Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-15 at 12:02

HEADLINES
Israel says Iran deal leaves missiles unaddressed
Region welcomes US Iran deal Lebanon hopeful
EU splits on sanctions for Ben-Gvir

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

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the vast majority of the IDF and the Mossad oppose the current Iran nuclear deal as insufficient in light of the power dynamics, the blood and treasure invested, and the threats confronting Israel. While the view is not universal and top Israeli officials defer to Israel's political echelon and to the Trump administration on certain matters, the stance is nearly unanimous in private forums. Officials say the deal leaves ballistic missiles and Iranian proxy threats unaddressed, and they caution that sanctions should persist until the Islamic regime changes its behavior. Some Mossad officials, and fewer IDF officials, believe it is important to keep Iran under sanctions until the regime changes its tune or is toppled.

In Regional Impacts, Middle East leaders welcomed Sunday night's agreement between the United States and Iran. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun praised Lebanon's inclusion in the agreement, saying the people look forward to a definitive end to the cycle of violence and to stability, security, recovery, and reconstruction. Qatari State Minister Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi said the arrangement paves the way for a lasting cessation of military operations, and Pakistan's facilitation of the process was acknowledged. In Gaza, at least 9 people were killed across the territory in targeted Israeli attacks over the past 24 hours.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Tehran has begun framing the deal as a strategic victory, with officials describing it as an achievement over both Israel and the United States. Dr. Raz Zimmt, head of the Shi'ite Axis Program at the Institute for National Security Studies, said Tehran presents the agreement as a win that could deter rivals and unlock economic benefits, even as a small minority opposes engagement with Washington. Hezbollah, meanwhile, casts Iran as Lebanon’s protector and says Tehran secured Lebanon’s place in the deal, urging Beirut to reconsider its stance toward Iran.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, Vice President JD Vance said there are still many details to be finalized regarding the preliminary peace deal with Iran. He noted that some elements in Israel may like the agreement. He added that the United States expects the Strait of Hormuz to remain open without tolls in the long term after the signing, which is set for Friday. The text of the deal has not yet been released, and technical negotiations will determine steps, including how Iran will destroy and dispose of its stockpile of highly enriched material and other components yet to be resolved.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, EU foreign ministers have not reached a consensus to sanction Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, with EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas saying many member states proposed sanctions but no consensus was reached. Separately, police dispersed haredi protesters blocking Gilat Junction near Ofakim over the arrest of a draft dodger; traffic has reopened after officers urged the crowd to clear the roads. Earlier this week, 17 haredi men were indicted for breaking into the home of IDF Chief Military Police Officer Brigadier-General Yuval Yamin during a protest on April 28, with charges including rioting, trespassing, and property damage, four of them minors. A retired Supreme Court justice, Yosef Elron, told the High Court that the Knesset vote electing Rabello as state comptroller was conducted unlawfully, joining petitions arguing the illegality of the second vote.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Israeli and anti-regime Iranian marchers taking part in Bologna Pride were reportedly forced out amid chants of “Zionists out.” Organizers said the provocation by a small group carrying Iranian or Israeli symbols was met with resistance from other march participants, and videos posted by the Radical Party show moments of intimidation and removal from the procession.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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