Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-28 at 02:01

HEADLINES
- Jaffa car bombing kills man, wounds six-year-old
- Israel kills Hezbollah, terrorists near Nabatiya
- Leaked draft: Gaza Board seeks total immunity

The time is now 2:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In US Military Role, President Trump warned that Iran may never learn and said we may have to finish the job.

In Regional Impacts, a car explosion in Jaffa left at least one man dead and another person wounded, reportedly a six-year-old child who was the son of the deceased. Police are investigating the cause and are exploring the possibility that the blast was a revenge killing tied to the murder of a child in Jaffa last week. This is a developing story. Separately, Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry condemned what it called a dangerous escalation by Tehran, describing it as a systematic pattern of aggression against Bahrain’s sovereignty. The statement urged the United Nations Security Council to convene an emergency session, and air raid sirens were heard across Bahrain for the second time in as many hours as authorities monitor the situation. The Bahraini note said Tehran’s actions violate commitments and undermine regional stability.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the Israeli military said it killed several armed terrorists in southern Syria who had entered the Security Zone, and also killed Hezbollah fighters armed with rocket-propelled grenades near Nabatiya, while destroying a Hezbollah rocket launcher in the vicinity. The actions were carried out over the weekend, with the military confirming the operations on Sunday.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, a leaked draft shows Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace seeking total legal immunity for actions in Gaza, extending to all board members and shielding them from arrest, detention or legal proceedings in Gaza. Trump, as board chair, would reserve the right to waive a board member’s immunity with majority support. Legal experts noted the draft’s language raises questions about accountability under international humanitarian law.

In Uplifting News, Shards of Laughter presents a fresh approach to Shoah themes, with actor Gabi Lev opening the show by saying, “I give you permission to laugh.” Lev, a Jerusalemite who founded Theatre Company Jerusalem in 1982, helps temper the material with humor and surprising twists, creating an intimate, moving experience that acknowledges difficult history while inviting renewed conversation.

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