HEADLINES
Ceasefire hinges on Hezbollah Litani withdrawal
IDF uncovers Hezbollah depot destroys six tons
House backs Iran war powers restraint
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 Regional Impacts, Lebanon and Israel have agreed to implement a ceasefire, in a joint statement with the United States released after negotiations in Washington. The ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of fire from Hezbollah and the evacuation of all its operatives from the South Litani Sector, according to the statement. The two sides had agreed last month to a ceasefire, but hostilities had continued. Israel invaded Lebanon in March in pursuit of Hezbollah, which fired across the border in support of Tehran, and Iran has said it will not agree to a deal to end the conflict with the United States and Israel launched in late February unless a ceasefire also covers Lebanon. Lebanon and Israel agreed to further direct negotiations to build confidence and resolve other outstanding issues. Under the guidance of the United States, the plan also calls for the swift creation of pilot zones in which the Lebanese Armed Forces will take exclusive control of the territory to the exclusion of all non-state actors.
In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the Israel Defense Forces say troops operating in southern Lebanon located and searched a Hezbollah weapons depot containing numerous weapons intended for attacks against Israeli civilians and soldiers, and forces then destroyed more than 20 Hezbollah infrastructure sites in the area using six tons of explosives. In a separate operation, troops uncovered and dismantled a booby-trapped Hezbollah storage facility containing explosive devices. The IDF adds that over the past 24 hours it has continued striking Hezbollah targets and infrastructure across southern Lebanon. Separately, Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire and create Lebanese security zones, with the deal requiring Hezbollah to halt fire, withdrawal south of the Litani, and for the Lebanese army to assume control, rejecting outside interference.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, the House of Representatives voted to approve a Democratic-led resolution seeking to limit President Trump’s ability to pursue military action against Iran without congressional approval. The measure passed 215-208, with four Republicans voting with Democrats. The vote marks a shift after earlier efforts were blocked and comes as momentum builds from a pending Senate action on similar war powers measures. President Trump said negotiations with Iran are going well and could yield a deal by the weekend, describing Iran as volatile and saying the United States is capable of wiping Iran out, though he preferred an agreement that avoids such options and would address Tehran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium. He also indicated that a broader agreement would separate the issues of the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon, and he noted that discussions with Hezbollah had occurred for the first time. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the arrest of Jamshid Ghomi, a dual US-Iranian citizen, on federal charges alleging he illegally sold computer technology to Iranian companies and government entities, including technology that prosecutors say supported Iran’s military and nuclear programs. Authorities say Ghomi violated US sanctions, and the government has begun proceedings to seize his $35 million Orange County mansion.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, hours after ultra-Orthodox protesters vandalized Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg’s home over the conscription dispute, his wife denounced the violence, telling reporters, “How can Jews do this?” Sohlberg received medical treatment after feeling unwell, and about 70 protesters were arrested as political leaders condemned the actions.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, New York City crime data show a paradox: the city records its lowest murder and shooting totals on record, even as antisemitic hate crimes rose in May. The NYPD reports 41 confirmed antisemitic hate crimes in May, a 46% increase over the three-month average, even as overall violence remains at lows.
In Israeli Economy and Business, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on Israel’s market outlook, saying, “I’m not a stockbroker. I’m not giving tips — but I would say, ‘Buy anything in Israel,’ because Israel is going up.”
In Uplifting News, Taylor Swift announced a new original song titled I Knew It, I Knew You, written for Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5, co-written and produced with her frequent collaborator Jack Antonoff, marking their first collaboration since Swift’s 2024 album. Director Andrew Stanton called the track’s connection to Jessie deeply meaningful. Separately, Bank of America and FIFA unveiled a $2.25 million initiative to provide veterans and first responders with free access to World Cup matches.
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