Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-07 at 18:01

HEADLINES
Northern Israel under sirens as missiles intercepted
Trump urges Netanyahu not to strike Iran
Yesh Atid challenges comptroller vote in court

The time is now 6:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, sirens sounded across northern Israel after an Iranian missile was detected Sunday evening. The Air Force has intercepted all missiles so far, with additional waves expected in the coming hours. No casualties have been announced. Citizens who sought shelter can leave, but are advised to stay alert and near shelters. Earlier Sunday, Iran threatened to respond to the IDF’s strikes on Beirut, which were carried out in response to Hezbollah ignoring the US ceasefire on the first day of the month. Israeli officials told The Jerusalem Post that Israel will respond, though they are still deciding when and how much to hit; a significant Israeli response is expected. Officials appeared prepared for this possibility and anticipated Iran might back down, but hit back could still take several hours to execute given flight time. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump urged Iran to return to the negotiating table, telling Fox News that “you’ve shot your missiles, that’s enough. Get back to the table and make a deal.”

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran warns that if Israel continues to attack 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 reportedly fell in the suburbs of Damascus, Syria.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Donald Trump has urged Netanyahu not to strike back at Iran after the missile attack, saying retaliation could keep the conflict going. He also noted that the United States is very close to a final deal with Iran. Separately, US officials have urged Israel to delay action while talks continue over a possible agreement, and reports indicate Trump and Netanyahu were speaking by phone after tonight’s Iranian missile attack.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Yesh Atid filed a petition to the High Court of Justice challenging the second-round vote for the state comptroller, arguing the election process was conducted in a corrupt manner. Coalition lawmakers were reportedly pressured to film themselves casting their ballots to prove loyalty to the prime minister, despite secret-ballot requirements. The High Court has said petitions to annul the vote will be heard by June 23.

In Uplifting News, a passage from Numbers 23:9 is cited: “For from the top of the rocks I see him, And from the hills I behold him; There! A people dwelling alone, Not reckoning itself among the nations.”

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