Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-17 at 20:02

HEADLINES
Trump defends Iran missiles at G7 summit
End Iran war deal signed amid warnings
Israel slips behind on clean energy

The time is now 8:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, President Trump defended Iran's ballistic missile program at the G7 Summit in France, saying they “have to have some, because other people have some,” specifically naming Saudi Arabia. He added that Iran’s missiles aren’t a problem, noting that “Missiles, they hurt a little location, but they don’t blow up the planet.”

In US Policy Concerning Israel, officials announced that a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war with Iran was signed, with Trump witnessing; Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran's nuclear materials would not be sent outside the country and that the regime would consider continued Israeli attacks in Lebanon as a breach of commitment, while adding that Iran's defensive capabilities will not be discussed with any party and that missiles are “only meant to be fired, not to be negotiated.” The White House released footage showing Trump signing the MOU during a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron in Versailles, and later reports described the full text as providing sweeping economic benefits to Iran while deferring many contentious security issues. Israeli officials warned the memo could weaken deterrence by giving Tehran early oil relief and leaving enriched uranium in Iran, potentially increasing pressure on Israel regarding southern Lebanon.

In Israeli Economy and Business, Doral CEO Yoni Hantis argues Israel is falling behind on energy, saying the country’s dependence on gas and oil leaves it vulnerable while bureaucratic hurdles keep renewable energy projects stalled for years.

In Uplifting News, an opinion piece reflects on The Rebbe's vision of human potential living on through Friendship Circle, describing volunteers who work with individuals with special needs and the organization’s role in building a community where everyone belongs. Declassified records also reveal that in March 1976, Rabin warned in secret protocols of a possible hostage-bargain scenario similar to Entebbe, months before the hijacking.

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