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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-17 at 08:05
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Israel Eliminates Iranian Military Leader in Precision Strike
Iran Launches Missiles Toward Israel Amid Escalating Conflict
Civil Defense Strains as Middle East Tensions Reach Breaking Point
The time is now 04:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 4:00 a.m., Israel remains under significant threat amid ongoing hostilities with Iran and its proxies. Over the past hours, Israeli forces carried out a precise airstrike in Tehran, targeting the newly appointed Iranian military chief of staff, Ali Shadmani, who was killed in the operation. This marks the second time in recent days that Israel has eliminated Iran’s top military leader, severely disrupting Iran’s chain of command. Shadmani had assumed his role only three days prior, following the assassination of his predecessor, Alam Ali Rashid, in a series of targeted strikes linked to Israel’s Operation Rising Lion.
Iran has responded with aggressive actions, including a renewed barrage of missile launches toward Israel, with approximately twenty projectiles fired overnight. Two of these missiles struck areas north of Tel Aviv, causing damage but no casualties. The Israeli Defense Forces report intercepting some of these missiles, with additional impact sites under investigation. The Iranian military leadership, including commanders close to Supreme Leader Khamenei, continues to threaten escalation, warning that attacks will intensify in the coming hours.
Meanwhile, Iran’s proxies remain active in the region. Residues of Iranian missiles have been found in several Palestinian cities, including Nablus and Tulkarm, while reports from Gaza indicate a new incident involving casualties amid ongoing attempts to receive humanitarian aid. The Gaza health ministry claims 45 deaths and hundreds of injuries among those waiting for aid at a crossing in Khan Younis, though some observers question the authenticity of these reports, suggesting staged scenes aimed at garnering international sympathy.
In southern Israel, a missile struck a bus parking lot in Herzliya, igniting a fire and lightly injuring five individuals from shrapnel. Israeli rescue services responded swiftly, and the Home Front Command advised citizens to remain in protected spaces as alarms sounded across multiple regions. In the central region, a section of an Iranian ballistic missile or interceptor fell on the Arab village of Zemer, highlighting the widespread impact of the ongoing missile exchanges.
Israel’s military continues to target Iranian military infrastructure, striking a command center in Tabriz, northern Iran. These strikes follow Israeli intelligence reports indicating high-value targets, including the recent elimination of Ali Shadmani in Tehran. The Israeli government maintains that its operations are aimed at degrading Iran’s military capabilities and preventing further attacks. The United States under the Trump administration has expressed support for Israel’s right to defend itself, with some reports suggesting that American officials are preparing for a possible wider conflict, including the potential involvement of US military assets.
Domestically, Israel’s public remains on high alert, with millions lacking adequate bomb shelters despite previous warnings. The State Comptroller has reiterated the urgency of improving civil defense infrastructure to safeguard civilians amid the escalating conflict. The Israeli economy shows signs of strain, with stock markets experiencing minor fluctuations and the shekel weakening against the dollar.
Internationally, the situation remains tense as Iran appeals to the United Nations for support, while Israel insists on its right to self-defense. The coming hours are expected to be critical, with military and political leaders closely monitoring developments. The threat of further missile launches, targeted kil
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