HEADLINES
Israeli jets strike Tyre-Sidon coast
Imad killed on Khardali Nabtiya road
Beaufort move frames northern campaign

The time is now 5:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Regional Impacts, Israeli fighter jets are currently striking along the coast between Tyre and Sidon. The attacks are described as ongoing along that coastal stretch.

In the the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Lebanese sources identify the senior officer killed in this morning’s Israeli strike on the Khardali-Nabtiya road as Imad, a senior officer equivalent to a brigadier general, and note that Sam Sabra is the commander of Sector 4 in the Lebanese Army’s 7th Brigade, based in Marjayoun. The Lebanese army also reports that several soldiers, including an officer, were killed when a military vehicle was struck on the Khardali-Nabtiya road in southern Lebanon. The officer identified as Imad is reported to have held that rank. Observers say the timing could complicate negotiations with Lebanon, especially after a presidential interview.

In Uplifting News, Amir Tsarfati posted a Shabbat message urging people to turn down the volume of the news and turn up the volume of God’s Word, saying this may be a time when much will not make sense, but stressing this is not the first season the world has faced such moments. A symbolic move over the Beaufort area is being used to frame the northern campaign, even as it carries the weight of Lebanon entanglement, disputed aims, and ongoing bereavement that underline a cycle of repeated war. A feature on the Israel Film Center Festival highlights two Israeli titles in the lineup, including Oxygen, which follows a mother who sacrifices all to keep her soldier son breathing.

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HEADLINES
Brigadier general Amīd killed in Israeli strike
Israeli mother sacrifices to save son
Oxygen lights up Israel Film Center Festival

The time is now 4:01 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, we begin with the latest developments. The Lebanese army says several of its soldiers were killed in an Israeli strike this morning on a military vehicle on the al-Harqadi-Nabta road in southern Lebanon. The Lebanese officer killed is described as holding the rank of Amīd, equivalent to a brigadier general. The strike comes as negotiations with Lebanon face a difficult moment, following remarks by Lebanon’s president in a recent interview. Israeli fighter jets are currently striking targets along the coast between Tyre and Sidon in the clashes zone. Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for 32 attacks against IDF forces in the past 24 hours, including four drone-bomb attacks, four missile strikes at Israeli aircraft, six drone-attack operations, 11 rocket launches, six artillery bursts, and one improvised explosive device activation. All 32 attacks targeted IDF forces in southern Lebanon, and Hezbollah has in recent days avoided claiming attacks on Israeli settlements inside Israel. Last night and this morning, red alerts were sounded in northern communities; the IDF says the alerts were triggered by Hezbollah air assets aimed at areas where the IDF operates in southern Lebanon, not inside Israel. A drone exploded near IDF forces in southern Lebanon as cross-border tensions escalate, and Iran’s foreign minister has criticized the Lebanese president over claims Lebanon is a bargaining chip, saying a deal would have been reached long ago if that were the case.

In the Uplifting News, we begin with a note of human moments and culture. Oxygen: An Israeli mother sacrifices all to keep soldier son breathing. The Times of Israel’s film team discusses two Israeli titles from this year’s Israel Film Center Festival lineup with Isaac Zablocki, the festival’s programming director. The Israel Film Center Festival runs June 9–16 at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan and expands to ten additional venues across the New York metro area, including Manhattan, Westchester, Long Island, and New Jersey. The segment highlights the festival’s focus on strong Israeli cinema and the title Oxygen as part of the lineup.

As always, I will need your help. Together, let’s pray for a great harvest of souls. The message from Amir urges faith, perseverance, and fellowship, invoking scripture to remind us that the harvest is plentiful even as the laborers are few, and that we should press on in good deeds.

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HEADLINES
US intercepts Iranian missiles and drones
Lebanon Brigadier General killed in Israeli strike
US elevates Israeli espionage threat to critical

The time is now 3:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US intercepts Iranian ballistic missiles, drones launched towards Kuwait, Bahrain, the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM said. An initial assessment indicated that six of the missiles were intercepted and a seventh failed before hitting anything. Iran launched the missiles hours after American forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones that were posing a threat to maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. After shooting the drones down, the United States struck Iranian military radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island. This is a developing story.

