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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-22 at 13:02
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- New Mossad chief outsider reshapes Iran strategy
- Iran missile drone campaign called war crimes
- Israel excluded from Lebanon deconfliction plan
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, Roman Gofman has taken Mossad by storm since taking over on June 2, becoming the first outsider to lead the agency since 2011. Observers note that changes often accompany a new director, with shifts in structure and leadership driven by the pace of technology and geopolitics. Gofman is said to be breaking with some former chiefs' structures and promoting new personnel, a move that signals a shift as the agency looks at methods to topple Iran's Islamic regime.
In Iranian Retaliation, the Jerusalem Institute of Justice argues that Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps missile and drone campaign should be examined as potential war crimes. The NGO says Iran fired more than 2,300 missiles and 5,350 UAVs at Israel and neighboring states from February 28 through early April, leaving at least 20 people dead and more than 7,000 injured, while disrupting schools, air travel, workplaces, and civilian infrastructure. The group urges the International Criminal Court, UN mechanisms, and European prosecutors to assess individual responsibility within Iran's command structure.
In Regional Impacts, Qatar and Pakistan unveiled a Lebanon deconfliction mechanism that does not include Israel, France, or UNIFIL. The mediators said the mechanism would facilitate a direct US-Iranian track to terminate military operations in Lebanon and appears to include the Lebanese government but not Israel. They did not explain how it would operate or resolve the current hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Iran's foreign minister welcomed the move as major progress, while President Herzog said negotiations to end the Israel-Lebanon conflict should be conducted by the two countries themselves, not by Iran.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, analysts note another possible round of changes in the IDF General Staff, with Gordin among the clear frontrunners for deputy IDF chief after having competed with Zamir for the top job. There have been three major rounds since October 7, 2023, involving the reshaping of leadership across key commands and directorates as the army adjusts to evolving security challenges. The shifts included Shlomi Binder rising to head the Military Intelligence Directorate after Aharon Haliva was pushed out, and Avi Bluth being promoted to head the Central Command. In a subsequent round around March and into 2025, Yaniv Asor replaced Yaron Finkelman as head of the Southern Command, Rafi Milo replaced Ori Gordin as head of the Northern Command, and Tamir Yadai was recalled from retirement to serve as deputy chief.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, a Tel Aviv-Jaffa District Court Administrative Affairs Court deleted a petition seeking to force Ramat Hasharon to enforce its Shabbat bylaw at BIG Fashion Glilot after the city signaled it would pursue enforcement, saying the bylaw remains in force and that an enforcement policy has been adopted. The court emphasized that the ruling does not order closure nor determine how enforcement would play out, and that petitioners may return to court if enforcement does not occur.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-900176
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- New Mossad chief outsider reshapes Iran strategy
- Iran missile drone campaign called war crimes
- Israel excluded from Lebanon deconfliction plan
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, Roman Gofman has taken Mossad by storm since taking over on June 2, becoming the first outsider to lead the agency since 2011. Observers note that changes often accompany a new director, with shifts in structure and leadership driven by the pace of technology and geopolitics. Gofman is said to be breaking with some former chiefs' structures and promoting new personnel, a move that signals a shift as the agency looks at methods to topple Iran's Islamic regime.
In Iranian Retaliation, the Jerusalem Institute of Justice argues that Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps missile and drone campaign should be examined as potential war crimes. The NGO says Iran fired more than 2,300 missiles and 5,350 UAVs at Israel and neighboring states from February 28 through early April, leaving at least 20 people dead and more than 7,000 injured, while disrupting schools, air travel, workplaces, and civilian infrastructure. The group urges the International Criminal Court, UN mechanisms, and European prosecutors to assess individual responsibility within Iran's command structure.
In Regional Impacts, Qatar and Pakistan unveiled a Lebanon deconfliction mechanism that does not include Israel, France, or UNIFIL. The mediators said the mechanism would facilitate a direct US-Iranian track to terminate military operations in Lebanon and appears to include the Lebanese government but not Israel. They did not explain how it would operate or resolve the current hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Iran's foreign minister welcomed the move as major progress, while President Herzog said negotiations to end the Israel-Lebanon conflict should be conducted by the two countries themselves, not by Iran.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, analysts note another possible round of changes in the IDF General Staff, with Gordin among the clear frontrunners for deputy IDF chief after having competed with Zamir for the top job. There have been three major rounds since October 7, 2023, involving the reshaping of leadership across key commands and directorates as the army adjusts to evolving security challenges. The shifts included Shlomi Binder rising to head the Military Intelligence Directorate after Aharon Haliva was pushed out, and Avi Bluth being promoted to head the Central Command. In a subsequent round around March and into 2025, Yaniv Asor replaced Yaron Finkelman as head of the Southern Command, Rafi Milo replaced Ori Gordin as head of the Northern Command, and Tamir Yadai was recalled from retirement to serve as deputy chief.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, a Tel Aviv-Jaffa District Court Administrative Affairs Court deleted a petition seeking to force Ramat Hasharon to enforce its Shabbat bylaw at BIG Fashion Glilot after the city signaled it would pursue enforcement, saying the bylaw remains in force and that an enforcement policy has been adopted. The court emphasized that the ruling does not order closure nor determine how enforcement would play out, and that petitioners may return to court if enforcement does not occur.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-900176
htt