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The IDF announced that four soldiers were killed and seven severely injured in a Hezbollah drone attack on an army base near Binyaminah in central Israel. The attack, launched overnight, targeted a military training center south of Haifa. While reports initially indicated 60-70 injuries, it's now confirmed that four soldiers died and 51 others sustained injuries. Eyewitnesses reported no warning sirens before the explosion, suggesting the drone may have approached from the sea. The attack struck the military base's canteen during dinner. A volunteer at the hospital treating casualties stated that Hezbollah seemed to know exactly when and where to strike. This event marks a significant setback for Israel after two weeks of progress in Lebanon and represents the biggest mass casualty event in Israel since the war began. The attack occurred further south than previous Hezbollah attacks, approximately 20 miles north of Hadera. The Killarney Brigade, a flagship infantry brigade, was targeted.

The latest Israeli action in Lebanon. Dr. Ali, I return to you with a question. The ongoing Israeli strikes are confirmed by these direct images that show and clarify the location.

- Messi scored a goal after missing a penalty. - The U.S. began launching “powerful strikes against Iran” via CENTCOM, described as imposing heavy costs for attacking commercial shipping. The strikes were said to respond to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours, involving one Saudi, one Qatari (al-Raqayat), and one vessel “we don’t know about.” The vessels were said to have been hit on the Omani/Indian Ocean side of the Strait after transit. - Explosions were reported in Iran at Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas, with significant aerial activity observed over Bandar Abbas (Hormuzan province). Reports within Iran characterized the attacks as more symbolic, but attacks nonetheless. - The discussion claimed the U.S. strikes targeted sites including the Syriac island/Syriac Tunnel Complex for the IRGC, and were likely aimed at additional assets around Qeshm Island, including a surface search radar and operations connected with Hormuzgan inland launches. It was also argued that Iranian assets strike in ways that can reach ships despite U.S. air defense structures. - On the Qatari LNG carrier al-Raqayat, the discussion said a Shahid drone hit the vessel amidships, and that the ship likely had to be empty as it did not explode into a giant fireball. A pattern was described: U.S. warships providing air defense coverage while ships transit in clusters, with vessels turning AIS off and back on at points near the Omani-UAE border. - The discussion asserted the Iranians “verified these transits,” using maritime intelligence (including tracking high-speed boats) and IRGC fast attack boats. It referenced satellite/visual confirmation of squadrons of 20–40 high-speed boats and described small-boat movement between areas near Larak Island and Sirik base into the Strait of Hormuz. - A broader argument was made that repeated tit-for-tat strikes (including potential retaliation) risk pushing oil supply toward “tank bottom” and economic consequences. Oil throughput through the Strait was claimed to be “less than 15% to 5%,” and “95% below” pre-war amounts in the prior week’s context. - The U.S. sanctions waiver removal and continued attacks were framed as significant drivers of escalation, alongside claims that U.S. warships remained on alert to reimpose a blockade on Iranian ports if Trump decides. - Additional reports cited included: U.S. officials stating strikes targeted Iranian air defense systems, coastal surveillance systems, surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship cruise missile sites, drone launch sites, and port facilities; and PBS describing an Iranian posture of “turning up the volume” after demonstrating they were “not listening.” - The conversation described ongoing or renewed strikes in Qeshm Island/Siri (and also portrayed continued U.S. strikes as involving primary/secondary targeting), and stated the George Herbert Walker Bush and Abraham Lincoln’s air wings were being used more extensively. - Iran’s possible future response was discussed as potentially shifting tactics toward sinking ships rather than merely damaging them, including use of small boats, cruise missiles, torpedoes, or unmanned underwater vehicles, with the stated goal of ensuring a vessel and its cargo are lost. The discussion also tied ship-sinking risk to incentives for rerouting via specific traffic separation schemes. - Reported Iranian site impacts during the exchange were summarized as: Sirik struck “eight plus times,” Qeshm Island and surrounding waters struck “ten times,” and Bandar Abbas struck “three times,” according to reports from Iran. - Lebanon and Yemen were also discussed in relation to broader proxy dynamics. Israel’s alleged Lebanon strike timing was described as coordinating with U.S. indications of an “alpha strike” on the Syracuses, while Kyiv was mentioned as being struck nightly since February 28, 2022. - A sequence of commentary tied the wider strategy to pressure on regional allies and potential port/airbase targeting. It referenced claims of fires at Bandar Abbas (including near an air base and a port area identified in the discussion) and speculated about targeting civil aviation maintenance hangars and runways. - The MOU was discussed as potentially “dead,” with the view presented as an overreaction and framed as a “big dick contest” dynamic, with Iran portrayed as seeking leverage through continued ability to disrupt Strait of Hormuz shipping. - Near the end, the discussion stated: the American airstrikes targeted the small boat port in Bandar Abbas, likely striking IRGC speedboats; the imagery was said to suggest high-speed craft at Iranian navy piers/ports; and the attack was characterized as the biggest U.S. attack on Iran since the ceasefire, with expectations it could continue into early morning. - Retaliation possibilities were discussed with the view that Kuwait and Bahrain were more likely than the UAE, including the idea that Iran could target aircraft and maritime assets (including P-8s and aircraft at Bahrain/other bases), and that the Strait might be closed for some period if escalation continues.