In Regional Impacts, لبنان army reports several soldiers killed, including a Brigadier General, in an Israeli strike this morning on a military vehicle on the Al-Harqdali–Nabatieh road in southern Lebanon. The Lebanese officer killed is described as holding the rank of Brigadier General. The strike comes at a delicate moment for negotiations with Lebanon, following the Lebanese president’s interview yesterday. One reaction has been recorded.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Lebanon considers its largest amnesty in 35 years but some are protesting. Lebanon is weighing a sweeping amnesty bill that would replace death sentences, reduce life terms, and eventually lead to the release of convicted militants and drug dealers, while excluding crimes such as rape, human trafficking, corruption, funding acts of terrorism, and premeditated murder. The measure would free more than 3,000 of nearly 8,600 detainees, addressing jail overcrowding, though some families of victims and others oppose the plan. Parliament would need to approve the law and the president would sign it for it to take effect; the move is unfolding amid a broader debate over Lebanon’s security and politics.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, US raises Israeli espionage threat level, citing concerns over intelligence gathering. The Pentagon has raised Israel’s counterintelligence threat level to “critical,” NBC reported, citing US officials who allege surveillance of senior US officials over Iran talks; Israel and the White House deny the accusations.

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HEADLINES
US Halts Iran Missiles Drones Strikes Radar
Ceasefire Frays as Iran Targets Gulf
Israel Threat Level Goes Critical Over Talks

The time is now 2:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, the United States said it intercepted multiple ballistic missiles and drones launched by Iran to Kuwait, Bahrain, and the Strait of Hormuz in the early morning hours. CENTCOM’s initial assessment indicated six of the missiles were intercepted and a seventh failed before hitting anything. The strikes came hours after American forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones threatening maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. After the drone losses, the United States struck Iranian military radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island. In a separate development, the US also said it struck Iranian coastal surveillance sites near the Strait of Hormuz after downing four drones headed toward the strait as tensions in the region persist.

In Regional Impacts, new attacks in the Middle East on Friday threatened to unravel an already fragile US-Iran ceasefire, even as American officials confirmed Tehran's football players had received visas for the World Cup. Weeks of talks marked by threats and flare-ups of violence have failed to secure a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key conduit for global energy flows. A ceasefire in the Middle East war, triggered nearly 100 days ago by US and Israeli strikes that wiped out Iran's top leadership, has been in place since April 8. But tensions surged again Friday when the US military said it struck radar sites in Iran after downing drones headed toward the strait. Shortly after, air raid sirens sounded in neighboring Gulf nations Kuwait and Bahrain, and AFP correspondents in both countries heard explosions. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said early Saturday they had targeted “enemy bases in the area” with missiles in response to a US “invasion” of the country's Sirik and Qeshm islands. CENTCOM said Iran launched seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, six of which were downed while the status of the seventh was not specified in the report.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, the Pentagon raised the Israeli counterintelligence threat level to critical, a report cited by NBC, with US officials alleging surveillance of senior US officials over Iran talks; Israel and the White House deny the accusations.

In Uplifting News, the ma'apilim story describes how belief in destiny can falter in fear or slip into reckless overconfidence. After a 40-day mission to scout the land, fear and panic spread, and the people cried out in fear, delaying entry into the land for 40 years. The account contrasts with Joshua’s spies, who returned with faith and confidence, teaching a timeless lesson about courage and purpose. Joshua’s spies, in turn, returned with the conviction that the land could be ours, and they proclaimed that the Lord has delivered the entire Land into our hands; Rahab’s sheltering of the spies at Jericho is highlighted as a pivotal moment that helped pave the way for their entry.

