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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-29 at 20:04
HEADLINES
Israel faces coalition crisis over military draft plans
Gaza intensifies as Israeli strikes trigger deadly violence
Germany boosts Israel defense with Iron Dome missile purchase
The time is now 04:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 4:00 PM, tensions across the Middle East and international arena remain high amid ongoing conflicts and strategic developments. In Israel, political leaders convened to address the mounting challenge posed by the government’s internal disagreements over military conscription laws. Member of Knesset Moshe Gafni met with Rabbi Dov Landau to discuss the urgent threat of a potential collapse of the current coalition, driven by the opposition’s push to expand the boycott of government votes related to the military draft legislation.
Meanwhile, the coalition’s ultra-Orthodox parties are considering extending their legislative abstentions until the new draft law is passed, which stipulates phased recruitment targets over the next two years, accompanied by severe personal and financial sanctions for non-compliance. An emergency cabinet session, which lasted four hours, concluded without decision, and a continuation is scheduled for tomorrow evening.
On the security front, reports from Gaza describe intense hostilities in the Saja’iya neighborhood, with Palestinian sources reporting a “fire belt” around the area amid Israeli military operations. Israel’s armed forces have responded with targeted strikes, and the situation remains volatile. Concurrently, reports from the Gaza Strip detail ongoing heavy bombardments, with Israeli military sources confirming intensified attacks. The situation continues to evolve rapidly, with casualties reported on both sides.
In the broader regional context, Germany is deepening its security cooperation with Israel, aiming to establish a joint cyber research center and enhance missile defense capabilities. The German Interior Minister announced plans to acquire 2,000 Israeli-made Iron Dome interceptors, prompted by concerns over threats from China and Russia. This move signifies a significant step in European-Israeli military collaboration.
In Yemen, the Houthi movement continues missile and drone assaults on targets in the region, while in Lebanon, the Israeli Defense Forces have inflicted substantial damage on Hezbollah positions, which are reportedly weakened significantly. Lebanon is also attempting to expel remaining militant elements amid political instability.
Internationally, the United States has intercepted communications between Iranian officials discussing military strikes against Iran’s nuclear program. According to The Washington Post, these discussions indicate that the recent Israeli strike on Iranian facilities was less destructive than anticipated, and that US intelligence has successfully monitored and thwarted some Iranian military plans.
In Iran, a provocative public ceremony in Tehran involved hundreds of women holding infants aloft, symbolizing sacrifice for Allah and Imam Hussain, amid heightened tensions with Israel. The event was marked by chants of “Death to America” and “Death to Israel,” with Iranian state media broadcasting a video of Iran’s missile program as part of the display.
Back in Israel, a tragic traffic accident occurred near the Chabad intersection in Jerusalem, resulting in nine injuries, including a 17-year-old boy in moderate condition. Rescue teams responded swiftly, transporting the injured to nearby hospitals.
Elsewhere, reports emerged that in Mali, a senior leader of ISIS’s Sahel branch, implicated in the September 11 attacks, was killed in a military operation. Additionally, Israeli military sources confirmed a groundbreaking commando operation during the recent Iran conflict, which significantly advanced Israel’s capabilities against Iran
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