Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-08 at 05:01

HEADLINES
- Israel Dismantles Iranian Defenses in Hours
- Ben-Gurion Cuts Flights Amid Iran Attacks
- Houthis Ban Red Sea Navigation

The time is now 5:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Operation Lion's Roar, the Iranian regime spent months rebuilding its defenses, Israel dismantled them in a few hours.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Ben-Gurion Airport will remain open for now, but officials are expected to reduce the number of passengers and departing flights following the resumption of hostilities and missile attacks from Iran. The Home Front Command is seeking to lower the number of passengers at the airport to around 2,500, while the Transportation Ministry is pushing for a cap of about 5,000. Haifa Airport is operating normally, and Air Haifa continues to fly passengers to destinations such as Larnaca, Mykonos, Paphos, and Athens. El Al has offered passengers with tickets for flights through June 13 a free postponement or a voucher for a future flight. The Tourism Ministry has opened an emergency operations center to coordinate relocation of residents if homes are damaged. All missiles from Iran were intercepted.

In Iranian Retaliation, the missiles now crossing the skies between Iran and Israel are not simply weapons but signals of a broader historical transition, with the post-Khamenei era seen as testing whether a regional order based on resistance and proxy warfare can endure under mounting pressure and amid ongoing US-Iran negotiations. Iran also threatens regional energy targets as explosions rock Tehran, with the Revolutionary Guards claiming an attack on industrial sites in Haifa and warning that oil and gas facilities linked to Israel, the United States, and allies could be targeted next; the IDF has approved expanded Iran strike plans and braces for days of fighting.

In The Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis declared a complete and total ban on Israeli maritime navigation in the Red Sea, saying the measure is in effect and that any Israeli target will be attacked, in the context of earlier rocket fire toward central Israel. Israeli authorities also reported two arrests for spying: one man in his 20s from Kafr Qassem accused of spying for Hamas and inciting propaganda, with an indictment expected; another man in his 30s from Bat Yam accused of spying for Iran and maintaining contact with Iranian intelligence since late 2025. A Hezbollah rocket landed in the Christian town of Ain Ebel in southern Lebanon's Bint Jbeil district, lightly injuring a woman and causing significant damage to two homes and several vehicles.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, former defense minister Yoav Gallant said on Army Radio that there is an option to physically remove Iran's enriched uranium from the country, acknowledging it would be dangerous but worth paying the price to avoid an existential risk, and he criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu for a perceived weakness, saying Israel is paying a heavy price. He also noted that comments from US officials suggested enrichment could be pursued without a deal. Separately, underground hospitals and no school: Israel transitions to restricted activity mode after Iran strikes, with the Home Front Command moving to tightened limits that close all educational institutions, cancel exams, and impose stricter limits on gatherings and workplaces. The policy runs from Sunday at 10 p.m. until Monday at 8 p.m.; the Education Ministry confirms the entire education system will be shut down on Monday, with no classes, exams, or remote learning, and all student transportation canceled; the biology matriculation exam is postponed and a further announcement will cover the rest of the week; a headquarters meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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