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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-06 at 17:01
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- Jun 6, 2026
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HEADLINES Aoun seeks direct talks to curb Hezbollah Mossad chief reshuffles after deputy exit Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast welcomes delegations despite war 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 the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Lebanon rebuilds institutions and boosts diplomacy to counter Hezbollah, as Beirut pursues a broader diplomatic push to curb Hezbollah influence and reduce the risk of renewed fighting. President Joseph Aoun told CNN he would do whatever it takes to avoid a new conflict and that the Lebanese people are fed up and want to live in peace. The United States has helped mediate talks between Lebanon and Israel, even as cross-border clashes persist; in early June, Israeli fire in Lebanon killed a Lebanese army officer, underscoring the fragility of the border. Washington is weighing pilot zones free of Hezbollah to improve coordination with the Lebanese army. In the same broader security picture, Captain Shahar Gamla and Sergeant Ohad Yaari were killed in separate incidents in southern Lebanon, with an investigation opened into the Yaari case and Prime Minister Netanyahu offering condolences. Lebanese President Aoun, in remarks and interviews, accused Iran of using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in talks with the United States and said Lebanon is prepared to pursue direct negotiations with Israel to end the conflict, stressing that Lebanon’s interests do not align with Tehran’s. With talks due, Israel has paused offensive operations and signaled a defensive posture while testing a pilot program to see whether the Lebanese army can maintain control in southern Lebanon. On the ground, the IDF carried out a series of strikes on Hezbollah weapons storage facilities, command…