US warplanes have conducted air strikes in Syria against Iranian proxy forces. The number of strikes is unknown, but it was expected that F-15s and F-16s would be involved. These strikes are in response to over a dozen attacks on US bases. The message is clear: Iran and its proxies must stop their drone and rocket attacks. The planes have safely left the area, and the strikes have been completed, targeting multiple locations in Syria and Iranian proxy forces.

According to health officials, an Israeli strike in Zawaida killed at least 17 Palestinians, including 8 children and 4 women, and wounded dozens. A witness reported that the victims were asleep when three missiles struck the home of a fish and meat merchant. The Israeli military stated it struck militant targets in an area from which rockets had been fired at its troops and that the incident was under review. Separately, an Israeli strike hit a residential building in New Sayrat. Most of Gaza's 2.3 million population has been displaced by the 10-month-old Israeli offensive. The conflict began on October 7th when Hamas fighters killed around 1,200 people in Israel and seized around 250 hostages. Israel's military campaign has killed over 40,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to Palestinian health authorities. Cease-fire talks in Doha paused on Friday, with negotiators set to meet again next week. Israel's negotiating team expressed cautious optimism about advancing a deal.

The health ministry in Gaza, controlled by Hamas, reported 50 deaths and 100 injuries from overnight bombings in Khan Yunus. Israel is targeting the area heavily, including hospitals. Israeli troops have stormed one hospital, arresting or questioning the medics, while another hospital is surrounded by Israeli tanks.

