Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-10 at 06:02

HEADLINES
Gallant backs seizing Iran's enriched uranium
Autonomous ship rescues two after Apache down
Iran seizes Ali Karimi assets

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

In Operation Lion's Roar, former defense minister Yoav Gallant argues Israel should have seized Iran's enriched uranium during Operation Roaring Lion. He told 103FM that "We should have gone and brought the enriched uranium by force in a military operation during the campaign. That would have uprooted the nuclear program from Iran." He said the United States and the Israeli army had the capability to do it and that while the risk would be high, it is a price worth paying for Israel's security. He warned against chasing a fantasy plan to change the regime that has little chance, saying it would waste the only bullet in the magazine and endanger soldiers. Gallant contended Israel failed to turn its military gains into strategic outcomes.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Iran seized the financial assets and several properties from Iranian soccer star Ali Karimi over alleged ties to Israel. A three-story villa covering over 1,000 square meters was confiscated in Lahijan, along with some high-value mobile phone lines, Iran Wire reported. Iran's judiciary said the measures were aimed at counter espionage and cooperation with Israel. This is not Karimi's first seizure; last month two commercial units and four residential buildings belonging to him were seized by judicial order for "utilization for the public benefit," Iran International reported. Karimi, a former national team captain, has a history of openly defying the regime and is living in exile in the United States; he became a prominent anti-regime voice in 2022 and used social media to criticize authorities.

In US Military Role, For the first time ever, a US Navy autonomous surface vessel rescued two US Army helicopter crew members after their Apache helicopter was shot down in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. A Saronic Corsair autonomous surface vessel was involved, and Defense & Tech cited by The Jerusalem Post reported the event. US Central Command said the soldiers were rescued within about two hours and are in stable condition. The Corsair transported them to a location where they were picked up by a helicopter and brought to shore. The mission was conducted under NAVCENT and Task Force 59, the Navy’s unmanned systems unit, highlighting the role of autonomous platforms in combat rescue operations.

In Regional Impacts, Iranian media outlets reported explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area, with the reports carried by Iranian outlets. No further details were provided in the briefing.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, US pressure limits Israel as Iran steps in to save a weakened Hezbollah, experts say. Analysts describe Iran as maintaining a "ring of fire" of proxies around Israel, including Hezbollah, that is currently stuttering but Iran won't abandon Hezbollah. The discussion notes that Washington has tried to steer the region, with voices such as Amatzia Baram warning that attempts to appease Iran could limit Israel in Lebanon and could be a grave miscalculation. The analysis emphasizes that Hezbollah and other proxies keep the broader confrontation volatile and vigilant.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, US close to deal addressing Iran's nuclear program for the long term, VP Vance says. He told CBS News that a deal addressing Iran's nuclear program not just now but for the long term is near, possibly in coming weeks or months, and that the goal is to ensure Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. He noted progress but acknowledged that negotiations take time and that the other side's pace can delay agreement. He added that while he does not trust any party in negotiations, he trusts the policy objective and the United States' own assessment of the situation.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Likud Court dismisses petitions to expel Gallant from party despite harsh criticisms against him. The court unanimously ruled there is no legal basis to terminate Yoav Gallant's membership in Likud, in a decision by Court President Michael Kleiner and members Yitzhak Bam and Yair Lachen. The petitions, filed by Likud members, accused Gallant of actions around "Gallant Night," the judicial reform process, the IDF crisis, and the draft law; the party's auditor argued his Gaza positions contradicted Likud principles, and the legal advisor argued he breached loyalty to the party. Gallant defended his record and his loyalty to the party while serving in government.

In Israeli Economy and Business, TSG unveils AI-driven DroneWeaver System for rapid counter-UAS defense. DroneWeaver automates roughly 90% of the threat-management process, integrates data from multiple sensors, filters false alarms, classifies threats, assesses risk, and recommends the most effective interception method in real time. The system is built on TSG's aerial defense infrastructure and has undergone operational pilots with customers in the United States and Eastern Europe. DroneWeaver is designed to manage complex airspace environments as drone threats evolve, including FPV platforms, autonomous swarms, and low-altitude UAVs. The system was unveiled at the ILA Berlin Air Show 2026.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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