Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-13 at 08:01

HEADLINES
Iran Deal Clarified What It Truly Covers
Spain Records 321% Antisemitic Incidents
Cancer Treatment Brings Curly Hair and Hope

The time is now 8:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, What That "Iran Deal" Actually Says (And Doesn't) is examined. The article clarifies the scope of the agreement and notes the difference between what is stated and what remains open.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, a kosher gin project is described as a funding source for Jewish life and legal support in Spain. Led by German-Spanish investor Raphael Nagel, descendant of Jakob Ferdinand Nagel, the effort markets a limited collection of gin tied to a broader cultural initiative. Nagel's project ties to the Abrahamic Business Circle in Dubai and promotes economic diplomacy to bridge political divides. Spain's Antisemitism Observatory reports a 2024 rise in antisemitic incidents of 321 percent over 2023 and 567 percent over 2022.

In Uplifting News, How cancer treatment gave me curly hair and a new perspective - opinion, the piece notes that after chemotherapy, hair often regrows curly, a sign of recovery. The author ties hair to identity and history, citing sociologists Rose Weitz and Robin D.G. Kelley. The narrative traces a personal timeline from elementary school through the 1970s and notes that hairstyle changes reflect broader cultural shifts. The piece mentions Laura Ben-David, who died in 2025 after a battle with ovarian cancer. The core message is that recovery can be accompanied by new perspectives and a renewed sense of self.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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https://t.me/hnaftali/23476
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-899105
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-899130