Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-13 at 04:01

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Northern Israel sirens as drones intercepted
US downs Iranian drones in Hormuz
Cyprus eyes 600,000 Israeli visitors in 2025

The time is now 4:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Tensions persist as US-Iran agreement nears and drones target Israel and Hormuz shipping, fighting continues: sirens sounded in northern Israel as drones were intercepted, and the United States says it downed Iranian drones in the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran pressing attacks amid conflicting deal terms.

In Taly's Travel: Discovering warm welcome at Louis Hotels, “The tourist season is in full swing, and Cyprus is ready to welcome Israeli travelers with our signature warm hospitality,” says Louisa Varaclas, director for Israel at the Cypriot Deputy Ministry of Tourism. She notes around 600,000 Israeli visitors in 2025, underscoring Israel as a vital market. Israelis describe Cyprus as a home away from home, offering friendship and a sense of security. The journey was described as split between Paphos and Limassol, with the Imperial Island Resort in Paphos as the first stop, and the writer joined a press trip to experience the local hospitality firsthand.

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