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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-10 at 19:05
HEADLINES
1. Israel Launches Precision Strikes in Gaza Amid Escalating War
2. Hezbollah Threats Escalate as Lebanon Deploys Army Near Israel
3. International Sanctions Hit Israeli Officials Over Violence Incidents
The time is now 03:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 3:00 PM, the situation across Israel and the surrounding region remains tense and complex as multiple fronts are active. In the northern Gaza Strip, Israeli military activity continues with reports of widespread airstrikes and the sounds of heavy explosions, indicating ongoing large-scale operations. Reports from the IDF confirm that these are part of targeted military actions aimed at degrading Hamas’ capabilities, with the Israeli Defense Forces emphasizing their focus on precision strikes.
In the West Bank, Israeli forces launched a significant operation in Nablus early this morning, resulting in the deaths of at least two Palestinians, Nidal Amira and Khaled Amira, who reportedly attempted to steal a soldier’s weapon. The military reports that one soldier was moderately wounded, and several others lightly injured during the incident. Palestinian sources describe clashes outside the old city, with youths burning tires and throwing stones at Israeli troops, amid a curfew and ongoing searches by the IDF. The West Bank remains volatile, especially after the escalation following Hamas’ attack on October 7, 2023, which has resulted in over 900 Palestinian casualties and 35 Israeli fatalities in the recent period.
Further south, in Jerusalem and neighboring regions, reports indicate sporadic rocket fragments falling in areas like Rosh HaAyin, with no injuries reported. The Iron Dome missile defense system intercepted several projectiles, confirming attempts by hostile actors to target Israeli territory. Additionally, a missile believed to be launched from Yemen was intercepted, leading to alerts across multiple regions, and causing a temporary closure of the airspace over Mount Ramat HaNegev.
In Lebanon, tensions persist along the border with Israel. Lebanese sources report that the Lebanese army has been dispatched to the Dahiya region to search for weapons and infrastructure linked to Hezbollah, following intelligence about possible military activity. Meanwhile, Hezbollah continues to threaten additional rocket attacks, promising to escalate their efforts to prevent Israeli return to northern communities, which remain largely evacuated since the October 2023 Hamas assault.
In Syria, Israeli jets conducted strikes reportedly targeting Iranian-backed militias near Damascus, with some reports of missile shrapnel falling in nearby residential areas. The Israeli military asserts these strikes are part of ongoing efforts to prevent Iran’s entrenchment and transfer of advanced weaponry to hostile entities.
Moving eastward, in Iraq and Yemen, proxy groups continue to threaten regional stability. In Iraq, Iranian-backed militias have increased rocket attacks on US and Israeli interests, while in Yemen, Houthi forces remain on high alert, with sporadic missile launches into southern Israel, intercepted by the Iron Dome.
Internationally, five countries—Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom—have announced sanctions against Israeli officials Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, accusing them of inciting violence against Palestinians. The Israeli government has condemned these measures, with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar stating that a special cabinet meeting will be convened to address the situation.
Domestically, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged "significant progress" in negotiations regarding the hostage crisis, with some hostages believed to be held in Gaza. He linked these talks to the ongoing political crisis over the recent draft law, which threatens to collaps
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