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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-27 at 00:04
HEADLINES
1. Iran Regime Cracks Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
2. Hezbollah Weakened as Gaza Destruction Mounts
3. Israel Faces Humanitarian Crisis Amid Ongoing Conflict
The time is now 08:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Tonight, concerns over regional security remain high as Israel faces ongoing threats and military actions across the Middle East. Recent reports indicate a significant escalation in Iran-related hostilities, with Israeli officials emphasizing the tangible impact of recent strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities. French President Emmanuel Macron publicly acknowledged that targeted operations in Fardow have had a meaningful effect, signaling international recognition of Israel’s efforts to weaken Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
Within Iran, the regime faces mounting internal pressure. An Israeli defense analyst, Benny Sabati—who was born in Tehran and formerly served in intelligence—has warned that the Islamic Republic’s leadership appears to be unraveling. Sabati suggests that the inner circle of Iran’s ruling elite, including the Ayatollah himself, is experiencing cracks, and that the regime could face collapse under sustained pressure, whether from military action or economic sanctions.
Meanwhile, the region remains volatile. Iran continues to launch missile and drone attacks from Yemen via the Houthi movement, targeting Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, contributing to regional instability. In Lebanon, the Israeli Defense Forces have reported a severe degradation of Hezbollah’s fighting capacity following recent strikes, with some sources indicating the Lebanese militia has been substantially weakened. The Lebanese government is also reportedly making efforts to expel remaining Hezbollah fighters, further complicating the Lebanon-Israel dynamic.
In Gaza, the situation remains dire. Reports describe Hamas as significantly weakened yet still capable of sporadic attacks, while Israeli forces maintain a high alert for potential escalation. The ongoing hostage crisis persists, with efforts ongoing to secure the release of captives held by militants. The aftermath of recent Israeli military operations has left parts of Gaza devastated, with humanitarian concerns mounting.
Israel’s security concerns are compounded by the discovery that Iranian-backed efforts to aid militant groups continue in covert ways. Iranian authorities have apparently seized numerous illegal Starlink devices, allegedly used to transmit intelligence data to Israeli agencies during the conflict, highlighting the ongoing cyber and intelligence battles.
On the political front, Israeli domestic polling reflects a nation deeply divided over the handling of the conflict and its future direction. A recent survey by i24news and Direct Polls shows the current government’s support levels, with the Likud leading at 33%, and various other parties holding smaller shares. The political landscape remains fluid amid the security turmoil.
Internationally, the United States under the current administration continues its support for Israel’s security measures, while also calling for de-escalation and diplomatic efforts to prevent wider regional involvement. There is ongoing coordination, though some reports suggest that Iran is actively countering Israeli intelligence efforts, including intercepting and confiscating Starlink devices intended for covert operations.
In Israel, the war’s toll is also felt on the home front. Over 1,000 seniors displaced by ongoing hostilities face inadequate government support. Among them is Alice, a 77-year-old with Parkinson’s Disease, who, after her home was destroyed in a recent missile strike, found temporary refuge in a retirement home. However, bureaucratic delays threaten her continued stay. Meanwhile, stories of resilience emerge, such as Yosef Cohen,
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