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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-11 at 08:07
HEADLINES
1. Netanyahu cancels court appearance amid political chaos
2. Israel faces multi-front war with Iran and proxies
3. Pakistan plots attack on New York Jews, extradited
The time is now 04:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 4:00 AM, a complex and volatile picture continues to unfold across Israel and the surrounding region. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he is unwell and has canceled his scheduled courtroom appearance today. Despite this, he is expected to attend a crucial vote in the Knesset regarding the dissolution of the parliament, amid ongoing tensions with ultra-Orthodox factions threatening to withdraw over disagreements on military draft legislation.
In parallel, the Israeli political landscape remains tense, with opposition factions pushing to advance a bill for the dissolution of the Knesset. The opposition has announced that they will bring the bill to a vote today, aiming to focus efforts on toppling the current government. Meanwhile, negotiations continue behind the scenes as coalition partners, particularly the ultra-Orthodox parties, threaten to withdraw support, potentially collapsing the government if their demands are not met.
On the security front, Israel faces a multi-front conflict with Iran and its proxies spread across seven key areas: in Iran itself, Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen. In the West Bank, the Islamic Jihad has announced the killing of a senior operative, Raik Basharat, from the prisoner released earlier this year, following an Israeli counter-terror operation involving the special forces unit YAMAM near Talm in northeastern Samaria. The incident underscores ongoing hostilities and the threat posed by militant groups operating in the area.
In Gaza, tensions persist as the Hamas-controlled territory remains a focal point of conflict, with reports of continued rocket fire and Israeli military preparedness. Meanwhile, in Lebanon, Hezbollah continues to bolster its military capabilities, with increased exchanges of fire along the northern border. Syria reports ongoing clashes and Iranian-backed militia activity, while in Iraq and Yemen, Iranian proxies and Houthi forces continue to threaten regional stability.
Internationally, Israel’s diplomatic relations have been strained, notably with Britain. The British government announced sanctions against Israeli ministers, leading to a public refusal by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to accept a call from his British counterpart. This move is seen by Israel as part of a broader pattern of external pressure intended to influence Israel’s stance on the Gaza conflict.
In other global developments, a Pakistani national accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired attack in New York was extradited to the United States. The suspect, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, allegedly planned a mass shooting targeting Jews in Brooklyn, inspired by recent Hamas attacks and supported by social media propaganda. US authorities have indicated that the individual believed New York was an ideal target due to its large Jewish population.
Meanwhile, in Argentina, the former president Cristina Kirchner was sentenced to six years in prison for corruption and for covering up Iranian involvement in the 1994 Jewish community center bombing, which killed 85 people. The case highlights ongoing issues of accountability and regional security concerns.
Back in Israel, protests continue outside the Jerusalem District Court ahead of Netanyahu’s court session, with demonstrators voicing their opinions amid the ongoing legal and political turmoil. At the same time, the IDF conducted a security review of the Yakhini settlement following the October 7 terrorist attack, revealing deficiencies in the local security team, which was unarmed and deemed unfit to respond to the attack.
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