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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-29 at 09:05
HEADLINES
1. Israel Launches Major Gaza Offensive Amid Escalating Violence
2. Iran Attacks Tehran Prison, Sparks Nuclear Facility Concerns
3. Israel Plans Breakup of Iran into Autonomous Regions
The time is now 05:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Today, tensions across the Middle East remain high as Israel continues its military campaign against Hamas in Gaza, with Israeli forces issuing evacuation warnings for northern Gaza amidst intensified fighting. The Israeli Defense Forces report that the operation aims to weaken Hamas’ infrastructure and prevent further attacks, but concerns over civilian safety and humanitarian conditions persist. In the Gaza Strip, reports indicate that Israeli strikes have damaged over 330 buildings and approximately 3,500 housing units in Tehran, highlighting the extensive reach of the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, Israeli military officials warn that fighting in Gaza will likely escalate further, with the IDF emphasizing that their focus remains on degrading Hamas’ capabilities while preparing for possible future threats.
On the broader regional front, Israeli intelligence suggests that Iran is actively seeking to destabilize Jordan, viewing it as a strategic avenue to extend its influence and support proxy forces against Israel. The IDF has responded by rapidly deploying Division 96 along the eastern border, including the activation of new regional defense units known as the "David Brigades," which are being established to secure interior areas and relieve overburdened reserve units. Additionally, Israel continues to bolster settlement infrastructure along the border, including the reactivation of military posts and the construction of a new city, aiming to create a robust defensive perimeter modeled on lessons learned from recent hostilities.
In Iran, developments are equally tense. The Iranian authorities report that 71 individuals, including guards, prisoners, and civilians, were killed in an Israeli attack on the Evin Prison in Tehran. Tehran claims the incident caused significant damage to its nuclear facilities, though international experts suggest that Iran could resume uranium enrichment within months, despite recent setbacks to its nuclear program. The IAEA reports that Iran remains a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty, but ongoing clandestine activities and internal legislative moves, such as the suspension of cooperation with the IAEA, continue to raise alarms globally.
Meanwhile, diplomatic exchanges involve high-level statements from the United States and Israel. The US Secretary of State has condemned Iranian calls for the arrest and execution of IAEA Director Rafael Grossi, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding international inspectors. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly thanked former US President Donald Trump for his support, including Trump's recent calls to cancel Netanyahu’s ongoing corruption trial, which Trump describes as a political witch hunt that undermines regional stability. The political landscape in Israel also sees rising figures such as former Mossad director Yossi Cohen contemplating future electoral bids amid the ongoing crisis.
In the civilian sphere, incidents such as a truck driver losing consciousness in Modiin and an elderly woman injured in a traffic accident in Tel Aviv serve as reminders of the daily challenges faced by Israeli citizens. On the international stage, pro-Hamas activists in Windsor, Canada, targeted a Jewish fundraising event, threatening survivor Noa Argamani and attempting to intimidate attendees. Argamani, a former hostage rescued from Gaza, vowed to continue speaking out against Hamas’ atrocities despite the harassment.
Economically, Israel’s stock market opened the week with gains, supported by positive trends in global markets. The Tel Aviv 35 and 125 indices rose
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