Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

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Lion's Roar: Turning Point in Iran War
US Refueling Planes Move From Ben-Gurion
Two IDF Soldiers Wounded by Hezbollah Fire

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 Operation Lion's Roar, a year after the twelve-day conflict between Israel and Iran, is the episode as historic as it seemed? The question lingers about whether Rising Lion lived up to its initial promise, with the war beginning as Israelis were roused by emergency alerts and later revealing strikes on...

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Iran vows near retaliation for Beirut strike
Hezbollah fire injures two IDF soldiers
US urges Israel restraint amid Iran missiles

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, Muhammad Baqir Zulqader, Secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council, has announced that Iran will respond to Israel's attack on Beirut earlier today. The same body later signaled that the response is near, underscoring Tehran's intent to retaliate. Officials emphasize that Tehran is preparing measures in response...

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Israel Braces for Iranian Missile Strike
Trump Denounces Beirut Strikes Hopes Iran Deal
Basque Region Vandalizes Tel Aviv Trains

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the IDF chief says the forces are ready for a potential Iranian ballistic missile attack in the coming hours and the home front should be on high alert. Lieutenant-General Eyal Zamir said the attack would be a retaliation for the IDF’s airstrikes in Beirut earlier Sunday, which th...

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Israel braces for Iranian ballistic attack
Israel hits Beirut Hezbollah center, commander killed
Twenty haredi technicians join F-15 squadron

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

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the Israeli Defense Forces say they are ready for a potential Iranian ballistic missile attack in the coming hours, and the home front should be on high alert. IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Eyal Zamir said there are no immediate home front restrictions, but there could be in...

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Iranian Missiles Threaten Israel Home Front Urgent
Trump Urges Restraint Over Beirut Strike
Haredi Technicians Join F-15 Squadron

The time is now 11:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, the IDF says it is ready for a potential Iranian ballistic missile attack in the coming hours and asks the home front to stay on high alert. IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Eyal Zamir said the threat would be a retaliation for the IDF’s airstrikes in Beirut earlier Su...

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Iran Warns of Retaliation After Dahieh Strike
Hamas Claims West Bank Officer Shooting
IDF Strikes Hezbollah Dahiyeh Tyre Assassination

The time is now 10:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran threatens a response after Israel strikes Hezbollah’s Dahieh, officials warn more may follow. Israeli officials say the Beirut strike is shaping a new security doctrine against Hezbollah, while Iran threatens a response and a diplomat tells Fox News the attack was a clear attempt to undermine a US...

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Israel strikes Hezbollah in Beirut Dahiyeh
US Iran deal draft reshapes regional risk
Lancet petitions suspend Israeli Medical Association

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, observers say Israel is pursuing actions that could undermine the deal, with emphasis on its earlier decision to launch explosive drones as part of the dispute.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israeli forces conducted strikes on Hezbollah command centers in Beirut’s Da...

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Hunter Eagle debuts against low-altitude drones
Hamas claims responsibility for West Bank shooting
Iran deal final draft bars nuclear weapons

The time is now 8:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Rafael unveils Hunter Eagle, a hit‑to‑kill interceptor for the low‑altitude drone fight.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has introduced Hunter Eagle, a compact kinetic interceptor designed to counter the rapidly expanding threat of low‑altitude unmanned aircraft on the modern battlefield. The VTOL interceptor carries...

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1) IDF strikes Hezbollah HQ in Beirut's Dahiyeh
2) 1906 Bialystok Pogrom: seventy killed
3) Doctors weigh relocation to Israel amid war

The time is now 7:01 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, the IDF is conducting strikes in the Dahiyeh district of Beirut in response to Hezbollah fire toward Israeli territory, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed in a joint statement. “Israel will not tolerate fire directed at its territory,” the statement said...

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Iranian Banks Hit by Shared Infrastructure Cyberattack
US Iran Near Deal Middle East Waits
Rafael Debuts Hunter Eagle Drone Interceptor

The time is now 6:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Regional Impacts, a cyberattack disrupted services at four major Iranian banks, though no customer data was compromised, the country’s banking coordination council said on Sunday. The attack targeted a shared communications infrastructure used by Bank Melli, Bank Tejarat, Bank Saderat, and the Export Development Bank of Iran, prompting technical te...

