Israeli Daily News – War Day 629 | June 26, 2025

On today's episode of ILTV's Daily News: As pressure mounts for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to fly to Washington, D.C. next week to meet with President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, the IDF’s air and ground offensive inside Gaza continues to intensify amid growing calls for a ceasefire and a potential hostage deal. And in Bat Yam, a memorial was held for a 7-year-old Ukrainian cancer patient and her family, who were tragically killed in an Iranian ballistic missile attack two weeks ago. Stand strong with Israel by investing in Israel Bonds today: https://iltvisrael.com/standstrong Learn more about Open House at the University of Haifa this month: https://iltvisrael.com/UHaifa

On today's episode of ILTV's Daily News: Momentum is growing for a possible ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. PM Netanyahu says new opportunities have emerged to free the hostages — but is he shifting priorities? Support Judea and Samaria by buying local: https://iltvisrael.com/blessed

On today’s episode of ILTV’s Daily News: Trump predicts a Gaza ceasefire within a week, the IDF nears control of 75% of Gaza, and a documentary on the Nova massacre wins an Emmy. Join a community learning how to safeguard again Jihadist agenda and the history of anti-Semitism: https://iltvisrael.com/n-academy Get your Master's at the University of Haifa: https://iltvisrael.com/UHaifa

What do cyberattacks, the Panama Canal, and Israel’s Iron Dome have in common? Taiwan. In this urgent and eye-opening episode, Ambassador Abby Lee reveals how Taiwan is defending itself from relentless Chinese pressure—and how Taiwan and Israel can work together to build societal resilience and counter disinformation.

On today’s episode of ILTV Daily News: It’s the second full day of a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, but officials warn the fight isn’t over. Focus is shifting back to Gaza, now on day 629 of the war. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump says a nuclear deal with Iran is no longer necessary after its weapons program was destroyed. And in Tehran, Iran’s parliament erupts with chants of “Death to America and Israel” as it announces an end to cooperation with a UN nuclear watchdog.  Stand strong with Israel by investing in Israel Bonds today: https://iltvisrael.com/standstrong Learn Hebrew unlocking stories and traditions that have shaped civilizations for thousands of years: https://iltvisrael.com/learn-hebrew

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser joins ILTV’s Maayan Hoffman to break down what he calls a turning point in Israel’s long battle against Iran’s nuclear ambitions. In this episode, Kuperwasser explains why the damage to Iran’s program is far deeper than it appears—and how a new doctrine of preemptive strikes is reshaping regional power dynamics. From the loss of key nuclear scientists to the destruction of irreplaceable facilities like Isfahan, Iran has suffered what he calls a “very severe” blow. Kuperwasser also explores the ripple effects on Gaza, Hamas, Hezbollah, and prospects for normalization with Saudi Arabia. Is this the end of Iran’s nuclear dream—and the beginning of a new Middle East?

In today's episode of ILTV's Daily News: It's the first full day of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, and Israelis are cautiously beginning to return to some form of normalcy. The IDF announces that seven soldiers were killed in an explosion in southern Gaza on Tuesday. And how damaged are the nuclear facilities targeted by U.S. strikes in Iran? Conflicting reports suggest the setback to Iran’s program may be shorter than expected. Stand strong with Israel by investing in Israel Bonds today: https://iltvisrael.com/standstrong Support Judea and Samaria by buying local: https://iltvisrael.com/blessed

In this episode of the ILTV News Podcast, Executive Editor Maayan Hoffman sits down with geopolitical analyst Avi Melamed to discuss the future of Iran, the fallout from its collapsing regional strategy, and why Israel may now be the dominant force in the Middle East. Melamed warns against trusting any ceasefire with the Iranian regime and outlines how regional dynamics—from Saudi normalization to weakened Iranian proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas—may be entering a dramatic new chapter. Could we be witnessing the beginning of long-term Middle East stability?

On today’s episode of ILTV Daily News: A ceasefire goes into effect as Iran halts its missile attacks on Israel. But not before one final strike kills five people in Beersheba. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump calls on both Israel and Iran to "calm down."

On this episode of the ILTV News Podcast, Executive Editor Maayan Hoffman speaks with two powerful voices on the frontlines of Israel’s hidden war: the mental health crisis. Prof. Eyal Fruchter, former IDF mental health chief and co-founder of ICAR, explains how repeated missile attacks—first from Hamas, now Iran—are retraumatizing an already battered population. He breaks down the warning signs of PTSD, how civilians and soldiers are coping, and what Israel is doing (and not doing) to scale up care. Yuval Wagner, founder of Access Israel, reveals how people with disabilities are being left behind during evacuations—and what his team is doing to save lives under fire.