Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-26 at 23:01

HEADLINES
Beirut erupts as framework deal sparks riots
US framework links withdrawal to Hezbollah disarmament
Public backs hardline stance against Hezbollah

The time is now 11:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Hezbollah supporters riot in Beirut after Israel-Lebanon framework deal. Supporters waved Hezbollah flags, torched vehicles and clashed with Lebanese security forces after Israel and Lebanon announced a United States brokered framework agreement in Washington.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, United States-backed framework ties the Israeli pullout from Lebanon to Hezbollah disarmament, according to a State Department document that describes ending the conflict through direct talks, restoring Lebanese army control over pilot zones, blocking reconstruction funds from reaching armed groups, and pursuing a full peace and security agreement. Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun described the trilateral deal as the first step toward restoring Lebanon's sovereignty, saying it aims to disarm Hezbollah and allow the Israeli withdrawal once the Hezbollah threat is removed; he thanked United States President Donald Trump and American officials for hosting the Israel-Lebanon talks. Aoun also extended gratitude to Lebanon’s delegation for their efforts in the negotiations. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said the framework requires a full Israeli withdrawal from all Lebanese territory and that Lebanon must extend state authority across the country.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, IDF soldiers have been dispatched to Beit Aryeh in the West Bank after terrorist infiltration sirens sounded there in the early morning hours on Saturday. According to the military, two suspects were reportedly seen in the area, and the dispatched soldiers are searching to locate them. A new public opinion survey conducted by the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs and Security, in cooperation with Lazar Research, shows broad support for a hardline security approach toward regional threats, with 56 percent backing military action against Hezbollah even if it could lead to direct confrontation with Iran, and 79 percent expressing distrust of ceasefires with Hamas and Hezbollah. The findings indicate a public mood that prioritizes security concerns in the wake of recent events and remains skeptical of diplomatic settlements.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Jewish leaders defend Hakeem Jeffries from Democratic Socialists of America political attacks. As supporters celebrated primary victories in New York City, some attendees at Claire Valdez’s party chanted “You’re next!” when Jeffries’ image appeared on screens. Jewish leaders, including figures from major community organizations, pushed back, praising Jeffries as a dedicated public servant defined by honesty, hard work, and a steadfast commitment to delivering for his constituents.

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