Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

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Assad Sarin Munitions Found Prosecutions Possible
Hezbollah Strikes Kiryat Shmona Iron Dome Intercepts
Ethiopia Builds AI Sector via Israel Ties

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In Regional Impacts, investigators say the recent discovery of Assad-era chemical weapons munitions and related materials could help authorities trace the military and security command structures that oversaw Syria’s chemical weapons program and support efforts to hold those responsible for war crimes accountable. Syrian authorities have detained 18 individuals suspected of in...

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Iran Won’t Abandon Nuclear Drive, Hegseth Warns
US Seeks Stronger Regional Defenses Against China
Italy Bans Kanye West Over Security Concerns

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In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Hegseh says Iran may not want to give up its nuclear ambitions now, but we believe that over time, at the negotiating table, it will indeed give up.

In US Military Role, Pentagon chief warns China buildup demands stronger regional defenses, with Hegseth ur...

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Targeted assassination rocks southern Lebanon amid proxies
Italy bans Kanye and Travis Scott shows
ALS diagnosis for veteran journalist Nahari

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In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, a targeted assassination occurred in southern Lebanon just moments ago.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Italy has banned two concerts featuring US rappers Kanye West and Travis Scott that were due to take place in July in Reggio Emilia, with...

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Iran warns US betrays diplomacy again
Lebanese rockets strike Israel one hits
Edgar Morin dies at 104

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In Iranian Retaliation, Mohsen Rezaee, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, says the United States is betraying diplomacy for the third time by continuing the naval blockade and pressing in negotiations, signaling it is not genuinely interested in talks and pursuing other objectives.
Rezaee’s remarks reflect Tehran’s framing of US policy as not...

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Iran Fires Missiles at US Base Kuwait
Lebanon Rockets Hit Israel IDF Strikes Hezbollah
Trump Outlines Iran Deal Conditions Hormuz Open

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In Iranian Retaliation, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards released footage they say documents the missile they fired at the US base in Kuwait this morning in response to an American strike at Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. The recording also carries messages intended to humiliate the United States, including a reference...

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Iranian strike hits Kuwaiti base injuring Americans
Israel pounds Hezbollah after rocket salvo
Iranian hard-liners fear betrayal in US talks

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In Iranian Retaliation, an Iranian ballistic missile strike on a Kuwaiti air base in the past 24 hours caused minor injuries to several Americans and seriously damaged two MQ-9 Reaper strike drones.

In Regional Impacts, takeoffs and landings at Munich International Airport were briefly halted this morning due to identifying...

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- US Signals Readiness to Restart Iran War
- Ben Gvir Flotilla Video Triggers Backlash
- Healing Ink Tattoos Empower Gaza Survivors

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In US Military Role, the United States has signaled it is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told attendees at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore that Washington remains prepared to act should negotiations stall, assuring that “our ability to re...

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US ready to restart Iran strikes
Ben Gvir taunts Gaza flotilla draws fire
London security tightens for visibly Jewish travelers

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In US Military Role, Washington says it is prepared to restart attacks on Iran if no deal is reached, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth telling reporters at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore that the United States remains "more than capable" of resuming hostilities and that stockpiles at home and around the...

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US Threatens Fresh Iran Attacks Without Deal
Hezbollah Rockets Hit Northern Israel Amid Talks
Israeli AI Therapy Eases Anxiety and Depression

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In US Military Role, the United States says it is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth telling delegates at the Shangri-La Dialogue that Washington is prepared to recommence if necessary and that stockpiles at home and around the globe...

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US Ready to Restart Iran Strikes
Israel Deepens Lebanon Push Amid Sirens
Mamdani Backs Chevalier Against Espaillat

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In US Military Role, the Pentagon says the United States is prepared to restart attacks on Iran if no nuclear deal is reached. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told delegates at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore that “our ability to recommence if necessary…we are more than capable,” and that stockpiles are ample both in theate...

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Northern Israel rattled by red alert sirens
NJ Hamawy condemns antisemitism amid safety concerns
Georgiadis apologizes for antisemitic book supports Israel

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In Regional Impacts, red alert sirens sounded in Northern Israel.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Adam Hamawy, a Democrat running in New Jersey's 12th congressional district, condemned antisemitism and accusations of dual loyalty, saying, “As a Muslim, I understand what it feels like to face bigotry, to feel un...

