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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-12 at 13:04
HEADLINES
1. Iran Tests Deadly Ballistic Missile Amid Escalating Tensions
2. UN Pushes for Gaza Ceasefire as International Aid Blocked
3. Israeli Stock Market Plummets Amid Regional Instability
The time is now 09:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At nine o’clock in the morning, this is your news update. The French Foreign Ministry has reaffirmed that there are no plans to alter the deployment of French diplomatic personnel in the Middle East at this time, despite heightened regional tensions. This comes amid warnings from the United Kingdom about the escalating conflict, and the recent evacuation of American diplomats from the area.
Meanwhile, a federal court has ordered Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian protest leader affiliated with Columbia University, to be released on a one-dollar bond by Friday. Khalil’s case highlights ongoing legal battles over the detention of non-citizens accused or suspected of activities related to anti-Israel protests, with courts ruling that the government’s actions may have violated rights without sufficient grounds.
In domestic Israeli politics, the High Court has rejected a request to delay the dismissal of Ronen Bar, the former head of the Shin Bet. The government had sought additional time to respond to a petition challenging his termination, but the court has insisted on a prompt resolution. The controversy underscores ongoing debates over security leadership and accountability.
In the broader Middle East, the International Atomic Energy Agency has issued a stark warning: Iran has breached its non-proliferation commitments for the first time in twenty years. The IAEA’s board of governors passed a resolution, supported by Western nations, condemning Iran’s failure to cooperate fully with nuclear inspections. Iran responded by dismissing the move as politically motivated, while announcing plans to establish new uranium enrichment facilities. The escalation comes just days before planned nuclear negotiations in Oman, with the United States evacuating diplomatic staff from Iraq amid Iranian threats of military action.
On the military front, Iran has conducted a successful test of a ballistic missile equipped with a two-ton warhead. Iranian defense officials described it as a significant achievement, emphasizing its capability to strike targets across the Middle East, including US military bases. The Iranian regime’s rhetoric has become more aggressive, with threats of retaliation if they face military confrontation, prompting the US to prepare for possible evacuations and increased security measures in the region.
Meanwhile, Israel continues to assess the possibilities of a military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities. Experts outline several scenarios, from a successful, decisive operation to a limited attack that could provoke a regional escalation. Israel’s leadership remains cautious, emphasizing the importance of internal unity, strategic communication, and maintaining defenses, especially as tensions with Iran and its proxies intensify.
In Gaza, Israeli forces have seized documents revealing that Hamas diverted up to 25% of international aid during the initial phase of hostilities to its military wing. This diversion, confirmed by Arab intelligence sources, underscores Hamas’s strategic use of humanitarian resources to sustain its military activities. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with estimates indicating that around 20,000 Hamas terrorists have been eliminated since the start of the war, though the organization’s manpower remains substantial.
In regional diplomatic developments, the United Nations is preparing to hold a vote on a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, and the opening of border crossings for aid. The resolution, supported by the majo
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