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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-25 at 12:05
HEADLINES
1. Israel’s Historic Airstrikes Devastate Iran’s Nuclear Sites
2. Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: Over 56,000 Dead, Widespread Suffering
3. Iran Suspends IAEA Cooperation Amid Rising Hostilities
The time is now 08:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 8:00 AM, this is your latest update on the ongoing conflicts and geopolitical developments in the Middle East and beyond.
Israel continues to conduct its military operations against Iran and its proxies in the region. During Operation Rising Lion, the Israeli Air Force achieved a historic milestone, executing over twelve hundred airstrikes, destroying dozens of ballistic missile launchers and anti-aircraft batteries, with no loss of aircraft or pilots. Despite these successes, US intelligence assessments suggest that Iran’s nuclear program may have only been delayed by a few months, with core structures largely intact. Satellite imagery confirms significant damage at key sites like Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan, but experts warn that Iran’s uranium stockpiles and centrifuges may have survived the strikes, raising questions about the long-term impact.
In Gaza, the humanitarian situation remains dire. The Hamas Ministry of Health reports over 56,000 deaths and more than 132,000 wounded since the conflict began. In the last 24 hours alone, seventy-four Palestinians were killed, and nearly three hundred injured, as Israeli airstrikes targeted militant positions in Jabaliya and Shajaiya. Israel asserts that its military objectives are being met, claiming to have destroyed hundreds of missile launchers and anti-aircraft batteries, but internal US and Israeli assessments indicate that Iran’s nuclear infrastructure remains operational, and the threat persists.
Meanwhile, Israel faces challenges on multiple fronts. In the south, seven soldiers were killed in Khan Younis after a terrorist planted a bomb on a military vehicle. Two others were wounded by RPG fire in the same area. The Israeli military reports ongoing combat and attempts to thwart terrorist activities, including a recent raid in Jenin where several suspects and a weapons cache were seized, and a thwarted attempt to set off a bomb near Hebron.
The regional conflict extends beyond Israel and Gaza. Iran's parliament has voted to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, chanting "Death to America, Death to Israel," signaling increased hostility. Iran's communications minister announced the easing of internet restrictions, possibly to control information flow amid rising tensions.
Diplomatically, there are mixed signals. The Palestinian Authority’s President Mahmoud Abbas has expressed willingness to negotiate a comprehensive peace agreement, and Palestinian leader Saeb Erekat’s successor, Abu Mazen, conveyed openness to working with the United States toward peace. Conversely, Hamas’s leader Taha Abdel-Ilah stated there has been no progress toward a ceasefire, emphasizing that Iran and Hamas are not yet ready to halt hostilities.
International reactions include calls from France and the European Union advocating for immediate humanitarian aid to Gaza without interference, amid accusations that aid efforts are being hampered by Hamas and other militant groups. The United States has approved a $30 million aid package for Gaza, bypassing some traditional vetting processes, to support civilian relief efforts despite UN and international criticism.
In broader geopolitical developments, the United States under the Trump administration has been active. Congressman Buddy Carter has nominated President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which Trump claims has set back Iran’s nuclear ambitions decades. Trump himself has publicly lauded Israeli successes against Iranian targets and indica
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