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HEADLINES
Trump says Iran missiles at 21%
Canada launches antisemitism focused advisory council
Ma'apilim tale pits fear against faith

The time is now 1:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, President Donald Trump told NBC News that Iran’s military has been “totally destroyed” and now retains roughly 21% to 22% of its missile capacity after the latest strikes, saying most drone factories and missile manufacturing areas have been knocked out and that he knows almost to the number how many missiles and drones Tehran still possesses. Separately, footage circulated on social media showing missiles in the skies over Bahrain as Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced strikes on US bases in the region, and CENTCOM said Iran launched seven missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain. Across Kuwait, air raid sirens were heard amid ongoing Iranian attacks.

In US Military Role, CENTCOM reported that six missiles were intercepted and a seventh failed before hitting any target as Iran launched toward Kuwait, Bahrain, and the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, US forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones threatening maritime traffic in the Strait and then struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites at Garuk, Sirik County, and on Qeshm Island to defend regional security.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a Ministerial Advisory Council on Rights, Equality, and Inclusion to guide the government in combating hate, with antisemitism identified as a first priority. The plan has sparked debate among Canadian Jews, with critics arguing the council’s broad mandate is insufficient and expressing concerns about some appointees, while others urge recognizing anti-Zionist extremism as a driver of hostility and shaping how best to address it.

In Uplifting News, the ma'apilim narrative illustrates how belief in destiny can falter in fear or slip into reckless overconfidence, recounting a 40-day scouting mission whose fearful report helped trigger a generation’s wandering and delayed entry into the Land. Joshua’s spies, by contrast, returned with faith and confidence, declaring that the land could be conquered, a contrast that offers a timeless reflection on courage, purpose, and steadfastness in the face of daunting odds.

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HEADLINES
Trump says Iran retains about 21% missiles
US intercepts Iranian missiles, strikes radar sites
House defeats Lebanon War Powers Resolution

The time is now 12:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, President Donald Trump says Iran’s military has been “totally destroyed” and now retains about 21% of its missile capacity after US-Israeli strikes. In an interview with NBC News’ Kristen Welker, he said most drone factories and missile manufacturing sites have been knocked out and that he knows “almost to the number” how many missiles and drones Tehran still holds, though he did not disclose the exact figure. He indicated Iran still has some missiles and some drones, estimating the share to be around 21% to 22% of their missiles, a level he described as still substantial but far lower than before the strikes began on February 28. He attributed the lack of a peace settlement to Iranian leadership’s pride, saying they cannot believe they are in the situation they’re in.

In US Military Role, the United States reported interceptions of several ballistic missiles and drones launched by Iran toward Kuwait, Bahrain, and the Strait of Hormuz in the early hours. CENTCOM said six missiles were intercepted and a seventh failed before hitting its target. Iran launched the missiles hours after American forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones threatening maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. In response to the drone threat, the US struck Iranian military radar sites at Goruk and on Qeshm Island. The situation remains developing.

In Regional Impacts, it was stressed that moving pump prices lower will hinge on increasing oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, according to US Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Speaking at the Sable Offshore facility near Santa Barbara, Wright noted the facility’s restart this year after the administration invoked the Defense Production Act to ease state restrictions. He and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum argued that California’s environmental policies have contributed to high gasoline prices and said the administration is prepared to take further steps, including engaging with Governor Gavin Newsom, to aid refiners after two closures. Wright urged rolling back some regulations to help Californians and to secure economic stability. Separately, the House approved a Lebanon War Powers Resolution, but it was defeated 324 to 92. Ninety-one Democrats voted in favor, while the sole Republican vote came from Representative Thomas Massie. The resolution would have required President Trump to withdraw US troops from Lebanon within seven days; House leaders noted there are no US servicemembers in combat there and reiterated support for Lebanon’s government and armed forces in their battle against Hezbollah.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Canadian Jews remain divided over Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to fight antisemitism. Carney announced a new Ministerial Advisory Council on Rights, Equality, and Inclusion to guide government policy with antisemitism identified as a top concern, but critics say the council’s broad mandate and some member choices could dilute focus on antisemitism or suppress legitimate debate about anti-Zionist positions. Some Jewish groups urge Canada to recognize anti-Zionist extremism as a driver of hostility and to ensure representation reflects that reality. Separately, police in Montreal arrested a suspect, Steven Luu, 38, after an overnight arson attack on Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom. The building suffered minor burn damage and a broken window, and investigators say there was no indication the act was a hate crime, though they are pursuing the case as part of ongoing investigations into antisemitic incidents that have followed a prior swastika incident at the same synagogue.

