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

HEADLINES
Mossad chief says Iran regime topple possible
Israeli strikes hit Lebanon villages near Tyre
Deputy mayor among 14 arrested in corruption

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, the outgoing Mossad chief David Barnea, in a retirement ceremony late Monday night, urged Israel and the agency to remain committed to toppling the Islamic regime in Iran, saying Iran is at its weakest, most challenged, and most wounded, and that changing Iran by removing the regime is a possible and achievable goal. He described the mission as the height of a historic and important campaign and said it must remain the top priority, requiring persistence, a cool head, and commitment to the mission. In the same topic, a report from last night said Iran planned to launch missiles at Israel and to begin a preventive attack, with Tehran reportedly concerned that attacks in Dahieh were meant to pave the way for attacks in Iran soon.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the Israeli Air Force conducted strikes in the last hour against targets in southern Lebanon, hitting the village of Hania near Tyre and the village of Anddoriya near Saluki.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, fourteen suspects were arrested, including a deputy mayor from a northern municipality, on suspicion of corruption, bribery, and other offenses, the Israel Police announced on Tuesday. The raid, which stemmed from an ongoing year-long investigation led by the National Economic Crime Unit within Lahav 433, in cooperation with the Tax Authority, resulted in the seizure of luxury vehicles, a yacht, and real estate holdings, among other assets worth millions of shekels. Approximately 20 targets in northern Israel were raided by Lahav 433, the Tax Authority, and the Border Police. The arrested individuals are suspected of involvement in serious public corruption offenses, including bribery, fraud, breach of trust, bid rigging, money laundering, and tax offenses. The Nahariya Municipality released a statement confirming that its personnel were involved, adding that Mayor Ronen Marly has instructed all relevant parties and all municipal employees to fully cooperate with the investigative and law enforcement authorities. The city did not confirm which of its personnel had been involved.

In Uplifting News, an approximately 1,500-year-old deep blue gemstone was found during an archaeological dig at Korazim National Park in the Galilee, announced by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority. Twelve-year-old Alon Horvitz, a sixth grader from Ramat Korazim elementary school, discovered the gem near the end of the dig. Dig director Dr. Achia Kohn-Tavorn of Ariel University identified the stone as a Nicolo, a type of agate used in Roman jewelry and signet rings as a symbol of wealth and high social standing. The find is part of a joint project between the INPA and Ariel University to involve students in uncovering the region’s history. Also in this topic, Shireet HaTikva was sung at the opening of Israel’s embassy in Fiji.

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