Noah✡️

[Noah✡️ @007_noahm]

THIS IS THE KIND OF PEOPLE PUTIN DECIDED TO INVADE!!!

[Mossad Commentary @MOSSADil]

🚨 The Israeli Air Force was literally one hour from launch.

According to the Air Force commander, the large-scale strike on Iran that was planned last week was halted at the very last moment:
“The entire Air Force was ready to take off for a broad strike formation. Just hours away from the launch order, with shortened alert time, exceptional flexibility, full armament of the Air Force, planning, preparation, and readiness for takeoff to strike hundreds of targets deep inside Iran.

The attack was stopped while we were still briefing the squadrons, only an hour before the formation was set to take off.”

In other words: Israel was fully armed, fully prepared, and moments away from hitting hundreds of targets in Iran — until Trump intervened and stopped it.

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

⚡️ 'Hell is beginning' — Ukraine could isolate occupied Crimea as drone strikes disrupt logistics, Fedorov says.

Ukraine could effectively isolate occupied Crimea as drone strikes increasingly disrupt Russian logistics routes, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.
https://t.co/IOMJ1qIST2

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

In this interview, Dmytro Pletenchuk, spokesperson for the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, explains how Ukraine secured its maritime corridor, pushed Russian warships away from its coast, and adapted to a new era of naval warfare shaped by drones.

https://t.co/fsfNKQgaAN

[Institute for the Study of War @TheStudyofWar]

Hezbollah: The Iranian regime is interpreting the clause in the agreement about a ceasefire “on all fronts” as a requirement for Israel to cease operations against Hezbollah and withdraw from Lebanon. This interpretation is part of a broader Iranian effort to preserve Hezbollah by trying to secure Israel’s capitulation in Lebanon. The MoU reportedly states that Iran and the United States, along with their allies, agree to “an immediate and permanent end to the war on all fronts, including Lebanon” and commit to “not launch any hostile action against each other.” Iranian officials and media have argued that any Israeli attack against Hezbollah or Israeli military presence in Lebanon constitutes a violation of the MoU. Israel does not appear to be a signatory to the MoU and continues to operate against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, however. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continued to launch airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in response to Hezbollah attacks on Israeli forces in southern Israel.

[Institute for the Study of War @TheStudyofWar]

Nuclear Issues: ISW-CTP has not observed any indications that Iranian decision-makers are willing to make concessions on the nuclear issues that would be included in a final agreement.

The current MoU reiterates Iran’s commitment not to produce a nuclear weapon. Iranian officials have historically insisted that Iran does not seek to produce a nuclear weapon, but the regime has nevertheless developed in recent years the latent capability to develop a nuclear weapon if it decides to do so.

[Institute for the Study of War @TheStudyofWar]

MORE: Iran would likely use immediate economic relief to try to reconstitute its military capabilities, the Axis of Resistance, and its nuclear program. Arab mediators told the Wall Street Journal on June 13 that IRGC Commander Major General Ahmad Vahidi, whom ISW-CTP assesses as dominating regime decision-making, has insisted that Iran’s frozen assets should not be “barred from military spending.” Iranian Foreign Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei similarly stated in May that Iran would use assets released under a potential agreement with the United States to advance its defense and military sectors, including Iran’s missile and drone programs.

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

⚡️ Russian frigate fires warning shots at yacht in English Channel, media reports.

A Russian frigate reportedly fired warning shots at a British-flagged yacht in the English Channel. The U.K. Defense Ministry is investigating the incident.
https://t.co/jfBSWG1N96

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

⚡️ Ukrainian Armor, AviaNera launch partnership on missile, drone engines.

The agreement covers the development and supply of engines for Ukrainian missile and drone platforms as Kyiv works to expand domestic weapons production.
https://t.co/GwRdSwaLss

[Yossi Farro @FarroYossi]

Tonight, the Knicks won the NBA Finals.