In Uplifting News, the search for lessons in faith continues with two examinations of resilience and belief. The account of the ma’apilim traces the spies’ failure after a 40-day mission to scout the land, where fear and a perception of insurmountable obstacles led to a collective lapse in faith and a prolonged desert sojourn. The accompanying read on Joshua’s spies contrasts the earlier misgivings with a message of faith and purpose: Joshua’s messengers return with confidence, insisting that the land is within reach and that trust in divine deliverance can overcome doubt. Together, the pieces offer a meditation on courage, purpose, and the responsibilities that come with leadership in the face of uncertainty.

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HEADLINES
Israel Iran clashes escalate as Tehran presses
Trump claims Iran destroyed, 21% missiles remain
House defeats Lebanon troop withdrawal bid

The time is now 11:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israeli defense officials say Tehran is playing with cards it does not have as Washington pursues a long-term ceasefire and a possible agreement with Tehran. They say the defense establishment is closely watching Tehran’s enriched uranium program, internal power struggles in Tehran, and the waning likelihood of another joint military operation with the United States. The officials assess that Tehran believes Washington is reluctant to strike before or during major United States events, including the 2026 World Cup and the July 4 celebrations marking the country’s 250th independence anniversary, and that this perception is being used by Iran to strengthen its negotiating position. President Trump remains focused on avoiding renewed fighting while pursuing an understanding on Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz. Inside Iran, tensions are described as rising between officials pushing for a longer ceasefire and reconstruction and hard-line figures seeking revenge against Israel and other countries.

In Iranian Retaliation, President Donald Trump contends that Iran’s military has been “totally destroyed” and now has about 21% of its missile capacity left after recent strikes. In an interview with NBC News, he said they know where Iran’s drones and drone factories are and that most drone facilities have been knocked out, as have many missile manufacturing sites. When pressed for exact counts, he declined to specify but said he knows “almost to the number” how many missiles and drones remain, estimating perhaps 21% or 22%. He noted that the percentage is still sizable, though far less than before the strikes, and attributed any delay in reaching a peace deal to Iranian leadership being “proud” and resistant to accept their situation.

In US Military Role, the House approved a decisive rejection of a Democrat-led resolution to remove US troops from Lebanon, voting 324 to 92 with 91 Democrats in support. The measure would have ordered the president to withdraw US troops from Lebanon within seven days. Democratic leaders argued there are no US servicemembers involved in combat operations or hostilities in Lebanon, and the resolution was defeated. Two Jewish Democratic lawmakers, Jerrold Nadler and Dan Goldman, voted no and said their opposition should not be read as an endorsement of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s prosecution of Israeli actions.

In Regional Impacts, the administration’s broader effort to lower energy costs ties to events in the region. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said lowering pump prices will ultimately require more oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, and he faulted California’s environmental policies for high gas prices, signaling a willingness to roll back some regulations and engage with California’s governor to support oil refineries after recent closures. Separately, defenses in the region show missiles and air defenses in action: Patriot Batteries have launched to intercept Iranian ballistic missiles over Bahrain, and several ballistic missile interceptions were observed over Bahrain in the last minutes. Air raid sirens continued to sound across Kuwait as Iran conducted another drone and missile attack, underscoring the ongoing regional volatility.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Canadian police arrested Steven Luu, 38, in connection with an overnight arson at Montreal’s Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom. A window was smashed and minor burn damage occurred inside the synagogue, which was also targeted last year with swastika graffiti. Luu faces arson and possession of incendiary materials charges, though investigators said he is not currently suspected of a hate crime; the probe continues. Rabbi Lisa Grushcow condemned antisemitism and urged proactive policing, saying the community must respond with resolve.

In Uplifting News, a Mississippi town was captivated by the mezuzah ceremony of its Jewish police chief, Efraim O’Sullivan, who in 1979 became the first and so far only Jewish police chief in Mississippi. Ocean Springs sits along the Gulf Coast, with a mix of Catholics and Protestants, where the ceremony drew a crowd and became a memorable moment of shared community spirit that echoed across a region touched by religious and cultural tensions.

