Podcast Episode Details
Back to Podcast Episodes
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-09 at 14:04
HEADLINES
He elderly woman critically injured in Israel attack
Hezbollah shifts to drone warfare against Israel
Israeli-Greta Thunberg boat operation sparks diplomatic row
The time is now 10:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 10:00 AM, the security situation across Israel and its neighboring regions remains tense and dynamic. In Ashdod, an elderly pedestrian, approximately eighty years old, was struck by a truck on Balfour Street. She is reported to be in critical condition, suffering from multi-system trauma, and emergency services are actively providing medical aid before her transfer to Assuta Hospital. This tragic incident underscores the ongoing dangers faced by civilians amidst the broader conflict.
Meanwhile, the conflict on multiple fronts continues to evolve. Hezbollah has shifted its strategy, focusing more on drone operations rather than rocket fire, drawing lessons from the Ukraine conflict. The group is ramping up drone production, employing UAVs to target Israel’s defenses. The Israel Defense Forces are responding with airstrikes and laser-based missile defense measures to counter these threats.
In the north, the IDF has conducted targeted operations in the Gaza Strip. Recently, forces intercepted a protest boat headed towards Gaza, carrying prominent figures including climate activist Greta Thunberg. The operation was carried out swiftly and non-violently, with footage showing Thunberg smiling and accepting a sandwich from IDF soldiers. Israel frames this as a lawful, civil response aligned with international law, despite criticism from European nations who summoned the Israeli envoy over the incident.
In the broader Middle East, reports indicate that the Syrian regime has thwarted a shipment of Iranian-made rockets en route to Lebanon, highlighting ongoing efforts to disrupt Iranian arms transfers. Additionally, Israel continues to treat war-related injuries at Soroka Medical Center, where over 4,189 patients have been admitted since the conflict's escalation. Currently, eight patients remain hospitalized, including one in critical condition.
On the political front, tensions within Israel’s government are escalating. The Likud-led coalition is moving to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, with a ministerial committee summoning her for a hearing next week. The government’s attempt to change the rules for removing the attorney general has sparked a constitutional crisis, with opposition leaders warning against undermining judicial independence. Some coalition members have openly threatened to ignore potential Supreme Court rulings against the dismissal.
In Jerusalem, a large fire in the Ein Kerem neighborhood prompted emergency evacuations of educational institutions and social service facilities. The fire is now under control, with no fatalities but some minor injuries due to smoke inhalation. Firefighting teams continue operations to fully extinguish the blaze.
Internationally, the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency has commented on Iran’s claims of having acquired Israeli nuclear research data. The agency’s head indicated that the documents seized by Iran appear to relate to the Soreq Nuclear Research Center, which is under surveillance.
Finally, amidst ongoing tensions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to have a call with US President Joe Biden soon, likely discussing regional security and strategic cooperation. Meanwhile, social media narratives continue to circulate, including a controversial video combining Greta Thunberg’s previous speech with footage of her being "abducted," which Israel has framed as a propaganda piece.
This snapshot highlights the fragile state of affairs in the region, with active combat, political tensions, and international reactions shaping the complex mosaic of curren
Published on 1 month ago