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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 9, 2026Miami-Dade

Israel rejects U.S. Gaza withdrawal plan; Iran and Oman negotiate Strait of Hormuz access

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a U.S.-proposed Gaza withdrawal plan, insisting that Hamas must be fully disarmed first. Meanwhile, Iran and Oman are finalizing a temporary deal to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, though Iran maintains that vessels from 'hostile countries' will remain barred.

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Why It Matters

These developments impact regional security, global shipping routes through the , and the ongoing humanitarian and military situation in Gaza and Yemen.

Key Facts

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a 15-point U.S. plan for Gaza, stating no withdrawal will occur until Hamas is disarmed.
  • Houthi rebels attacked the government-held port of Mocha in Yemen, resulting in 7 deaths and 15 injuries.
  • Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a drone attack on a Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan.
  • Iran appointed Mohsen Rezaei as the new head of the Supreme National Security Council.
  • Iran and Oman are negotiating a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for non-hostile vessels.
  • Iran demands the U.S. lift sanctions, release frozen assets, and compensate for war damages before fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The Iranian parliament's National Security Committee approved the general outline of a plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Israel's next elections are scheduled for Oct. 27.

Who's Mentioned

personAbbas Araghchi“Iranian Foreign Minister”organizationHamas“Militant group in Gaza”organizationAramco“Saudi energy company”personMohsen Rezaei“New head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council”personBenjamin Netanyahu“Israeli Prime Minister”personDonald Trump“U.S. President”