HEADLINES
- Israel-Iran clash widens as Tehran strikes
- Dubai drone attack spurs Aspides talks
- Trump prioritizes Iran over Cuba diplomacy
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 Operation Lion's Roar, sirens sounded across central and southern Israel after the missile barrage, and the IDF announced a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting Iranian terror regime infrastructure in Tehran.
In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, reports indicate airstrikes on the southern coast of Iran, the location of the Navy forces of the IRGC and the Army. Sirens sounded across southern Israel in the Negev area amid a missile attack from Iran.
In Iranian Retaliation, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that this scenario cannot be repeated and said reparations will be paid as part of any end to the conflict. He stressed that he seeks an end to US and Israeli strikes on Iran indefinitely and that the war will end only with a decisive and final settlement, including recognition of Iran’s rights, payment of reparations, and guarantees against future aggression.
In Regional Impacts, Dubai authorities reported a fire near the Dubai International Airport caused by a drone attack that hit a fuel tank; civil defence teams are working to bring the blaze under control, with no injuries reported. EU foreign ministers will discuss strengthening the Aspides naval mission in the Middle East, though a decision to extend its role to the Strait of Hormuz is not expected at this meeting; the mission currently includes Italian and Greek ships and can call on French and another Italian vessel for support, with discussions centering on adding more member states to help safeguard freedom of navigation in the Gulf as tensions persist. The Hebrew-language segment notes a lull after a sequence of southern alarms, with authorities indicating it is safe to leave protected areas and that air strikes hit Beirut and Tehran, with sirens heard across the country.
In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, a senior Northern Command official told reservists that fighting in Lebanon could last weeks, potentially through the Shavuot period, as the IDF aims to weaken Hezbollah and prepare to deepen control of the territory while leveraging the broader conflict.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Donald Trump said the United States could soon reach a deal with Cuba or take other action, stressing that negotiations with Cuba are ongoing but that Iran will come first. Cuban President Díaz-Canel said Havana has opened talks with the United States to ease tensions, signaling possible shifts in regional diplomacy amid the broader confrontation.
In Uplifting News, Israeli beach volleyball duo Eylon Elazar and Kevin Cuzmiciov celebrated a bronze medal at the Beach Pro Tour Challenge in Bhubaneswar, a milestone reflecting resilience after years of travel and funding hurdles. Israel’s women’s national basketball team defeated Luxembourg 76-52 to stay unbeaten in the first stage of qualifying, extending its run to five wins in as many games and placing the team atop Group A as it eyes a likely 6-0 finish with Ireland upcoming.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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