# Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-08 at 03:02

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Podcast: [Israel Today: Ongoing War Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/israel-today-ongoing-war-report-6668940)
Published: 2026-06-08T07:02:25+00:00
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HEADLINES - Israel Strikes Iran as Escalation Deepens - Iran Retaliates Explosions Ring Tehran and Isfahan - Israel Declares Restricted Activity Schools Closed The time is now 3:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Israel says its early Monday strikes hit military targets in western and central Iran as a deliberate reply to Tehran’s challenge after Hezbollah’s attack on Beirut’s Dahiyeh. The operation ended a quiet spell and followed warnings from Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz. Tehran had threatened retaliation, and missiles were launched at Israel, triggering sirens across more than 100 communities in the north. A ballistic missile interceptor was seen launching from central Israel amid the volley. Sirens sounded in the north with four missiles and in the center with two during the Iranian attack. An explosion was reported in the skies over Jerusalem without warning. Additional sirens expanded to central Israel, including Tel Aviv, after the ballistic launch. Red alert sirens were heard across central and northern Israel as residents reported booms and moved into shelters. The incident underscores a sharp escalation after weeks of relative quiet. In Iranian Retaliation, Iran says the latest barrage against Israel was recorded in Iran shortly after the launch. At least 10 powerful explosions have been reported in Tehran and Isfahan as Israel prepares for the next round of strikes on terrorist targets across Iran. In Regional Impacts, damage has been reported to a house in the Judea and Samaria/West Bank area following the Iranian ballistic attack this morning, with no injuries. A car exploded at the Netanya interchange, and passengers were evacuated from an ai…

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