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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-07 at 11:01
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Israel hits Hezbollah in Dahieh district
Trump says Iran deal near Lebanon optional
Israel High Court orders Levin cooperation
The time is now 11:01 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, Israel says it struck Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s Dahieh district after Hezbollah fired on northern Israeli towns, marking another escalation in the renewed confrontation with the Iran-backed group. The prime minister’s office said the strikes hit terrorist headquarters in Dahieh, carried out under the directives of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz. Lebanese reports describe the attack as hitting one of Hezbollah’s urban strongholds, with initial word of casualties and the possibility of a residential building used by Hezbollah as a command center. Footage from the area shows the strikes involved three missiles aimed at two apartments in the Nizlet al-Mawqif area of Dahieh. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had warned four days earlier that any attack on Beirut would trigger renewed war on a broad scale, saying Iranian forces were alert to respond if Beirut was attacked. Earlier in the day, the IDF said it dismantled launchers used by Hezbollah after rocket fire toward northern Israel. The development unfolds as US and regional mediators press to prevent a wider eruption.
In the US Policy Concerning Israel, President Donald Trump told NBC he is not demanding that Lebanon be part of any peace deal with Iran, though Lebanon would like to be included. He said the United States is very close to a deal and that if no agreement is reached, it will proceed one way or another, adding that Iran has conceded it will not have nuclear weapons. Trump also claimed that if Iran behaves, discussions can continue; he indicated he would not unfreeze Iranian assets before a deal is reached. The interview came as the IDF carried out strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s Dahieh. Separate reporting notes that the Trump administration was informed in advance about the attack on Dahieh. A related briefing note from the Pentagon described the Israel espionage threat as raised to a critical level while reporting changes within the Mossad leadership.
In the Israeli Domestic Politics section, the High Court of Justice ruled that Justice Minister Yariv Levin must cooperate with Court President Isaac Amit on matters requiring joint action, including appointing presidents and vice presidents of courts, associate judges, and other key appointments. Levin welcomed the ruling, saying cooperation with the court president is essential. A government panel led by Prof. Shlomo Mor Yosef urged creating a new independent authority to manage the roughly 50,000 former IDF soldiers’ emotional trauma cases, arguing current arrangements are insufficient and that the ministry must move more decisively. Lahav 433 police said a ministry director general and two senior officials were summoned for questioning in a fraud and breach-of-trust case, with names not released. The IDF also said Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir conducted a situational assessment after a terrorist attack in Judea and Samaria, briefing Central Command chief Avi Bluth and Gaza Strip leaders, and issuing directives for continued operational activity. In a separate development, the father of the attacker in the Sharon incident was arrested.
In Uplifting News, Monday, June 8, at 8 am Pacific, a program will explore government disclosures and viral sightings to examine the UFO phenomenon, which has captivated global attention. The panel—Amir, Mike, Barry, and Jan—will examine developments through a biblical lens, considering what Scripture says about deception and the supernatural and how believers should respond in an era of increasing speculation. The program will be streamed live on YouTube, X, and Facebook.<
Israel hits Hezbollah in Dahieh district
Trump says Iran deal near Lebanon optional
Israel High Court orders Levin cooperation
The time is now 11:01 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, Israel says it struck Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s Dahieh district after Hezbollah fired on northern Israeli towns, marking another escalation in the renewed confrontation with the Iran-backed group. The prime minister’s office said the strikes hit terrorist headquarters in Dahieh, carried out under the directives of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz. Lebanese reports describe the attack as hitting one of Hezbollah’s urban strongholds, with initial word of casualties and the possibility of a residential building used by Hezbollah as a command center. Footage from the area shows the strikes involved three missiles aimed at two apartments in the Nizlet al-Mawqif area of Dahieh. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had warned four days earlier that any attack on Beirut would trigger renewed war on a broad scale, saying Iranian forces were alert to respond if Beirut was attacked. Earlier in the day, the IDF said it dismantled launchers used by Hezbollah after rocket fire toward northern Israel. The development unfolds as US and regional mediators press to prevent a wider eruption.
In the US Policy Concerning Israel, President Donald Trump told NBC he is not demanding that Lebanon be part of any peace deal with Iran, though Lebanon would like to be included. He said the United States is very close to a deal and that if no agreement is reached, it will proceed one way or another, adding that Iran has conceded it will not have nuclear weapons. Trump also claimed that if Iran behaves, discussions can continue; he indicated he would not unfreeze Iranian assets before a deal is reached. The interview came as the IDF carried out strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s Dahieh. Separate reporting notes that the Trump administration was informed in advance about the attack on Dahieh. A related briefing note from the Pentagon described the Israel espionage threat as raised to a critical level while reporting changes within the Mossad leadership.
In the Israeli Domestic Politics section, the High Court of Justice ruled that Justice Minister Yariv Levin must cooperate with Court President Isaac Amit on matters requiring joint action, including appointing presidents and vice presidents of courts, associate judges, and other key appointments. Levin welcomed the ruling, saying cooperation with the court president is essential. A government panel led by Prof. Shlomo Mor Yosef urged creating a new independent authority to manage the roughly 50,000 former IDF soldiers’ emotional trauma cases, arguing current arrangements are insufficient and that the ministry must move more decisively. Lahav 433 police said a ministry director general and two senior officials were summoned for questioning in a fraud and breach-of-trust case, with names not released. The IDF also said Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir conducted a situational assessment after a terrorist attack in Judea and Samaria, briefing Central Command chief Avi Bluth and Gaza Strip leaders, and issuing directives for continued operational activity. In a separate development, the father of the attacker in the Sharon incident was arrested.
In Uplifting News, Monday, June 8, at 8 am Pacific, a program will explore government disclosures and viral sightings to examine the UFO phenomenon, which has captivated global attention. The panel—Amir, Mike, Barry, and Jan—will examine developments through a biblical lens, considering what Scripture says about deception and the supernatural and how believers should respond in an era of increasing speculation. The program will be streamed live on YouTube, X, and Facebook.<