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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-20 at 14:04
HEADLINES
1. Iran Launches 25 Missiles into Israel Amid Escalation
2. Israel Targets Iranian Infrastructure in Bold Air Strikes
3. China Sends Military Aid to Support Iran's Defense
The time is now 10:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 10:00 AM, the situation across Israel remains tense amid ongoing hostilities and military actions stemming from the escalation with Iran. Israeli officials report that Iran launched approximately twenty-five missiles yesterday, with around three striking Israel directly. Initial assessments indicate that two individuals in northern Israel are in critical condition following missile impacts, while others sustained moderate or light injuries. The Israeli military intercepted several incoming projectiles over Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh, with explosions audible in central regions, and additional interceptions reported over the Eilat Gulf.
In northern Israel, rescue teams continue to respond to multiple impact sites, with reports of casualties and property damage. A 16-year-old boy was severely injured by shrapnel in the latest volley, and a man in his 40s sustained serious injuries. The military has confirmed that, in the recent barrage, some of the missile fragments may have been remnants of intercepted projectiles. The Israeli Defense Forces have responded with extensive air strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure, missile launch sites, and nuclear facilities, including operations around the Ahwaz airport where Iranian opposition sources report missile launch preparations.
Meanwhile, Israel’s strategic campaign against Iran includes targeted drone strikes and missile operations. A notable recent development involved the elimination of an Iranian nuclear scientist in Tehran, marking an escalation in Israel’s covert efforts to hinder Iran’s nuclear advancements. Israeli intelligence and military sources reveal that the IDF has been targeting key Iranian scientists and military leaders, aiming to weaken Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Plans for a comprehensive preemptive strike, dubbed "Operation Rising Lion," were finalized in recent months, involving precise, surprise attacks designed to dismantle Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and leadership.
International involvement remains significant, with reports confirming that China is actively airlifting military aid to Iran, including recent landings of Chinese military transport aircraft. This support, alongside ongoing Russian assistance at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant, underscores the increasingly complex foreign backing Iran is receiving. The United States, under the current administration, has maintained a strategic stance of cautious support, with some intelligence sharing and diplomatic engagement, though official US military involvement has been limited so far.
Domestically, Israel faces internal challenges, with reports of increased antisemitic incidents—numbering over 9,350 in recent years—alongside protests and demonstrations, including Iranian regime rallies expressing hostility toward the United States and Israel. In a separate incident in Ohio, a Jewish congressman recounted an assault by a driver waving a Palestinian flag, highlighting rising political violence and antisemitism in the United States.
The Iranian regime continues to demonstrate resilience, with mass protests in cities like Karaj, chanting "Death to America" amid the crisis. Iranian authorities also claim that their military operations, including recent missile launches and drone activities, are part of a combined effort to respond to Israeli strikes, with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard asserting successful operations involving long-range missiles and drones.
In summary, the escalation remains intense and multifaceted. Israel is actively conducting military operations aimed at degrading Iran’s nuclear and military cap
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