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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-30 at 12:05
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Iran Suspends Atomic Cooperation Amid Nuclear Surge
Israel Strikes Iranian Airport, Deals Strategic Blow
Israel Considers Peace with Lebanon and Syria
The time is now 08:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 8:00 AM, we begin with an update on the tense developments across the Middle East and beyond. Iran’s airspace in the western and central regions remains restricted for all but transit flights, according to reports from the agency TASS. The Iranian government has confirmed that domestic flights connecting the area to Tehran are still prohibited, amid ongoing diplomatic and military tensions. President Ebrahim Raisi has publicly criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency, claiming its leadership was biased and untrustworthy, and announced Iran's suspension of cooperation with the agency, citing its perceived misbehavior.
Meanwhile, in Iran, heavy activity continues at the Fordow nuclear facility. Reports indicate that Iranian engineers are operating at full capacity with heavy machinery, suggesting efforts to advance nuclear work despite recent setbacks. Israel carried out targeted strikes on Tabriz Airport, severely damaging runways and destroying fighters and munitions depots, aiming to ground Iranian jets and impede missile operations. The depth of craters from these strikes highlights significant damage to critical military infrastructure.
In the broader regional context, Israel has expressed interest in peace accords with Lebanon and Syria. With the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s long-standing rule in Syria and the weakening of Hezbollah’s military strength in Lebanon, Israeli officials propose expanding the Abraham Accords to include these neighbors, seeking normalization while emphasizing the retention of strategic interests, particularly over the Golan Heights. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar underscored this position, though no formal responses have yet emerged from Damascus or Beirut.
On the diplomatic front, the United Kingdom’s High Court dismissed a legal challenge by Palestinian rights groups against the export of military components used in Israeli F-35 jets. The court clarified that decisions on arms exports are within the purview of the government, which continues to supply military equipment to Israel. However, critics argue that certain exemptions and increased export figures raise concerns about the oversight of arms transfers during ongoing conflicts in Gaza and the West Bank.
Israel’s military actions against Iran have been impactful. An Israeli airstrike on Tabriz Airport’s runway in Iran disabled the facilities used for Iranian jets and destroyed munitions stores. This operation is part of a series of strikes intended to degrade Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities, which Israeli officials say has suffered a significant setback. Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel described the strikes as a historic demonstration of strategic resolve, emphasizing that Iran’s nuclear program and missile production capabilities have been severely compromised.
In the political arena within Israel, the process of removing Arab Member of Knesset Iyman Odeh has advanced. The Knesset committee approved his disqualification, a move that has sparked controversy and protests over alleged threats to Arab political representation. The process is expected to proceed to the full Knesset, where a majority of 90 votes will be required for final approval.
Meanwhile, in Gaza, disturbing revelations have emerged. Hamas has reportedly murdered Itzik Elgarat, an Israeli hostage whose body was returned last February. Sources indicate that Hamas executed him during interrogations, mistaking him for an Israeli pilot, illustrating the brutal nature of the ongoing conflict.
In the political sphere, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shi
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