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Iran Threatens Attack If Naval Blockade Prolongs
UAE US Israel Strike Iranian Energy Sites
Israel Intercepts Lebanon Rockets After Pentagon Talks

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In Iranian Retaliation, Mohsen Rezaei, a military advisor to Mojtaba Khamenei, warned that if the naval blockade continues for a period beyond a certain time frame, they will be the ones who will attack. The remark underscores the risk of escalation in a volatile regional standoff.

In US...

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Iran warns attack if naval blockade lasts
SOUTHCOM kills three narco-terrorists at sea
UAE conducts dozens of airstrikes on Iran

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In Iranian Retaliation, Mohsen Rezaei, military advisor to Mojtaba Khamenei, warned that if the naval blockade continues for a period beyond a certain time frame, then we will be the ones who will attack.

In US Military Role, the top US general overseeing forces in Latin America met senior...

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- Narco terror ship struck three killed
- US case links Iran to Jewish targets
- Strait of Hormuz warned over Iranian mines

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In US Military Role, the US Southern Command said Joint Task Force Southern Spear struck a vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean that was operated by a designated terrorist organization; the vessel was operating on known narco-trafficking routes, and three narco-terrorists were killed in the strike. Separately, US...

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- UAE strikes Iran with US Israel coordination
- US warns Hormuz sailors of mine clearance
- Iran linked attacks terrorize European Jewish targets

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In Operation Lion's Roar, the United Arab Emirates conducted dozens of airstrikes against Iran as part of the war, coordinating with the United States and Israel using intelligence from both sides. The strikes targeted Iranian energy infrastructure, including operations on Qeshm and Abu Musa islands in the...

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Secret Mossad Asset Highlights Israel’s Edge
Khamenei Funeral Plans Amid War Tensions
UAE US Israel Strike Iran Energy Facilities

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In Operation Lion's Roar, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the winners of the 2026 Security Prize, including a system that was key during Operation Roaring Lion against Iran, a classified Mossad asset, breakthroughs in the Ofek satellite array, a new development by Unit 81, and electronic warfare systems that became key to Israel's ai...

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Israel's 2026 Security Prize Reveals Tech Edge
US Imposes New Iran Counterterrorism Sanctions
Lebanon Strategy Warning Israel Is Making Mistakes

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In Operation Lion's Roar, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the winners of the 2026 Security Prize, naming a system that was key during Operation Roaring Lion against Iran, a classified Mossad asset, breakthroughs in the Ofek satellite array, a new development by Unit 81, and electronic warfare systems that became central to Israel's air...

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Israel awards security prize, reveals tech edge
Middle East war strains global energy supplies
US imposes Iran sanctions, tightens crypto crackdown

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In Operation Lion's Roar, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the winners of the 2026 Security Prize, including a system that was key during Operation Roaring Lion against Iran, a classified Mossad asset, breakthroughs in the Ofek satellite array, a new development by Unit 81, and electronic warfare systems that helped Israel achieve...

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Israel's 2026 Security Prize honors secret assets
October 7 shatters belief economics tame extremism
Lebanon conflict escalates as Hezbollah hits church

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

In Operation Lion's Roar, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the winners of the 2026 Security Prize, highlighting several projects that carry significance for Israel’s military edge. Among them is a system that was key during Operation Roaring Lion against Iran, a classified Mossad asset, a breakthrough in the Ofek satellite array, a ne...

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- Eighth Hamas plot suspect arrested near Copenhagen
- Lebanon mismanaged; shift to Hezbollah strikes urged
- Bleak future for US backing of Israel

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In Regional Impacts, air defenses are active on Iran’s Qeshm Island.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israel is described by Tel Aviv University vice-rector Eyal Zisser as making “every possible mistake” in Lebanon, arguing that the IDF’s pressure on Shi’ite...

