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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-08 at 21:01
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- Jun 9, 2026
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HEADLINES IDF Downs Houthis Drone Over Eilat Trump Warns Netanyahu Alone Against Iran Italy Probes Ben-Gvir Over Flotilla The time is now 9:01 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, the topic’s headline notes that IDF downs a drone over Eilat launched by Yemen’s Houthis, and the accompanying summary states that army sirens in Western Galilee were triggered by a Hezbollah drone. The Times of Israel’s liveblog on Tuesday’s events reports that Israeli authorities released Rand Halawani, a 20-year-old player on the Palestinian national women’s football team, after six days in detention in Jerusalem; she was ordered to remain under house arrest for five days, with police stressing that the ruling does not determine the outcome of any future legal proceedings. Her mother told AFP she felt overwhelming joy after a difficult period, while officials emphasized the procedural nature of the decision. The report underscores continuing regional frictions tied to Iran’s proxies and ongoing cross-border security concerns. In US Policy Concerning Israel, Trump to Israel’s Channel 12: “I told Bibi to be very careful what he does or he could soon find himself standing alone against Iran.” The remarks were reported as part of a Washington posture that stresses alignment with President Trump’s view on Iran. Separately, Trump said the US would declare total victory over Iran within two weeks, claiming Netanyahu follows his orders while Iran warned of a crushing response if Israeli operations in Lebanon continue. A World Israel News item echoed the warning, quoting Trump telling Netanyahu that he “might soon be left alone against Iran.” The statements illustrate a highly charged exchange over…