace, while security arrangements for senior officials are being reassessed amid assassination threats. by  Shirit Avitan Cohen  Published on  07-19-2026 22:39  Last modified: 07-19-2026 22:39 US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against the backdrop of Iran. Photo: AP, AFP, EPA Amid the escalating confrontation between Iran and the United States, Israeli officials say Jerusalem and Washington are maintaining close coordination and direct contact. “The Israel Defense …

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This comes after CENTCOM said that it had completed its eighth consecutive night of strikes against Iran overnight on Saturday. Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location, during what U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 18, 2026.(photo credit: U.S. Central Command/Handout via REUTERS)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFJULY 19, 2026 12:27Updated: JULY 19, 2026 12:29 US warplanes reportedly struck near the city of Shadagan in southern Iran on Sunday, state TV reported. Earlier on Sunday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that it had completed its eighth consecutive night …

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