Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-12 at 12:01

HEADLINES
Lebanon included in any US Iran deal
Iran insists enrichment amid US deal dispute
Antisemitic arson destroys SVS warehouse London

The time is now 12:01 PM 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, Hezbollah says it is confident Iran will insist on Lebanon being included in any deal with the United States, a leading Hezbollah politician said on Friday as hopes grew for a broader settlement. Hezbollah, a group founded by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in 1982, entered the regional conflict in support of Tehran on March 2, opening fire at Israel and prompting an Israeli response. Iranian officials have repeatedly insisted that ending fighting in Lebanon must be part of any wider agreement. Hassan Fadlallah, a Hezbollah politician, told al-Manar TV that if the agreement happens, they have confidence it will include Lebanon. A Western source said a memorandum between the United States and Iran to halt the war in the Gulf could be signed as soon as Sunday, with language still being finalized and Iran sticking to its position on Lebanon. Last week, Mohsen Rezaei, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader, said Hezbollah's file would be part of any deal.

In the US Policy Concerning Israel, US President Donald Trump said Tehran's publicly released version of a deal to stop the war is not what was agreed to, with the White House insisting Tehran would dismantle its nuclear program. The two sides presented starkly different accounts of the proposed agreement, with Tehran insisting on its right to enrich uranium and maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump posted on Truth Social that the terms Iran leaked have nothing to do with the terms that were written, calling Iran's statements dishonorable and urging them to get their act together quickly. A senior Trump administration official said the Iranians had agreed to five key points in the deal, describing it as a performance-based arrangement. The official said Iran's nuclear material would be destroyed and the nuclear program dismantled under the deal.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, a massive fire destroyed the warehouse of Jewish-owned SVS Productions in Brent, London, on Oxgate Lane. The London Fire Brigade said 25 fire engines and around 150 firefighters were required to tackle the blaze at the two-floor warehouse in a business park near Golders Green. At the height of the fire, the majority of the structure and its roof were alight, and firefighters will remain on scene throughout the day to fully extinguish it. The fire is not being treated as suspicious, but it is being investigated by the Brigade's Fire Investigation Team. SVS owner Uzziel Sassoon said the warehouse was completely destroyed and thanked emergency services for their rapid response and for the support SVS has received. The Telegraph reported that SVS could have lost up to £3 million worth of equipment. The incident follows a pattern of antisemitic arson attacks in North West London, underscoring a troubling trend in the area.

In Uplifting News, there is a sense of resilience and joy amid daily life and community moments. Liza and Avi, a lesbian couple who moved in together quickly, share makeup routines before dates, exchanged double proposal rings, and are marching this year at Tel Aviv Pride with Liza’s mother for the first time. Amid ongoing conflict, Israeli children continue to find joy in music, sport and study, with Mizrahi pop singer Peer Tasi releasing his first album for children, Yaldei Hashetach, or Children of the Real World, praised for its pun-filled songs and a popular alphabet track that drew more than 200,000 online views in three days. In Jerusalem, families are encouraged to explore summer camps that suit their children, with options spanning bilingual, trilingual and English-speaking formats; camps vary from art and sports to technology, music, drama, nature and baking, and families are advised to decide between dynamic day camps or adventure-oriented sleepaway experiences, with a reminder that summer can be a time for growth and independence in a safe setting.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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