Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-29 at 03:02

HEADLINES
Iranian Cyberattacks Surge 1,600 to 4,800
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Posts, Destroys 200m Tunnel
360 Million Shekels Boost Eilat Five-Year Plan

The time is now 3:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israeli officials say Iranian cyberattacks against Israel have surged since the latest US-Israeli actions against Iran began this year. Yossi Karadi, the director general of Israel’s National Cyber Directorate, told Die Welt that June 2025 saw about 1,600 hostile cyber incidents, and June 2026 saw about 4,800. He warned that some groups are highly capable and stressed that there is no ceasefire in cyberspace. He added that the attacks targeted critical infrastructure, central organizations, small and medium-sized businesses, and the public, with smaller hits on law firms and accounting practices; Israel has, he said, managed to fend off attacks on critical infrastructure so far, though easier targets sometimes suffer full system wipes.

In Regional Impacts, experts describe Iran’s ability to disrupt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz as a key bargaining chip with the United States, a leverage that could invite renewed fighting and threaten the ceasefire if pressed too hard. At the same time, US and Iranian state outlets described a ceasefire in the works as talks pivot toward the Hormuz issue in Qatar. Officials said kinetic activity would pause, vessels would move more freely, and Iran would ensure safe passage for commercial ships while the United States lifts port blockades. A proposed hotline for military coordination in the strait was discussed, but Iranian state media said the latest technical talks were not attended by Iran, citing recent US strikes as the reason.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the Israeli military says it acted in response to continuing threats in the security area, striking three Hezbollah command posts in southern Lebanon in Nabatieh and Mayfadon, after violations of a security agreement and harm to Israeli forces. Earlier, the air force targeted another Hezbollah position and a launcher as part of ongoing efforts to deter attacks. A multi-domain unit strike on a Hezbollah launcher was also reported, underscoring a campaign to remove threats to Israeli troops. Separately, Israel said it destroyed underground Hezbollah infrastructure in a southern Lebanon village, striking a 200-meter tunnel in Majdal Zoun that housed weapons and launchers, with the United States informed beforehand. Lebanese channels reported residents evacuating the Nabatieh area in the wake of Israeli strikes, reflecting heightened tension along the border.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, the government told the High Court that international agreements to reduce carbon emissions do not compel concrete national targets, but require continuous effort and due diligence. The government argued that Paris Agreement Article 4 emphasizes common but differentiated responsibilities and national circumstances, and rejected the notion that the court should intervene in climate-goal decisions. The petition against the climate policy was brought by Green Course and Youth Climate Protest and discussed earlier by judges, with the state contending that formal targets are not mandated by international law.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, a new look at the Jewish Anti-Zionist Congress in Dublin highlights tensions around the relationship between Judaism and Zionism, drawing commentary and critique from activists and observers. Content from CODEPINK features Medea Benjamin and others discussing strategies to oppose conflating Judaism with Zionism and to support Palestinian liberation, while critics question the framing and symbolism surrounding the event.

In Israeli Economy and Business, the government approved a five-year plan to transform Eilat and the Eilot region into a southern economic and tourism hub, with a budget of 360 million shekels across roughly 20 ministries. The plan aims to strengthen Eilat as Israel’s southern gateway and a center for economy, tourism, and national infrastructure, including expanded healthcare services, enhanced public services, upgraded transportation and tourism infrastructure, and improvements to education, emergency preparedness, and the overall quality of life for residents. Netanyahu called the plan a step toward elevating the region’s standing within national priorities, with Ramon Airport identified as a focal point for transport upgrades.

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