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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-05-31 at 13:02
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- May 31, 2026
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HEADLINES Iran Navy tightens crossings pact at risk Iran restarts missiles as tunnels cleared Gaza cafe strike raises civilian toll The time is now 1:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a senior researcher highlights a point of contention: every crossing or passage must receive the approval of the Iranian Navy as conditions tighten, reflecting a highly centralized control amid heightened tensions. The report notes that external examinations in northern Israel will be canceled, and Iran itself concedes there is a real likelihood the current agreement could collapse. There are mentions of explosions in the Hormuz region and questions about alarms across the country. The Israeli Defense Forces have reportedly seized the Bofar, and Hezbollah is portrayed as cornered, with sources indicating preparations for an explosive payload and contacts with Hamas. Authorities also allege that residents of Jerusalem are being accused of planning an attack against Israeli soldiers. In Iranian Retaliation, Iran is described as clearing bombed tunnels and restoring missile operations paused by United States and Israeli strikes. CNN reports that Iran used simple equipment such as bulldozers and dump trucks to clear roads and tunnel entrances that had been damaged, enabling a return toward its missile program. Experts tell CNN that Iran’s recovery could be slow in some respects yet geographically extensive, with estimates that roughly 1,000 missiles remain stored underground and were unlikely to have been harmed by ground strikes. An anonymous US official says Iran has exceeded all timelines for reconstitution after the damage, and the broader assessment is that Tehran intends to resume its missile operation…