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- Israel Intercepts Lebanon Attacks Hezbollah Operative Killed
- Hamas Member Detained in Crete Plans Attacks
- US Seeks IAEA Iran Condemnation

The time is now 6:01 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, developments across the region continue to reflect the wider tensions tied to Iran’s influence and its proxies. The IDF said that after alerts were triggered moments earlier in the Yiftah and Ramot Neftehli areas, two launches from Lebanon were intercepted as they crossed toward Israeli territory. Separately, security forces carried out a direct operation that eliminated a Hezbollah operative in southern Lebanon. In Crete, Greek authorities detained a 37-year-old Arab from Gaza who admitted membership in Hamas and is accused of receiving military and explosives training abroad; investigators are examining possible plans to target Israeli interests on the island and are exploring potential links to broader counterterrorism investigations in the eastern Mediterranean.

In the US Policy Concerning Israel, Washington is moving on a draft resolution condemning Iran at the IAEA Board of Governors meeting this week. Much of Iran’s highly enriched uranium is believed to have survived previous rounds of strikes, and the text has not yet been circulated, with details still unclear. The United States is negotiating a ceasefire extension with Iran that could pave the way for talks on issues including Iran’s nuclear program, while Iran has repeatedly stated it would not pursue a nuclear weapon. Israeli and US military strikes last June targeted known uranium-enrichment facilities in Iran, destroying or damaging three plants that were operating at the time.

In the Israeli Domestic Politics, Israel’s budget choices are under scrutiny as the government’s recent package included a historic up-front allocation, with NIS 800 million added for yeshivas and ultra-Orthodox institutions and NIS 2.2 billion directed to coalition-aligned communities that did not serve in the military. Critics argue the plan taxes the future to subsidize inaction, even as Israel’s hi-tech sector remains a cornerstone of the economy, accounting for about 17% of GDP and 57% of exports, with the Inter-Ministerial Committee on High-Tech calling technological education “Our Iron Dome.” In Kedumim, council head Ozal Vatik reacted to a terror incident by saying that terrorism can be cut only by cutting the Arabs’ hope for the state. A forum piece argues that the judiciary’s legitimacy is under strain as critics say accountability has not kept pace with public expectations, while supporters contend norms are vital; meanwhile, police were deployed near the home of a terrorist in Tayibe and protesters blocked the entrance to Beitar.

In the Uplifting News, singer Osher Biton won NIS 40 million in Israel’s lottery, the largest regular Lotto prize awarded since 2024, sharing the moment on Instagram with the caption “I guess I’m a millionaire now?” The 40 million prize marks the regular Lotto top prize, with the Double Lotto pool at 80 million; a second participant won NIS 375,000 for matching six numbers without the strong number, and dozens of other players won smaller sums as part of the weekend draw.

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