HEADLINES
Iran Readies Swift Response Amid Ceasefire Talks
Beijing AI Tools Sharpen Iranian Strikes
Iran Deploys PMF and Fatemiyoun Amid Protests

The time is now 7:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran is expected to transmit today its reply to the American proposal aimed at ending the war, according to Iranian media. A former Mossad official is quoted as saying that Trump gave up most conditions in negotiations with Iran, and a report notes a secret letter the head of Mossad sent to the attorney general moments before a Supreme Court hearing. In a separate development, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei met with senior military commander Ali Abdollahi and issued new directives to the armed forces; Abdollahi said Iran’s forces are at peak readiness across the Revolutionary Guard and Basij and are prepared to respond swiftly and forcefully to any mistake or aggression by the United States or Israel. The meeting comes as Washington awaits Tehran’s reply to a proposed ceasefire framework to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

In Regional Impacts, while attention remains on missiles and air defense, Beijing’s defense planners are using the Iran conflict as a live military laboratory, with assessments indicating Iranian forces are leveraging datasets from Chinese artificial intelligence firms to refine precision-strike planning, including involvement from MizarVision. Separately, the United Arab Emirates announced that its air defenses intercepted two drones launched from Iran.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the Iranian regime has enlisted foreign militias to bolster security efforts and help suppress civilian protests. Reports describe Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces units patrolling Tehran checkpoints and enforcing hijab regulations, with PMF forces operating alongside security services. Afghan Fatemiyoun militia has also been deployed in Iran’s streets, joining the effort with the PMF and Basij.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, a new appeal to the Chief of Staff calls for the immediate removal of the ranks of former air force commander Ya’fat Tomer-Yarushlami. The letter, signed by 42 members of the Knesset, including about ten senior ministers, argues that the ranks should be stripped following her admission regarding involvement with a video. The deputy speaker of the Knesset, MK Nissim Watari, said removing her ranks would address the issue and protect the army’s integrity.

In Israeli Economy and Business, Israel now hosts Google Finance in beta for investors, featuring customized displays of investment portfolios and advanced market analysis, with real-time data and the ability to compare stock performance against key indices. The broader AI competition is noted as OpenAI expands its tools and Microsoft maintains a revenue-sharing agreement with OpenAI through 2030, underscoring the fast pace of developments in the tech sector.

In Uplifting News, Shulamit Newman is remembered as a Jerusalem icon of warmth and faith. A longtime fixture in the city, she touched many lives with Torah study, kindness, and steadfast devotion. She and her husband Yehoshua immigrated to Israel in the 1970s on the SS Queen Anna Maria with five children, and they became familiar figures at the Israel Center, leading tours and closing each trip with homemade chocolates. She was known for her blue-and-white attire on Independence Day and for wearing red, white, and blue on the Fourth of July; her life exemplified devotion to the Land of Israel, family, and community, and many say the city of Jerusalem does not feel complete without her.

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