# Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-08 at 20:01

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Podcast: [Israel Today: Ongoing War Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/israel-today-ongoing-war-report-6668940)
Published: 2026-06-09T00:01:41+00:00
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HEADLINES Trump vows Iran victory in two weeks Syria's new regime wrestles with foreign fighters Italy probes Ben-Gvir over flotilla handling The time is now 8:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, traders on Polymarket remain optimistic that a new peace agreement or ceasefire extension will be announced by the United States before the end of July, with odds down roughly 14 percent but still above 60 percent. In Regional Impacts, Syria’s new government is weighing containment, military incorporation, and security pressure as it seeks to dismantle independent armed networks. A group of Uzbek foreign fighters in the country criticized the new leadership, underscoring the challenge of managing thousands of non-Syrian combatants who fought in Syria and now face a changed political and military landscape. Since 2012, fighters from Central Asia, the Caucasus, China, Afghanistan, North Africa, and Europe have entered Syria, and their future is closely tied to Damascus’s ability to restore sovereignty and prevent renewed instability. In US Policy Concerning Israel, Trump told Israel’s Channel 12 that he urged Netanyahu to be very careful what he does or he could soon find himself standing alone against Iran. He said the United States will declare total victory over Iran within two weeks, adding that Netanyahu follows his orders, while Iran warned of a crushing response if Israeli operations in Lebanon continue. Trump also reportedly warned Netanyahu that you may be left alone against Iran. In Israeli Domestic Politics, Italy opened an investigation into National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over his handling of the May 2026 Global Sumud Flotilla case, with prosecutors examining possible offe…

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