- Speaker 0: Since Israel began strikes on Gaza after Hamas’ surprise attack on October 7, it has targeted residential buildings. The UN says nearly 200,000 structures have been destroyed or damaged. With so many fleeing attacks, Palestinians packed into makeshift shelters, many of them UN run schools, but they were not safe. More than 1,000 schools have been bombed, and Israel has destroyed most of Gaza's hospitals, including Al Shifa, where more than 400 Palestinians were killed in a raid in March 2024. - Speaker 1: We make the best weapons in the world, and we’ve got a lot of them. And we’ve given a lot to Israel, frankly. And I mean, Bibi would call me so many times, can you get me this weapon, that weapon, that weapon. Some of them I never heard of, baby, and I made them. But we’d get them here, wouldn’t we? And they are the best. They are the best. And you but you used them well. It also takes people that know how to use them, and you obviously used them very well. But so many that Israel became strong and powerful, which ultimately led to peace. That’s what led to peace. So as we celebrate today, let us remember how this nightmare of depravity and death all began. - Speaker 2: In 1948, when the land of Palestine was officially stolen and given to a group of rabid Zionists who murdered over 10,000 Palestinians. This crime against humanity was decided as early as 1917 with the Balfour Declaration, the British Crown, and Lord Rothschild of the Rothschild banking dynasty, otherwise known as the Bank of England, who when it’s all said and done, will have control over hundreds of billions of dollars worth of Palestinian oil and gas reserves. As Michael Roverero famously said, all wars are bankers’ wars. According to Benjamin Franklin, the primary catalyst for the American Revolution was the Bank of England’s Currency Act. After the revolution, a value based economy with no interest being paid to any central bank was created. But it didn’t last long. The first bank of the United States was chartered in 1791 and favored foreign stockholders over Americans. The charter ended in January 1811 followed by the war of eighteen twelve and the establishment of the second bank of the United States in 1816, which gave more power to the Bank of England. Andrew Jackson successfully killed the bank’s renewal and shortly after became the first US president targeted for assassination when Richard Lawrence drew pistols on him outside The US capital, but misfired. Laws were passed in the early eighteen sixties for the US government to issue its own currency in a value based economy as opposed to the debt based system imposed by central banks. According to an 1864 edition of the London Times, this would have made America the wealthiest nation of the world. The article warned that if a government creates its own money, it will be without debt. It will become prosperous without precedent in the history of the world and therefore must be destroyed. In 1865, president Lincoln was assassinated, and the economy was quickly phased back to the central bank’s debt enslavement model. In 1913, the tyrannical Federal Reserve Bank and federal income tax was born. The two world wars brought Germany under the heel of the central banking cartel. Western banking institutions financed the Bolshevik revolution. In 2000, Iraq stopped selling its oil and Federal Reserve notes. In 2003, Iraq was illegally invaded by The United States and dollar based oil sales were reinstated. In Libya, Muammar Gaddafi’s gold dinar currency was making the nation rich. In 2011, The US invaded and reverted Libya’s oil sales to dollars. The Bank for International Settlements recently proposed efforts under the guise of anti money laundering that would provide scores to tokens and digital wallets including stablecoins. Digital ID, social credit scores, and a carbon tax is what the bankers are up to now. And everything else is a distraction. Today’s war is mostly psychological, and it’s being waged upon you. Greg Reese reporting. The Reiss report is now fully funded by my Substack subscribers. Subscribe today and support my work at gregreiss.substack.com.

Little pieces of information are coming in about what the Israelis knew. They tried to overwhelm the Iron Dome missile defense system by firing rockets from multiple locations along the border. Some rockets slipped past, indicating it wasn't a 100% success rate. Everyone is okay. This is a constant scene in the southern part of the country, showing how Hamas and Islamabad Girard are fighting this war.

