Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

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US strikes Iran after Ever Lovely attack
US brokers Israel Lebanon framework disarm Hezbollah
Debate swirls over US Israel military aid

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In US Military Role, CENTCOM confirms its forces conducted strikes against Iran in response to yesterday’s attack on a commercial ship that was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. US aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites after Iran hit M/V Ever Lovely on Ju...

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- Israel keeps security zone in southern Lebanon
- Trilateral US Israel Lebanon framework performance based
- World Cup piece exposes antisemitic stereotypes

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In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described what he called a major achievement after talks in Washington with Israel, Lebanon, and the United States. He said Israel will stay in its security zone in southern Lebanon as long as Hezbollah remains...

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Drones strike cargo ship Tehran vows response
Lebanon de facto recognizes Israel historic move
Trilateral framework to end Hezbollah fighting

The time is now 3:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, two developments in the Strait of Hormuz shape the latest tensions around Iran. President Trump says Iran launched at least four One Way Attack Drones at ships transiting the strait, with one drone hitting the upper deck of a cargo ship and the vessel able to proceed, while...

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US shoots down drones in Hormuz attack
Iran asserts Strait control warns Gulf neighbors
Israel Lebanon framework deal poised in Washington

The time is now 2:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Trump said US forces shot down three drones during an Iranian attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The Islamic Republic of Iran launched at least four One Way Attack Drones at ships transversing the Strait of Hormuz, Trump stated on Truth Social, Friday. Trump went...

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Trump accuses Iran of Hormuz drone attack
Iran asserts Hormuz shipping rights amid standoff
Israel Lebanon framework set for unveiling

The time is now 1:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, President Trump accuses Iran of drone attack on ships in Strait of Hormuz. He says Iran launched at least four One Way Attack Drones against ships transiting the Strait, with one drone hitting the upper deck of a cargo ship and causing damage, though the vessel was able...

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- Singapore Ship Struck as Hormuz Traffic Slumps
- Hezbollah Regroups as Israel Holds Lebanon Ceasefire
- Israeli American Emanuel Sharp Drafted by Kings

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In Regional Impacts, traffic levels in the Strait of Hormuz fell back from Wednesday's high, but vessels continued to use a passage not approved by Iran, with a Singapore-flagged container ship reported struck on Thursday while using the route, according to UKMTO. About 42 commodity vessels including tankers...

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Hezbollah regroups as Israel holds Lebanon ceasefire
US misreads Trump's Iran policy on Israel
Ultra Orthodox protest paralyzes Bnei Brak traffic

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In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Hezbollah regroups as Israel holds fire under Lebanon ceasefire. Under a fragile ceasefire in southern Lebanon, the IDF has shifted to a defensive posture as Hezbollah regroups and gathers intelligence. Israeli forces have struck operatives, uncovered tunnels, and officials say they...

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IDF eliminates seven Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon
UAE sounds sirens after missile launch
Rabbis press Mamdani for AIPAC apology

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In Regional Impacts, reports of sirens in the United Arab Emirates following a missile launch have been reported. The account notes the occurrence but provides no further details on damage or casualties.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the Israeli Defense Forces said seven Hezbollah operatives who...

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Iranian missile strike wounds Ness Ziona dog
Jerusalem Grand Slam 2026 draws 29 countries
Mass draft protest blocks Bnei Brak roads

The time is now 9:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Chetz the dog from Ness Ziona was severely wounded in an Iranian missile strike during Operation Rising Lion and has spent the past year recovering with his family by his side. In June 2025, an Iranian missile struck the Levi family’s neighbors, leaving Chetz badly injured with broken limbs an...

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- Israel Makes Space the Next Battlefield
- Lebanon Ceasefire Frays as Hezbollah Looms
- Wounded Dog Chetz Defies Odds

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In Operation Lion's Roar, the IDF is expanding its focus to space as the next battlefield, with Brigadier-General Yael Grosman telling The Jerusalem Post that a data revolution requires the IDF to have data and capabilities everywhere, not just for the war that was but for the war that will be...

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IDF declares space the next battlefield
Iran flags Oman double game in Hormuz
US Israel divide over Iran war

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In The next battlefield: IDF races to prepare for future wars in space, top general says - exclusive, Brigadier-General Yael Grosman describes space as the next battlefield and says the IDF must deploy data and capabilities across all domains to meet the wars of the future, not just those of the past...

