Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-13 at 03:01

HEADLINES
Sirens amid Israel-Iran clashes as deal teeters
Cyprus eyes 600k Israeli visitors in 2025
Vilnius named Jerusalem of Lithuania, Jewish memory

The time is now 3:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, fighting continues despite reports of a near US-Iran agreement: sirens sounded in northern Israel as drones were intercepted, and the United States said it downed Iranian drones in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran keeps up attacks amid conflicting deal terms.

In Israeli Economy and Business, Taly's Travel: Discovering warm welcome at Louis Hotels, Cyprus is ready to welcome Israeli travelers with warm hospitality as the tourist season is in full swing. Louisa Varaclas, director for Israel at the Cypriot Deputy Ministry of Tourism, notes around 600,000 Israeli visitors are expected in 2025, underscoring Israel as a vital market. A press trip to Cyprus split between Paphos and Limassol featured a stay at the Imperial Island Resort in Paphos as the first stop. Israelis describe Cyprus as feeling like a home away from home, offering a familiar environment, friendship, and a deep sense of security.

In Uplifting News, Exploring Vilnius: the Jerusalem of Lithuania and its Jewish past, Vilnius unfolds as a city of cobbled lanes and cafés layered over a rich Jewish heritage. For the Jewish traveler, Vilna speaks in a more intimate language, reflecting a legacy that shaped the Jewish world across centuries. The city has been called the “Jerusalem of Lithuania,” and the idea of a Litvak temperament—intellect and restraint, disciplined thought and quiet endurance—permeates its history. Alongside its architecture and museums, Vilnius carries echoes of the Vilna Gaon and the ruins of the Great Synagogue, underscoring a deep, enduring Jewish memory in the capital.

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