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Rapid-build era reshapes regional security
Qatar mediates Iran-US deal edging forward
Dahiyeh trembles as Israeli strikes escalate

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 Regional Impacts, a shift in defense and diplomacy is shaping security calculations across the region. After decades of relying on stockpiles and long procurement cycles, analysts say readiness now hinges on the ability to build, upgrade, and deploy faster than a rival. The wars and crises of recent years have exposed weaknesses in...

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Israel readies faster stronger for Iran war
Iran cyberattack cripples four banks nationwide
Somaliland opens Jerusalem embassy in historic move

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 Operation Lion's Roar, an Israeli Air Force officer says the next war with Iran will be completely different and that the IDF is preparing new surprises for Tehran. Lieutenant Colonel R., the head of the air superiority branch, told Israel Hayom that Israel is better prepared for future combat and...

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US Iran Deal Nears Within 24 Hours
Rabello Affair Tests Netanyahu Leadership
Historic Somaliland Embassy Opens in Jerusalem

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 Middle East holds its breath as US, Iran near potential deal signing 'within 24 hours', regional stability remains in focus as negotiations press forward. The region is watching whether a US-Iran agreement materializes this week, with Gulf states awaiting clarity on stability. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Pakistan’s Muhammad Ishaq Da...

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- Tren de Aragua leader Niño Guerrero killed
- Hezbollah drones strike Israeli zone no injuries
- Two US jets crash in Washington state

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 US Military Role, video footage shows an F-18 fighter jet crash during a training flight in Washington late last night. A separate incident saw a fighter jet crash near Rimrock Lake in Yakima County, Washington, but the pilot ejected before impact. The US military confirmed t...

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Iran framework nears completion, perilous 60-day window
Israel security cabinet weighs Iran terms
Cornell student rejects internship at Jewish-owned startup

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, analysis and reporting in recent days have centered on a potential Iran framework near completion. Officials indicated a memorandum of understanding could open a 60-day period of technical negotiations, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and allow access to frozen assets, with talks extending to dismantling Iran’s...

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Vahidi Pushes for Missile Strikes on Israel
US Scales Back Europe NATO Capabilities
Trump Puts Iran Deal Before Hormuz

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 Iranian Retaliation, Ahmad Vahidi, wanted over the 1994 AMIA bombing, has emerged as a key power broker in Tehran, pressing for missile strikes on Israel and tougher terms in US talks.

In US Military Role, the United States plans to significantly reduce the aircraft and warships it makes available for...

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Iran's Vahidi presses for missiles on Israel
US cuts Europe-based F-16s and tankers
Protesters push Oct 7 inquiry bill

The time is now 11:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Ahmad Vahidi, wanted over the 1994 AMIA bombing, has emerged as a key power broker in Tehran, pressing for missile strikes on Israel and tougher terms in US talks.

In US Military Role, the United States plans to significantly reduce the aircraft and warships it makes available...

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US Cuts NATO Jets, Refuelers, Reallocates Carrier
Hormuz Traffic Quiet, Oman Route Used
Iran Deal Framework Sparks Israel-Linked Uncertainty

The time is now 10:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, the United States plans to sharply reduce the aircraft and warships it makes available for NATO operations in Europe. The plan would cut the number of F-16 and F-15E fighter jets from roughly 150 to 100, reduce maritime reconnaissance aircraft from 26 to 15, and remove all eight aerial refueling tanker...

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US trims NATO Europe forces redeploys carrier
Iran accuses US of water facility strikes
IDF to pause Lebanon push amid talks

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 US Military Role, the United States plans to significantly reduce the aircraft and warships it makes available for NATO operations in Europe, the New York Times reported, citing two senior European officials. The plan would cut the number of F-16 and F-15E fighter jets from about 150 to 100, reduce...

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Iran accuses US of striking water reservoirs
UNRWA fires 70 amid Hamas concerns
Tunnels under Beaufort Ridge reveal Hezbollah plan

The time is now 8:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, Iran has accused the United States of targeting drinking water facilities in southern Iran with precision-guided munitions, saying two concrete water-storage reservoirs with a combined capacity of 2,500 cubic meters in the Bamani district were struck and taken out of service. Tehran's semi-official Mehr News Agency published photos of...