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HEADLINES
Iran Uses US Hesitation to Strengthen Leverage
US Strikes Iran Radar Sites After Drones
Gas Prices Drop If Hormuz Flows Restored

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 Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israeli defense officials say Tehran is using Washington’s reluctance to resume military action to improve its negotiating position. They report that Israel’s defense establishment is closely watching Iran’s enriched uranium program, internal power struggles in Tehran, and the declining likelihood of a joint military operation with the United States. The officials say Tehran believes Washington is reluctant to strike before or during major events in the United States, including the 2026 World Cup and the July 4 Independence Day celebrations, and that this perception is being used by Iran to strengthen its stance in negotiations. President Trump remains focused on avoiding renewed fighting while seeking an understanding on Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz, even as tensions flare between rival factions in Tehran over how long a ceasefire should last and how to proceed.

In Iranian Retaliation, President Trump said Iran’s military has been “totally destroyed” and that Tehran now possesses around 21% of its missile capacity after recent strikes. He asserted that US observers know “almost to the number” how many missiles and drones Iran still holds, while declining to reveal an exact figure. He said most drone factories and missile manufacturing sites have been knocked out, and that Iran still has missiles and drones, albeit at a fraction of their former capacity. He suggested delays in any potential peace deal are a result of Iranian leadership being “proud” and resistant to concessions.

In US Military Role, US forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites after Iran launched drones targeting the Strait of Hormuz, marking another escalation as Washington and Tehran pursue indirect talks to halt the three-month war. The US military says four Iranian drones were directed at regional maritime traffic, and US Central Command said it hit Iran’s surveillance sites on Goruk and Qeshm Island along the Strait. Negotiations for an interim halt to fighting would leave broader questions about Iran’s nuclear program to later discussions, with Tehran seeking access to billions in oil revenue, sanctions relief, port concessions, and leverage over the strait.

In Regional Impacts, officials say the path to lower gasoline prices hinges on restoring oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a point stressed by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright during remarks at a Santa Barbara facility. Wright tied price relief to getting more oil moving and criticized California environmental policies for driving costs higher, calling for regulatory rollbacks to aid consumers as the administration seeks ways to ease prices while maintaining refinery operations. The regional security picture remains volatile: the House of Representatives rejected a Democratic-led Lebanon War Powers resolution, 324 to 92, with 91 Democrats voting in favor, while leadership stressed that no US troops are in combat in Lebanon. In the wider Persian Gulf, Patriot batteries have fired to intercept Iranian ballistic missiles over Bahrain as multiple interceptions were observed in recent minutes, and air raid sirens have continued to sound across Kuwait with Kuwaiti air defenses responding to a hostile missile and drone attack attributed to Iran. In the West Bank, three Palestinian civilians were injured during IDF operations near Hebron after a vehicle was misperceived as accelerating toward soldiers; they were evacuated for medical treatment and the incident is under review.

In Uplifting News, a Mississippi town is buzzing over a mezuzah ceremony conducted by its newly installed police chief, the first Jewish chief in the state’s history, in Ocean Springs. The mezuzah ceremony drew a crowd and highlighted a community’s moment of unity amid its Catholic-Protestant divides. In New York, the Israel Day Parade drew attention for its theme, Proud Americans, Proud Zionists, and for its high-security presence as the city prepared to mark the event in a climate of rising antisemitism. The coverage underscored how the Jewish community in the diaspora remains resilient and engaged, even as security measures reflect ongoing concerns.

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HEADLINES
1) US Strikes Iranian Radar After Drone Assault
2) Hebron seven month old killed by troops
3) Parade Security Reflects Rising Antisemitism and Resolve

The time is now 9:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, US forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites after shooting down four drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said. CENTCOM confirmed the four drones were one-way attack drones and posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic. In retaliation and to deter further launches, US forces hit Iranian surveillance sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island along the Strait of Hormuz. The actions come as Washington and Tehran continue indirect talks aimed at ending the three‑month war, with Tehran seeking access to oil revenue, sanctions relief, and leverage over the strait.

