Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-30 at 11:02

HEADLINES
- Israel arrests man spying for Iran
- House votes on cutting 3.3B Israel funds
- IDF kills PIJ operative who held hostages

The time is now 11:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, police say the man, in his 20s, was arrested in Israel on suspicion of spying for Iran. Authorities say he documented and photographed sensitive sites for Iranian intelligence handlers in exchange for payments of tens to hundreds of dollars per mission, and an indictment is expected in coming days.

In Iranian Retaliation, Max Lucks, the Council of Europe rapporteur on Iran, described the war as a "crazy war" that violated international law and said Europe should not join the conflict or press for greater involvement without clarity on legal implications. He argued the campaign advanced the electoral interests of leadership and that the Iranian people paid the price.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, freed hostage Rom Braslavski said on Instagram that he now believes he won after the IDF killed the Palestinian Islamic Jihad operative who held him in Gaza. The military confirmed the death of Talal Jaber Mohammad Abd al-Aal, who commanded a cell that infiltrated Israeli territory, took part in the October 7 Massacre, and held Israeli hostages; Braslavski described the abuse he endured.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, the House will vote on Amendment #5 (Revised) to H.R. 8595 to block funds for Israel and cut $3.3 billion from the Foreign Military Financing account. The move would not affect the $500 million for Iron Dome and sits within a 10-year, $38 billion Memorandum of Understanding set to expire in 2028. The House Rules Committee labeled the amendment Made in Order and scheduled for floor consideration with a 10-minute debate. Representative Greg Casar said he would vote yes, arguing that Americans should not finance more weapons for Netanyahu amid concerns over war crimes in Gaza.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan again linked the 2016 coup attempt and ongoing threats to a Zionist ideology described as genocidal, occupying and expansionist. He noted the post-coup purges and the targeting of hundreds of thousands of people, framing the issue as part of a long-standing confrontation with Israel.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Greek Jewish groups condemned an anti-Zionist patrol in Thessaloniki organized by the anarchist group Rouvikonas. The event occurred 95 years after a pogrom in Kalamaria, with participants seen bearing Palestine flags. Critics argued that Israeli funds and influence are shaping communities, prompting strong condemnation from Jewish communities in the city.

In Uplifting News, Köln 75 offers the behind-the-scenes story of Keith Jarrett's legendary 1975 solo concert and opens in Israeli theaters this week. Directed by Ido Fluk, the film centers on Vera Brandes, then 18, who organized the performance and carried a bright, obsessive passion for music, exploring how one moment in jazz history came to redefine the form.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.

SOURCES
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rj11ybubxzx
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-900969
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-900963
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-900974
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-900970
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-900971
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-900968