Throughout August 1, Israeli media were saturated with reports of an imminent joint US-Israel strike on Iran. Overnight, CBS reported that the US and Israel had discussed a joint attack over the weekend, with Trump approving strikes on energy sites. By morning, the US embassy in Jerusalem urged American citizens to consider leaving, and the advisory was extended to the entire Middle East. In the afternoon, a senior US military official warned that the Navy lacked sufficient ships to defend Israel, forcing a choice between defending America or Israel. By evening, Israeli officials assessed that Trump was close to ordering a major attack, and the IDF raised its alert level. Iran threatened retaliation against Israel and regional states, while Hamas began distributing weapons in Gaza. The day's editorial focus remained fixed on the escalating confrontation, with domestic stories marginalized.