The discussion centers on the scope and pattern of U.S.-led attacks during the day and how Iran may retaliate and sustain pressure. Speaker 0 says he is not tracking events “blow by blow” but indicates strikes were directed toward targets along the coastline rather than a nuclear power facility, and that Bashir was hit. Speaker 1 adds that the attacks struck the coastline with more significance than yesterday and references Axios reporting that a railway near the Turkmenistan border—connected to China’s Belt and Road—was struck. Speaker 1 says the initial impression was sabotage, but then reported that the U.S. struck it, which surprised Speaker 1. Speaker 0 frames the attacks as “finishing the job,” arguing the president is targeting Iran’s entire energy profile—production and, crucially, transportation. Speaker 0 specifically says the strikes are aimed at collapsing Iran’s ability not only to produce energy but to move it, citing Karg and saying additional attacks against Karg are likely. The Belt and Road Railway is described as keeping Iran’s energy production viable during the war by enabling shipment out, and Speaker 0 says the goal is to remove that capability. Speaker 0 then states: “Now Iran is retaliating.” Speaker 1 discusses reported air-defense and early-warning activity in Gulf locations: air defenses in Kuwait and Bahrain, and early warning alerts reportedly sent in Qatar, followed by “all clear.” Speaker 1 notes speculation that the UAE might be targeted but says there were no alerts or reports of anything in the UAE, and that explosions were heard in Kuwait and Bahrain. Speaker 0 says Qatar is “on the menu,” but not yet confirmed as a strike target. The speakers outline the U.S. target set as consistent with prior strikes since a ceasefire: targets from Bashir “all the way” down to Shabahar, Iran’s main port linking to the sea, and Abu Musa. Speaker 0 adds that beyond degrading Iran’s ability to control the Strait of Homs/coastline, the attacks also degrade Iran’s ability to defend the strait, and he worries this could be a prelude to attempts at landing. He emphasizes that the U.S. is methodically hitting what it can see, while “a boatload of stuff” cannot be seen, and he asks how Iran will retaliate both immediately and long-term, including what weapons and quantities Iran still holds in reserve. A major theme is whether the escalation pattern will broaden to additional Gulf countries. Speaker 1 asks why Iran is not responding “in kind” every time the U.S. escalates. Speaker 0 argues Iran does not have to escalate further because time is an advantage for Iran and a disadvantage for the U.S., describing the U.S. as operating on a countdown tied to oil reserves. Speaker 0 also argues Trump’s “escalate to de-escalate” approach is unstable: “a pause is not a de-escalation,” and he says the situation is continuing rather than genuinely de-escalating. The exchange turns to prior actions involving “Project Freedom.” Speaker 1 claims Trump has previously de-escalated when Iran retaliated (including the Fujairah response), while Speaker 0 disputes that those were true de-escalations, attributing outcomes to external constraints such as Saudi refusal to allow use of bases and the resulting “gap.” Speaker 0 characterizes the overall U.S. approach as being “dictated to by events” rather than controlled. Speaker 1 and Speaker 0 discuss the operational picture regarding shipping. Speaker 1 says the Strait is not closed, with discussion around “30, 40” ships and claims that Iranian-side waters are still open enough for ships to pass using Iranian traffic separation. Speaker 0 responds that the dispute is tied to Iran’s traffic separation scheme and claims U.S. efforts aim to prevent use of that scheme. Towards the end, Speaker 1 says there are multiple waves of explosions ongoing from Iran, with many interceptions and likely impacts expected near the Fifth Fleet headquarters. Speaker 0 shifts to a broader strategic argument: the Iranians allegedly do not need to do much beyond sustaining blockade-like conditions, because forcing the strait’s flow below pre-war levels is what matters. Speaker 0 argues Iran is playing an economic/survival game and that the regime’s metric is to remain in power, even while sustaining damage. Speaker 1 suggests Iran should retaliate more aggressively, but Speaker 1 and Speaker 0 both emphasize that symbolic strikes may not deter U.S. defense efforts. The speakers repeatedly suggest the key question is whether Iran believes a “red line” has been crossed, especially if the U.S. strikes Iranian energy infrastructure and transportation routes like the railway. Speaker 0 says Qatar is still “technically” on the menu but has not been struck yet, which he interprets as evidence Iran does not yet view current actions as crossing that red line. They conclude with continued concern about escalation and uncertainty about any practical off-ramp, while noting the attacks are continuing with patterns that resemble prior targeting rather than ending the memorandum.

