Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-12 at 14:01

HEADLINES
IDF Kills More Than 10 Hezbollah Commanders
IDF Kills Hamas Deputy and PIJ Commanders
Tel Aviv Pride Barred Anti Government Shirts

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 Operation Lion's Roar, the IDF released an operational update covering activities in the past week.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the IDF said it has recently killed more than 10 Hezbollah field commanders and their successors during its operations in southern Lebanon, including the commander of Hezbollah’s Nasser Unit, Hajj Salameh. Less than two months after his killing, two of his successors, Mahdi Bazzi and Ashraf Salloum, were killed. The IDF additionally killed the commander of Hezbollah’s Shaqif Sector, Nasser Shaqir, and his successor, Ahmad Sablini, within twelve hours of each other. Other Hezbollah commanders killed included Ali Abbas, Kamil Younes, Fuad Moussa, Hussein Salami, Ali Khayekh, and Musallam Harb. The IDF said it struck and destroyed five Hezbollah rocket launchers used to fire rockets at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, including one vehicle-mounted launcher, as part of its precise strikes against targets.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, in a separate operation the IDF killed two Palestinian Islamic Jihad platoon commanders, Qasslam Hassan Saleh, and Sami Jamil Abu Dalal, along with a Hamas deputy company commander, Ubay Mamoun Saleh Farwana, in precision strikes in the Gaza Strip. The terrorists were reported to have been planning imminent attacks on IDF troops. Earlier on Friday, the IDF announced it had struck and destroyed three Hamas weapons storage facilities in central Gaza, containing launchers, mortar shells, RPGs, explosive devices, firearms, and additional military equipment intended to be used against Israeli troops near Gaza’s Yellow Line. The military said measures, including aerial surveillance and the use of precise munitions, were taken to reduce the risk of harm to civilians in the area.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, demonstrators were denied entry to Tel Aviv Pride Parade over anti-government messaging on clothing, with footage showing a woman wearing a pride-themed shirt reading FCK BNGVR arguing with police. Police indicated that the shirt or related signs were not allowed in the parade area, and video shows the demonstrators being kept outside the entry zone after voicing their concerns. The incident occurred as anti-government demonstrations intersect with a major civic celebration.

In Uplifting News, Which coffee is healthiest? The drinks to choose and the ones you should avoid explains that coffee is no longer viewed as a health obstacle, but the difference between a clean Americano and a syrup-laden iced coffee can be significant, with comparisons across filter coffee, espresso, cappuccino, capsules and instant coffee. Also, It’s not over yet: Tel Aviv celebrates Pride but war in back of mind reports on the city’s Pride march returning to its full form this year, featuring rainbow flags, floats, and music, marking the 28th edition as the event resumes its traditional format since prior disruptions, while some participants acknowledge ongoing security concerns and the lingering impact of regional conflict on attendance.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-899222
https://www.ynetnews.com/magazine/article/sywhahfbgx
https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/06/its-not-over-yet-tel-aviv-celebrates-pride-war-back-mind