# Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-26 at 02:01

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Podcast: [Israel Today: Ongoing War Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/israel-today-ongoing-war-report-6668940)
Published: 2026-07-26T06:02:18+00:00
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HEADLINES Interceptor shortage pauses Iran strike plan Gulf states back direct action against Iran West Bank mosque set ablaze in retaliation The time is now 2:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In US Military Role, the US military is reportedly running low on air defense interceptors, a shortage that has influenced President Trump’s decision not to launch a major strike against Iran as he planned. Officials say the depletion of interceptor missiles has become a focal point in White House discussions, especially after three US soldiers were killed in Jordan when an Iranian missile breached American air defenses. General Dan Caine has said that a return to full-scale war with Iran would be doable but would sharply reduce the number of missiles available to US Central Command in the Middle East. White House communications director Steven Cheung said Trump has been consistent in preferring a diplomatic solution but retains all options if Iran continues terrorist activity in the Strait of Hormuz or against allies. An anonymous senior official suggested that returning to major operations would not drive Iran back toward negotiations, while other officials offered different views. In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Do the Houthis have the capacity to wage a multi-front war? Continued Houthi pressure could compel Saudi Arabia to provide full backing to Yemeni government forces for a decisive ground offensive toward Sanaa, with direct US support. In US Policy Concerning Israel, Now is time for Israel, US to support Gulf states in confronting Iran - editorial. Gulf states are increasingly confronting Iran directly, and Israel and the United States should help turn that willingness into a formal regional defe…

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