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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-24 at 15:04
HEADLINES
1. Iran Launches 560 Missiles in Devastating Attack
2. Gaza Toll Surpasses Fifty-Six Thousand Dead
3. Israel Pushes for Diplomacy Amid Escalating Violence
The time is now 11:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Today, tensions in the Middle East remain high as Israel confronts ongoing threats from Iran and its proxies. Since Friday, Iran has launched over 560 missiles and 1,110 attack drones towards Israeli territory, causing significant damage to over sixty sites, including residential buildings. The attacks have resulted in twenty-nine fatalities, among them children, and more than 3,400 injuries. The Israeli military has responded by targeting military sites inside Iran, and the country remains on high alert, with over 10,000 civilians evacuated and damages estimated at over two billion shekels.
In Gaza, the Palestinian Health Ministry reports seventy-four deaths and nearly 290 injuries in the past twenty-four hours. Since the start of the conflict, the death toll in the territory has reached over fifty-six thousand, with injuries surpassing 132,000. Israeli officials continue to emphasize their defensive measures amid the escalating violence.
Meanwhile, in southern Lebanon, a devastating Israeli strike killed three Hezbollah operatives, including a father and his two sons, all of whom were identified as members of the Lebanese militant group. The families of the victims will hold a funeral tomorrow at 5 p.m. local time.
In political developments, Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid called for transforming military achievements into diplomatic success, advocating for negotiations to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, to free hostages, and to end the conflict in Gaza. Prime Minister Netanyahu's government continues to assert that military operations are aimed at eradicating threats and restoring security.
International reactions see Qatar pushing for indirect ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas within the next two days. Qatar has urged Israel not to exploit the Iran truce to strike in Gaza. Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi stated that Iran will not break the ceasefire as long as Israel does, emphasizing a readiness for dialogue and defending Iranian rights through negotiations.
In the United States, President Trump has shared a screenshot of a congratulatory message from NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, praising his firm stance on Iran. There is also tension within Iran, as reports indicate that Mohsen Taki Yusof, a senior intelligence commander of Iran's Basij forces, was killed in an Israeli strike in Tehran. Additionally, Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has unfollowed President Trump on social media, signaling possible disagreements over US policy toward Iran.
On the domestic front, Israel’s Civil Defense reports the return of some normalcy, with plans to reopen airports to international flights as security conditions permit. Transportation Minister Miri Regev announced steps to resume full airport operations, including frequent flights from Dubai, Ethiopia, and Russia.
Amidst this, Israeli leaders and military officials continue to highlight the success of Operation "Lion's Roar," which has resulted in the elimination of 18 senior terrorist figures, 17 scientists, and numerous combatants involved with Iran-backed groups. Despite the military progress, voices like opposition leader Yair Lapid stress the importance of shifting toward diplomatic solutions to secure long-term peace and stability.
In other news, a 63-year-old man in Taybe was burned in a gas explosion, and a young soldier, 18-year-old Staff Sergeant Eitan Zaks, was killed in a missile strike in Beersheba. The ongoing conflict has also led to a series of security operations, including the detention of minors attempting to flee the country and increased
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