Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-14 at 14:01

HEADLINES
Iran vows near retaliation for Beirut strike
Hezbollah fire injures two IDF soldiers
US urges Israel restraint amid Iran missiles

The time is now 2:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Muhammad Baqir Zulqader, Secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council, has announced that Iran will respond to Israel's attack on Beirut earlier today. The same body later signaled that the response is near, underscoring Tehran's intent to retaliate. Officials emphasize that Tehran is preparing measures in response to the Beirut strike as regional tensions rise.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, an opinion piece argues that Israel needs more than military force to counter Iran and its proxies, noting Iran’s effort to project influence through Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and Shi’ite militias in Iraq. The piece discusses how this coordination seeks to sustain pressure on the United States, Israel, and their allies, even after setbacks for Iran and its allies. It reflects on statements attributed to Israeli leadership about the role of force, and asks what happens when force does not deter an adversary. A separate report quotes President Donald Trump criticizing the IDF’s strikes on Beirut and saying there should be no further attacks by Israel in Lebanon, while cautioning that the broader peace process with Iran could be affected. Earlier today, two IDF soldiers were injured, one moderately and one lightly, by Hezbollah fire in southern Lebanon.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, critics in Jerusalem react as Washington presses Israel to show restraint if Iran launches missiles, a stance tied to managing the fallout from the Beirut strike and avoiding further regional escalation.

In Uplifting News, Israel held its first annual Thai Festival in central Israel to mark 72 years of diplomatic ties with Thailand. Thai Ambassador Boonyarit Vichienpuntu said the event would be an annual celebration, highlighting Thai culture, cuisine, traditions, and art. The festival featured performances, demonstrations of Muay Thai, and Thai cultural booths at the D-One Conference Hall, drawing hundreds of attendees.

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