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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-24 at 13:04
HEADLINES
1. Israel Limits Response to Symbolic Iran Strike
2. Trump Urges Israel to Halt Escalation Amid Tensions
3. UN Condemns Israel’s Gaza Food Blockade
The time is now 09:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At nine a.m., this is the latest update on the ongoing Middle East tensions. Israel has limited its military response to a symbolic strike against Iran, following an initial missile attack by Tehran after a ceasefire was declared. Despite Iran’s violation, Israel’s retaliation was confined to a single radar installation north of Tehran, as ordered by the Israeli military, after a direct intervention from the United States.
US President Donald Trump publicly criticized Israel’s response, urging Jerusalem to refrain from further action. On his social media platform, he emphasized that Israel should bring its pilots home immediately, warning that any additional strikes would constitute a major violation of the ceasefire. This warning came amid reports that Israeli aircraft, already en route to targets, received orders to return to base, emphasizing a restrained approach.
The situation remains volatile. Iran launched two ballistic missiles toward northern Israel hours after the ceasefire, prompting Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir to pledge retaliatory strikes. However, President Trump, citing the recent Israeli attacks and Iran’s missile launches, insisted that Israel should hold back, warning of potential escalation. He described the Iranian missile attack as a mistake and reiterated that Iran would never rebuild its nuclear facilities, asserting that recent US strikes had fully destroyed Iran’s nuclear enrichment sites.
International observers and Israeli officials are caught off guard by the sudden shift in US policy and the apparent restraint exercised by Israel. Reports indicate that the Israeli response was scaled back to appease the United States, with aircraft pulled back after initial deployment. Despite this, explosions were heard in northern Iran, possibly at a power station in Babolsar, suggesting ongoing covert or retaliatory actions.
Meanwhile, Iran has denied reaching any formal ceasefire agreement, stating that it would cease attacks only if Israel halts its air campaign. Iranian authorities have threatened further responses, with Iranian state media reporting that their military is closely monitoring all enemy movements.
Domestically, in the United States, a recent poll shows overwhelming support among Trump voters for the military actions taken against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Ninety percent of supporters back the strikes, viewing them as limited and necessary for national security. This support stands in contrast to some media narratives suggesting divisions within the GOP base.
On the humanitarian front, the United Nations condemned Israel’s alleged weaponization of food in Gaza, describing it as a war crime. The UN called for an immediate end to the Israeli military’s actions that have resulted in numerous Palestinian fatalities and injuries amid ongoing efforts to distribute aid in the besieged territory.
In regional developments, reports from Egyptian sources indicate pressure on Hamas to accept a revised ceasefire proposal based on the Witzkopf plan, as tensions persist in Gaza. Additionally, there are reports of explosions and military activity near strategic sites in Iran, including an attack on a military radar site in northern Tehran, which Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have characterized as a response to ongoing threats.
In summary, the situation remains tense and fluid. Israel’s limited retaliation, combined with US diplomatic efforts and Iranian provocations, continues to shape a volatile landscape. The international community watches closely as regional actors balance military
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