Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-15 at 03:02

HEADLINES
G7 Seeks US-Iran Ceasefire Pact at Evian
Israel Keeps Lebanon Security Zones Indefinitely
Iran Survives Deal Israel Worries Deepens

The time is now 3:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In G7 leaders meet in France after US, Iran declare agreement to end ongoing war, G7 leaders gather at a lakeside French resort in Evian-les-Bains to discuss the preliminary US-Iran deal aimed at ending their war. The group plans to sign a memorandum of understanding on Friday in Switzerland, though the precise terms remain unclear. The June 15-17 summit will also address Ukraine, global economic imbalances, and securing critical minerals from sources beyond China. United States President Donald Trump is due to arrive in Evian-les-Bains on Monday for the gathering, with French officials expressing relief at his participation after last year’s early exit from the summit in Canada. Trump is expected to meet with Middle Eastern leaders and participate in a working session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, including a Zelensky meeting planned for Tuesday.

In Israel will not leave Lebanon, won't strike if Hezbollah respect's ceasefire, sources tell 'Post', Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon as part of the newly agreed US-Iran deal, according to an Israeli source. An Israeli Defense Forces source said that if Hezbollah respects the ceasefire, there will be zero attacks anywhere in Lebanon. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not yet addressed the US-Iran deal or Lebanon, a point Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said is included in the deal. Hours before the deal was finalized, Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz directed the IDF to strike the Dahiyeh district of Beirut in response to Hezbollah fire toward Israeli territory, and President Trump spoke to Netanyahu after the strikes, publicly denouncing them. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz also stated that the IDF will remain in security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza indefinitely to protect the border and Israeli communities there against jihadist elements. The area will be cleared of local residents and all terror infrastructures, both below and above ground, including houses in contact villages that served as terror outposts, will be destroyed. This is presented as a key lesson from the events of October 7. The control of these territories and security zones is described as one of the IDF’s greatest achievements in the war of resilience, and officials say they oppose any withdrawal from Lebanon despite political pressure. Netanyahu has reiterated these points to US President Trump and other senior American officials, and the IDF maintains its professional stance on the security concept; if there are opposition elements challenging this concept and supporting withdrawal, they are said to be to be addressed within the established security framework.

In Trump’s deal does not bind us: Israeli leaders decry Lebanon’s inclusion in US-Iran deal, Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir argued that Trump’s agreement does not bind Israel and that Israel remains an independent and sovereign nation. He said Israel must not compromise on anything less than the dismantling of Hezbollah and must not withdraw from any territory captured and cleared of terror infrastructure, stressing that thousands of terrorists cannot be left on the fences of northern settlements. Other officials, including Yair Golan, criticized Netanyahu for what they described as capitulation to a deal that did not meet Israel’s security needs. Israel’s position reflects a broader debate within the country about the terms and implications of the US-Iran deal.

Iran’s regime survives, Israel worries: Winners, losers emerging from new US-Iran deal - analysis, An analytical look at the deal notes that a recent series of Israeli strikes helped spur a rapid American push toward ceasefire agreements. It describes how a sequence of events, including a notable strike in Beirut’s Dahiyeh district, accelerated Washington’s effort to secure a deal with Tehran. The agreement reportedly includes the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington pressing Iran toward a framework that resolves nuclear and sanctions issues within a 60-day window. The analysis highlights that Tehran has threatened retaliation, while the United States, with support from Qatar and Pakistan, has increased pressure to reach a settlement.

Will Trump’s nuclear deal with Iran benefit Israel in the long term? - Analysis, A separate assessment outlines five key factors that will shape Israel’s view of the deal’s long-term impact on Iran and Hezbollah. Trump announced the deal as complete in a post, claiming authorization to open the Strait of Hormuz and lift the naval blockade. He told the New York Times that if Iran fails to reach a final nuclear agreement, the United States would resume attacks on Tehran. The framework provides for a 60-day negotiation period to resolve nuclear and sanctions issues, with milestones including the potential removal or dilution of 60 percent enriched uranium under US supervision to remove a near-term danger. If these conditions are not met, the deal could leave critical aspects of Iran’s nuclear program in place, shaping the strategic balance involving Israel and its regional proxies. The analysis presents five twists that will determine whether the deal proves beneficial or detrimental for Israel over time.

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