Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-03 at 18:02

HEADLINES
CENTCOM denies Iran's destroyer attack claim
Israeli Navy strengthens long-range arm against Iran
House curbs Trump on Iran military action

The time is now 6:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, CENTCOM has rejected Iran's claim that it targeted a US Navy destroyer in the Gulf of Oman, saying Iran is lying about the incident.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Iran continues to escalate, Hezbollah keeps attacking Israel, and questions are growing about America's response in the Middle East. In this update, we review developments across Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, Russia, and Europe, and the broader instability shaping today’s world, including how these events align with biblical prophecy. During a visit to the Haifa Naval Base, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said that in Lebanon there is no ceasefire for Israeli forces, and the IDF will continue acting against threats whenever opportunities arise. He noted the Israeli Navy is being strengthened as an additional long‑range strategic arm and has operated across multiple fronts, some undisclosed. Zamir added that the IDF is prepared to immediately resume combat against the Iranian regime if required, with the Navy expected to play a key role in any future operations.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, the US House of Representatives backed a Democratic‑led resolution to curb President Trump's ability to sustain military action against Iran without congressional authorization, passing 215‑208 with four Republicans joining Democrats. Trump said negotiations with Iran are going well and could yield a deal by the weekend, describing Iran as volatile and saying the United States is capable of wiping Iran out within a few weeks, though he prefers a written agreement that achieves the same outcome without casualties. He said a key issue was separating discussions about the opening of the Strait of Hormuz from hostilities in Lebanon, and he noted that talks with Hezbollah occurred for the first time. A Hebrew‑language report quoted him saying the negotiations are progressing well and that a deal could happen by the weekend.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the violent ultra‑Orthodox riot outside Justice Noam Sohlberg's home in protest of his order to increase arrests of draft evaders. Netanyahu said law enforcement must apply the full force of the law against the rioters, and the Prime Minister's Office said he called Sohlberg to check on his wellbeing and whether charges would be pressed. Protesters damaged property, smashed windows, damaged a car, and attempted to break into Sohlberg's home before fleeing. Police detained dozens for disorderly conduct, and Magen David Adom treated Sohlberg, who reportedly felt unwell. Sohlberg's wife told reporters that it cannot be that Jews harm one another, stressing the community’s responsibility.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, New York City antisemitic hate crimes rose sharply in May 2026, with 41 confirmed incidents, a 71% increase from May 2025. Jews accounted for about 60% of all confirmed hate crimes in the city last month. So far in 2026 there have been 152 confirmed antisemitic hate crimes, along with 17 confirmed hate crimes against Muslims, 9 against Asian people, and 18 against Black people. The NYPD Hate Crime Task Force investigates such incidents and, in consultation with the NYPD Legal Bureau, determines whether they qualify as hate crimes under state law.

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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