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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-14 at 23:05
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Israel Launches Unprecedented Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
Iran Retaliates with Deadly Missile Attacks in Regional Escalation
Global Tensions Rise as Israel and Iran Engage in Devastating War
The time is now 07:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 7:00 PM, Israel remains deeply embroiled in a multi-front conflict that has dramatically reshaped the regional landscape. The Israeli government concluded an emergency cabinet meeting earlier today, reflecting the gravity of ongoing hostilities. In a coordinated response to Iran’s missile retaliation, Israel has closed all its embassies worldwide and indefinitely shut down Ben Gurion Airport to assess damage across multiple strike zones. This unprecedented security measure underscores the severity of the recent escalation.
Over the past 24 hours, Israeli forces have intercepted dozens of unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran, utilizing naval missile ships, air defense systems, and fighter aircraft. Despite these defenses, some Iranian missiles penetrated Israeli airspace, resulting in the deaths of two civilians in Rishon Lezion, including a 73-year-old man, and injuring thirty-four others. Among the injuries, a woman remains in critical condition after being trapped under rubble. Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning: if Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continues firing missiles at Israel, Tehran will face devastating consequences. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel will retaliate with unprecedented destruction, promising to target every site associated with Iran’s regime.
Iran’s response has been fierce, with retaliatory strikes on nuclear facilities and military sites. Iranian state media reported that Israel’s attacks killed nine nuclear scientists, including experts in physics and materials engineering, and wounded approximately 320 military personnel. The Iranian regime claims to have suffered 78 deaths and hundreds of injuries, with significant damage to civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings in Tehran. Notably, a missile strike caused a 14-story apartment block in Tehran to collapse, exacerbating fears of civilian casualties.
Israeli military operations have expanded beyond nuclear sites to include extensive strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure. Israeli warplanes targeted the South Pars gas field—the largest in the world—and multiple oil refineries along the Persian Gulf, destroying over 150 targets and more than 400 assets in Iran. These strikes aim to cripple Iran’s ability to fund terror proxies such as Hamas and Hezbollah, as well as to diminish its military capabilities. Israeli officials have also warned that the road to Tehran is open, indicating plans for deeper strikes inside Iran, including deep into the capital itself.
The conflict’s regional implications have heightened. Gulf Arab states, concerned about their own security and the stability of vital oil exports, have urged restraint. At the same time, Israel’s targeted operations have reportedly struck key Iranian military and nuclear sites, including the Natanz and Isfahan enrichment facilities, severely damaging Iran’s nuclear progress. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized that the goal is to dismantle Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, which Tehran has accelerated in recent months. He warned that Iran’s plan to produce tens of thousands of missiles aimed at Israel remains a significant threat.
International reactions vary. The United States, while calling for de-escalation, has indicated readiness to assist if necessary, with some senior Israeli officials suggesting that American assets, such as B-52 bombers, might join a future strike on Iran’s underground Fordow nuclear facility. Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with President Donald Trump, condemning Israel’s stri
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