Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-07 at 19:01

HEADLINES
Iranian missiles strike north Israel; intercepts ongoing
Trump: Netanyahu must accept Iran deal
Israel halts Gaza aid; crossings closed nationwide

The time is now 7:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, there is online chatter about what name will be given to the operation or war, with social media discussion focusing on how the conflict will be labeled.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, sirens rang across northern Israel after an Iranian missile launch Sunday evening, with the Air Force intercepting all missiles so far and additional waves expected in coming hours. No casualties have been reported, and residents who were in shelters can briefly leave but are urged to remain near protective spaces. Iran had warned of retaliation for Israeli strikes on Beirut earlier in the day. Israeli officials say they will respond to the attack, though timing and scale are still under consideration, and a significant Israeli response is expected. Officials appeared to anticipate such a move but also noted the several hours of flight time that could be involved. Health Ministry Director General Moshe Bar Siman Tov directed hospitals to go underground as a precaution, following coordination with the Supreme Hospitalization Authority under Home Front guidance. In a separate note, Israeli officials reiterated that Israel will respond to the attack even if it does not occur in the immediate timeframe.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran fired a volley of missiles at Israel for the first time in two months, targeting northern Israel around 10 p.m. No Israelis were reported hurt, and Iran said the strikes were in retaliation for a Beirut attack earlier in the day. The US president at the time sought to limit escalation, telling Netanyahu not to retaliate to keep truce talks with Tehran on track, with the IDF prepared to respond but awaiting a green light. A spokesman for Iran’s Parliament's National Security Committee, Ebrahim Rezaee, stated that the launches were carried out from the same place Trump had said he destroyed and asserted readiness beyond the level from February 28, pledging to stand firm and not retreat until the full punishment of regional aggressors.

In Regional Impacts, Israel halted humanitarian aid to Gaza until further notice, with COGAT saying all Gaza crossings were closed due to the security situation and Iranian missile fire, though officials noted that large food deliveries since the ceasefire should mitigate potential humanitarian impacts. Meanwhile, Home Front Command tightened nationwide guidelines: schools were canceled, gatherings restricted, and protected spaces required at work.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Trump said Netanyahu would have no choice but to accept any deal the United States negotiates with Iran, insisting he “calls the shots.” He told the Financial Times that Sunday’s Iranian missile attack would not derail the deal and suggested the two sides were close to a final agreement, while urging Netanyahu not to retaliate and to return to talks. Trump outlined that if the negotiation fails, options could include a military action against Iran’s remaining nuclear infrastructure or continued economic pressure through the blockade. He reiterated that Iranian attacks have not changed his desire to complete the negotiations. In remarks tied to the FT interview, he asserted again that he calls the shots and that Netanyahu does not.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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