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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-22 at 22:01
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- Hamas France Talks Target 1967 Borders
- Trump Demands Iran Use Unfrozen Funds
- Montreal Antisemitic Attack Kills Two
The time is now 10:01 PM 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, Senior Hamas leaders held a highly confidential meeting with a French delegation, according to a Monday report from Asharq Al-Awsat. The gathering was described as "top secret" by Palestinian sources and took place recently in an unspecified Middle Eastern country, with some Palestinian factions informed shortly before or after it occurred. The report notes this was the first meeting of Hamas leaders with European officials since the October 7 attacks, and the headline states the talks discussed a return to the 1967 borders. The French delegation reportedly included current and former diplomats as well as members of parliament from both the ruling coalition and the opposition. The discussions were largely focused on Palestinian internal affairs, improving national reconciliation, and advancing a political process aimed at ending the conflict with Israel, with officials indicating that discussions also touched on related Palestinian issues.
In the US Policy Concerning Israel, President Donald Trump said he will do what he has to do if Iran does not live up to its agreement or behaves. He argued that Iran is supposed to use the unfrozen funds to buy food exclusively from the United States, while Tasnim News Agency cited Iranian central bank governor Abdolnaser Hemmati as saying Tehran is under no obligation to purchase agricultural inputs from the United States under the current memorandum of understanding. Hemmati added that the remaining frozen funds could be used for other non-sanctioned goods, not solely for essential items. Trump also addressed Prime Minister Netanyahu's statement regarding the IDF remaining in Lebanon, saying the United States would "take a look at it."
In the Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was horrified by a shooting in a heavily Jewish neighborhood in Montreal, Quebec, on Monday in which at least two people were killed, including a police officer. Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette condemned the attack as an act that has no place in Canadian society and said the government would offer full cooperation to authorities and stand with the victims, their families, and the community. Fréchette announced that the province will fly the flag at half-mast and will dispatch psychological support teams to those affected as the investigation continues.
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/middle-east/article-900198
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-900197
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-900196
- Hamas France Talks Target 1967 Borders
- Trump Demands Iran Use Unfrozen Funds
- Montreal Antisemitic Attack Kills Two
The time is now 10:01 PM 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, Senior Hamas leaders held a highly confidential meeting with a French delegation, according to a Monday report from Asharq Al-Awsat. The gathering was described as "top secret" by Palestinian sources and took place recently in an unspecified Middle Eastern country, with some Palestinian factions informed shortly before or after it occurred. The report notes this was the first meeting of Hamas leaders with European officials since the October 7 attacks, and the headline states the talks discussed a return to the 1967 borders. The French delegation reportedly included current and former diplomats as well as members of parliament from both the ruling coalition and the opposition. The discussions were largely focused on Palestinian internal affairs, improving national reconciliation, and advancing a political process aimed at ending the conflict with Israel, with officials indicating that discussions also touched on related Palestinian issues.
In the US Policy Concerning Israel, President Donald Trump said he will do what he has to do if Iran does not live up to its agreement or behaves. He argued that Iran is supposed to use the unfrozen funds to buy food exclusively from the United States, while Tasnim News Agency cited Iranian central bank governor Abdolnaser Hemmati as saying Tehran is under no obligation to purchase agricultural inputs from the United States under the current memorandum of understanding. Hemmati added that the remaining frozen funds could be used for other non-sanctioned goods, not solely for essential items. Trump also addressed Prime Minister Netanyahu's statement regarding the IDF remaining in Lebanon, saying the United States would "take a look at it."
In the Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was horrified by a shooting in a heavily Jewish neighborhood in Montreal, Quebec, on Monday in which at least two people were killed, including a police officer. Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette condemned the attack as an act that has no place in Canadian society and said the government would offer full cooperation to authorities and stand with the victims, their families, and the community. Fréchette announced that the province will fly the flag at half-mast and will dispatch psychological support teams to those affected as the investigation continues.
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/middle-east/article-900198
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-900197
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-900196