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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-22 at 23:04
HEADLINES
1. US Strikes Iran Nuclear Site, Heightening Tensions
2. Hezbollah Suffers Losses as Middle East Conflict Escalates
3. Trump Suggests Regime Change in Iran Amid Rising Chaos
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 7:00 PM, the latest developments in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East reveal a significant escalation in the United States' military actions against Iran. According to the Institute for Science and International Security, the recent US strike on Iran’s nuclear facility in Fordo targeted its ventilation shafts, which are considered critical vulnerabilities. High-resolution satellite images show six penetrations made by GBU-57 munitions near the underground enrichment halls, suggesting substantial damage to the site’s underground chambers. Iranian officials have reportedly taken measures, including filling tunnel entrances with earth, in anticipation of such attacks.
In response to these strikes, Iran faces the possibility of retaliatory measures. Analysts warn that Iran might target Gulf oil shipping lanes, launch missile and drone assaults on US military bases, activate regional proxies, or accelerate its nuclear weapons program. The situation remains tense as regional actors, including Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, continue their activities—though Hezbollah has suffered heavy losses from recent Israeli operations, and Lebanon is actively working to expel the group. Hamas’s weakened state persists amidst ongoing hostages held in Gaza, where conflict continues to cause destruction and humanitarian crises. Meanwhile, Houthi missile and drone attacks from Yemen persist, adding to regional instability.
Internationally, the United Nations faces criticism from Iran, which claims that recent actions by Israel and the United States are a stain on its history. Iran’s UN representative accused Israel of failing to act, implying that the recent military operations were carried out by the United States in Israel’s stead. The US Ambassador to the UN responded by urging the Security Council to demand Iran cease efforts to destroy Israel and to halt its pursuit of nuclear weapons.
Within Israel, there is a visible show of unity and resolve. The Israeli War Cabinet convened after sundown to avoid Sabbath restrictions and watched the US military strike on Iran live. Reports indicate that Israeli officials celebrated the operation, describing it as a historic milestone in cooperation between Israel and the United States. Israel’s military leadership emphasizes that the recent strikes mark a turning point and highlights the importance of coordinated efforts in confronting Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Meanwhile, in Syria, a tragic suicide bombing at the Saint Elias church in Damascus has resulted in over 20 casualties and numerous injuries. The attack, claimed by ISIS, is unprecedented within Syrian Christian communities since the start of the civil war in 2011. Eyewitnesses described the chaos and destruction, with the attacker opening fire before detonating explosives. The incident underscores the ongoing threats posed by jihadist groups operating in the region, even as Syria’s government, now under new leadership following Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, struggles with security and stability.
Additionally, Israeli security forces have detained two suspects involved in filming and documenting falling projectiles in the Shfela region. The suspects attempted to escape but were apprehended near Kfar Chabad, with authorities suspecting that their footage might be linked to hostile intelligence activities.
In a noteworthy political development, former US President Donald Trump has publicly hinted at the possibility of regime change in Iran. In a post on Truth Social, he questioned whether Iran’s current government is capable of restoring the country’s great
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