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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-26 at 18:04
HEADLINES
1. Israel Sets Back Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
2. Mossad Offers Medical Aid to Iranians Online
3. Israel Eyes Expanding Peace Deals Amid War
The time is now 02:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At two in the afternoon, we begin with a comprehensive update on the escalating security situation in the Middle East. Israel continues to monitor Iran's nuclear and missile programs closely, with Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz affirming that both Israeli and US forces are actively observing multiple components of Iran’s strategic infrastructure. According to confidential briefings, Israel and the United States remain prepared to undertake military action should Iran attempt to rebuild its nuclear capabilities or ballistic missile stockpiles.
This comes in the wake of a recent 12-day conflict triggered by Iranian missile strikes and proxy activities, which resulted in the deaths of twenty-eight Israelis and over three thousand injuries. Israeli officials report that their strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, including the destruction of key facilities like Fordow, have significantly set back Iran’s ability to develop nuclear weapons—an assertion supported by Israeli and US assessments. The Israeli government emphasizes that Iran’s remaining uranium stockpile, enriched to 60 percent, and its roughly 800 ballistic missiles are under intense surveillance, with Israeli forces poised to act if Iranian personnel move to reconstitute or utilize these assets.
Meanwhile, Iran’s regional proxies remain active. The Houthis in Yemen launched two missiles at Israel, both of which failed to reach their target. Israeli intelligence also reports that the Iranian-backed militia in Lebanon, Hezbollah, suffered substantial losses due to Israeli airstrikes, and a significant Hezbollah structure in southern Lebanon was destroyed, including a building used for intelligence gathering. Notably, recent reports suggest that Wassim al-Assad, a cousin of Bashar al-Assad, was detained in Damascus after a cache of 129 kilograms of gold was discovered in his palace garden.
On the diplomatic front, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that the recent military victory over Iran opens avenues for expanding the Abraham Accords, with discussions underway involving Arab nations and the United States. President Trump, during a NATO summit, reiterated that Iran’s nuclear program is effectively dismantled, warning that any attempt to revive it would prompt US military strikes. Meanwhile, Israeli officials are cautiously optimistic about future peace initiatives, including potential normalization with additional Arab countries, conditioned on Iran’s nuclear disarmament.
In a groundbreaking move, Israel’s Mossad has publicly offered telemedicine assistance to Iranian citizens via social media, providing expert medical consultations in Persian and English, accessible through secure channels like VPNs. This unprecedented outreach signals a shift in Israel’s regional posture, aimed at alleviating suffering among ordinary Iranians who are reportedly neglected by their regime amid ongoing crises.
Domestically, Israeli politics remain dynamic. The government is grappling with the aftermath of the recent conflict, with Prime Minister Netanyahu asserting that the victory over Iran creates an opportunity for diplomatic expansion. Defense Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has authorized Jewish prayer, singing, and dancing on the Temple Mount, marking a significant policy change aimed at reinforcing Jewish rights at the site.
On other fronts, Israel’s military reported the destruction of a Hezbollah structure in southern Lebanon, and the IDF is investigating a suspected missile launch from Yemen that was intercepted during the recent hostilities. At the same time, efforts continue to bolster security at home, wit
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