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- Iranian strike wounds Ness Ziona dog
- UN inspectors gain access to Iranian sites
- Hezbollah chief demands Israel exit Lebanon defeated

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In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Chetz the dog from Ness Ziona, severely wounded in an Iranian missile strike during Operation Rising Lion, has spent the past year recovering with his family by his side. In June 2025, an Iranian missile struck the Levi family’s next-door neighbors, and Chetz was fo...

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Iran warns of Israeli airspace incursions
Israeli airstrike hits Nabtiyah Al Fouqa
Firewave uses sound sensors to detect wildfires

The time is now 5:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Iran’s Central Military Command (Khatam al-Anbiya) says there is a presence of Israeli fighter jets in the airspace of its neighboring countries and warns of the consequences. It describes the aircraft as belonging to the army of the terrorist Zionist entity in the airspace of several neighboring co...

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US mediates Lebanon talks on security zones
Likud gains seats amid Lebanon stance
Rambam treats opioid withdrawal with brain tech

The time is now 4:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, talks between Israel and Lebanon continue under US mediation, extending into a fourth day after 11 hours of talks focused on Hezbollah’s future and a new security framework for southern Lebanon. The Israeli Embassy in Washington says the talks will resume at th...

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Israel demands Hezbollah disarmament in talks
Albanian protests fuel antisemitism amid EU bid
Haifa Rambam brain therapy ends painkiller binge

The time is now 3:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, talks between Israel and Lebanon under American mediation stretched into a fourth day in Washington after 11 hours of discussions aimed at an in-principle security arrangement. The talks focus on Hezbollah’s future and new security mechanisms in southern Lebanon, including a pilot-area co...

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Israeli soldiers wounded in Lebanon clash evacuated
Three anti-Israel candidates win NYC primaries
Gadi Eisenkot a nightmare for Netanyahu

The time is now 2:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In אתמול (ה׳), קצין לוחם נפצע באורח בינוני וקצין לוחם ושני לוחמים נוספים נפצעו באורח קל כתוצאה מהיתקלות עם מחבל בדרום לבנון. הלוחמים פונו לקבלת טיפול רפואי בבית ח hospital ומשפחותיהם עודכנו. Soldiers were evacuated for medical treatment at a hospital and their families were notified.

In Mamdani's Democrats: New York City's primary results bode ill for US-Israel relations - editorial, what happened in New York is being played out in other areas of the United States, providing evidence that the anti-Israel tremors in the Democratic Party extend beyond the biggest US city. Three candidates with bona fide animosity toward Israel, back...

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- Three anti-Israel candidates win in NYC
- Eisenkot's Yashar tops polls, Likud tied
- Albania endures antisemitic protests over Kushner

The time is now 1:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, the results of New York’s recent House primaries have been described as a warning sign for supporters of Israel within the Democratic Party. Three candidates with vocal animosity toward Israel, backed by New York City’s Israel-skeptical mayor Zohran Mamdani, won in key districts. Brad...

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Trump: US struck Iran, negotiating from strength
Anti-Israel candidates win NYC primaries
Queens park shooting spurs antisemitism probe

The time is now 12:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, President Trump says the United States knocked the hell out of Iran and is negotiating from a position of pure strength. He says they know that.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, six Hezbollah terrorists who posed a threat to IDF soldiers operating in...

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Iran's Khamenei Bunker Revealed IDF Strikes
Iran Seeks $40B Hormuz Revenue
US Mediated Talks Extend Without Agreement

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In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, former supreme leader Ali Khamenei’s underground bunker complex included a blast-resistant room and escape tunnels beneath central Tehran, Iran International reported, citing architectural plans confirmed by a security source. The documents describe Habib Ebrahimi as located next to Khamenei’s official residence, with construction beginning in 2009 under his approval and...

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IDF Strikes Khamenei's Deep Underground Bunker
US Approves Australia F/A-18 Growler Sale
Venezuela Earthquakes Kill 235, 41,000 Missing

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In Operation Lion's Roar, former supreme leader Ali Khamenei’s underground bunker complex includes a blast-resistant room and escape tunnels beneath central Tehran, Iran International reports. The facility, known as Habib Ebrahimi, sits beside Khamenei's official residence. Construction began in 2009 with Khamenei's approval and was funded by the IRGC's Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Headquarters. Plans sh...

