Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-20 at 05:01

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Arabsalim airstrike kills Lebanese
Hezbollah blocks Israeli movement in Lebanon
Shanti House shelters at-risk youths nationwide

The time is now 5:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, tensions and fighting in the border region persisted Saturday as Israel and allied regional actors exchanged fire. At least five people were killed in an Israeli air strike on the southern Lebanese town of Arabsalim on Saturday morning, according to Lebanon's state news agency, NNA. The Lebanese Army described Israel’s "brutal attacks" in Lebanon as an effort to prevent the return of stability to the region, saying the strikes earlier in the day caused casualties and extensive property damage, and that a Lebanese soldier was among the dead. Later, Reuters quoted a senior Hezbollah official saying the group will not allow Israel "freedom of movement" in what it called "occupied Lebanese territory." Also on Saturday, Reuters cited an Israeli military official who said the IDF struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon after the militant group fired more than 50 projectiles at Israeli soldiers in the area, with the official noting that stability between Israel and Lebanon would be achievable if Hezbollah stopped violating the ceasefire. In a related report, the same Israeli official said the army had targeted Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon following the rocket fire.

In Uplifting News, Shanti House provides a safe haven for children and young adults seeking resources and a place to call home when they find themselves on the streets or in unsafe home environments. It operates with three branches around the country — Tel Aviv, the Negev, and a recent addition in Jerusalem — and has been doing its work for over four decades. The organization serves younger people between the ages of 14 and 21, offering a helping hand, a warm embrace, and a tangible anchor and support. These are frequently kids who have run away from dysfunctional family situations, having fled from violent parents.

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