Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-15 at 10:02

HEADLINES- Iran deal uncertain; final terms still unknown- Gulf leaders hail ceasefire; Yemen ship attacked- Immunity vote in Shin Bet identity caseThe time is now 10:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, Avner Vilan, a former senior security official and expert on Iran’s nuclear program, says it is too early to know what will be in the United States–Iran agreement. He warns that Tehran could use tricks and that the Iranians have no problem lying. He questions what will actually be included in the final text and notes there is a draft published by Iran claiming it would completely stop enrichment; if that draft reflects what is signed, the deal could read as a general statement of intent in exchange for immediate relief from pressure. He describes a possible sequence in which opening the Strait of Hormuz in both directions, a halt to fighting, and a mechanism to begin money flows and sanctions relief would precede steps to curb Iran’s nuclear project.In Regional Impacts, leaders across the Middle East and Gulf states welcomed Sunday night’s understanding, emphasizing a halt to military actions and a path to regional stability. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun praised Lebanon’s inclusion, saying the people of Lebanon look forward to a definitive end to the cycle of violence and to a phase of stability, security, recovery, and reconstruction. Qatar’s State Minister Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi welcomed the understanding as paving the way for a lasting cessation of military operations. Pakistan was praised for facilitating the process, and Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi called the agreement a timely win for diplomacy and common sense. Separately, a container ship south of Yemen was attacked when armed assailants in a small skiff opened fire and attempted to board the vessel.In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the Jerusalem Post roundup notes that dissidents in Iran are alarmed by the deal while Israel vows to stay engaged in Lebanon. Iran’s position on Lebanon as part of the peace process is highlighted, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei saying Lebanon is an integral part of the peace deal and that diplomatic visits to regional countries are on Tehran’s agenda ahead of the signing in Geneva. He added that a final decision on how the memorandum will be signed will be announced soon. Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi also praised the agreement, calling for a broader regional welcome to the deal.In US Policy Concerning Israel, Vice President JD Vance says there are still many details to be finalized about the preliminary peace deal with Iran, and he contends there are elements in Israel who like the agreement, while noting Israel will certainly have a place at the negotiating table in the new Middle East. Elsewhere, experts cited by The Jerusalem Post express skepticism about Iranian claims that the United States will unfreeze as much as $12 billion in frozen assets before talks begin, suggesting any favorable terms would be contingent on Iran keeping promises and that such figures may be exaggerated. A former Netanyahu adviser argues that Netanyahu needs Trump’s support and will act pragmatically, even amid public disagreements. Vance also says he hopes the text of the agreement to halt the war in Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz will be released this week, with toll-free access to the strait anticipated in the long term as technical negotiations continue.In Israeli Domestic Politics, police dispersed a haredi protest near Ofakim after arrests of a draft dodger, with traffic at the junction reopening to normal flow. Earlier, 17 haredi men were indicted for breaking into the home of IDF Chief Military Police Officer Brigadier-General Yuval Yamin during an April protest, with charges including rioting, trespassing, and malicious damage; four of the defendants are minors. Retired Supreme Court justice Yosef Elron told the High Court that the Knesset vote electing Rabello as state comptroller was conducted unlawfully, joining petitions seeking to cancel the result. Meanwhile, the Knesset’s House Committee approved immunity for Likud MK Tally Gotliv in the Shin Bet identity disclosure case, with 11 voting in favor and 3 against, though the final plenum vote is still required to complete the decision. The attorney-general had argued that Gotliv’s actions did not warrant parliamentary immunity, in the case concerning the disclosure of the identity of a Shin Bet employee connected to protest leadership.In Israeli Economy and Business, the Sri Lankan Air Force announced the first upgraded Israeli-made Kfir fighter jet, refurbished by Israel Aerospace Industries, and it successfully completed a maiden flight. Sri Lanka is upgrading five remaining Kfirs under a $50 million deal with IAI,