Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-05 at 00:01

HEADLINESIAEA blind on Iran enriched uranium stockpileEU boosts Lebanon funds to curb HezbollahFirst woman completes Sayeret Matkal trainingThe time is now 12:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the IAEA has been unable to inspect Iran's nuclear facilities hit in war, and a confidential report by the UN nuclear watchdog says the agency has no information on Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium and is unable to discharge its safeguards responsibilities.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Europe pours millions into Lebanon as Hezbollah rejects ceasefire. The European Union has approved an additional €100 million for the Lebanese Armed Forces to strengthen the Lebanese state and reduce Hezbollah’s grip on southern Lebanon, bringing total EU military support for Lebanon to €182 million. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the aim is to help Lebanon establish a monopoly on weapons and disarm non-state actors such as Hezbollah. Hezbollah rejected a US-backed ceasefire proposal that would require the group to withdraw from southern Lebanon and disarm, with leader Naim Qassem dismissing the plan and vowing that the “resistance” would continue, underscoring the challenge to stabilizing Israel’s northern border.In US Policy Concerning Israel, Editor's Notes: Democratic Party moderates must confront their anti-Israel colleagues - comment, the writer recalls traveling in Washington and listening across the Middle East. He notes that the war with Iran has opened spaces previously closed, with representatives from countries that have no relations with Israel in attendance. Privately, several believe that a defanged Iran serves regional stability and that the most important conversations are happening off the record, a gap between private belief and public defense that defines the current moment.Also in US Policy Concerning Israel, House blocks Rashida Tlaib's resolution calling for removal of all US troops from Lebanon - report, the House voted 92 to 324 against the resolution, with 117 Democrats voting against and 91 in favor; only one Republican favored it, while two Democrats voted present. House leaders insisted there are no US service-members in combat operations in Lebanon and signaled support for an alternative approach that would maintain coordination against Hezbollah while continuing to back Lebanon's government and security forces.In Israeli Domestic Politics, Riots at Sohlberg’s home not surprising, nor isolated - editorial, the piece argues the disturbances outside Deputy Supreme Court President Noam Sohlberg’s residence reflect a broader, troubling trend toward selective obedience to laws. It contends that after the High Court’s rulings on ultra-Orthodox military service, public disagreement has turned personal, and that the notion of laws binding only when convenient threatens democratic norms. Judges should not be targets of intimidation, and the state cannot function when lawfulness is treated as a matter of private interest.In Israeli Economy and Business, Azerbaijan becomes Israel’s gas buffer, backup supplies from SOCAR are providing Egypt and Jordan with alternatives when Israeli gas exports are disrupted, while keeping Israel connected to regional customers that may avoid direct purchases.In Uplifting News, Out on both counts: What Pride taught me about being Jewish - opinion, the author recalls attending Jerusalem Pride and, after years of hiding, embracing visibility and connection within Jewish identity. The experience, shaped by memory of a tragedy at the parade, framed pride as a moment of personal and communal resilience.Rare call for lost Western Wall photos, Jerusalem’s Tower of David Museum is seeking forgotten photographs of the Western Wall from the 1860s to 1968 for a major exhibition titled Eyes on the Wall, marking 60 years since the reunification of Jerusalem. The discovery of a rare 1920s photo collection has highlighted the potential to uncover more historic images, and submissions from the public are encouraged to help illuminate the site’s history.History made: First woman breaks into Israel’s most elite unit, in a historic milestone for the IDF, the first woman has completed the 18-month training course of Sayeret Matkal, Israel’s premier special forces unit. After enduring an exceptionally demanding selection and training process, she earned her place among the nation’s top warriors, signaling a new chapter in IDF history and a demonstration of determination and resilience for the next generation.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 co