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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-07 at 09:01
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Lebanon jails exiles 15 years for incitement
Sharon attack leaves one dead, five wounded
Shmuel Ben Ezra named NSC head
The time is now 9:01 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, Lebanon sentences anti-Hezbollah activists to 15 years in absentia for ‘inciting’ IDF action. A Lebanese court sentenced two citizens living outside Lebanon to 15 years in absentia after a long trial that began in November 2024, accusing them of collaborating with Israel and inciting it to continue its military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Ahmad Yassine, a Paris-based professor, was accused of inciting the Israeli army to bomb the Baalbek Citadel by disseminating information claiming it housed Hezbollah weapons depots. Joumana Gebara was said to have praised IDF Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee and thanked him for striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, in addition to calling for normalization. Yassine, who runs a popular YouTube channel, criticized Hezbollah and predicted that the leadership would be responsible for his death.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, Israel must overhaul trauma care for 50,000 former IDF soldiers, defense committee urges. A government committee led by Professor Shlomo Mor Yosef recommended radical changes to how trauma and PTSD cases among 50,000 former IDF soldiers are handled, proposing a new, nearly independent authority to manage the issue under the Defense and Finance Ministries. The Mor Yosef committee, which began operating in November 2025, said the changes already implemented are not enough to meet rising needs. Officials have warned that the total number of wounded could reach 100,000 around 2030, but the projection has been moved forward to 2028. The committee urged establishing an independent body to oversee financial benefits and emotional treatment for veterans, arguing the current framework falls short of needs.
Lahav 433 to question government ministry director, two senior officials over fraud, police say. Police said Lahav 433 investigators arrived to question the director general of an undisclosed government ministry and two other senior officials in a case involving suspicion of fraud, breach of trust, abuse of office, and threats. No names or positions were provided by police, and the investigation is described as a developing story.
It's time for Israel to end Temple Mount appeasement for good - opinion. An opinion piece argues that Israel must finish its shift away from what the author calls Temple Mount appeasement, detailing a history of restrictions on prayer and protest at the site and recounting personal visits to illustrate perceived changes in policy. The author discusses two visits with a child to the Temple Mount, separated by more than a decade, and describes past and present policing practices and the implications for religious access and security.
'A bloody wake-up call': Israeli politicians, officials condemn deadly Sharon terror attack. After a terror attack in the Sharon area left one person dead and five wounded, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is fighting a war on all fronts and praised emergency forces for swift action. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the terrorists, if captured alive, will be executed under Israel’s death penalty framework. Statements from other officials highlighted the ongoing fight against violence and the importance of security cooperation, while local leaders noted the attack’s impact on the community.
Ultra-Orthodox protesters block Jerusalem's Tunnel Checkpoint after draft dodger arrested. Dozens of Ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked the Tunnel Checkpoint, prompting a police response with Border Police and Jerusalem District officers at the scene. The demonstrations follow recent mass arrests outside the home of Supreme Cour
Lebanon jails exiles 15 years for incitement
Sharon attack leaves one dead, five wounded
Shmuel Ben Ezra named NSC head
The time is now 9:01 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, Lebanon sentences anti-Hezbollah activists to 15 years in absentia for ‘inciting’ IDF action. A Lebanese court sentenced two citizens living outside Lebanon to 15 years in absentia after a long trial that began in November 2024, accusing them of collaborating with Israel and inciting it to continue its military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Ahmad Yassine, a Paris-based professor, was accused of inciting the Israeli army to bomb the Baalbek Citadel by disseminating information claiming it housed Hezbollah weapons depots. Joumana Gebara was said to have praised IDF Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee and thanked him for striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, in addition to calling for normalization. Yassine, who runs a popular YouTube channel, criticized Hezbollah and predicted that the leadership would be responsible for his death.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, Israel must overhaul trauma care for 50,000 former IDF soldiers, defense committee urges. A government committee led by Professor Shlomo Mor Yosef recommended radical changes to how trauma and PTSD cases among 50,000 former IDF soldiers are handled, proposing a new, nearly independent authority to manage the issue under the Defense and Finance Ministries. The Mor Yosef committee, which began operating in November 2025, said the changes already implemented are not enough to meet rising needs. Officials have warned that the total number of wounded could reach 100,000 around 2030, but the projection has been moved forward to 2028. The committee urged establishing an independent body to oversee financial benefits and emotional treatment for veterans, arguing the current framework falls short of needs.
Lahav 433 to question government ministry director, two senior officials over fraud, police say. Police said Lahav 433 investigators arrived to question the director general of an undisclosed government ministry and two other senior officials in a case involving suspicion of fraud, breach of trust, abuse of office, and threats. No names or positions were provided by police, and the investigation is described as a developing story.
It's time for Israel to end Temple Mount appeasement for good - opinion. An opinion piece argues that Israel must finish its shift away from what the author calls Temple Mount appeasement, detailing a history of restrictions on prayer and protest at the site and recounting personal visits to illustrate perceived changes in policy. The author discusses two visits with a child to the Temple Mount, separated by more than a decade, and describes past and present policing practices and the implications for religious access and security.
'A bloody wake-up call': Israeli politicians, officials condemn deadly Sharon terror attack. After a terror attack in the Sharon area left one person dead and five wounded, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is fighting a war on all fronts and praised emergency forces for swift action. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the terrorists, if captured alive, will be executed under Israel’s death penalty framework. Statements from other officials highlighted the ongoing fight against violence and the importance of security cooperation, while local leaders noted the attack’s impact on the community.
Ultra-Orthodox protesters block Jerusalem's Tunnel Checkpoint after draft dodger arrested. Dozens of Ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked the Tunnel Checkpoint, prompting a police response with Border Police and Jerusalem District officers at the scene. The demonstrations follow recent mass arrests outside the home of Supreme Cour