Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-22 at 12:02

HEADLINESIRGC drone assault probed as war crimesGulf partners wary of Iran reconstruction fundPoll Israelis view MoU as Iran victoryThe time is now 12:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a Jerusalem-based legal NGO is urging international accountability for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ missile and drone campaign, arguing it should be examined as potential war crimes by the International Criminal Court and other bodies. The Jerusalem Institute of Justice says the campaign left at least 20 people dead and more than 7,000 injured in Israel, while causing widespread disruption to schools, air travel, workplaces, and civilian infrastructure. The report covers February 28 through early April and alleges that Iran fired more than 2,300 missiles and 5,350 UAVs at Israel and neighboring states, including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraqi Kurdistan, Qatar, Oman, Cyprus, and Turkey. The organization says these figures come from open-source reporting, official releases, and its internal database, and it notes challenges in battlefield attribution and casualty reporting as well as the difficulty of distinguishing direct impacts from intercepted attacks. Separately, Iran denies a US claim that it will open nuclear sites to inspectors after a 60-day oil sanctions waiver, with Washington issuing the license allowing Iranian oil sales following talks in Switzerland while Iranian regime media said no approval had been given for renewed nuclear-site access.In US Policy Concerning Israel, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel Tuesday through Thursday to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain to present the administration’s preliminary Iran accord to Gulf allies. The trip aims to reassure partners while concerns grow over a proposed 300 billion dollar reconstruction fund for Tehran, and Rubio will meet with the Gulf Cooperation Council in Bahrain. Officials say Gulf leaders have broadly supported ending the US-Israel war with Iran, but worry about the memorandum of understanding’s terms and what they mean for Iran’s capabilities, including the failure to address Iran’s ballistic missile program, a point of particular concern for regional partners hosting US forces. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar all host US military bases, adding to the sensitivity around any agreement with Tehran. In a separate perspective, retired Israeli Brigadier General Amir Avivi argues that the US-Iran memorandum is provisional and limited, not a final agreement that should reshape Israel’s military calculations. He says the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical energy chokepoint and notes that the memorandum’s openness in practice is unclear, while pointing to a nearby clearance by US Central Command near Oman as evidence that the passage could be treated as open, raising questions about why a formal accord would be needed.In Israeli Domestic Politics, a survey conducted by the Agam Institute and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem finds that the vast majority of Israelis view the recently finalized US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding as a win for Iran and a loss for Israel’s long-term security. The poll of 3,644 Israelis aged 17 and over shows about 86% see the agreement negatively, and more than 90% believe Iran has emerged victorious. Roughly 83% view the deal as a long-term loss for Israel’s security, and about three-quarters doubt Prime Minister Netanyahu’s claim that the IDF has removed an existential threat; Netanyahu’s overall standing has slipped to just over 29%. In a separate briefing, Shin Bet head David Zini reportedly warned that the next October 7 attack could be in Eilat, instructing senior officials to prioritize a possible assault and highlighting Eilat’s security vulnerability due to its isolated location. He described the Strait of Eilat as a potential flashpoint, noting concerns of a possible ground invasion from the Jordanian border and perhaps maritime threats, while security officials debate the emphasis placed on such a scenario.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, a London jury quickly acquitted two protesters filmed chanting a slogan referencing the killing of Jews. Fatiah Boumazouna, 55, and Hadjer Boumazouna, 28, were cleared after a 28-minute deliberation following an October protest in which they chanted "Khaybar Khaybar Ya Yahud Jaish Muhammad, sa yahud." The pair surrendered to police the day after the protest and apologized for the offense caused. Community Security Trust said it was disappointing there was no conviction but urged continued prosecutions of people inciting antisemitic hatred where possible, while Campaign Against Antisemitism described the outcome as the second time such prosecutions have been pursued.Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.SOURCEShttps://www.jpost.com/international/article-900169https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjlrwr8gmghttps://www.jpost.com/international/article-900168https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-900166https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-900161https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-900159https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-900167