Iranian missile and drone attacks continue in real time, with alerts reported in Kuwait and Bahrain and interceptions seen over Oman and other areas. The discussion notes that multiple targets appear to be involved, mentioning Kuwait and Bahrain, and that Jordan was struck first about ten minutes earlier. Interceptions are described from Lebanese skies against missiles heading toward Jordan, framed as Lebanon being “stuck in the middle” of missile traffic and interception. On the comparison of today’s strikes with yesterday, the analysis says the pattern mirrors prior activity: targets are described as Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, with the MSA in Jordan identified as an interesting development. The speakers discuss that earlier US officials denied significant damage from yesterday’s events, and that today’s strikes appear geographically more expansive than yesterday, including areas near Iran’s capital—specifically Qaraj and other locations up north. Geographically, the strikes are said to include concentrated activity around the Strait of Hormuz and additional targeting near the capital, suggesting a broader scope than confinement to the strait region seen earlier. The discussion also links the northern strikes to possible “message” effects—warning/pressure tied to energy infrastructure near the capital—and compares US behavior to Israeli strikes that targeted similar areas. A major theme is why certain Gulf states are not being struck as directly, with suggested explanations including diplomatic concerns within the GCC and the risk of inviting retaliation. The speakers argue that Iran’s selection of targets like Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan—described as militarily capable but not large enough to drive major retaliation—could reflect deterrence and escalation management. They also say the UAE and Saudi airspace have been used extensively, and that these states appear less likely to be targeted in this phase. The conversation then shifts to US and allied air operations. Tankers and aircraft are discussed via flight tracking, including a refueling tanker near the Strait of Hormuz and other transport aircraft. The speakers interpret these overflights as supporting ongoing military operations, potentially reconnaissance, drone interception, or preparation for further waves. They highlight that airspace access appears to show integration among Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the US, and that Saudi airspace has not been shut down during this period. The discussion addresses whether radar/flight tracking could be affected by GPS spoofing or data gaps, and asks why the aircraft’s track and transponder behavior changes, including whether it might indicate activity near the Strait of Hormuz or possible operations closer to Iran. Tanker positioning is described as consistent with earlier “waves” and as potentially enabling aircraft to operate inside or near Iran. On escalation, the speakers describe concern that the pattern could become a “new normal” and resemble past high-intensity cycles, even while claiming today’s strikes are not yet targeting oil, power plants, or other major energy infrastructure (based on what is known in the moment). They debate objectives including pressure toward negotiations, symbolic messaging, and deterrence dynamics. They also argue that Iran’s ability to exert pressure on the US via the Strait of Hormuz is the key leverage and that further escalation could involve broader regional disruption (e.g., energy infrastructure or sea-lane closure). Additional real-time developments are mentioned: an explosion is reported in Bahrain near the US fleet base (Manama) and smoke/explosion imagery near a Jordanian base area is referenced. Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority is said to have announced temporary closure of Kuwaiti airspace due to Iranian attacks, and Kuwait’s army general staff is said to announce air-defense interceptions of hostile aerial targets per operational procedures. The speakers also note ongoing Iranian ballistic missile launches from Isfahan, with uncertainty about which country they are targeting as explosions continue. Later, the conversation turns to reports that Kuwait City is affected by Shahed drones, alongside commentary comparing drone intercept scenarios to major symbolic locations. They conclude that the conflict is likely to continue and expect similar cycles “tomorrow,” while acknowledging that additional strikes could come as alerts persist across the mentioned countries.

It’s intense in Dimona right now. Look at this—there are smart bombs or drones being deployed. It’s chaotic out here, and it feels like it’s happening all around. The situation is overwhelming, with explosions in every direction. Under Israel's skies, it’s a surreal experience.

