Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-27 at 17:02

HEADLINES
US strikes Iran after ship drone attack
Netanyahu hails trilateral Israel-Lebanon-US framework
Budapest Pride returns in post-Orban era

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

In US Military Role, the United States carried out retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets after Tehran attacked a commercial cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz with a one-way attack drone on June 25. CENTCOM described the strike as a response to Iran’s unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping, saying the attack clearly violated the ceasefire. American aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites, as well as coastal radar installations. The Singapore-flagged M/V Ever Lovely was exiting the Strait of Hormuz along the Omani coast at the time of the attack. The United States said it remains in the region and will continue to support safe passage for commercial vessels moving through the Strait.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the trilateral framework between Israel, Lebanon, and the United States, saying the arrangement strengthens Israel and Lebanon while weakening Iran and Hezbollah. He told a news conference that the deal represents a sign of things to come and that Israel will continue to restore security for residents of the north, as it did in the south, with support from fighters and residents. He highlighted IDF achievements in recent weeks, including the elimination of eight Radwan Force commanders and more than 200 terrorists, bringing Hezbollah casualties since the war began to over 9,000. He noted that the IDF maintains control over key positions, including Beaufort Fortress, as well as Hezbollah bunkers, tunnels and other infrastructure, and he warned of the ongoing threat from explosive drones. In Lebanon, instead of banners thanking Iran, large roadside billboards along the road to Beirut’s airport carried the message “First Lebanon!” in response to coverage. Trump also spoke by phone with the president of Lebanon, congratulating him on signing a deal with Israel.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, An opinion piece argues that, while Israel has achieved battlefield gains, a US-Iran deal may leave it facing its greatest strategic threat alone, noting that Netanyahu asserted deep security buffers across Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria and claimed success against Iran-backed proxies, even as Tehran continues to support those proxies. Another piece argues that Israelis must prepare for a potential shift in US policy under a post-Trump era, highlighting concerns about a new Iran deal to open the Strait of Hormuz and indicating concessions that could affect security assurances for Israel. Also in this topic, a report notes that President Trump spoke by phone with the president of Lebanon to congratulate him on signing a deal with Israel.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, 700 US rabbis and cantors gathered from across the United States called on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to apologize for remarks describing AIPAC as “monsters” and accusing the organization of using “millions in dark money” to “preserve their power” and “turn us against one another.” Clergy members said his comments dehumanize political opponents and feed antisemitism, especially amidst rising antisemitism nationwide and threats against AIPAC; they noted Mamdani reaffirmed the remarks after criticism.

In Uplifting News, thousands participated in Budapest’s Pride march for the first time in the post‑Orban era, marking the return of a Pride event after years when it was not fully legal or free.

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