Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-26 at 22:01

HEADLINES
US Strikes Iran After Drone Attack
Beirut Protests Erupt Over Hezbollah Framework
Lebanon Hails Pact, Demands Israeli Withdrawal

The time is now 10:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, the United States carried out strikes on Iran on Friday in response to a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation targeted missile and drone locations and coastal radar sites, according to US Central Command, and represented a significant test of a week-old interim framework aimed at ending the months-long war and reopening the vital waterway. President Donald Trump said the drone attack violated the ceasefire and, when pressed, noted that Iran is “a little bit different” as he discussed the response. Iranian officials responded on social media that the Strait of Hormuz is governed by Iran and urged restraint to avoid escalation. Separately, a Boeing Australia MQ-28 Ghost Bat stealth multirole unmanned aircraft, being developed for the Royal Australian Air Force, participated in Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 on the island of Rota alongside US and other allied forces on June 25, 2026, underscoring ongoing multinational training and interoperability.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Hezbollah supporters rioted in Beirut after Israel and Lebanon announced a US-brokered framework agreement in Washington. Rallying behind Hezbollah, supporters waved flags, torched vehicles, and clashed with Lebanese security forces as the framework sought to disarm the group and redefine Lebanon’s security arrangement in the region.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun praised the signing of the trilateral agreement among the United States, Lebanon, and Israel as the first step on the path to restoring Lebanon’s sovereignty, thanking President Trump and American officials for hosting the talks. Aoun described the agreement as the beginning of a road to bring freedom and dignity to the Lebanese people who have endured harsh conditions. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam responded by saying the framework requires a full Israeli withdrawal from all Lebanese territory and urged Lebanon to extend state authority across the country.

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