The discussion begins with the speakers commenting on timing and then shifting to updates on ongoing U.S. strikes against Iran and the regional spillover. Multiple reports are cited (CNN, PBS) saying the strikes are expected to continue for a while, described as punishment and not proportionate retaliation. The speakers also mention reported strikes on locations including Bandar Abbas, “Sirik as always,” and Kashim, and say there have been two rounds of strikes so far. They reference unconfirmed reports of power outages in Kuwait and Bahrain and note conflicting claims about whether outages are occurring. They connect the strikes to a broader maritime confrontation, describing Iran’s earlier attacks on three ships (a Qatari LNG tanker that was “empty,” the Saudi one, and another ship today with unknown details) and discuss whether U.S. attacks could affect Israel’s actions against Hezbollah. Alongside the Iran strikes, the speakers say there was an airstrike in South Lebanon. One speaker suggests flares and shelling on the Ali al-Tahrir Hill in Lebanon, saying it is a strategic position contested between Israel and Hezbollah. A major theme is escalation and retaliation. One speaker predicts Iran will “take out” Muwaffak al-Saudi Air Base, repeatedly strike air bases if planes launched from Prince Saud Air Base or if sorties came from Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Force Base, and also attack air bases in Israel. They further discuss the possibility of escalation beyond bases, including sinking a ship in the Strait of Hormuz instead of only striking military assets. They emphasize Iran’s stated maritime protocols, saying vessels must file requests to Iranian authorities to transit in designated lanes, and they argue the U.S. has encouraged noncompliance and then struck. The conversation addresses strategic rationale from the American side, with one speaker saying there is “no thinking” and framing the action as a show of strength rather than a strategic plan. They also discuss how the timing coincides with funeral celebrations and argue this could make Iranian responses less limited. They state that Israel appears to be escalating strikes in Lebanon on multiple fronts, including air activity over Beirut and suburbs, and that renewed shelling on Ali al-Tahrir Hill coincides with U.S. strikes on Iran. Iran’s domestic and diplomatic messaging is also covered. The speakers say Iran’s foreign ministry condemned Washington’s move to reimpose a ban on Iranian oil sales, calling it a clear breach of Article 10 of the “war-ending MOU,” holding the U.S. responsible for consequences, and warning it will take measures to protect its interests and national security. They also state that the U.S. is being accused of repeatedly violating the June 18 MOU over the past 20 days directly and via Israeli actions in Lebanon. Power outages are revisited. Kuwait’s statement is summarized as involving several electricity transmission lines going out of service, with emergency teams activated to restore electricity and determine the cause. The speakers connect the timing of outages in Kuwait and Bahrain to the Iran strikes, suggesting possibilities including cyber sabotage, while noting the Iran side reportedly said there were no reports of missiles flying out of Iran and no alerts in Bahrain. The transcript then shifts to Turkey and NATO-related developments and their intersection with U.S.-Israel relations. The speakers discuss Trump’s meeting with Erdogan and Netanyahu’s activity in Haifa, including Netanyahu’s remarks opposing the sale of F-35 aircraft to Turkey and framing it as affecting regional power balance. They mention Trump praising Erdogan, removing CAATSA sanctions tied to Turkey’s S-400 purchase, and discussing a possible reversal of a ban on Turkey’s ability to purchase F-35s. They cite a New York Times account that Trump is expected to tell Erdogan about restoring conditions for Turkey to buy F-35 stealth fighter jets, reversing the ban imposed in 2019 after Turkey was thrown out of the program for buying S-400 systems. They say the concern is that S-400 systems could collect data on F-35s, compromising stealth capabilities, and that Congress could oppose the change. Later, the speakers discuss Syria and the new Syrian leader Al-Shara. The debate centers on whether Al-Shara is integrating factions and bringing peace versus allowing or failing to stop atrocities, with one speaker arguing that leaders must punish those responsible and asking why commanders were not hauled in for atrocities. The other speaker argues there is “no alternative,” warns the alternatives could be worse (fragmentation resembling Libya or Yemen), and highlights claims about Al-Shara’s acceptance of Kurds into the Syrian government and an attempt to prevent attacks that could give Israel justification to strike Syria. They also mention explosions in Syria (including around the hotel of President Macron) and concerns about threats to Al-Shara from multiple external and internal actors. The conversation returns to U.S. actions and oil strategy. It includes figures about U.S. strategic petroleum reserve stocks falling by 6.2 million barrels to 319 million barrels (lowest ever, per the discussion) and argues this relates to the Strait of Hormuz dispute. They discuss whether either side will fold, and they reiterate that they believe the U.S. is violating parts of the MOU rather than offering concessions. Finally, the transcript mentions reports about a U.S. strike that hit a school in Iran, described as Minab School, with CNN reporting senior U.S. commanders approved the strike despite warnings that intelligence on targets was outdated (over 10 years old). The speakers describe it as one of the worst civilian casualty incidents in recent U.S. military history and say an investigation is ongoing. The session concludes with ongoing expectations of further retaliation, including predictions about whether strikes will stay limited to Bahrain and Kuwait or broaden, and a closing acknowledgment that the U.S. strikes are being described as ended while discussing the likelihood of further responses.

