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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-14 at 05:04
HEADLINES
1. Iran Launches 150 Missiles at Israel in Deadly Attacks
2. Israel Fires Back, Strikes Iranian Military Bases
3. Regional Tensions Surge as Jordan Reopens Airspace
The time is now 01:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 1 a.m., Israel remains under the strain of a multi-front conflict involving Iran and its proxies across seven key regions. Earlier today, international reports confirmed that Jordan reopened its airspace at 7:30 a.m. after a temporary closure resulting from the ongoing hostilities. This closure was prompted by Iranian-backed attacks and Israeli retaliations, which have significantly impacted regional air traffic and security.
In Israel, the situation remains tense and volatile. Early this morning, a direct missile strike in the Gush Dan area resulted in two fatalities and approximately twenty injuries. The attack, launched from Iran, hit a residential building, causing extensive destruction. Rescue teams and medical personnel responded swiftly, treating casualties ranging from critical to moderate, and evacuating several individuals to hospitals including Ichilov Medical Center and Wolfson Hospital. Eyewitness accounts describe a scene of devastation, with homes and vehicles shattered, and residents seeking shelter in basements amid the barrage.
The Israeli military has intercepted numerous incoming threats. Just before dawn, the Israel Defense Forces reported shooting down a drone over the Arava region and tracking multiple missile launches from Iran. Over the past hours, more than 150 missiles were fired from Iran, with most intercepted by Israeli air defenses supported by US systems. Despite these efforts, two civilians in central Israel lost their lives, and several buildings sustained damage. The IDF has also conducted targeted strikes against Iranian military sites, including the large military complex in Parchin south of Tehran, and reportedly hit air force bases in Medan and Tabriz.
The escalation has prompted the Israeli government to suspend all commercial flights and advise citizens to remain in protected spaces. The Home Front Command has issued emergency directives across the country, urging the public to adhere strictly to safety protocols. Meanwhile, the police and bomb disposal units continue to secure impact sites of fallen munitions, urging the public to stay away from debris and report any suspicious objects to authorities.
International reactions include condemnations from Russia and China at the United Nations Security Council, criticizing Israel's actions while emphasizing the need for de-escalation. Israel’s UN envoy, Danny Danon, defended the country's measures, asserting that Israel is acting defensively against Iran’s nuclear ambitions and provocative missile launches, and criticizing the Security Council for what he described as inaction against Tehran.
In Iran, reports indicate Israeli airstrikes targeted the large military complex in Parchin, southwest of Tehran, and other military infrastructure. Iranian media have also reported multiple missile launches toward Israel, including attacks on the cities of Zanjan and possibly other locations, with some reports of explosions and fires in Tehran and Isfahan. Iranian authorities have responded with missile barrages, and Iranian air defenses remain active in several regions, including Maragheh and Tabriz.
The conflict's toll on civilians is severe. Medical emergency services in Israel report over twenty casualties from the latest strikes, with some in critical condition. Hospitals across the country are preparing for a surge of patients, and rescue crews continue to search for survivors amid the wreckage. The scenes are marked by destruction and human suffering, with responders working tirelessly to save lives and secure impacted areas.
As the hostilities persis
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