The News You Didn’t Hear About This Week: Friday, July 17, 2026

Violent Israeli attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank have decreased by 25 percent since March. Yahya Sinwar's handwritten memo showed he planned the October 7 massacre despite believing Israel would retaliate with all its might, including possible use of nuclear weapons. A British-Israeli dual citizen who served in the IDF was awarded counsel fees in the UK after a court found the attempt to prosecute him to be egregious.

Strait Up Wrong: NBC’s Keir Simmons Misses the Mark Framing the Battle for Hormuz

NBC’s veteran international correspondent Keir Simmons should, at this point in his career, possess the tact and journalistic know-how to provide contextual, responsible reporting to viewers. This is especially true when reporting on an issue driving public discourse in the United States, such as the Islamic Republic of Iran. But Simmons’ July 15 report on NBC News Now failed in this regard.

Does Israel Have a Capital?

The New York Times mentioned Tel Aviv as Israel's capital and seat of government. After CAMERA contacted the outlet, it refused to correct the mistake.

Ro Khanna’s West Bank Publicity Stunt Amplified by The New York Times and NBC

Representative Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) launched an aggressive smear campaign against Israel after manufacturing an “incident” in Area C of the West Bank on July 8, 2026. But had Khanna coordinated with the IDF for smooth passage, there would have been no opportunity for a provocative publicity stunt. CAMERA breaks down the facts here.