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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-11 at 09:09

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HEADLINES
Iran Threatens US Bases Amid Rising Tensions Sparks Fears of Escalation
Greta Thunberg Claims Manipulation in Gaza Flotilla Propaganda Shock
Hezbollah on High Alert as Regional Missile Activity Surge

The time is now 05:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

$news_data = {
"international_conflict": {
"iran": {
"threats": "Iran’s defense minister warned of strikes on American bases in the region if nuclear talks fail.",
"details": "Tehran prepares to present a counter-proposal amid rising tensions and conflicting reports on upcoming negotiations.",
"additional": "Iranian officials continue to emphasize readiness for potential military action if diplomatic efforts collapse."
},
"gaza": {
"incident": "Greta Thunberg claims she was used in Israeli propaganda after being 'kidnapped' on Gaza flotilla.",
"details": "Thunberg was filmed eating sandwiches given by IDF troops, which she says was part of a manipulation effort."
},
"lebanon": {
"military": "Hezbollah remains on high alert amid regional tensions, with reports of increased missile activity near border areas."
},
"syria": {
"fire": "A large fire broke out at a chemical and fuel depot at the port of Bushahr, Iran, with ongoing investigations into its cause.",
"additional": "Social media images show extensive damage; no official casualty reports yet."
},
"iraq": {
"security": "Iraqi security forces continue to face threats from Iranian-backed militias, with recent clashes reported in border regions."
},
"yemen": {
"conflict": "Houthi rebels maintain control over significant parts of northern Yemen, with ongoing clashes against government forces."
}
},
"regional_proxies": {
"jihad_islamic": {
"action": "Announced the death of a senior militant, Raik Bisharat, in a recent raid by Israeli special forces in northern West Bank.",
"background": "Bisharat was a former prisoner who had survived an assassination attempt in 2002 and participated in multiple militant activities."
}
},
"domestic_israel": {
"security": {
"attack": "Israeli tourist Meidad Hozeh was assaulted in Athens by pro-Palestinian activists after speaking Hebrew.",
"response": "He was briefly detained on false claims but was released after presenting video evidence.",
"judicial": "The court in Israel has extended the detention of eight foreigners, including a Turkish national, involved in a recent incident related to the Gaza flotilla."
},
"government": {
"poliicy": "Prime Minister Netanyahu, despite feeling unwell, plans to attend a Knesset vote on the dissolution of the government.",
"health": "He canceled a court hearing due to illness but intends to deliver a speech at the Knesset."
},
"politics": {
"opposition": "Opposition factions have announced plans to bring a motion to dissolve the Knesset today, aiming to trigger new elections.",
"parties": "Discussions continue on the position of religious parties regarding the dissolution bill, with some signaling support despite risks."
}
},
"economic": {
"stock_exchange": {
"status": "The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opened lower this morning, with the TA-35 down approximately 0.20% and the TA-125 down 0.15%.",
"currency": "Shekel weakened against the dollar, trading at about 3.49 shekels per dollar, but strengthened slightly against the euro."
}
},
"current_events": {
"fires": [
"A large fire at a chemical and fuel port in Bushahr, Iran, caused extensive damage; investigations

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