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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-29 at 22:04
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Iran Rebuilds Nuclear Site Amid Tensions Threatening Peace
Israel Prepares for Iranian Attacks Despite Failures
Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amid Ceasefire Uncertainty
The time is now 06:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At six o'clock in the evening, this is your news update.
Israel continues to face a complex and evolving security landscape amid ongoing military operations and regional tensions. Israeli missile crews, including Major L., who commanded an Iron Dome battery during recent strikes on Iran, report that while failures are inevitable, their training and preparedness remain critical. Staff Sergeants D. and A. emphasized that lives depend on their vigilance, with A. noting that they have been preparing for potential Iranian attacks since October 7. Satellite images reveal Iran's persistent efforts to restore access to the Fordo nuclear facility, which was targeted by US and Israeli strikes. Despite Iran's attempts to clear the site, access tunnels remain obstructed by sand, and engineering activity suggests Iran aims to reopen the underground complex, which the US has described as significantly impacted by recent bombing campaigns using advanced munitions.
Meanwhile, tensions between Iran and the United States persist, with intercepted Iranian communications indicating that Tehran perceives US strikes as less damaging than publicly claimed. The White House dismisses these reports, affirming that Iran's nuclear weapons program has been effectively disrupted. Iran's armed forces chief, Abdolrahim Mousavi, expressed serious doubts about Israel's commitment to a ceasefire, warning that Iran is prepared to respond forcefully if attacked again. The conflict has also strained Iran’s relationship with the International Atomic Energy Agency, as Tehran refuses inspections and suspends cooperation amid accusations of nuclear opacity and threats from hardline media questioning the integrity of IAEA officials.
In the broader regional picture, Syria's new leadership, under Ahmad al-Sharaa, is actively working to neutralize Iranian influence within its borders, aiming to thwart threats and possibly normalize relations with Israel. Israeli officials have discussed the potential for a deal involving the exiling of Hamas leaders and the possibility of a ceasefire in Gaza. US efforts under the Trump administration are reportedly advancing proposals to release all hostages at once and exile Hamas leaders, with confidence that a resolution is within reach. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that defeating Hamas and resolving the Gaza situation remain priorities, while broader regional opportunities are also emerging.
In Gaza, the humanitarian toll continues to mount, with reports of 64 Palestinians killed in recent Israeli strikes. Palestinian sources describe ongoing hostilities, including attacks on civilian infrastructure, such as a school in Jabalya that resulted in two deaths and fifteen injuries. The escalation reflects the fragile ceasefire, which Iran and other actors scrutinize, questioning Israel’s commitment and warning of potential renewed hostilities. Iran has voiced serious doubts about the ceasefire’s durability, with Iranian military leaders warning that they remain ready to respond to any aggression.
Regional diplomacy remains tense, with Egypt’s Foreign Minister reportedly proposing a sixty-day ceasefire that includes the release of hostages and aid delivery to Gaza, aiming for a permanent resolution. Meanwhile, conflicting narratives circulate about the recent Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, with some reports suggesting damage was less severe than claimed, raising questions about Iran’s nuclear progress. Israel’s ambiguous stance on its nuclear arsenal persists, although international estimates suggest it possesses around ninety
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