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Israel-Iran Tensions Escalate as Hezbollah Strikes
Artemis Docking Test Reframes Lunar Timeline
Knesset Marks US 250th, Warns Antisemitism Threat

The time is now 12:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, tensions remain high as Donald Trump announces renewed talks with Iran. A dramatic update from NASA followed, outlining a moon program shift that includes a docking test in Earth orbit ahead of a crewed lunar landing and a timeline that envisions lunar operations in the late 2020s. A secret instruction reportedly sent to the Israeli ambassador directly from Marco Rubio drew attention in the regional briefing. Back home, a Gaza bombing survivor, Lucy Aharish, spoke emotionally on camera, and the IDF spokesperson delivered a message to the public as security concerns grow. In the same regional frame, Israel announced strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, underscoring the pressure from Iran’s proxies.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, the Knesset marks 250 years of the United States with praise for the US–Israel alliance and warnings for the future. The event, organized by the Israel–US caucus, emphasized that the alliance is strong, visible, and active, but cannot be assumed. US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee described the gathering as a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the partnership and called Israel “our most trusted and cherished partner in the world.” Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana framed the moment around threats, saying, “Today, Israel, the Jewish people, and the entire free world, face the twin threats of terrorism and antisemitism,” and adding that those who chant “death to America” also chant “death to Israel.” Ohana highlighted exceptional coordination between Jerusalem and Washington and noted that President Trump has met Prime Minister Netanyahu seven times. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the alliance remains strong but must be protected against rising antisemitism and generational shifts that test its durability.

In Uplifting News, NASA shakes up the moon program with an Artemis test mission before the astronaut lunar landing. NASA is adding a docking test in Earth orbit to the Artemis program before its first crewed lunar landing in decades, a move that reshapes the 2027 timeline and involves lunar landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin. The update comes as China advances toward its own 2030 crewed moon goal, and safety experts emphasize more testing before a crewed landing, now planned as Artemis IV in 2028. Jared Isaacman described the path as essential to meeting the targeted schedule, noting that the Orion astronaut capsule will demonstrate its ability to dock with one or both lunar landers in low-Earth orbit. The effort aims to push a successful lunar landing forward within the projected timeframes while keeping a careful eye on international competition.

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.

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https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1289967
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-888241
https://www.jpost.com/science/space/article-888243

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