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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-12 at 14:05
HEADLINES
Iran vows to rebuild nuclear sites amid escalating tensions
Israel thwarts Gaza attack as regional conflict intensifies
Iran’s nuclear defiance sparks global alarm and military fears
The time is now 10:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 10:00 AM, tensions remain high across multiple fronts involving Israel and its regional adversaries. In the latest developments, Iran’s leadership issued a stark warning, stating that even if their uranium enrichment facilities are targeted and destroyed by military strikes, they will be reconstructed. This message underscores Iran’s resolve amidst ongoing international scrutiny and escalating tensions over its nuclear program, which the UN’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency, has officially declared in breach of non-proliferation obligations for the first time in two decades. The IAEA’s resolution, supported by the United States, Britain, France, and Germany, highlights Iran’s failure to cooperate fully with inspections and reveals secret activities involving nuclear material at undeclared sites.
Iran responded vehemently, dismissing the resolution as politically motivated and asserting its intention to continue enrichment efforts, emphasizing that any damage to its nuclear facilities will be met with swift rebuilding. This standoff comes just days before scheduled nuclear discussions in Oman, with the United States evacuating diplomatic personnel from Iraq amid threats of military action from Iran and its proxy, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iranian officials have reiterated their preparedness for any conflict scenario, raising concerns over potential escalation.
Meanwhile, in the region, Israel continues its military operations against terrorist groups in Gaza and the West Bank, targeting infrastructure and militant cells. Yesterday, a terrorist cell launched a missile at Israeli combat units in Gaza, injuring two soldiers, who were later treated and evacuated. Israeli forces responded with tank fire and airstrikes, killing several militants. In the West Bank, Israeli troops identified and neutralized a Palestinian attacker attempting to open fire at the Hebron checkpoint, and a Palestinian gunman was also shot and killed at a nearby military position.
Lebanese military sources report that the Lebanese army has transferred vehicles seized from Hezbollah in southern Lebanon to Beirut, following ongoing searches in Dahiya under the supervision of UN ceasefire inspectors. Additionally, a Lebanese news agency reports that an Israeli drone targeted an motorcycle in the southern Lebanese village of Dier Siryan, resulting in the injury of a civilian.
On the security front within Israel, a terrorist opened fire at the Hamas checkpoint in Samaria and was promptly neutralized by security forces. No injuries were reported. In another incident, a 5-year-old child was moderately injured after being struck by a vehicle in Petah Tikva, with emergency services rushing to the scene.
In domestic political news, Israel’s cabinet faced a setback as the High Court rejected a government request for an extension to respond to the dismissal of Ronen Bar, the former head of the Shin Bet. The court demanded a response by 6 PM today, amid ongoing debates over appointments and authority in security positions. Meanwhile, the Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf resigned following disagreements over military draft exemptions for ultra-Orthodox communities, which threatens to destabilize coalition dynamics.
Internationally, France’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that its diplomatic presence in the Middle East remains unchanged despite regional tensions, while the UN agency UNRWA reported losing contact with its colleagues in Gaza due to communication shutdowns over the past two days. In the broader Middle East, Lebanese media re
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