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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-13 at 18:04
HEADLINES
1. Israel Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites Amid Escalating War
2. Yemen Missile Hits West Bank, Injuring Children
3. Iran Vows Bitter Revenge as Regional Tensions Surge
The time is now 02:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Israel's security situation remains intense and multi-faceted as military and intelligence operations escalate across several fronts. A senior Israeli official has reportedly warned that an Iranian attack on central Israel is imminent, signaling a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The Israel Defense Forces have confirmed they targeted Iran's nuclear facilities earlier today, specifically in Isfahan, alongside previous strikes in Natanz and other sites, aiming to weaken Iran's nuclear and military capabilities. These operations have resulted in the killing of high-ranking Iranian military leaders, including the chief of staff of the armed forces and top nuclear scientists, marking a substantial blow to Iran's military infrastructure.
In the broader Middle East, tensions have heightened. A Yemeni missile launched by the Houthis landed in the West Bank near Hebron, injuring three children due to shrapnel, and sirens sounded in Jerusalem, triggering widespread alerts. The Houthis, a proxy group supported by Iran, have pledged continued support for Tehran, underscoring the regional dimension of this conflict.
Iranian leadership has responded with defiance. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a warning of a "bitter and painful" fate for Israel, while Iran's military defenses, including its air defense systems, activated in response to Israeli strikes. Reports indicate that Iranian military drones and missile systems attempted to retaliate, with some missiles reportedly intercepted or failing immediately after launch. Additionally, Iranian officials have claimed that Israel's attacks exposed vulnerabilities in Iran's military infrastructure.
International reactions have been swift. The United Nations Security Council has convened an emergency session at Iran’s request to address the Israeli strikes, which Israel’s ambassador defended as a necessary measure to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, Russia's President Vladimir Putin has communicated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, condemning the escalation and offering Moscow's mediation efforts, although Iran's leadership remains resolute.
In the United States, President Donald Trump has called for Iran to negotiate a deal to halt its nuclear ambitions, warning of "more brutal" attacks if Iran refuses. His administration has expressed concern over the military actions, with some officials suggesting that Israel’s strikes have demonstrated vulnerabilities in Iran’s military capabilities. US forces have intercepted drones and missile launches from Iraqi militias aligned with Iran, and there are reports of Iranian officials, including Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani, being targeted or killed.
Domestically, Israel has issued directives for residents to stay close to protected spaces, with nationwide alerts and warnings to minimize movement and seek shelter amid ongoing missile and drone attacks. The Israeli military has also reported multiple launches from Yemen and other regions, including Iranian drone activity over Tel Aviv and Iranian missile launches intercepted over southern Israel. These incidents have prompted widespread sirens and alerts across the country.
The regional conflict has also led to a surge in missile and drone activity, with ballistic and long-range missiles threatening Israel from multiple directions, including Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen. Israeli defenses have intercepted many of these threats, but some strikes have resulted in damage and casualties, highlighting the precarious security situa
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