Daily Briefing July 20 – Iranian strikes on Jordan raise IDF hackles in Eilat
Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on why the Islamic Republic and US President Donald Trump are keen to keep Israel out of the fight — so far
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The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing for July 20 discussed several key developments in the Middle East. US forces continued strikes against Iran for the ninth consecutive day, with three American military deaths confirmed and growing concerns over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Israel launched interceptors after Iranian missile fragments, targeting Jordan's Aqaba, potentially threatened Eilat. The briefing explored why Iran is trying to keep Israel out of the conflict and why the US has not involved Israel.
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun visited Washington D.C., the first such trip since 2009, with a meeting scheduled with President Trump. The agenda and Prime Minister Netanyahu's non-invitation were also discussed.
- The briefing also touched on a high-casualty incident in Arad and Dimona from ballistic missile impacts, highlighting community resilience.
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