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US kills Ninio Garro Aragua cartel leader
UNRWA fires 70 staff amid Hamas links
IDF uncovers Hezbollah tunnels 70 sites hit

The time is now 7:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, Trump announced that US military forces have killed Ninio Garro, the leader of the cartel "Tran de Aragua" in Venezuela in an airstrike.

In Regional Impacts, seventy UNRWA employees were fired this week after accusations from Israel and the NGO UN Watch that they were affiliated...

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US airstrike kills cartel kingpin Ninio Garro
Beaufort Ridge tunnels reveal Hezbollah underground network
June 26 Revolution fuels Gaza protest wave

The time is now 6:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, Trump announced that US military forces killed Ninio Garro, the leader of the cartel "Tran de Aragua" in Venezuela in an airstrike.

Regional Impacts, a new campaign called the June 26 Revolution is gaining momentum with calls for Gaza Strip rallies later this month to protest...

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Qatar halts gas Iran vows no strikes
Hezbollah tunnels map northern Israeli towns
US Iran deal muddied by payment demand

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

In Regional Impacts, Qatar sent 'secret deal' to Iran in order to avoid strikes on energy infrastructure, a report says. The Washington Post reported that Qatar proposed to halt gas production in exchange for Iran's pledge not to strike Qatari energy infrastructure, a move aimed at shielding Ras Laffan’s gas co...

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Gaza Activists Rally For June 26 Revolution
Geva Binyamin Farm Shooting Amid Settlement Plans
Qatar Iran Secret Deal Halting Ras Laffan

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 Regional Impacts, a new campaign calling for rallies in the Gaza Strip later this month has gained momentum, organized by a coalition of Gaza-based activists, exiled social media influencers and journalists. The movement, launched under the banner of the June 26 Revolution, aims to protest Hamas rule and the current political...

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Iranian drone nearly kills US Apache pilots
Qatar offered Iran secret gas halt deal
Trump says Iran deal opens Hormuz

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 US Military Role, officials say an Iranian drone nearly killed US Apache pilots near Hormuz. The helicopter was struck and crashed into the water after the blast; the pilots jumped from the cockpit, dodged the rotor blades, and waited about two hours for rescue.

In Regional Impacts, a...

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NATO Escorts Arkia Flight Through Hungarian Airspace
Trump Says Iran Deal Near, Hormuz Opens
Torah Study National Service Sparks Debate

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 Regional Impacts, an Arkia Airbus en route from Tel Aviv to Prague briefly lost radio contact with air traffic control while passing through Hungarian airspace on Friday. NATO activated its highest air policing alert and scrambled two JAS 39 Gripen fighters to identify and escort the aircraft. The jets located the...

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Iran-US peace deal nears signing amid Hormuz
Netanyahu skips G7 bilateral as Trump negotiates
Torah study law backlash rocks Israeli coalition

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 Regional Impacts, Pakistan’s prime minister said on Saturday that the United States and Iran have agreed to a framework for a peace deal to end the months-long conflict in the Middle East, with the final text reached and electronic signing expected within 24 hours, followed by technical-level talks next we...

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- NATO Scrambles Jets Over Tel Aviv-Prague Flight
- Syria Dismantles 235 ISIS Cells
- Iran-US Peace Deal Near Signing

The time is now 12:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Regional Impacts, a Israel Arkia passenger flight en route from Tel Aviv to Prague briefly lost radio contact while crossing Hungarian airspace on Friday, prompting NATO to activate its highest air policing alert and scramble two fighter jets to identify and escort the aircraft. The crew was located, communications were restored...

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Millions still without shelter as sirens blare
Jets escort Arkia flight after comms loss
Seven Hezbollah militants killed in Lebanon tunnel

The time is now 11:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Regional Impacts, safe rooms save lives, but millions of Israelis remain without access to proper protection when sirens sound. Officials say the gap persists despite improvements to how alerts are delivered, as the IDF Home Front Command rolled out an updated app with clearer prompts—red for “shelter immediately,” yellow...

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- Safe rooms scarce as gaps persist
- Gin project backs Jewish life in Spain
- Nazareth singer Elyanna headlines World Cup opener

The time is now 10:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Regional Impacts, Safe rooms save lives, but millions of Israelis remain without access to proper protection when sirens sound. The IDF Home Front Command has updated its alert app with clearer prompts—red for “shelter immediately,” yellow for early warning, and green for all clear—plus improved icons an...

