Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-14 at 00:02

HEADLINES
Vahidi Pushes for Missile Strikes on Israel
US Scales Back Europe NATO Capabilities
Trump Puts Iran Deal Before Hormuz

The time is now 12:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Ahmad Vahidi, wanted over the 1994 AMIA bombing, has emerged as a key power broker in Tehran, pressing for missile strikes on Israel and tougher terms in US talks.

In US Military Role, the United States plans to significantly reduce the aircraft and warships it makes available for NATO operations in Europe, a move that would limit NATO's ability to launch long-range strikes and conduct surveillance. The plan would cut the number of F-16 and F-15E fighter jets from roughly 150 to 100, reduce maritime reconnaissance aircraft from 26 to 15, and remove all eight aerial refueling tanker jets it previously provided to Europe. It would also redeploy a missile-launching submarine and an aircraft carrier, along with several warships and scores of jets that join the carrier’s missions, and possibly reallocate one of two bomber groups previously assigned for Europe’s defense. The change reflects a shift as Europe and Canada invest more in defense and develop greater capabilities, reducing reliance on a single power and strengthening NATO. Iran has accused the US of striking drinking water facilities in southern Iran with precision bombs, saying two concrete water-storage reservoirs with a combined capacity of 2,500 cubic meters in the Bamani district were hit and taken out of service; an image released shows identifiable parts from a US-made precision-guided missile, though CNN could not confirm the munitions shown were at the site. Iran says the strike violates the Geneva Conventions. President Donald Trump, who has threatened to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure, did not confirm whether the recent US attacks were in response.

In Regional Impacts, Jordanian network Roya is reporting that sirens have been activated in Jordan. It is unclear why the sirens have been activated at this time.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, Trump pushes to seal Iran deal on his birthday, calling it a landmark agreement that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and permanently prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, describing it as the opposite of the 2015 nuclear deal and warning that military force remains an option if diplomacy fails; Iran disputes the timeline, saying the deal is not expected to be signed on Sunday as negotiations continue, and Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to convene his security cabinet to assess the deal, with Israeli officials worried Washington may have accepted many Tehran core demands, leaving Iran’s missile program, proxies, and broader regional influence largely untouched. Opposition leader Lapid argues the emerging agreement does not achieve Israel’s war goals because the regime survives, its missile program remains intact, and it could rebuild the nuclear program. Trump later said a deal is scheduled to be signed tomorrow, claiming that immediately after signing the Hormuz Strait would be open to all. A report notes domestic pushback in Israel and Iran, with Lapid criticizing the deal and Iranian protesters in Mashhad accusing Tehran of making excessive concessions. Finally, officials say the timing remains uncertain, with some forecasting a Sunday signing while Tehran signals it may come in the coming days, and Trump continuing to push the narrative that the Strait would be opened upon agreement.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, the National Parents' Leadership Association urged the Education Ministry to reject the Teachers' Union ultimatum to limit the integration of children with disabilities into classrooms, arguing that the demand is discriminatory and dangerous, while the union trade group contends staffing shortages require action and that inclusion programs should be preserved with adequate staffing; the association emphasizes that the state's role is to provide teachers with tools for successful integration, not to remove children from classrooms. Anti-government protesters held weekly demonstrations in Tel Aviv and other cities, as relatives of hostages taken on October 7, 2023 denounce the coalition's push for a politically appointed inquiry into the Hamas attack, arguing for a state commission with independent experts; the bill would appoint three members from both the coalition and the opposition, and even if the opposition refuses, the coalition could still operate with its three appointees, prompting continued demonstrations and pressure on lawmakers as a vote approaches.

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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