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Khamenei bunker exposed after IDF strike
Iran eyes Hormuz revenue-sharing plan
Venezuela quakes: 188 dead, 41,000 missing

The time is now 9:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, former supreme leader Ali Khamenei's underground bunker complex included a blast-resistant room and escape tunnels beneath central Tehran, according to Iran International citing architectural plans. The documents, reportedly authenticated by a security source, place the Habib Ebrahimi complex beside Khamenei's official residence. Construction began in 2009 with Khamenei's approval and was financed by...

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US Plans Venezuela Earthquake Relief Effort
Iran's Qaani demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon
Bedouin protests over Beersheba demolitions

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In US Military Role, US Southern Command has activated an operational planning team to support potential disaster relief efforts in Venezuela following yesterday's magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes. Working with the US Department of State, SOUTHCOM says it is preparing to support and advise emergency response and humanitarian relief operations as the full extent of...

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Iran Threatens Israel Over Lebanon Withdrawal Now
Beersheba Bedouins Protest Demolitions Outside Authority
Rainbow Flags Allowed at Seattle Egypt Iran

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In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds force commander Esmail Qaani threatened on Thursday that Israel must withdraw from Lebanon today or be forced to retreat in defeat tomorrow, stating on social media: "You Zionists must leave all of Lebanon. This land is the...

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Iran Warns Lebanon to Withdraw, Israel Strikes
Rubio Visits UAE, Kuwait to Safeguard Hormuz
Bedouin Protests Rise Over Negev Demolitions

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In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, tensions flare as Iran's Quds Force commander issues a Lebanon warning and Tehran's diplomats target Western bases. Esmail Qaani warned on social media that Israel must withdraw from Lebanon, saying, "You Zionists must leave all of Lebanon. This land is the arena...

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Rubio strengthens Gulf ties amid Iran tensions
Knesset advances Torah study bill despite boycott
Netanyahu seeks control of Likud primaries

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In Regional Impacts, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to the Gulf to meet with key US partners in the region, aiming to showcase strong partnerships. He visited the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. As the visits wrapped up, the State Department said it was focusing on discussions about support...

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Doha hosts direct CENTCOM IRGC talks
Rubio strengthens Gulf ties amid Hormuz tolls
Turkey F-35 path alarms Israel

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In US Military Role, CENTCOM is entering direct talks with the IRGC in Doha, Qatar, in a rare military-to-military channel that bypasses the usual State Department or CIA mediation. US Vice President JD Vance told Unherd on Thursday that CENTCOM officials will meet with Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officials in Doha to...

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IRGC Attacks Singapore-Flag Ship in Hormuz
Doha Talks Open Channel With IRGC
Ever Lovely Attack Halts Hormuz Evacuations

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In Iranian Retaliation, two American officials told the Wall Street Journal that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked today a Singapore-flagged merchant ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

In US Military Role, US Vice President JD Vance said CENTCOM officials will meet with IRGC officials in Doha, Qatar, to establish a...

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CENTCOM Eyes Doha Talks With IRGC
Ever Lovely Targeted Near Hormuz Strait
Herzog Helicopter Emergency Landing After Bird Strike

The time is now 2:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, US Vice President JD Vance told the media outlet Unherd on Thursday that CENTCOM officials will meet with Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officials in Doha, Qatar, to resolve conflicts between the sides, saying the move would create a channel on the Iranian side to reduce tension. He...

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Israel Eyes Global Lead in Space Warfare
Israel Strikes Iranian Spacewar Facilities
Russia and China Test Satellite Attacks

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In Operation Lion's Roar, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel aims to become the leading global player in space-attack capabilities. He stated, "One of the central goals which the prime minister [Benjamin Netanyahu] and I set is that we are recruiting the best minds," because "as of today, no country has the ability...

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US Israel push Lebanon ceasefire terms
Yemen car bomb kills Al Arabiya reporter
Russia pressures Belarus for new Ukraine front

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In US Military Role, CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper will be visiting Israel to meet with IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Eyal Zamir in the coming days, though the exact date remains undisclosed. For security reasons, Cooper’s visits are typically publicized after they occur. The two leaders will represent Israel an...

