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Lebanon Border Tensions Spike Over IDF Drone
Isfahan Helicopter Crash Kills Four Iranians
White House Weighs Narrow Iran Strike

The time is now 10:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Iran seeks to buy Chinese weapons, and human remains have been identified in Jerusalem, according to a must-listen news roundup from the Jerusalem Post. Four Iranian civilians were killed when an army helicopter crashed into a market in Isfahan province at 9:09 a.m. local time, with officials saying the crash was caused by a technical problem; emergency responders dispatched four ambulances and worked at the scene as investigators continued. Cross-border tensions also surfaced as Lebanese soldiers came under fire from the IDF near Marjeyoun, with the Lebanese Armed Forces reporting the incident and noting an IDF drone operating at low altitude as tensions escalated and the case was referred to UNIFIL for review. In a related report, Israeli officials reportedly sent an indirect message to Lebanon warning of a strong response if Hezbollah joins a confrontation involving Iran and the United States, a signal described by Lebanese officials and reported alongside ongoing nuclear talks between Iran and the US in Geneva.

In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the IDF is pursuing a suspect after an attempted ramming at a West Bank checkpoint near Jerusalem; the suspect fled and was chased by soldiers, with no injuries reported. Later, police at the Etzion Station near Beit Jala approached a car stopped on the road; the driver reversed, struck a police vehicle, and then fled, prompting a pursuit by police and IDF units toward Bethlehem. Separately, four Arab Israeli citizens, including two minors, were arrested on suspicion of planning a terror attack against IDF soldiers in Karmiel, in a case described by Israel Police and Shin Bet as involving trained individuals who were preparing to carry out violence in northern Israel. The incident remains developing.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, officials describe ongoing uncertainty around possible actions toward Iran as the White House weighs options with Israeli and American advisers. One reported possibility is a narrow, short strike intended to pressure Tehran into more favorable diplomatic terms, avoiding a broader, longer confrontation, though sources say there is no final decision and that speculation remains widespread about what President Trump might do next.

In Uplifting News, satellites in service to the environment: Israeli high school students showcased space-based solutions to ecological challenges during the Ramon SpaceINT program, run in partnership with the Ramon Foundation and with close collaboration from the 9900 unit. The event highlighted student models of satellites designed to address environmental issues, from wildfire detection to monitoring hazardous asteroids and space debris, with guidance from AMAN’s 9900 instructors. The program is described as a hands-on, real-world challenge, with students’ solutions potentially moving from classroom models to manufacturing for future Israel Aerospace Industry projects. The event featured demonstrations, a tour of control facilities, TED-style talks, and a competitive showcase among student products, underscoring Israel’s commitment to technological innovation and national security through science and engineering education.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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