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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-22 at 09:05
HEADLINES
1. Iran Launches Devastating Missile Barrage Against Israel
2. Israeli Hostages Recovered Amid Ongoing Gaza Crisis
3. Iran Blames US for Escalating Regional Conflict
The time is now 05:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 5 a.m., Israeli communities awoke to the aftermath of a renewed barrage of Iranian missile strikes, launched in retaliation for the recent Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities. First responders rushed to impacted sites across the country, including Haifa and the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, where scenes of destruction resembled war zones. Buildings in neighborhoods like Ramat Aviv were reduced to skeletal remains, with rescue teams searching through the debris for survivors and victims. Several elderly residents were evacuated from the rubble, and medical teams attended to the injured, including a woman with facial injuries.
Tel Aviv’s mayor, Ron Huldai, confirmed extensive damage but reassured that human casualties had been contained for now, noting that rescue operations are ongoing. The Israeli police reported multiple impact sites, including in Haifa and Ness Ziona, with heavy damage to residential areas. The Israeli military stated that two missile salvos were launched from Iran early this morning, targeting multiple sites including Ben Gurion Airport. Over the past week, Iran has been conducting daily missile attacks, with Israel’s advanced air defenses intercepting more than 450 projectiles and around 1,000 drones. Despite these efforts, at least fifty impacts have been acknowledged across the nation, some causing casualties and damage.
Iran’s armed forces have claimed that their latest barrage utilized long-range missiles with powerful warheads aimed at strategic targets in Israel. Meanwhile, Iran’s government has issued stark warnings, with the foreign ministry asserting that the United States and Israel bear responsibility for the escalation, after the recent American strike on Iranian nuclear sites. Iranian officials also reported that a facility in Tabriz, the Al-Ashura military complex, was struck, resulting in black smoke rising above the site. The Iranian Foreign Ministry reiterated that Tehran holds the US accountable for what it terms “extremely dire consequences” stemming from its actions.
International reactions are mixed. The Lebanese president, Joseph Aoun, expressed concern over possible Hezbollah responses, emphasizing Lebanon’s heavy toll from regional conflicts and urging restraint. British former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak acknowledged Israel and the United States’ efforts against Iran, praising their determination. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the safe return of the bodies of three hostages—Shay Levinson, Ofra Keidar, and Yonatan Samerano—who were murdered and kidnapped during the Hamas attack on October 7. The operation to recover their remains was carried out by the IDF and Shin Bet, with authorities noting that fifty hostages remain in Hamas captivity, including one woman believed to be still alive.
Adding to the ongoing crisis, the IDF announced that it recovered the bodies of the three deceased hostages in a night operation, based on precise intelligence. Their families and communities mourn their loss. Parents of the kidnapped victims have called for continued efforts to free the remaining captives, emphasizing the importance of not forgetting those still held.
As tensions rise in the region, the Iranian government has warned that the United States, which initiated the recent conflict, will be held accountable for the consequences. Iranian officials and state media have also reported that their military facilities, including in Tabriz, suffered damage from Israeli strikes, with images showing smoke rising above strategic sites. The situation remains volatile, with fears of further
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