And tonight is also 6/13-a number that holds deep significance in Judaism, representing the 613 mitzvahs of the Torah.

But it gets even better.

Red Holzman, the legendary Jewish coach who led the Knicks to their first two NBA championships, finished his coaching career with exactly 613 wins as Knicks head coach.

When the Knicks retired his number, they chose 613.

The same number as the mitzvahs.
The same number as tonight’s date.

Faith. History. Legacy.

Amazing how sometimes everything comes full circle.

[Rachel @rachelbsol18]

Huge news that got buried in the headlines.

US 🇺🇸, Greece 🇬🇷, Cyprus 🇨🇾, and Israel 🇮🇱 launch East Med energy center in Houston

Israel’s official account on X described the agreement as “a major step forward” in strengthening regional co-operation and building “a more secure and connected Eastern Mediterranean.”

You either love to see it or hate to see it. I love to see it 💙🇺🇸🇮🇱🇨🇾🇬🇷💪🏼

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Our warriors have achieved good results in applying long-range sanctions against important facilities on the territory of Russia and in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.

More than 700 kilometers from our state border, in Russia’s Yaroslavl region, SSU warriors struck an oil facility that was important for the reserves of the aggressor state.

Warriors of our army reached their targets in Russia’s Tula region – specifically, the Azot plant, whose operations are critical to explosives production capabilities.

Air traffic restrictions were imposed at six Russian airports, and overall, since yesterday evening, 28 regions of Russia have been under air raid alerts.

There were also hits on the occupier’s military logistics in the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine.

Ukraine is carrying out its plan of long-range sanctions against Russia and the assigned tasks regarding mid-range strikes in response to Russia’s refusal to end this war. We have offered the Russian leadership every possible format for negotiations – and the only response was continued aggression and attempts to expand it. It stands to reason that the war is coming back to where it came from. Ukraine needs peace. Glory to Ukraine!

[Mosab Hassan Yousef @MosabHasanYOSEF]

The Real Cost of Trump’s Emerging Deal with Iran

The United States appears close to reaching an agreement with Iran. President Trump claims a deal may be signed as early as this weekend, though Iranian officials continue to push back on that timeline.

Before the military campaign began on February 28th, Iran was under heavy sanctions while the Strait of Hormuz remained open. Now, the US is offering sanctions relief and access to frozen assets simply to reopen that same strait.

This means America is paying a real price for a situation that already existed before the war.

If the deal is finalized, Iran stands to gain immediate revenue from oil sales and access to billions in frozen funds, while keeping its enriched uranium stockpile and nuclear infrastructure largely intact. The regime will emerge financially stronger and politically emboldened.

For the region, this carries serious consequences. Hezbollah in Lebanon is already benefiting from the perception of Iranian victory. Iran’s influence in Iraq is likely to grow stronger. The Sunni Arab monarchies now find themselves in a vulnerable position, with their trust in American security guarantees significantly weakened.

A stronger Iran may also push Turkey to deepen its military presence in Syria, bringing Turkish forces closer to Israel’s northern border.

If true, this deal would mean the United States has paid a significant price to return to a position that is actually worse than before the military campaign began.

[Open Source Intel @Osint613]

Israel National Security minister:

“I will demand and clarify my position again today in the discussion with the Prime Minister:

For every drone, a missile.

For every violation, fire.

For every UAV, Dahieh (Beirut) should tremble.

For every hair harmed on the head of an IDF soldier, 1,000 Hezbollah terrorists.

When facing terror, you do not contain it, you defeat it.”

[Vivid.🇮🇱 @VividProwess]

🇺🇸🇮🇱 Stephen A. Smith: "I love Israel. The folks in Israel are great people, great basketball fans. One day I am going to make it there. Everybody I have met from Israel is wonderful. They are going through a lot. People in America have love for you all"

[Mosab Hassan Yousef @MosabHasanYOSEF]

Press Release:

Mosab Hassan Yousef warns Sheikh Hassan Yousef against any attempt to revive Hamas in the West Bank and ignite an Intifada.

