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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-17 at 10:04
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Israeli Strikes Deep into Iranian Airspace
Iran Cyberattacks Disrupt Banking System
Netanyahu Warns Iran of Regime Change
The time is now 06:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 6:00 AM, the situation across the Middle East remains tense and multi-faceted. Israel continues its active military operations against Iranian targets, with reports indicating deep strikes into Iranian airspace. An Israeli Air Force aircraft identified a squad firing surface-to-air missiles at its aircraft yesterday, quickly neutralizing the threat. In Iran, cyber disruptions are causing widespread issues; Iranian agencies report that ATMs are disabled due to cyberattacks, and the banking system faces significant operational challenges, raising fears of a broader financial crisis.
Meanwhile, Israeli military activity extends beyond Iran. In Gaza, tensions persist as hostages remain in Hamas custody amidst ongoing Israeli strikes. Reports from the southern border indicate that a convoy of aid trucks near Khan Younis was met with crowds and possible gunfire, prompting military checks for injuries. In northern Israel, sirens sounded earlier today, reflecting ongoing fears of missile attacks. The Israeli military also intercepted a drone in the Golan Heights, demonstrating the continued threat from hostile entities.
Regional developments include a remarkable video circulating on Iranian state-linked channels, portraying Iranian officials as using exaggerated metaphors about "sorcerers and demons" to describe Israeli efforts. This rhetoric underscores the escalating hostility. In Iran, opposition figures and military analysts suggest that internal dissent is growing, with reports of widespread protests and burning of regime posters. Some Western intelligence sources indicate that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's health may be deteriorating, with high-level military officials allegedly concealing his condition.
On the diplomatic front, international voices have called for restraint. Spain’s foreign minister urged an arms embargo on Israel during the Gaza conflict and emphasized the importance of resuming negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program. The European Union, which is Israel’s largest trade partner, is debating sanctions and the potential for a weapons embargo. US President Donald Trump, meanwhile, expressed skepticism about a ceasefire, stating he is not in the mood for negotiations with Iran and hinting at a possible broader confrontation, asserting that Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons and warning of the consequences for Tehran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed opposition claims, suggesting that Israel’s military operations could lead to regime change in Iran, emphasizing that the goal remains the elimination of nuclear and missile threats. He described the current conflict as an opportunity for the Iranian regime’s downfall, urging the Iranian people to seize their chance for freedom and promising continued operations against military and regime targets in Tehran. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant warned Iran to remember what happened to Saddam Hussein, signaling a firm stance against Iranian escalation.
Amid these developments, reports indicate that Iranian proxy assets and military installations are under attack, with some experts suggesting that damaging Iran’s nuclear infrastructure may not be enough without US intervention, especially at fortified sites like Fordow. The cyber warfare dimension is intensifying, with Israeli-linked hacker groups claiming to have disabled Iranian military and financial infrastructure, including a major bank used by the Revolutionary Guard to bypass sanctions and fund terror activities.
Regional security remains fragile. Discussions circulate about the possibility of using the current Iran-related tensions to reduce marit
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