Today's News Summary from Israel: June 22, 2026 - Morning

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Head of local authority detained for questioning by Lahav 433 on suspicion of involvement in corruption. According to the suspicion, he acted to not enforce building violations in an apartment complex where he holds properties. Alongside him, additional senior officials are being questioned.

Ben Gvir: "Lebanon should be Israel's playground. Lebanon is a terror-supporting country, and it is a country that has operated a revolving door. Every house where there is terrorism must be fought."

Large forces of Yamam fighters, accompanied by bulldozers, arrived at the village of Kafr Aqab to carry out demolition operations.

Political upheaval in Colombia: The populist right-wing figure Alvaro de la Esperanza, nicknamed "El Tigre" (The Tiger), won the presidential elections. His election marks the end of socialist left-wing rule and constitutes dramatic good news for Israel, after he promised to immediately renew diplomatic relations with it.

Palestinian reports say the IAF carried out a series of strikes in western Gaza City. Two dead and several wounded were identified at the scene of a strike on a vehicle.

Iranian FM Araqchi: The Iranian negotiating delegation has left Switzerland and is heading back to Tehran.

The IDF poured massive quantities of concrete today in the area of the Al-Mawasi refugee camp in the center of the Gaza Strip, causing it to spill into residents' homes in the area. Surfers expressed concern that the concrete would clog the sewage systems in the area. Some speculated that the IDF is trying to seal tunnels in the area and therefore the concrete is floating in this area (perhaps due to possible tunnel entrances).

IDF: Two terrorists who threw Molotov cocktails toward the settlement of Karmei Tzur in Judea and Samaria have been eliminated.

Foreign Ministry confirms US reports: 3 Israelis killed in light aircraft crash in Maryland.

South Korea sentenced former Justice Minister Park Sung-ja to 25 years over the former president's failed coup.

Channels affiliated with the IRGC claim that the IRGC is in the midst of establishing a new underground missile city deep beneath the earth as part of the "doubling" of missile cities Satellite imagery revealed a site for an underground missile city under construction. According to the report verified by satellite imagery during the year 2024, excavation works took place at the site; the location of the base was not specified.

2026 World Cup | Iranian fans share frustration over FIFA's ban on waving the Shah's Iran flag: "This is against freedom of expression."

Philippines: Initial report on a shooting incident at a school in Talcoban City, at least 3 killed and 5 injured on site.

A 22-year-old resident of Tulkarm, who was staying in Israel illegally, was arrested on suspicion of committing indecent acts against a minor and a woman who were in the sea water at the beach in Herzliya. According to the police, the suspect attempted to identify himself as an Israeli resident. He will be brought today to a hearing on extending his detention.

DR Congo crosses 1,000 confirmed Ebola cases. 254 dead.

Rats were discovered in a service cart on an Arkia flight that returned from Greece without passengers. The airline claims that the responsibility lies with TAMA (Food and Aircraft Industries) company.

The Trump administration is interested in a partial Israeli withdrawal in southern Lebanon. An Israeli source told Kan News: "From the line that endangers the settlements and from which anti-tank missiles can be launched—we will not withdraw. The rest is subject to negotiation."

After the political echelon instructed to hold fire in Lebanon: IDF freezes activity on the Ali Taher ridge - where Hezbollah built an underground fortified headquarters with Iranian-made ballistic missiles beneath the ground. The forces are on the ridge - but have not yet entered the underground complex.

IDF and Shin Bet: The terrorist Zaki Yosef Mahmoud Abu Mustafa, who participated in the abduction of the teenager Yigel Yaakov from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, has been eliminated.

The Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, arrived to offer condolences at the home of the family of Major Dor Ben Simhon z"l, commander of the 52nd Battalion, who fell in southern Lebanon. The Chief of the General Staff spoke with Dor's parents, his widow Ariel, who serves as an officer in Northern Command, and his five warrior brothers, and sought to strengthen them in their difficult time.

In an investment of 27 million ILS: Education Minister Yoav Kisch and Samaria Regional Council Head Yossi Dagan inaugurated the Oli Zohav Elementary School in Samaria. The construction of the school - as part of the five-year plan to upgrade the education system of the Samaria Regional Council, led by Council Head Yossi Dagan with an investment of tens of millions.

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