Sheikh Hassan Yousef has been released yesterday from Israeli prison on humanitarian grounds due to his poor health. He is one of the most prominent Hamas leaders in the West Bank and one of its original founders. His influence on the Palestinian street remains significant.

After nearly 30 years in and out of prison, one would hope he would finally rest and take care of himself. However, if he attempts to revive Hamas, rebuild its infrastructure, or activate its sleeping cells in the West Bank, he must fully understand the consequences and not take advantage of this humanitarian gesture.

October 7th erased all doubt. Those who created the ideology that led to those barbaric crimes, and those who justify them, are complicit.

While Hamas leaders live in luxury in Qatar, Sheikh Hassan Yousef continues to serve them. His attempt to reignite violence and a third Intifada in the West Bank will not serve the exhausted and suffering Palestinian people. It will only serve the Hamas leadership living safely abroad.

He should look at Gaza, Lebanon, and Tehran and think very carefully before allowing Hamas to exploit his influence and set the West Bank on fire.

There will be no more mercy, and he will bear direct responsibility for the consequences.

This is the reality, the same man who stood with armed Hamas militants now lies weak in a hospital bed.

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

⚡️Ukrainian boxing champion Usyk visits White House, meets with Trump.

https://t.co/My9Vn0dx58

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

⚡️ 'We're modern people' — Zelensky backs open discussion of LGBTQ+ rights in Ukraine.

"We are all here together, we are defending the state, we are the same and we have absolutely the same rights, regardless of any prejudices held by people from the 15th century," President Volodymyr Zelensky said, in a rare public reference to the topic.
https://t.co/4gbihJkSUO

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

⚡️Macron invites Zelensky to upcoming G7 summit.

Zelensky's participation "is very important for us because we need to rebuild consensus within the G7 in support of Ukraine on the various aspects of the war," French President Emmanuel Macron said.
https://t.co/SbohxnUfOV

[Institute for the Study of War @TheStudyofWar]

NEW | US President Donald Trump said this morning that he may soon order new strikes on targets in Iran due to Iran’s prolongment of negotiations. Trump warned that Iran would “pay the price” for delaying an agreement.

The Iranian regime has attempted to drag out the talks and delay any substantive negotiations over its nuclear program or control over the Strait of Hormuz by demanding US concessions and pre-conditions. One of these pre-conditions has been the Iranian demand for a complete ceasefire in Lebanon.

Trump’s threats to order new strikes follow the largest exchange of fire between the United States and Iran since the ceasefire began in early April. The US military struck over 20 Iranian air defense sites, ground control stations, surveillance radar sites, and possibly other targets in southern Iran last night.

CENTCOM framed the strikes as a "proportional response" to Iran’s downing of a US Apache helicopter in the Gulf of Oman yesterday. An Iranian drone downed the aircraft, though Iran has not claimed responsibility for the incident yet. Iran likely targeted the Apache due to the role Apache gunships can play in air defense against Iranian drones over the strait or in intercepting Iranian fast attack craft.

Iran retaliated to US strikes in southern Iran by launching ballistic missiles and drones targeting US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. There do not appear to be any casualties from Iran’s attacks.

Trump said that he might order strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges in Iran if Iran’s approach to the negotiations does not change. A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran today to discuss an agreement with regime officials. Iranian officials have not indicated any willingness to make concessions or speed up the talks since the US strikes on southern Iran, however.

ISW-CTP will provide additional analysis on the current status of the war in our June 10 update.

[Kosher Chutzpah @KosherChutzpah]

They found a list on dead Hamas fighters. Names, addresses, family layouts of every household in the kibbutz. They studied their targets for months. Knew where the kids slept. Planned it.

THAT'S WHO YOU'RE DEFENDING.
THAT'S HAMAS.