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Iran Deal Language Redefines US Policy
Kosher Gin Funds Jewish Life Amid Antisemitism
Chemo Gave Me Curly Hair New Perspective

The time is now 9:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, a report examines what the Iran deal says and what it doesn't say, outlining the language and potential implications for policy and diplomacy.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, a kosher gin project funds Jewish life in Spain as antisemitism rises, turning collectible spirits into...

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Iran Deal Clarified What It Truly Covers
Spain Records 321% Antisemitic Incidents
Cancer Treatment Brings Curly Hair and Hope

The time is now 8:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, What That "Iran Deal" Actually Says (And Doesn't) is examined. The article clarifies the scope of the agreement and notes the difference between what is stated and what remains open.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, a kosher gin project is described as a funding source for...

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Iran seals uranium stockpile as talks advance
Lebanese Christian in Israel thrives amid displacement
Club Hotel Eilat time-share ritual endures

The time is now 7:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Iran has escalated efforts to seal off its stockpile of enriched uranium, collapsing tunnels and placing explosive mines at entrances in recent weeks, CNN reported citing five sources familiar with US intelligence. This comes a day after a senior administration official said the US and Iran are...

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Family timeshare thrives at Club Hotel Eilat
Attachment theory explains Israeli resilience
Autism typing expands voices, sparking debate

The time is now 6:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Uplifting News, ...

Club Hotel Eilat is described as a place with seven pools and large suites, where a time-share arrangement has grown into a long-running family tradition, including summer holidays and Shavuot stays.

More than 30 years ago, a Jerusalem couple accepted a free dinner and a time-share presentation...

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Jerusalem Time-Share Sparks Eilat Shavuot Week
Debunked Autism Communication Methods Scrutinized
AI News Warns Of Inaccuracies

The time is now 5:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Uplifting News, we look at two stories that highlight lasting traditions and new paths to communication.

More than 30 years ago, a couple attended a time-share presentation offering a free dinner in Jerusalem. Of the 19 couples who attended, 10 bought time-shares at Club Hotel Eilat, a property that had not yet been built. The...

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Northern Israel sirens as drones intercepted
US downs Iranian drones in Hormuz
Cyprus eyes 600,000 Israeli visitors in 2025

The time is now 4:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Tensions persist as US-Iran agreement nears and drones target Israel and Hormuz shipping, fighting continues: sirens sounded in northern Israel as drones were intercepted, and the United States says it downed Iranian drones in the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran pressing attacks amid conflicting deal terms.

In Taly's Travel: Discovering warm...

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Sirens amid Israel-Iran clashes as deal teeters
Cyprus eyes 600k Israeli visitors in 2025
Vilnius named Jerusalem of Lithuania, Jewish memory

The time is now 3:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, fighting continues despite reports of a near US-Iran agreement: sirens sounded in northern Israel as drones were intercepted, and the United States said it downed Iranian drones in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran keeps up attacks amid conflicting deal terms.

In Israeli Economy and Business...

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- US Kills Tren de Aragua Leader Guerrero
- Iranian Drones Downed as Hormuz Tensions Rise
- Israel Strikes Hezbollah Ten Commanders Killed

The time is now 2:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, President Donald Trump said US forces carried out a strike that killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as Niño Guerrero, the leader of the Tren de Aragua prison gang in Venezuela, describing it as a swift and lethal kinetic operation directed by h...

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US downs Iranian drones in Hormuz Strait
Haredi draft dodgers rally hundreds after arrest
Preserved Bronze Age jars found in Shiloh

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 Military Role, the United States military shot down several Iranian suicide drones in the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM announced in a post on X on Saturday. The drones were an attempt by the regime to target commercial vessels transiting the strait, CENTCOM said. CENTCOM added that traffic flow...

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Iranian suicide drones shot down in Hormuz
US strikes Niño Guerrero in Venezuela
Netanyahu uneasy as Trump touts Iran deal

The time is now 12:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, US Central Command said it shot down several Iranian suicide drones in the Strait of Hormuz as the drones targeted commercial vessels transiting the strait; CENTCOM added that traffic through Hormuz remains unimpeded and open for transit. Trump warned Iran on Friday against firing more drones a...