Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-24 at 03:03

HEADLINES
US-backed plan South Lebanon to Lebanese army
Aber Kawas wins NY Senate defunding Israel
Trump blasts Senate Iran resolution as meaningless

The time is now 3:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Report: Israel, Lebanon discuss US-backed plan to transfer southern territory to Lebanese army, Lebanese army units would undergo US-led training and vetting to ensure they are not linked to Hezbollah, as part of a phased mechanism discussed under Washington-mediated talks. Officials say the plan envisions transferring southern territory to the Lebanese army in phased steps, with units receiving US-led training and vetting to prevent Hezbollah ties, and the discussions taking place within Washington-mediated talks.

In Palestinian-American wins New York State Senate primary race, aims to stop funding to Israel, Aber Kawas, a Palestinian-American who ran on a platform of democratic socialism and defunding "Israel's genocide in Gaza," won the Democratic primary for the New York State Senate race in Queens on Tuesday. Kawas became the first Palestinian Muslim woman elected in New York state after receiving endorsement from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. She grew up in New York to Palestinian parents and helped launch the Not On Our Dime campaign with Mamdani, which seeks to tax New York-based organizations that fund Israel. The campaign argues that New York should not subsidize what its advocates call Israeli policies and actions in Gaza.

Trump slams Senate's Iran resolution as 'meaningless,' attacks its GOP defenders, In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump criticized the Senate war powers resolution directing him to halt US military action against Iran, calling the measure "meaningless" and complaining that four Republican senators voted with Democrats. The Senate had approved the resolution by a 50-48 margin after the House had already passed it, reflecting heightened concern over the broader conflict with Iran even within Trump's party.

Levin: Israel aid critics suddenly silent on billions for Iran, Right-wing commentator Mark Levin wrote that the Iranian regime would receive more money from the deal in a single year than Israel receives in a decade, highlighting a perceived shift in commentary as vows to curb support for Israel unfold while discussing the arrangements benefiting Tehran.

Israel, US-hating Mamdani-backed Dem wins NY primary, In a major New York primary race, Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated a five-term incumbent in the 13th Congressional District, a district with a strong Democratic tilt, and is now widely expected to head to Congress in November. Avila Chevalier, described as a far-left democratic socialist candidate, was backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and is noted for past inflammatory posts about the United States, Israel, and other topics that resurfaced during the campaign.

In Haredi activists set to protest at key travel infrastructure nationwide, denounce IDF draft, Police prepare for demonstrations as vehicle convoys are planned to depart from at least 19 cities at 4 p.m. to protest the implementation of the mandatory draft for haredi men and arrests of draft evaders. Organizers, including Agudat Yisrael and other parts of United Torah Judaism, say thousands will participate, with convoys set to travel on major routes across the country, including major arterial roads and interchanges.

Haredi protest motorcade threatens nationwide traffic chaos: 'We’ll see if the police stop us', Police will deploy hundreds of officers as convoys depart from 19 cities and move slowly toward Prison 10 near Kfar Yona, with counter-protests planned by residents and authorities warning of severe nationwide traffic disruptions throughout the day.

Majority of Israelis support military buffer zones in Gaza, Lebanon, West Bank after Oct. 7 - poll, A nationwide JCFA survey finds broad backing for defensible borders, buffer zones, and a continued security presence in strategic areas, with 64% supporting a permanent buffer along the Gaza border and 11% backing a temporary arrangement; 54% feel Israel’s borders are not sufficiently protected, while 42% think they are. Roughly three-quarters endorse maintaining security components in disputed areas, and 56% attribute the October 7 attack to a combination of factors rather than a single failure.

New national security adviser said to hold urgent meeting on getting Gazans to leave, Shmuel Ben Ezra, Netanyahu’s new security adviser, reportedly convened a short-notice meeting to discuss encouraging voluntary emigration of Gazans, a topic security officials say has seen little international willingness to participate, and Mossad representatives indicated no countries are prepared to accept Gazans who choose to leave; no new developments were reported at the time.

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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