Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-08 at 03:02

HEADLINES
- Israel Strikes Iran as Escalation Deepens
- Iran Retaliates Explosions Ring Tehran and Isfahan
- Israel Declares Restricted Activity Schools Closed

The time is now 3:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israel says its early Monday strikes hit military targets in western and central Iran as a deliberate reply to Tehran’s challenge after Hezbollah’s attack on Beirut’s Dahiyeh. The operation ended a quiet spell and followed warnings from Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz. Tehran had threatened retaliation, and missiles were launched at Israel, triggering sirens across more than 100 communities in the north. A ballistic missile interceptor was seen launching from central Israel amid the volley. Sirens sounded in the north with four missiles and in the center with two during the Iranian attack. An explosion was reported in the skies over Jerusalem without warning. Additional sirens expanded to central Israel, including Tel Aviv, after the ballistic launch. Red alert sirens were heard across central and northern Israel as residents reported booms and moved into shelters. The incident underscores a sharp escalation after weeks of relative quiet.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran says the latest barrage against Israel was recorded in Iran shortly after the launch. At least 10 powerful explosions have been reported in Tehran and Isfahan as Israel prepares for the next round of strikes on terrorist targets across Iran.

In Regional Impacts, damage has been reported to a house in the Judea and Samaria/West Bank area following the Iranian ballistic attack this morning, with no injuries. A car exploded at the Netanya interchange, and passengers were evacuated from an aircraft during an alert at Ben Gurion Airport. Authorities say people in the north may exit shelters, and at this stage there are no reported casualties. Passengers were taken off the plane at Ben Gurion, and there were reports of a blast in the Krayot area as the situation unfolded.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, underground hospitals and no school are among the measures as Israel shifts to restricted activity mode after the strikes. The Home Front Command tightened instructions, moving defense areas to a state of restricted activity. The restrictions include a total closure of all educational institutions, cancellation of exams, and tighter limits on gatherings and workplaces. The policy takes effect from Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 10 p.m. to Monday, June 8, 2026, at 8 p.m. The Education Ministry confirmed the entire education system would be shut on Monday, with no classes, matriculation exams, remote learning, or any educational activity, across all ages and including special education. All student transportation was canceled, the biology matriculation exam was postponed, and a separate announcement will cover the rest of the week’s exams. A headquarters meeting was scheduled for 10 a.m. in the Education Ministry to review updates.

In Uplifting News, a message of reassurance arrives: 우리는 כאן אתכם, we are here with you, a gesture of solidarity as communities endure the strain of the day’s events.

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