Speaker 0: Sent a KC-130H transport plane to Malta in the afternoon of Thursday. High likely to drop operators and weapons like drones. It is worth noting that this is the first time that an Israeli military plane is

Israeli aircrafts launched heavy missiles at 7 points in Mawasi Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, targeting displaced people, a desalination plant, and civil defense vehicles. Over 70 citizens were killed and 300 wounded, with more casualties feared. The area houses 80,000 displaced people. The Israeli army used advanced American-made JDAM bombs in the attack.

Hezbollah fired at least 160 missiles at the Israeli naval base in Ashdod, marking the first attack on this base. Israel reported 11 injuries, including one serious, all believed to be military personnel. The missiles traveled over Israel, indicating a failure of the Iron Dome air defense system, which had opportunities to intercept them. This escalation follows Israel's recent attack on Beirut, Lebanon, which resulted in 20 deaths and 66 injuries. The conflict shows no signs of de-escalation, with both sides continuing aggressive actions.

Israeli soldiers have surrounded and stormed the Al Amal Hospital in Khan Yunus, Gaza. They destroyed the gates and front walls of the hospital, throwing smoke grenades and setting fire to makeshift tents. The hospital is one of the last two remaining in Khan Yunus. Patients and medical teams were told to evacuate, but it is unclear if anyone was arrested or killed during the attack. This is part of a series of Israeli military violations against the medical sector in Gaza.

Babies and toddlers in Kfar Azah, Southern Israel, were found decapitated after Hamas attacks in the kibbutz. This information has been confirmed by the Israeli Prime Minister's spokesman.

We are at Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza, where Israeli forces conducted a raid overnight. Hundreds of Palestinians are being treated here, alongside over a thousand internally displaced individuals. Israeli officials report that no Palestinians were killed during the operation, which involved clashes with Hamas fighters near the hospital. As we arrived, gun battles could be heard between Israeli forces and Hamas in Gaza City. Israel aims to secure territory while searching for hostages believed to be held within Gaza.

