Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-23 at 11:02

HEADLINESCanada braces as US-Iran talks endGaza Stabilization Force adds Morocco Albania GreeceIsrael-Lebanon talks resume after ceasefire breachThe time is now 11:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Regional security fears escalate in Canada as US–Iran talks conclude in Switzerland, Canadian observers report rising regional security concerns as the latest negotiations between the United States and Iran wrap up in Switzerland. Morocco, Albania, and Greece will join the Gaza International Stabilization Force for Phase II peacekeeping, with a small number of Moroccan planning officers already arriving to participate in discussions about the ISF’s future; there is no defined deployment timetable yet, but by mid-January Morocco is expected to join Indonesia as the two largest peacekeeping contingents. The officers involved are working on planning and are not deployed to Gaza at this stage, a development that signals progress from public pledges to active preparations, even as the total number remains in single digits.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israel-Lebanon negotiations resume in Washington after Hezbollah claims IDF violated ceasefire, as the fifth round of talks centers on establishing pilot withdrawal areas that would allow the Lebanese army to demonstrate its ability to disarm Hezbollah. Hezbollah alleged the IDF fired automatic weapons toward civilians near Nabatiya at about 11:30 a.m., calling the incident a treacherous breach of the ceasefire that killed two civilians and injured two others. Earlier discussions reportedly touched on returning the remains of missing Israel Air Force navigator Ron Arad in exchange for Lebanese prisoners; Israeli officials said they were unaware of new developments but would welcome any fresh information from Lebanon.In US Policy Concerning Israel, Following spat with Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene says she is 'done' with GOP, as Greene posted that she and others are finished supporting the Republican Party, while insisting they are not turning to Democrats. Both Greene and Tucker Carlson have criticized the Republican Party’s handling of the economy, the Epstein files, and the Iran war since 2025. Aliyah org. challenges Trump, Ivanka, Kushner: Move to Israel, show Iran deal worth it - exclusive presents Belong, a private aliyah-promotion initiative, issuing a challenge to President Trump: if you believe the Iran agreement is good, call on Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner to make aliyah to Israel. An AI-generated satirical video shows Trump at Ben-Gurion Airport, urging Jews to move, with a narrator asking whether the Iran deal remains worth it given his family’s safety. Belong’s CEO Eilon Gilad said the group believes every Jew has a place in Israel’s story and encourages Jews worldwide to take an active role in shaping Israeli society.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Jewish groups should condemn JD Vance’s remarks on Israel - opinion argues that Jewish organizations ought to publicly denounce antisemitic comments by JD Vance, warning that failing to do so would signal tolerance of such rhetoric. The piece contrasts potential uproar if antisemitic remarks came from other public figures against Israel with the relatively muted response to Vance, urging a clear and united condemnation to deter antisemitism. The author frames the call as essential, noting the ongoing seriousness of the issue in public discourse.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/podcast/jpost-headlines/article-900282https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-900275https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-900262https://www.jpost.com/international/article-900272https://www.jpost.com/omg/article-900280https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-900137