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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-08 at 13:01
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Three PIJ leaders killed in central Gaza
Israel targets 20-30 Dahiyeh buildings
Iran missiles pressure US talks, Khamenei silent
The time is now 1:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In Operation Lion's Roar, three senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists were killed in an Israeli strike in the central Gaza Strip, with the military confirming the victims as Muhammad Atiya Hassan Abu Afash, Farhat Zuhair Farhat Harara, and Abdallah Allah Riyadh Masoud Qadoum. Afash led PIJ's Engineering and Specializations Array and helped develop the group's engineering capabilities, and was described as heavily involved in attacks on IDF soldiers. Harara served as Afash's deputy in the engineering array, while Qadoum headed the anti-tank missile array in the northern Gaza Strip and advanced numerous anti-tank attacks against the IDF in recent years. Officials said the men worked to rebuild PIJ's capabilities to enable future attacks, in violation of the ceasefire, and were linked to the group's participation in the October 7, 2023 massacre. The strike occurred on Saturday and was confirmed on Monday.
In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has the full right to defend itself and will exercise that right as much as needed, signaling readiness to counter threats from Iran and Hezbollah and noting ongoing cooperation with the United States, including President Trump. He said Israel will not let foes dictate its security paradigm and pledged to respond if Hezbollah attacks the north, with Defense Minister Israel Katz warning that any Iranian attempt to use ties with Lebanon to attack Israel will be met with great force. Katz also referenced a plan to retaliate by striking 20-30 buildings in Beirut's Dahiyeh for every Iranian missile launched. The IDF has previously struck Dahiyeh. Separately, another Israeli view has suggested the current round of Israel-Iran missile exchanges is behind us, with the next hurdle likely to come from Washington as Tehran-Washington negotiations unfold and the issues in Lebanon are managed.
In Iranian Retaliation, Iran's missile barrages against Israel are described by analysts as part of a broader effort to press for terms in negotiations with the United States, signaling that any agreement ignoring Iranian interests could keep the region in flux. Tehran's message is that regional pressure will persist unless its interests are reflected in any deal, acknowledging the risks of a broader war while highlighting the need for a path that allows recovery and governance reforms. In separate reporting, lines of communication between Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and other Iranian officials have been reported as disrupted since Sunday night; launches toward Israel may have been carried out under pre-established military protocols without coordination with Khamenei's office, and the rapid IRGC response in recent days suggests no immediate orders from the leader. Khamenei has not appeared publicly since late February, though written statements attributed to him have appeared in May and June.
In Regional Impacts, Oman’s stance on Hormuz plans has drawn questions from former US officials, who say Muscat's silence on joint administration and tolling proposals has undermined its standing in Washington. Observers note Tehran's moves to establish the Persian Gulf Strait Authority and potential tolls as a means to exert influence over the waterway, while some caution that sanctions could follow if Oman aligns with Tehran on tolls. The overall effect is a perceived erosion of Oman’s credibility as it weighs its posture amid broader tensions in the region.
In Uplifting News, reports indicate that schools across Israel are expected to operate normally tomorrow, offering continuity for families and communities amid the regional strain.
Thank
Three PIJ leaders killed in central Gaza
Israel targets 20-30 Dahiyeh buildings
Iran missiles pressure US talks, Khamenei silent
The time is now 1:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In Operation Lion's Roar, three senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists were killed in an Israeli strike in the central Gaza Strip, with the military confirming the victims as Muhammad Atiya Hassan Abu Afash, Farhat Zuhair Farhat Harara, and Abdallah Allah Riyadh Masoud Qadoum. Afash led PIJ's Engineering and Specializations Array and helped develop the group's engineering capabilities, and was described as heavily involved in attacks on IDF soldiers. Harara served as Afash's deputy in the engineering array, while Qadoum headed the anti-tank missile array in the northern Gaza Strip and advanced numerous anti-tank attacks against the IDF in recent years. Officials said the men worked to rebuild PIJ's capabilities to enable future attacks, in violation of the ceasefire, and were linked to the group's participation in the October 7, 2023 massacre. The strike occurred on Saturday and was confirmed on Monday.
In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has the full right to defend itself and will exercise that right as much as needed, signaling readiness to counter threats from Iran and Hezbollah and noting ongoing cooperation with the United States, including President Trump. He said Israel will not let foes dictate its security paradigm and pledged to respond if Hezbollah attacks the north, with Defense Minister Israel Katz warning that any Iranian attempt to use ties with Lebanon to attack Israel will be met with great force. Katz also referenced a plan to retaliate by striking 20-30 buildings in Beirut's Dahiyeh for every Iranian missile launched. The IDF has previously struck Dahiyeh. Separately, another Israeli view has suggested the current round of Israel-Iran missile exchanges is behind us, with the next hurdle likely to come from Washington as Tehran-Washington negotiations unfold and the issues in Lebanon are managed.
In Iranian Retaliation, Iran's missile barrages against Israel are described by analysts as part of a broader effort to press for terms in negotiations with the United States, signaling that any agreement ignoring Iranian interests could keep the region in flux. Tehran's message is that regional pressure will persist unless its interests are reflected in any deal, acknowledging the risks of a broader war while highlighting the need for a path that allows recovery and governance reforms. In separate reporting, lines of communication between Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and other Iranian officials have been reported as disrupted since Sunday night; launches toward Israel may have been carried out under pre-established military protocols without coordination with Khamenei's office, and the rapid IRGC response in recent days suggests no immediate orders from the leader. Khamenei has not appeared publicly since late February, though written statements attributed to him have appeared in May and June.
In Regional Impacts, Oman’s stance on Hormuz plans has drawn questions from former US officials, who say Muscat's silence on joint administration and tolling proposals has undermined its standing in Washington. Observers note Tehran's moves to establish the Persian Gulf Strait Authority and potential tolls as a means to exert influence over the waterway, while some caution that sanctions could follow if Oman aligns with Tehran on tolls. The overall effect is a perceived erosion of Oman’s credibility as it weighs its posture amid broader tensions in the region.
In Uplifting News, reports indicate that schools across Israel are expected to operate normally tomorrow, offering continuity for families and communities amid the regional strain.
Thank