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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-08 at 08:02
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- Jun 8, 2026
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HEADLINES Iranian missiles push Israel into four fronts Smotrich floated Beirut Dahiyeh bombardment plan Houthis join four fronts target Tel Aviv The time is now 8:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a former IDF Home Front Command official said Iran’s attacks were expected and Israel must defend the north even if that invites further fire. Brigadier-General (Reserve) Dedi Simchi told 103FM on Monday that he was not surprised by Iran's audacity and that striking Dahiyeh to protect citizens may be necessary, even if Iran responds. He questioned why some Israelis argue against taking action when the war now touches multiple arenas and northern communities. Separately, the IDF warned the renewed conflict could last several days and potentially escalate toward a full-blown war. By 11:30 a.m., Iran had launched three salvos, totaling about 22 to 24 ballistic missiles at Israel, while Yemeni Houthis fired two missiles. All Iranian missiles were intercepted or fell short. In the day’s air campaigns, Israel said it struck nine Islamic Republic air-defense and radar sites and a petrochemical complex tied to missile production, and mid-senior Hezbollah drone commanders were recently killed. IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Eyal Zamir has spoken with CENTCOM Chief Adm. Brad Cooper three times since the attacks. In Iranian Retaliation, Iran’s military said attacks on Israel will cease if the IDF does not strike southern Lebanon, including the Dahiyeh district, according to the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters. A statement published by national media said the attacks ended but warned that if aggression continues, much more severe moves will be on the way. Tehran also signaled that if Israe…