HEADLINES
1. Hezbollah Commander Eliminated Sparks New Lebanon Clash
2. Gaza Aid Looted Amid Intense Israeli Military Ops
3. US Resumes Flights to Israel as Tensions Persist
The time is now 04:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Today, Israel finds itself amid a multi-front conflict that continues to escalate across several key areas in the region. The Israeli military reports ongoing operations against militant targets in Lebanon, Gaza, the West Bank, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen, reflecting a broad and complex campaign aimed at neutralizing threats from Iran and its proxies.
In southern Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed the elimination of a senior Hezbollah missile and rocket commander, Mahmoud Ali Jemoul, in an airstrike near Dir A-Zahra’ani. Jemoul was reportedly involved in launching attacks against Israeli territory and had been engaged in efforts to restore Hezbollah’s military infrastructure. The Israeli military states that Jemoul’s activities represented a serious violation of previous understandings with Lebanon, emphasizing their commitment to removing threats from the area.
Meanwhile, in Gaza, the situation remains tense. Humanitarian sources report that Israeli engineering units have begun demolishing structures surrounding the European Hospital in Khan Younis, where a militant operative named Mahmad Sanuar was recently neutralized. Reports also indicate that some residents are looting humanitarian aid shipments, including sacks of flour, which has caused further concern about the chaos within the enclave. Additionally, Israeli forces conducted a drone strike in the village of Dir A-Zahra’ani, killing Hezbollah operative Mahmad Ali Jemoul as he traveled to dawn prayers. His brother, Haseen Jemoul, was previously killed fighting for Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
In the West Bank, tensions persist as Palestinian factions continue protests and clashes with Israeli security forces. Though security operations are ongoing, there have been no reports of major escalations today.
International efforts to broker a ceasefire face hurdles. Hamas representatives have expressed dissatisfaction with the proposed ceasefire framework presented by US mediator Steve Witkoff. Hamas officials insist that the new proposal lacks sufficient guarantees for ending the conflict and demand more concrete US assurances. A Hamas spokesperson stated that the current framework does not include any commitments to cease hostilities, raising doubts about its potential to bring lasting peace.
In diplomatic developments, the United States announced the resumption of commercial flights to Israel, with United Airlines set to restart service from Newark to Tel Aviv starting June 5. This move comes amid ongoing hostilities but reflects a desire to restore some level of normalcy.
On the security front, Israel reports its military has targeted and killed a Hezbollah operative in Lebanon, as well as a Palestinian militant in Gaza, in a series of targeted strikes. Israeli military sources also report that Hezbollah and Iranian-backed factions continue to attempt to attack Israeli targets with rockets and drones, despite ongoing Israeli countermeasures.
Iran’s position remains consistent; Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated that Iran does not possess a military nuclear plan, dismissing Western concerns over uranium enrichment processes. This stance comes amid diplomatic negotiations with the United States that remain strained over Iran’s nuclear program.
Amidst these conflicts, humanitarian concerns rise. Reports from Gaza indicate that nearly 110 UN aid trucks have been hijacked by local residents, who have looted supplies, including flour intended for distribution. In Israel, a 70-year-old man was rescued from the waters off Ashdod after drowning, and a seriou
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