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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-18 at 23:04
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Iranian drones trigger Israeli alerts amid escalating attacks
Israel intercepts 20 Iranian missiles; damages and injuries reported
Russia’s Putin warns Iran; US considers military action
The time is now 07:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At seven o'clock in the evening, the security situation in Israel remains tense amid ongoing hostilities with Iran and its proxies. Earlier tonight, alerts were activated across multiple regions due to suspected aerial incursions. In the Beit She'an Valley, an alert was triggered following reports of hostile drone activity in several areas, including Kfar Ruppin, Ma'oz Haim, and Tzofar, prompting residents to seek shelter in protected spaces. Similar alarms sounded in other regions, including Beit She'an, Havat Eden, Rava, Rechov, and Shdei Tarmut, with authorities urging continued vigilance.
Israeli military sources confirm that systems intercepted multiple unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran, with at least three drones shot down over the Golan Heights. One drone's wreckage caused a small fire in a parking lot, and a civilian bus was slightly damaged. Emergency medical teams treated five individuals with minor injuries who were on their way to shelters, all in stable condition. The IDF reports that during the night, it targeted 20 sites in Tehran, including three linked to missile production intended for use against Israel, as part of ongoing efforts to neutralize Iranian aggression.
In the northern region, a missile was intercepted over the Golan Heights, and a civilian was lightly injured from shrapnel. Additional alerts were issued in Jerusalem, the Sharon region, and the West Bank following the launch of a missile from Iran, which resulted in no casualties but caused widespread alarm. The Israel Defense Forces emphasize that their aerial defenses are actively working to intercept threats, but caution that the missile defense system is not infallible, and the public should continue to follow instructions from the Home Front Command.
Tonight, there are reports of an Iranian missile salvo, with approximately twenty projectiles launched into Israeli territory. Most were intercepted, but some caused damage and fires, notably a blaze in the Ramat Sharon area, where residents reported a strong smell of burning. Two individuals, one in mild and another in moderate condition, were evacuated to Ichilov Hospital. The military indicates that a clandestine Iranian missile-shipping cell was destroyed overnight in Iran by Israeli aircraft, in a swift operation following recent threats.
Meanwhile, the political and diplomatic atmosphere remains volatile. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Iran has not requested military assistance from Moscow but noted that Israel's air superiority has limited Iran’s missile launches. Iran’s official news agencies report that Tehran has issued a warning to its citizens, advising them to stay alert during potential further attacks. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards have announced a second missile volley in recent hours, though initial reports indicate no casualties or significant damage.
Adding to regional tensions, a suspected drone was neutralized on a motorcycle near the Lebanon border, and security forces in Lebanon have thwarted an attempted drone attack near Nabatiyeh. In the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces continue operations in eastern Jabalya, targeting militant positions amid ongoing exchanges.
The situation has also impacted international travel; Dubai's airport has issued a travel warning after several flights were canceled due to the suspension of air traffic over the region. Meanwhile, in China, a spectacular drone light show in Chongqing set a Guinness World Record with over 11,700 drones creating intricate images in the night sky.
In the United States, reports indica
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