Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-16 at 05:01

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · Jul 16, 2026 · 5m

HEADLINESIran threatens Hormuz closure over US recognitionUS Israel sharpen joint regional security postureTwo killed in Khan Younis drone strikeThe time is now 5:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Iranian Retaliation, Iran’s officials warned of continuity in escalation. The Iranian Army Spokesman, Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia, said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as long as Washington does not recognize Iran’s system based on the rule of law. Hossein Mohabbi, spokesman and deputy head of public relations for Iran’s…