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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-24 at 23:03

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-24 at 23:03



HEADLINES
1. Iran’s Nuclear Program Delayed, Not Destroyed
2. Israel Faces Rising Toll in Deadly Missile Attacks
3. Regime Change Calls Ignite Iran’s Political Divisions

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 seven in the evening, this is your hourly news update.

Tensions in the Middle East continue to dominate the headlines, as recent developments reveal a complex and volatile situation. After twelve days of escalating conflict, a ceasefire has been declared between Israel and Iran, with the United States playing a pivotal diplomatic role. President Donald Trump announced the truce via social media, framing it as a significant achievement despite ongoing uncertainties. He emphasized that the conflict had culminated in setbacks for Iran's nuclear ambitions but stopped short of declaring total destruction of Iran’s nuclear facilities. US intelligence assessments suggest that Iran’s nuclear program has only been delayed by several months, with underground sites largely intact and Iran continuing to enrich uranium.

Meanwhile, Iran’s leadership remains defiant. Foreign Minister Abas Araghchi confirmed that Iran’s nuclear activities are ongoing, asserting that diplomatic efforts remain effective despite heightened tensions. Israeli officials warn that if Iran resumes nuclear or missile development, they are prepared for responses similar to Lebanon’s past conflicts, raising concerns of potential regional escalation. The Israeli military reports that Iranian missile strikes have caused casualties, including an 18-year-old IDF soldier, Eitan Zachs, who was killed alongside his mother and girlfriend in a direct missile hit on Be’er Sheva just before the ceasefire. The attack also resulted in the death of Naomi Shaanan, a prominent activist from Be’er Sheva who had been actively advocating for the return of hostages held by Hamas.

In a related development, the Iranian regime has seen a surprising appearance by top military figure Esmail Qaani of the Quds Force after a 12-day absence, dispelling rumors of his death amid the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, opposition voices abroad, led by Maryam Rajavi, have called for regime change in Iran, urging Iranians to overthrow Ayatollah Khamenei, but internal divisions and uncertain prospects for a popular uprising remain.

The conflict has also spilled into the digital sphere, where a recent study highlights flaws in the reliability of AI chatbots like Elon Musk’s Grok. During the recent surge of misinformation, Grok produced contradictory and inaccurate responses regarding the Israel-Iran war, casting doubt on its effectiveness as a tool for fact-checking during crises.

On the broader regional front, the situation remains tense. Israeli officials warn of a possible Lebanon-style response should Iran resume nuclear or missile activities, and US intelligence reports indicate that Iran’s nuclear program is not obliterated but merely delayed, with significant underground facilities still operational. The US military, in recent strikes, targeted Iranian nuclear sites with massive bombings, claiming to have inflicted severe damage, though Iran’s government asserts that its nuclear activities will continue without disruption.

Lastly, amid the ongoing conflict, there are tragic stories from the home front. In Be’er Sheva, a missile attack killed an 18-year-old soldier, his mother, and his girlfriend, as well as Naomi Shaanan, a community leader and advocate for hostages. The families of the victims continue to mourn, while the broader nation grapples with the immediate aftermath and the threat of future hostilities.

This has been your update. We will keep monitoring the situation and bring you further developments.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay


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