In Regional Impacts, three Palestinians were injured during IDF operations in the Hebron area of the West Bank after soldiers fired toward a vehicle they say accelerated toward them; the Palestinians were uninvolved civilians and were evacuated for medical treatment. The incident is under review. Separately in Hebron, Israeli troops fired on a vehicle, killing a seven-month-old baby and lightly wounding the baby's parents; the army expressed deep sorrow and said the incident would be investigated. The Palestinian Authority identified the infant as Sam Fahd Abou Haikal, and the army noted an initial inquiry found those injured were uninvolved civilians.

In Uplifting News, What New York's Israel Day Parade says about the future of American Jewry - opinion examines the annual parade on Fifth Avenue, noting an unprecedented level of police security and a security-focused environment. The piece describes the event under tight protection as a reflection of rising antisemitism and the community’s resolve, with the parade theme “Proud Americans, Proud Zionists” highlighted against a backdrop of high-threat security measures and tactical planning by police.

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HEADLINES
Four Iranian drones downed, radar sites struck
Hebron seven-month-old baby killed by IDF
Haredi riots target Jerusalem police station

The time is now 8:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, US Central Command has confirmed that forces earlier tonight shot down a total of four Iranian one-way attack drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz, which CENTCOM states, “posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic.” In retaliation and to deter further launches, US forces struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island.

In Regional Impacts, three Palestinians were injured during IDF operations in the area of Hebron in the West Bank earlier on Friday after soldiers mistook a vehicle as having accelerated toward them. The Palestinians were identified as uninvolved civilians and were evacuated for medical treatment. The IDF stated that the incident is under review and expressed sorrow for the harm caused to innocent individuals. Separately in Tel Rumeida, Hebron, Israeli troops opened fire at a vehicle, killing a seven-month-old baby and lightly wounding his parents. The army said it perceived a vehicle accelerating toward them; an initial inquiry found those injured were uninvolved civilians, and the findings will be submitted for review. The army expressed deep sorrow for harm caused to uninvolved individuals.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, The Mossad’s secret bear: How a Kurdish rebel gift became an Israeli mystery recounts that in the 1970s Israeli agents and IDF officers helped Kurdish rebels in Iraq; as a gesture of thanks, Kurdish leader Mullah Mustafa Barzani gave them a Syrian bear cub named Shamo, launching a covert journey from Kurdistan to the Tel Aviv zoo.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, Is the historic alliance between American Jewry and Israel in crisis? - opinion notes that the alliance has long been a pillar of Israel’s diplomatic, security, and strategic strength, with American Jews as partners in shaping public opinion and serving as a bridge to the United States. But since recent years, and especially since the events of October 7, questions have emerged about whether that alliance remains intact amid campus demonstrations, calls for boycotts, and ongoing debates about the balance of criticism and the state’s right to exist. Trump, campaigning for Republicans in Wisconsin, vows quick end to Iran war. The president told voters in Chippewa Falls that progress in negotiations could come soon and pledged to end the Iran conflict quickly, arguing that doing so would bring relief at the pump and on fertilizer prices, as Republicans seek to hold control of Congress amid economic concerns.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Hundreds of Haredi rioters try to break into Jerusalem police station, attack cops in Beit Shemesh. Riots on Friday night, following arrests of draft dodgers and after attacks on the home of a senior judge, saw rioters attempt to approach the Jerusalem Russian Compound police station and throw projectiles in Beit Shemesh, where officers used force to disperse them. Border Police units assisted as law enforcement worked to quell the disturbances, with injuries reported among participants and bystanders as the Sabbath began and protests continued through the night.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, What New York's Israel Day Parade says about the future of American Jewry - opinion notes that New York’s Israel Day Parade carried unprecedented police security as antisemitism rises, with the theme “Proud Americans, Proud Zionists” framed to project resilience. The security for the May 31 parade reflected a broader concern about safety for Jewish communities amid a climate many observers describe as increasingly hostile.

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