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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-11 at 12:05
HEADLINES
Israel Launches Major Gaza Offensive Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
Canadian Hate Crime Sparks Outrage Over Holocaust Monument Vandalism
Iran Expands Nuclear Program Despite International Alarm
The time is now 08:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 8:00 AM, the security situation in Israel remains intense and multi-faceted. The country continues its military operations across Gaza, with the Israel Defense Forces engaging in what they call Operation "Gad Gidon" to target terrorist infrastructure and leadership associated with Hamas and Islamic Jihad. Reports indicate ongoing airstrikes and ground activity aimed at degrading militant capabilities and preventing further attacks.
Across the northern front, Israeli forces conducted targeted operations in the West Bank, arresting suspected militants linked to recent violence and thwarting potential attacks. Tensions persist in the region, with clashes reported near Jenin and other hotspots.
In Lebanon, the Israel-Lebanon border remains tense. The Israeli military has reported increased activity by Hezbollah, which continues to threaten escalation. The group has issued warnings but has yet to engage in a large-scale attack, though the threat of conflict remains high.
Syria remains a key front, with Israeli aircraft conducting strikes against Iranian-backed militias and weapons depots in the region. The Syrian government has condemned these strikes, but Israel maintains that its actions are necessary to prevent Iranian entrenchment and the transfer of advanced weaponry to Hezbollah and other groups.
In Iraq, US and Israeli intelligence agencies monitor the presence of Iranian proxies and missile launchers, which pose a threat to regional stability. There are reports of increased Iranian influence and military activity aimed at establishing a foothold in the country.
Yemen also figures into the broader regional conflict. The Iran-backed Houthi movement continues to launch drone and missile attacks toward Saudi Arabia and potentially Israel, complicating the security landscape further.
International reactions continue to mount. Canada’s Jewish community has expressed outrage after the vandalism of the national Holocaust monument in Ottawa, where graffiti reading “Feed Me” was spray-painted, referencing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Canadian officials condemned the act as a hate crime amid a surge in antisemitic incidents, which have reportedly increased by over 670 percent this year.
Meanwhile, political tensions within Israel escalate. Opposition parties are moving to dissolve the Knesset amid disagreements over the military draft law for ultra-Orthodox Jews. The move reflects deepening divisions over domestic policy during a time of war, with concerns about coalition stability and the ability to sustain ongoing military operations.
In diplomatic developments, the US has sharply criticized several allied nations—Britain, Canada, Norway, Australia, and New Zealand—for imposing sanctions on Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, accusing these measures of undermining efforts toward a ceasefire and unfairly targeting Israeli officials. The Biden administration reaffirmed its support for Israel, emphasizing the importance of unity in confronting the threats from Iran and terrorist groups.
On the international stage, efforts to promote dialogue continue. Notably, US officials and Arab foreign ministers gathered in Oslo for a trilateral meeting involving Iran, Oman, and Egypt, seeking pathways to de-escalate tensions and foster regional stability.
In the broader geopolitical context, Iran’s nuclear program remains a major concern. Dissident groups and international agencies report that Iran is secretly expanding its nuclear weapons development under the so-cal
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