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Iran is reportedly nearing a pact with Oman for new shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz, but insists the U.S. must meet conditions including an end to sanctions and military threats before the waterway fully reopens. In Gaza, the IDF is shifting to a more defensive posture, while diplomatic efforts push for Hamas disarmament, alongside discussions of a potential U.S.-backed peace plan. Domestically, Israel has launched a new housing program, "From Reserve Duty to a Key," aiming to provide some 20,000 homes for IDF reservists in the coming years.

Sources:
- AL Monitor: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/08/iran-ties-hormuz-reopening-us-concessions-several-demands
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-905025
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/by1111dkuifl
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-905024

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