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- UAE Israel ties deepen amid Iran threats
- US Iran military channel to curb escalation
- Schalit kidnapping logs reveal IDF delays

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In Regional Impacts, the confrontation with Iran underscored the strategic value of the Israel-UAE partnership and highlighted the potential to expand cooperation beyond its current scope. The UAE has repeatedly shown that its commitment to regional stability extends well beyond rhetoric, with sustained engagement across the Middle East...

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Israel UAE Ties Strengthen in Iran Clash
Schalit Logs Expose IDF Delays
Taiwan Opens Its First Jewish Cemetery

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In Regional Impacts, the latest developments illustrate how security partnerships shape the region. The Iran confrontation underscored the strategic value of the partnership between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and highlighted potential for expanding it well beyond its current scope. Abu Dhabi has shown a consistent commitment to regional stability, engaging across...

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Moroccan Officers Join Gaza Stabilization Force
Turkey Emerges as Libya Peace Broker
Netanyahu Aide Urich Stays After Court Rejection

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In Regional Impacts, the International Stabilization Force welcomed its newest members from the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, with the Board of Peace posting that their arrival strengthens the international effort to support the people of Gaza. The development comes as a Cyprus meeting of the Board is planned, and Gaza is seeing...

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Israel denies Lebanon buffer pullback amid talks
Urich stays at PMO amid indictment
Israel uncovers 25-meter deep East Jerusalem tunnel

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In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israel denies US claim IDF withdrew from southern Lebanon buffer zone, sources tell 'Post'. A US State Department official had said the IDF had pulled back from the buffer zones and that Lebanon’s armed forces should step in, but two IDF so...

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Lebanon border pullback disputed amid US mediation
Netanyahu testifies in defamation trial over health
Israel to aid earthquake struck Venezuela

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In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, authorities report continuing questions over Israel's presence in southern Lebanon as competing claims of withdrawal clash among US, Israeli and Lebanese officials. A US State Department official said Israel had pulled back from parts of the security buffer zone, describing the move...

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- Israel denies US claims on Lebanon withdrawal
- Netanyahu testifies in defamation suit over health
- El Al pauses Tel Aviv Moscow service

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In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israel denies US State Dept. claims of IDF withdrawal from Lebanon buffer zone, sources say. A US State Department official said Israel had withdrawn from parts of the buffer zones in southern Lebanon and suggested the Lebanese Armed...

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Africa Dress Rehearsal Fueled Trump's Iran Exit
Senate Rejects Limit on Iran War Powers
Israel Strikes Hezbollah, Iran Sign Removal Ordered

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In Operation Lion's Roar, former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen has revealed that Africa was the geographic area where spies conducted the dress rehearsal for the raid on Iran's secret nuclear archives in January 2018. The operation, as described, helped spur then-President Donald Trump to pull out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal...

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Africa Dress Rehearsal Shaped Iran Deal Trajectory
Senate Rejects Trump War Powers Limit
Shin Bet Overhaul Removes Oct 7 Memorial

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In Operation Lion's Roar, Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen has revealed for the first time that Africa was the geographic area where spies from his agency carried out their dress rehearsal for the raid on Iran's secret nuclear archives in January 2018. The operation, the report notes, changed the course of history by...

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- Israeli Soldier Basil Sweid Dies in Lebanon
- Twin Venezuelan Quakes Dozens Dead, 700 Injured
- Americans Divided Over Israel Support, Iran Action

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In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Chief Sergeant First Class (Reserve) Basil Sweid, 32, from Peki’in, was a driver in the 75th Battalion of the 7th Armored Brigade. He died during an operational activity in southern Lebanon, the military confirmed on Thursday. The incident occurred at...

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Israel strikes kill feared Hantela chief Panjaki
Twin Venezuelan quakes devastate towns 32 dead
Poll shows US too supportive of Israel

The time is now 2:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a high-profile Iranian hacker group leader was killed in a targeted strike, believed to be Israeli, during the latest confrontation with Iran. Ya'ya Hosseini Panjaki, the commander of the Iranian hacker group "Hant'ela," was killed in what officials describe as a precise operation. A Telegram channel linked...