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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-26 at 11:05
HEADLINES
Israel Targets Hezbollah and Iranian Sites Amid Escalating Tensions
Iran Faces Explosions at Missile Base, Sparks Internal Turmoil
Global Powers Abandon BRICS Summit as Iran, Israel Clash
The time is now 07:00 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 heightened as Israel continues to confront Iran and its proxies across the region. In the past twenty-four hours, Israeli military forces reported striking two Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon, targeting them from the air in a swift response to recent threats and infiltrations. The Israeli Defense Forces also confirmed the elimination of a key militant driver, known as Ali Karot, in a pre-dawn attack in the same area, underscoring the ongoing efforts to weaken Hezbollah’s operational capacity.
Meanwhile, in Iran, reports indicate a series of explosions at a missile base near Khomain, fueling speculation about internal unrest or covert sabotage efforts. Iranian state media and opposition groups suggest that the missile site, which is crucial to Iran’s missile program, experienced a significant incident, though official confirmation remains pending. This comes amid Iran’s own claims that recent Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities have not significantly disrupted its nuclear activities, despite international concerns over the whereabouts of 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium, which Iran has yet to account for.
In a rare public appearance after a week of silence, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is expected to release a recorded message today. Iranian opposition sources and Hezbollah media outlets have reported that he will address the nation, possibly to rally internal support amid mounting external pressure and internal divisions. The absence of Khamenei from public view has led to widespread speculation about power struggles within Iran’s leadership, especially as reports emerge of disagreements over nuclear policy and regional strategy.
On the diplomatic front, the United States has reportedly agreed to a new round of talks with Iran, facilitated by Oman, scheduled for early next week. While Tehran has yet to respond definitively, Washington emphasizes a willingness to engage in negotiations aimed at de-escalating the ongoing conflict and reviving the nuclear deal. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed cautious optimism, stressing the importance of diplomacy in preventing further regional instability.
Israel’s military continues to reinforce its defenses, with intelligence indicating that preparations for potential strikes against Iran’s air defense systems have been ongoing for months. Recent disclosures reveal that the Israeli Air Force meticulously gathered detailed intelligence on Iran’s air defense sites, enabling rapid and targeted operations such as Operation Rising Lion. This operation, which concluded just days ago, demonstrated Israel’s capacity to conduct precise deep strikes on key Iranian facilities while maintaining air superiority.
Amid these military and diplomatic developments, international support for Israel’s reconstruction efforts is pouring in. Taiwan has pledged $160,000 to aid in rebuilding efforts in southern Israel, where Iranian missiles caused extensive damage and loss of life. Similarly, the Jewish Federations of North America announced a $10 million fund to assist Israeli hospitals, families, and communities affected by the recent missile attacks. Countries and organizations worldwide emphasize their solidarity, with many offering material aid and expressions of support.
In political developments, former US president Donald Trump expressed strong support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, criticizing Israel’s judicial proceedings against him and asserting that Netanyahu’s leadership was instrumental in neutral
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