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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-12 at 01:05
HEADLINES
1. Israel Rejects Parliament Dissolution Amid Political Turmoil
2. Aid Workers Killed in Gaza Attack Sparks International Outrage
3. Iran Threatens US Bases as Nuke Enrichment Accelerates
The time is now 09:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 9:00 PM, the Israeli Knesset concluded its vote on the proposal to dissolve itself, with 61 members voting against and 53 in favor, resulting in the rejection of the dissolution attempt. This decision comes amidst ongoing political negotiations and the delicate balance of power within Israel’s parliament.
Meanwhile, tensions in the broader Middle East continue to escalate. The humanitarian organization GHF reports that at around 10:00 PM, an attack targeted a bus carrying more than twenty aid workers affiliated with the organization near western Khan Younis in Gaza. At least five aid workers were killed, with others injured and fears of abductions mounting. The aid workers were assisting local Palestinians and American personnel in delivering vital supplies. The organization condemns the attack as a deliberate and heinous act by Hamas, emphasizing that these are individuals acting out of a sense of mission and sacrifice, and expressing heartbreak over the loss of life.
On the diplomatic front, US President Donald Trump has announced that American personnel are being repositioned from the Middle East amid rising fears of regional conflict. Discussions with Iran over the nuclear deal have faltered, prompting concerns of military escalation. Iran has threatened to target US military bases should hostilities erupt, warning that all US bases in the region are within reach and will be targeted if necessary. Trump reaffirmed his stance that Iran will not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, emphasizing the importance of preventing Iran’s nuclear capabilities. US officials report reductions in staffing at the US embassy in Iraq, Kuwait, and Bahrain, citing security concerns.
Over the past months, Iran has increased uranium enrichment levels to 60 percent, far above the limits set by the 2015 nuclear agreement, asserting that enrichment is a non-negotiable right. Iran’s leadership has warned that any attack from the US or Israel would meet with a firm response, with Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh stating that Iran can access and target US bases in the host countries without hesitation.
In Jerusalem, intense parliamentary debate continues over the draft legislation concerning military conscription and reforms. The opposition plans to proceed with a vote on the dissolution despite anticipated abstentions from the ultra-Orthodox parties, which have yet to submit formal proposals on the status of yeshiva students. Discussions also involve efforts by the coalition and opposition to reach consensus on the future of draft laws affecting yeshiva students, with some factions supporting delaying the vote to finalize legislation.
In political developments, the opposition has decided to proceed with a preliminary vote on the dissolution tonight, despite the lack of a clear majority. Sources indicate that the opposition aims to leverage the vote as a strategic move, potentially leading to a temporary halt or a half-year freeze on dissolution efforts if the ultra-Orthodox parties agree to delay or abstain.
Furthermore, US political figures reflect on recent intelligence leaks. A former CIA analyst, Asif Rahman, was sentenced to 37 months in prison for leaking top-secret documents concerning Israeli military plans against Iran. The documents, circulated via Telegram, detailed Israeli preparations for a potential strike, which reportedly delayed Israeli retaliatory actions in October following an Iranian missile attack that targeted Israel. Rahman’s actions involved photographing classified documents and transmitting them to unauthorized indiv
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