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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-24 at 07:04
HEADLINES
1. Israel claims victory after Iran missile attacks stopped
2. US-brokered ceasefire halts 12-day Israel-Iran conflict
3. Iran strikes US bases amid escalating regional tensions
The time is now 03:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At three in the morning, the situation in Israel remains tense but somewhat stabilized following a series of developments in the ongoing conflict with Iran. After twelve days of intense hostilities, Israel announced that it has agreed to a ceasefire brokered by the United States, which went into effect shortly after 7:00 a.m. Israel time. This agreement comes amidst a backdrop of relentless missile attacks from Iran, including a ballistic missile strike that struck a residential building in Beersheba, killing four civilians and injuring twenty others. The attack occurred just moments before the ceasefire was set to take hold.
President Donald Trump publicly confirmed that the ceasefire was active, urging both sides not to violate it, emphasizing the importance of adherence. He also acknowledged Israel’s military achievements during Operation Rising Lion, which Israel declares has successfully eliminated key threats posed by Iran, including its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities. Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, announced that Israel had met, and in some respects exceeded, its objectives—such as gaining air superiority over Tehran, targeting Iranian military leadership, and destroying significant regime infrastructure.
The Israeli government asserted that it had achieved a decisive victory, removing what they described as dual existential threats—nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles—and inflicted substantial damage on Iran’s military leadership and nuclear scientists. Netanyahu’s administration emphasized that Israel would respond forcefully to any violations of the ceasefire, which was coordinated with the United States. He is expected to address the nation later today to outline the next steps.
Meanwhile, Iran has reportedly launched missile attacks at US military bases in Qatar and Iraq, escalating regional tensions. Iranian state media confirmed the death of a nuclear scientist, Dr. Mahmoud Reza Akbari, in a targeted attack believed to be carried out by Israel, as part of its broader campaign of covert operations against Iran’s nuclear program.
Israeli military sources indicated that the Israeli Air Force prevented further Iranian missile launches this morning by striking missile launchers in western Iran during their deployment. Additionally, Israeli operatives reportedly issued warnings to Iranian military leaders, urging them to flee Iran within a 12-hour window to avoid assassination, emphasizing the reach and precision of Israeli covert operations.
The civilian toll remains heavy; in Beersheba, a missile strike caused significant destruction, resulting in five confirmed fatalities—including a woman and a man in their forties, a young man in his twenties, and one unidentified individual—and multiple injuries. Israeli emergency services continue to respond to the aftermath, with ongoing efforts to locate and assist victims.
Internationally, the US State Department facilitated the evacuation of approximately 170 American citizens from Israel over the weekend, amid fears of further escalation and airspace closures in the region. Travel advisories remain high, urging Americans to exercise caution and avoid non-essential travel to Israel and neighboring countries.
In the broader geopolitical context, questions are now being raised about the future of Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, with some Israeli officials warning that a ceasefire without a clear, enforceable agreement could lead to renewed conflict within a few years. Critics, including former Israeli security ministers, su
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