HEADLINES - Outrage as California café owner refuses to serve Jewish man, sparking online backlash and potential repercussions - UN probe launched into claims of Special Rapporteur's ties to pro-Hamas groups, raising concerns over reporting bias - Netanyahu to meet Biden in Washington amid strained relations over weapon accusations, marking first US visit since returning to office The time is now 02:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In recent developments related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, tensions have arisen at Mauro Café in Melrose, California, as the owner, Evelyne Joan, refused to serve a visibly Jewish man wearing a yarmulke. This incident has sparked outrage after a video surfaced showing the owner's alleged participation in protests against Jews and her refusal to host a Jewish event for Israel in the past. The incident has led to backlash online and potential repercussions for the café, which boasts a celebrity clientele. In another development, a UN probe is underway to investigate claims that Francesca Albanese, the Special Rapporteur to Palestinian territories, had her foreign travels funded by pro-Hamas groups, raising concerns about the impact on her reporting on human rights matters and her anti-Israel stance. Meanwhile, tensions between Israel and the US are anticipated to be addressed as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with President Joe Biden during his upcoming visit to Washington to address a joint session of Congress. This meeting comes amidst strained relations following accusations by Netanyahu of the US withholding weapons from Israel, which the US has denied. The visit will mark Netanyahu's first trip to the US since returning to office and is significant given the ongoing dynamics between the two governments. In Gaza, reports indicate that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, remains elusive, with only a select few aware of his whereabouts. Despite targeted Israeli strikes on Hamas leaders, Sinwar has reportedly not been wounded, highlighting the challenges in locating key figures within the organization. Lastly, in Germany, far-right leader Björn Höcke of the Alternative for Germany party has been fined for using a phrase associated with the Nazis, "Everything For Germany," for the second time. This incident underscores the growing comfort with invoking Nazi-aligned phrases in contemporary European politics, raising concerns among Jewish leaders and prompting legal actions against such rhetoric. These events underscore the complex and multifaceted nature of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, with implications reaching beyond the region and into international relations and societal dynamics. Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update. I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed. Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description. SOURCES https://www.israellycool.com/2024/07/03/evelyne-joan-antisemitic-owner-of-mauro-cafe-melrose-gets-taste-of-own-medicine/ https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/Article-1112073 https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/Article-1112072 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjh5aufp0 a href="https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/Article-1112069"...