Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-07 at 17:02

HEADLINES
Iran missiles strike Israel vows strong retaliation
Damascus fragments hit, Daraa hit, flights canceled
Court petitions challenge Netanyahu comptroller election

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

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, sirens wailed across northern Israel after Iran launched missiles, with the Air Force intercepting the initial salvos and more waves anticipated in the hours ahead. No casualties have been reported, and residents who had sought shelter were advised they may come out but to stay alert near shelters. Israeli officials say they are prepared to respond to Iran's breach of the ceasefire, though timing and scale are still under consideration; a significant Israeli response is expected. Iran had threatened retaliation in response to Israeli strikes on Beirut, and US President Donald Trump urged Tehran to return to the negotiating table as missiles were fired. Separately, Tehran was reported to be evacuating Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini airports ahead of a possible Israeli strike.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran warns that if Israel continues to strike Lebanon or expands its activity, it will face a much harsher response.

In Regional Impacts, Austrian Airlines canceled flights in and out of Israel today and tomorrow.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, a fragment of an Iranian missile fell in the suburbs of Damascus, Syria, and another fragment was reported in the western countryside of Daraa in southern Syria. At the same time, President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu are speaking by phone as the Israeli Air Force continues strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, with explosions heard in northern Israel.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Trump urged Netanyahu not to strike back after the missile attack, saying Israel has already responded enough and that negotiations with Iran are close to a final deal. He said the missile exchange did not hurt anyone and signaled he would keep pressure to maintain talks, telling viewers that he was near-to finalizing a deal and that he would work to keep Israel from taking further action. Reports indicate a phone conversation between Trump and Netanyahu has begun as events unfold.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Yesh Atid filed a petition to the High Court of Justice challenging the process by which Netanyahu’s personal attorney was elected state comptroller, arguing the vote was corrupt and noting pressure on coalition lawmakers to film themselves casting ballots to prove loyalty. The High Court said petitions to annul the vote will be heard by June 23. Also, amid the ongoing crisis, Netanyahu’s trial hearings were canceled in response to the Iranian strike. Bennett called the moment a test of Israel’s sovereignty, saying the country must act with strength and effectiveness and that all citizens stand together. The Knesset has begun to restrict public visitor presence, aligning with measures seen in previous rounds.

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