The discussion centers on escalation between the United States and Iran after the U.S. lifted a sanctions waiver tied to the MOU on Iranian oil and petrochemicals, and after earlier talk suggested the strikes might end. Despite Iran not striking ships in the Strait of Hormuz on the day in question, the U.S. launched strikes on Iran again at multiple coastal locations, described as similar to targets previously hit, including Bushir, Bandar Kangan, Bandar Abbas, Bandar Lenge, Abu Musa Island, Kashim and Kashim Island, Sirik, Jask, Konarak, and Shabahar. The targets were said to include radar sites, missile launcher positions for anti-ship missiles, and small attack boats. Trump’s remarks were highlighted as framing the MOU as dead, while CNN reported the ceasefire had at least temporarily ceased, with U.S. officials warning the situation remained highly fluid and additional strikes were possible. Attention then shifted to whether Iran would retaliate and how it might do so. One recurring theme was that U.S. actions were violating the MOU, while Iranian enforcement of Strait of Hormuz routes was said to be in harmony with it. The debate also included a view that Iran’s biggest leverage is the Strait of Hormuz and that continuing to control traffic there could inflict more pain than attacking U.S. bases. Another counterpoint emphasized that Iran would want to both hit U.S. capabilities and maintain Strait of Hormuz pressure. Military buildup and movement were discussed using satellite imagery and reporting: U.S. Air Force aerial refueling tankers reportedly redeployed from Ben Gurion, including to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, with references to around 47 tankers stationed at airports as of the prior day and a total of 32 departing Ben Gurion in the cited time window. The argument was that these aircraft could facilitate attacks on Iran. Additional notes included U.S. warships patrolling across the Middle East per CENTCOM and reports about aircraft movements toward Turkish airspace and potential fueling for strikes. The conversation covered disputed interpretations of what counts as retaliation and how far escalation should go. On the Iranian side, the statements discussed included that retaliatory behavior would continue and that the Strait of Hormuz was not closed. The Iranian officials’ messaging included major MOU violations by the U.S., threats of further strikes, reinstated oil sanctions, and attacks on southern Iran, alongside claims that the “era of bullying and extortion is over.” The participants also discussed Khomeini’s funeral attendance claims from Iranian sources and timing questions about burial and processions. Trump’s comments were extensively quoted as describing repeated, escalating strike logic tied to attacks on ships, including claims about hitting Iran “very hard,” a 20-to-1 ratio, and statements that the U.S. might strike without a deal. The transcript also references threats about destroying bridges, power generation, and desalination plants, and speculation about seizing the Iranian island of Kharg. At the same time, it cited Trump saying he did not think a wider war in Iran would restart and that any actions would happen “very fast” rather than long term. Another segment focused on oil market implications. The discussion linked crack spreads and futures to costs and shortages, including claims that refined product prices were rising quickly relative to spot indicators. It described an argument that refineries face much higher costs for oil coming out of the Strait of Hormuz, with “crack spreads” spiking alongside futures. The participants debated explanations including demand destruction and oversupply from prior purchasing ahead of the war. They also discussed the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve refilling, contrasting “sweet crude” versus “sour crude,” and argued about U.S. refinery capabilities for converting sour crude into diesel and aviation fuel. Iranian military actions and U.S. counter-strikes were described as including anti-ship missiles and drones targeting U.S. facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, along with claims of drone shootdowns. OSINT-style references were made to U.S. strikes targeting communications towers at an IRGC Navy base in Sirik for a third time, a site north of Bandar Abbas Airport described as having been an S-200 SAM and surveillance radar location, and fire detected at coordinates inside Bandar Abbas fishing port. Trump’s treatment of the “111 missiles” claim was also discussed. In parallel, regional diplomatic and political developments were mentioned: a meeting between Trump and Al-Shara was said to include talk of unifying Syria and removing Syria from the state-sponsored terrorism list, with reports that removal had been actioned or requested. Al-Shara’s alleged commitments regarding Hezbollah were framed as a key indicator for future regional outcomes. Additional mention included Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs warning regional countries not to allow their territory to be used for U.S. strikes on Iran, and Oman condemning attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait without naming Iran. Overall, the discussion concludes with repeated emphasis that the pattern is back-and-forth without a formal peace deal, uncertainty about how far retaliation will go, and a belief that the biggest risk is miscalculation leading to disproportionate escalation. The transcript also states that if Iran’s retaliation begins, it would most likely target Bahrain and Kuwait, while noting other possible targets such as the Emirates.

Medical equipment in Gaza shows the harsh reality. An Israeli airstrike in Rafa caused a deadly bombing, setting tents and cars on fire in a safe zone. The building is destroyed, with parts collapsing. Life in Gaza is difficult.

A verified video shows an Israeli drone strike near the coast, with onlookers, believed to be soldiers, laughing and singing. Israel denies plans to reoccupy Gaza, yet continues to destroy the remaining buildings. Northern Gaza is being emptied, erasing any trace of life in the area.

A convoy of ambulances was attacked while heading towards the Raffa Crossing. The Red Cross had received information about the convoy leaving the hospital. The attack resulted in several casualties and many wounded Palestinians. The IDF claimed responsibility, stating it was part of their operation against Hamas. The evidence from sources, including the Red Cross and the hospital, contradicts the IDF's claim.

Rocket fire alarms are going off in Tel Aviv, and distressing images from Israeli Television show the aftermath of the liberation of a Kibbutz from Hamas. The Israeli commander reported finding the bodies of 40 babies, some with their heads severed. The details of these atrocities are difficult to comprehend.

The situation in the North of Gaza Strip is worsening daily. This is reportedly the reality every moment.