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Trump demands Iran abandon nukes, Hormuz open
Pentagon hosts Israel-Lebanon talks amid escalations
Danish arrest ties to Hamas Europe plot

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In Iranian Retaliation, Trump says Iran must abandon nuclear weapons, reopen Hormuz and accept uranium removal; Tehran denies key terms, demands sanctions relief and warns it may break the US blockade.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israeli and Lebanese military officials are set to meet...

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Israel Lebanon ceasefire falters; Pentagon talks
Europe widens Hamas network probe, arrests surge
US to decide Iran policy; Hormuz blockade

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In Regional Impacts, talks in Washington are set to push forward a security and political track between Israel and Lebanon as the ceasefire remains fragile. Israeli and Lebanese military officials are scheduled to meet at the Pentagon on Friday to press toward resolving their decades-long conflict. The session comes as fighting...

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Iran missiles seal concessions not talks
Israel pounds Hezbollah as Litani crossing advances
Trump to lift Hormuz blockade shipping flows

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In Iranian Retaliation, Tehran treats actions as the true measure of seriousness and cautions that guarantees and words carry little weight unless matched by moves on the ground. Iran's top negotiator Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf posted on X that Tehran does not trust guarantees or words and will judge by actions, adding that...

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Iran's National Security Committee: No Uranium Abroad
US redirects 115 vessels for Iran blockade
IDF crosses Litani north Lebanon; Hezbollah weakened

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In Iranian Retaliation, Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee says it does not intend to transfer enriched uranium to a third country.

In US Military Role, according to a new release from US Central Command, as of today, US forces have redirected 115 commercial vessels in support of the naval blockade...

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Glick Named New York Consul General Fighter
Campus Israel Tackles Antisemitism with English Degrees
Israel Becomes Largest Jewish Community Worldwide

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In Israeli Domestic Politics, Caroline Glick is the right choice for Israel’s New York Consul General. At this pivotal moment in Jewish history, Israel does not need a cautious bureaucrat or a diplomatic placeholder as its next consul general in New York. It needs a fighter, a truth-teller, and a le...

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US drone shot down over Marib
Manhattan protests over Jerusalem real estate event
Jewish philanthropy up 200% after Oct 7

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In דיווחים על הפלת כטב"מ אמריקאי בשמי מחוז מארב בתימן, reports say an American drone was shot down over the Marib governorate in Yemen. The report provides no further details and there is no immediate claim of responsibility.

In Caroline Glick is the right choice for Israel’s New York Consul General - opinion, proponents argue that the post requires intellectual seriousness, moral clarity, an...

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Drone downed in Yemen; Hezbollah drones drop
Trump-backed Blakeman at NYC Israel expo
Manhattan protest over Jerusalem real estate sale

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In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, reports indicate two developments. First, there are reports of the downing of an American drone over Marib province in Yemen. Second, Hezbollah says its use of explosive drones has sharply declined, with 3 drones used yesterday, 9 on May 27, 13 on May 26, 11 on May 25, and...

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- Golan Signals Haredi Coalition With Guardrails
- Blakeman Trails Hochul Attends Jerusalem Expo
- Netanyahu's Three-Decade Grip On Israel

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In Israeli Domestic Politics, as Israel enters election season, Netanyahu's opponents face a math problem. A Channel 14 recording shows Yair Golan, the head of the Democratic Party, saying he does not rule out forming a coalition with haredi parties, and that if the fate of a government depends on a haredi...

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Hamas Deputy Commander Killed in Gaza Strike
Beit El Drone Incident Triggers Probe
Hamas Fiber Optic Drones Threaten Israel

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In Operation Lion's Roar, a joint statement from the IDF Spokesperson and the Shin Bet Spokesperson says forces conducted a precise strike to remove a threat in the northern Gaza Strip, eliminating the deputy commander of the Gaza City Brigade in Hamas's military wing. Emad Hassan Hassin Aslim, who led operations by...

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Russian Geran-2 drone hits Galati, two injured
Beit El drone threat triggers plane detour
Hamas likely using fiber-optic FPV drones

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In Regional Impacts, Romanian authorities say a Russian drone struck a 10-story residential building in Galati during an overnight attack on Ukraine, leaving two people injured and sparking a fire and an explosion. The Romanian Foreign Affairs Ministry called the incident a grave and irresponsible escalation from Russia, and said it...

