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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-24 at 21:03

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-24 at 21:03



HEADLINES
1. Israel Strikes Iran Nukes, Claims Decades-Setback
2. Iran Fires Missiles Despite Ceasefire, Escalates Tensions
3. US Orders Israeli Retaliation Halt Amid Regional Chaos

The time is now 05:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

At 5:00 PM, the situation in the Middle East remains highly tense and complex, with recent developments highlighting both military actions and diplomatic responses.

Israel’s military has engaged in targeted strikes against Iranian military infrastructure, including a notable symbolic attack on a radar in Tehran following US President Donald Trump’s orders to halt retaliation. This action came amid ongoing violations of a ceasefire agreement by Iran, which initially prompted Israeli efforts to respond to missile attacks that resulted in casualties and damage. One of the most tragic incidents was the Iranian missile strike on Beersheba, which killed an IDF soldier, his mother, his partner, and two others, with twenty injured. Despite the ceasefire, Iran launched further missile attacks, including two ballistic missiles aimed at northern Israel, which were intercepted successfully.

In a rare move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel had inflicted significant damage on Iran’s nuclear capabilities, claiming the destruction of key facilities and the elimination of senior scientists and command elements. Netanyahu also emphasized that Israel had set back Iran’s nuclear program by years and was determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, asserting that the campaign was only the first chapter in a continuing conflict.

Meanwhile, Iran’s leadership maintains that their nuclear ambitions remain peaceful and that they are committed to negotiations. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed willingness to return to talks, asserting Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy while denying any pursuit of nuclear weapons. Iran’s top security bodies have claimed that Israeli actions have failed to break their resolve, with some Iranian officials describing their missile responses as lessons to Israel.

The international response is mixed. The United States, under the Trump administration, has called for restraint, with President Trump ordering Israeli aircraft to stand down after initial plans for retaliation. Despite this, US intelligence assessments suggest that Iran’s nuclear facilities were not entirely destroyed and remain capable of resuming covert enrichment activities. The assessments indicate that the strikes may have delayed Iran’s nuclear progress by only a few months, contradicting claims by US officials of significant setbacks.

Domestically, Israeli public opinion appears divided, with a recent poll showing nearly half of Israelis supporting the ceasefire and a majority believing Israel emerged victorious in the conflict. The political landscape continues to be influenced by debates over military strategy and diplomatic approaches.

In parallel, human rights organizations have notably declined to condemn Iran’s attack on an Israeli hospital, with some accusing Israel of placing civilian infrastructure near military sites, and others criticizing Israel’s military operations in Gaza, which have resulted in civilian casualties. Critics argue that these groups have weaponized human rights principles to demonize Israel, while remaining silent on Iran’s missile attacks and airstrikes on civilian targets.

Overall, the region remains on edge, with the potential for future escalations. Israel’s military actions have temporarily degraded Iran’s military capabilities, but the broader strategic contest continues, with Iran seemingly committed to perseverance despite setbacks. The international community’s role in mediating and enforcing ceasefire agreements will likely be pivotal in preventing fu


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