Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-11 at 03:01

HEADLINES
Iran threatens Hormuz, region could burn
Iran attack hits Bahrain, 11-year-old injured
Israel approves funding 61 West Bank settlements

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 Iranian Retaliation, Brigadier-General Majid Mousavi, commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, warned from across Iran that destabilizing the Strait of Hormuz would turn the entire region into hell. This threat was reported as a developing story by the state media. Separately, a Hebrew-language briefing notes that Iran has endured three attacks this week, including two American and one Israeli target, while President Trump has made clear that the World Cup in the United States will not deter strikes on Iran and that a measured, targeted campaign is underway to press Tehran. The report says maritime pressure on Iran continues as the Strait of Hormuz is opened to international shipping, a setup described as ideal for Israel; observers say the regime is losing assets and revenues, and if this continues for months it could help topple the regime by choking it without burning the Middle East.

In Regional Impacts, an Iranian attack on Bahrain left an 11-year-old girl with minor injuries as debris from intercepted Iranian drones caused damage in Hamad Town and Manama. Several vehicles caught fire and homes were damaged by the debris.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon criticized a UN Security Council statement on the death of a UN peacekeeper in southern Lebanon for not explicitly condemning Hezbollah for violating Resolution 1701, calling the omission a profound failure by the international community. The peacekeeper, Sergeant Milovan Jovanovic of Serbia's 27th Mechanized Battalion, died last week from wounds after mortar shells hit his position near Marjayoun; he was the seventh peacekeeper killed in Lebanon since March. The Security Council's statement offered condolences and condemned the killing in general, and urged all parties to ensure UNIFIL's safety and security, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres later writing that all parties must work toward a diplomatic settlement. Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets near Baalbek, deep inside Lebanon, were also reported.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, a California Democratic candidate backed by a pro-Israel group lost her runoff spot to an Israel critic. Jasmeet Bains, who received substantial ad support from Democratic Majority for Israel, was overtaken in the race to represent California's 22nd Congressional District by Randy Villegas; the results left Valadao in front. With 90% of votes tallied, Villegas had about 32% to Bains' 27%, while Valadao led with roughly 40%.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Israel's cabinet is expected to approve a plan to fund the de facto establishment of 61 new settlements in the West Bank, according to Axios's Barak Ravid. The proposal envisions more than $350 million in funding over several years, promoted by far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Many settlements are located in strategically sensitive areas, including along Highway 90 in the Jordan Valley and in the South Hebron Hills, with the aim of creating territorial continuity between existing settlements. The funding will cover temporary mobile homes, public facilities, and community infrastructure, beginning before planning is fully completed, and later stages would fund more permanent development such as roads and utilities.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Columbia University anti-Israel activist Mohsen Mahdawi is contesting a deportation order to Jordan. Arrested last April for alleged undermining of US foreign policy and counter-antisemitism efforts with his pro-Palestinian campus activism, Mahdawi has appealed to the First Circuit and the Second Circuit through the ACLU and other representatives, arguing that his detention and censorship are punitive and serve no legitimate purpose. He says he expected to build his life in the United States with rights he lacked in a Palestinian refugee camp, and he contends the administration is using immigration policy to silence him for speaking about Palestinian suffering.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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