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- IDF shoots at plane near Beit El
- Lebanon drone war escalates IDF 401 says
- Together drops seats as Eisenkot rises

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In Regional Impacts, the IDF fired on a civilian plane flying over the West Bank town of Beit El on Thursday night after residents reported spotting four drones overhead. Soldiers scanned the area and opened fire on a target, believing it was a drone. It was later found that...

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- Romanian Drone Strike Triggers NATO Defense Boost
- Rotem Yanai Killed by Hezbollah Drone Attack
- Kibbutzim Bridge Religious Divide

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In Regional Impacts, a Russian drone strike on a Romanian city has prompted evacuations and a broad security response as NATO vows to strengthen defenses and accelerate anti-drone capabilities. Romania’s Foreign Affairs Ministry called the incident a grave and irresponsible escalation and said it has informed allies and NATO’s se...

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Romania braces after Galați drone strike
Rotem Yanai honored at frontline funeral
Kibbutz leaders embrace shared home future

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In Regional Impacts, a Russian drone struck a ten-story apartment building in Galați, a Romanian city near the Ukrainian border, causing an explosion and a fire that injured two civilians. Romanian authorities evacuated dozens as the incident drew international attention to the security situation in the region. Romania’s Foreign Affairs Mini...

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Iran missile tunnels repaired after Israeli strikes
Arab Islamic bloc forms beyond US order
NYPD mounts largest Israel Day Parade security

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In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, CNN reports that at least 50 access tunnels to missile cities in Iran were cleared and repaired after Israeli strikes blocked them.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, Mubarak al-Etti argues that the United States’ retreat from a dominant role on the world stage has led Gu...

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Fifty tunnels cleared to Iran's missile cities
NYPD unprecedented security for Israel Parade
Israel objects to UN sexual violence blacklist

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In Operation Lion's Roar, CNN reports that at least 50 access tunnels to missile cities in Iran were cleared and repaired after Israeli strikes blocked them.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, security preparations for this weekend’s Israel Day Parade would be the most extensive that the NYPD has ever mo...

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Drone strikes Galați as Romanian airspace breached
IDF to arrest haredi draft dodgers soon
NYPD braces for Israel Day Parade security

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In Iranian Retaliation, the vice president said Iran has negotiated in good faith so far and that it’s very clear they want a deal, while a US official denied Iran’s claim that an American aircraft was downed near Bushehr.

In Regional Impacts, Romania’s defense ministr...

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Iran seeks deal as Hormuz tensions flare
Drone intrusion prompts Romania to scramble jets
Israel moves to arrest haredi draft dodgers

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In Iranian Retaliation, US vice president says Iranians negotiating in good faith so far and that it’s very clear they want a deal, even as Tehran fires warning shots in Hormuz. A US official denies Iran’s claim that an American aircraft was shot down near Bushehr. In Canada, a 14...

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Israel Opens Resident Embassy in Suva
Archaeologists Petition Court Over IAA Chief
Yad Vashem Opens German Overseas Education Centers

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In Israeli Domestic Politics, Israel is set to open a resident embassy in Suva, Fiji over the weekend, with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar heading to the Pacific island nation as Jerusalem deepens diplomatic, strategic, and development ties. The move follows Fiji’s inauguration of its embassy in Jerusalem last year and the...

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- Romania hit by Russian drone; injuries reported
- Israel opens Fiji embassy, deepens Pacific ties
- Yad Vashem opens Germany overseas centers

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In Regional Impacts, tonight in Galați, Eastern Romania, reports indicate several people injured, some seriously, after a Russian one-way attack drone struck a residential building. The accounts describe multiple injuries stemming from the incident. In a separate development, the US Central Command said no US aircraft were s...

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US denies Iran's shot-down claim near Bushehr
Israel opens resident embassy in Fiji
Yad Vashem opens education centers in Germany

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In US Military Role, no US aircraft were shot down near Bushehr, a US official said, countering Iranian state TV claims of an interception. Iran’s broadcaster had said early Friday that a US aircraft was destroyed in Jam governorate in Bushehr, citing Governor Masoud Tangestani. Explosions were also heard near th...