Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-08 at 06:02

HEADLINES
Iran missiles fired as Israel strikes Tehran
Israel hits Hezbollah HQ Beirut amid tensions
Ben-Gurion caps travelers at 2,500

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

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, US President Donald Trump called for Iran and Israel to stop "shooting" at each other in a post on Truth Social. The post follows multiple waves of Iranian strikes against Israel, and the Israel Defense Forces struck several locations across Iran, including in Tehran. This is a developing story.

In Iranian Retaliation, the Israel Defense Forces say the newest conflict with Iran is expected to last at least a few days, and could still heat up into a return to full-blown war. As of 11:30 a.m., Iran has fired three salvos, bringing the total to between 22 and 24 ballistic missiles toward Israel, while Yemen’s Houthis have fired two missiles; one fell short of Israeli territory, the other was shot down by Israeli air defense. All of the Iranian missiles so far have either been shot down or fallen short. In two waves of air force attacks starting at 4:07 a.m., the Israeli air force struck nine different Iranian air defense and radar systems as well as a petrochemical complex, including three facilities there. Some of these facilities assist in the production of ballistic missiles. In addition, mid to senior-level Hezbollah commanders responsible for launching drones were assassinated by the Israel Defense Forces recently. The attack is connected to a video that surfaced on social media late Monday morning. Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir has spoken to US Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper three times since the incidents began.

In Regional Impacts, two developments reflect how the conflict is shaping security markets and civilian travel. Turkey has become a major exporter of drones and other military equipment, supplying nearly 40 countries, mainly in the Gulf, Africa, Asia, and parts of Europe. Ankara is looking to build on that momentum as Western security alliances are reshaped, seeking to host a NATO summit next month to expand arms sales and joint production in Western markets, particularly the European Union, though Turkish firms face barriers such as members-only defense initiatives and political resistance tied to broader diplomatic disputes. Ben-Gurion Airport remains open for now, but officials plan to curb passenger numbers and outbound flights following the resumption of hostilities and missile attacks from Iran. The Israel Defense Forces Home Front Command aims to lower the number of passengers to around 2,500, while the Transportation Ministry is pushing for a higher cap of 5,000. Haifa Airport is operating as usual, with Air Haifa flying hundreds of Israeli passengers to destinations such as Larnaca, Mykonos, Paphos, and Athens. Earlier, El Al announced that passengers with tickets for flights through June 13 would be eligible for a free postponement or a voucher for a future flight. The Tourism Ministry has opened an emergency operations center to coordinate the relocation of residents if homes are damaged.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israel is described as fighting on four fronts and having killed everyone who could end it. Late Sunday, Israeli aircraft struck Hezbollah’s headquarters in the Dahiyeh, the group’s stronghold in southern Beirut, in response to rocket fire into northern Israel hours earlier. The analysis notes that, three years in, Israel faced seven theaters in December 2023—Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Judea and Samaria, Iraq, Yemen, and Iran—though three of those have since gone quiet. The Assad regime fell in December 2024, Hezbollah appeared unable to sustain its patron, and Iran-aligned militias in Iraq pulled back, while Gaza endured a ceasefire reached in 2025 and Hamas has refused to disarm. The piece frames the current phase as dangerous precisely because fewer fronts remain than before, narrowing the margins for escalation as the conflict persists.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, US President Donald Trump urged both sides to immediately stop shooting. The call comes as Iran fires missiles and Israel weighs further strikes; the Israel Defense Forces reported that 22 missiles had been launched from Iran overnight as Israel prepares for days of fighting.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, an 18-year-old resident of Ibillin was indicted for allegedly joining Hamas, attempting to purchase an M-16 rifle, and planning to carry out an attack near his home. The Shin Bet and Israel Police said he studied weapons use, searched for material related to explosives, and hid ammunition at his home. Authorities said Ghazawi supported Hamas and sought to carry out missions on its behalf.

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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