Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-25 at 13:01

HEADLINESIsrael Eyes Global Lead in Space WarfareIsrael Strikes Iranian Spacewar FacilitiesRussia and China Test Satellite AttacksThe time is now 1:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Operation Lion's Roar, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel aims to become the leading global player in space-attack capabilities. He stated, "One of the central goals which the prime minister [Benjamin Netanyahu] and I set is that we are recruiting the best minds," because "as of today, no country has the ability to mount attacks in space. We must be the leading country in the world with this capability." He added that if this is achieved, it would ensure the advantage of deterrence, of the ability to attack, destroy, and other matters versus our enemies with large resources. The remarks come in the context of Israel's actions during the 2026 war, when it struck multiple Iranian spacewar-related facilities, including those working on developing capabilities to attack satellites in space. It was not entirely clear if Katz intended to deter Russia and China from aiding Iran in these efforts or in other spheres. Still, the article notes that both Russia and China have conducted test attacks on their own satellites in prior years and managed to destroy their test targets.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/israel-news/article-900557https://www.jpost.com/international/article-900548https://t.me/selena_updates/66254https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-900554https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-900553https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-900543https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-900546https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-900475