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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-11 at 23:03
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Haredi Leaders Halt Knesset Dissolution Vote
US Warns Embassies as Iran Threats Rise
Israel Considers Personal Sanctions on Ultra-Orthodox
The time is now 07:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 7:00 PM, Israel remains in the midst of a complex and multi-faceted conflict involving multiple fronts and international diplomatic efforts. On the domestic political scene, the leadership of the ultra-Orthodox factions has decided that their parties will not support the bill for the dissolution of the Knesset tonight, following a series of high-level consultations. A teleconference between the head of Degel Yeshiva, Member of Knesset Moshe Gafni, and the leader of the Haredi community, Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirs, who is currently in the United States representing the World Torah Foundation, revealed significant progress in negotiations. Subsequently, discussions were held with other key figures, including MKs Malklev and Asher, who conveyed the negotiations' outcomes to Rabbi Hirs. As a result, Rabbi Hirs issued an instruction not to vote tonight on the dissolution bill, a stance also supported by the leader of Degel Yeshiva, Rabbi Lando.
Meanwhile, efforts within the government and opposition continue to shape the legislative agenda. The legal advisor of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee has reportedly complicated the agreements between MK Yuli Edelstein and the coalition factions, particularly regarding the cancellation of the dissolution bill. Despite this, opposition leader MKs have decided to proceed with bringing the bill to a vote, even if the Haredi parties oppose it and the measure fails, thereby preventing it from being reintroduced for at least half a year.
In international developments, the US State Department has issued a directive to all embassies within reach of Iranian threats, including several in Eastern Europe and North Africa. These diplomatic missions are instructed to convene emergency teams and submit plans to Washington on measures to mitigate risks from potential Iranian attacks. This move reflects heightened tensions and a focus on security preparedness amid ongoing hostilities.
In military and strategic news, General Michael Kurilla, commander of US Central Command, canceled his scheduled appearance before the House Armed Services Committee due to the escalation in the Middle East, signaling the seriousness of the current security climate. Additionally, reports indicate that the Israeli government is considering implementing personal sanctions on the ultra-Orthodox community, including immediate measures such as revoking driving licenses and travel bans for males aged 18 to 26, with further sanctions possible if goals are not met within a year.
The political discourse also features preparations for potential delays in legislative processes. The leader of Degel Yeshiva, Rabbi Lando, expressed readiness for a possible postponement of voting on the dissolution bill by one week, contingent upon an agreement concerning legislative timelines—a condition that has yet to be finalized.
On the international front, the Reuters agency reports that US officials, including General Kurilla, have canceled appearances at congressional hearings amid rising tensions. This, coupled with ongoing diplomatic efforts, underscores the gravity of the situation.
Finally, reports from the Likud party suggest that the Haredi parties have almost fully agreed to the demands of Yuli Edelstein, indicating potential progress in negotiations that could influence the legislative deadlock. As the night progresses, the situation remains fluid, with Israeli authorities balancing security concerns, political negotiations, and international diplomacy in a tense and uncertain atmosphere.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
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