IDF: Preparing for at least several days of conflict, coordinating with U.S.

June 08, 2026Share to FacebookShare to XArticle printing is available to subscribers onlyPrint in a simple, ad-free formatSubscribeComments: Zen reading is available to subscribers onlyAd-free and in a comfortable reading formatSubscribeJune 08, 2026UpdatesGaza Health Ministry: Nine killed and 43 wounded by IDF fire in past 24 hoursNine people were killed and 43 wounded arrived at hospitals in the Gaza Strip by Israeli fire in the past 24 hours, the Gaza Health Ministry said.Since the cease-fire on October 11, the ministry said 970 people have been killed and 3,063 wounded, and 782 bodies have been recovered.Palestinians inspect the rubble of a building destroyed in an Israeli airstrike at Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, Sunday. Credit: Abdel Kareem Hana/AP Palestinians inspect the rubble of a building destroyed in an Israeli airstrike at Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, Sunday. Credit: Abdel Kareem Hana/AP Since the start of the war, it said the total stands at 72,980 killed and 173,171 wounded.U.S. envoy to Lebanon says negotiations with Lebanon–Israel track to resume in WashingtonThe U.S. ambassador to Lebanon said talks under the Lebanese–American–Israeli negotiation track are set to resume in Washington and urged continued engagement to end Lebanon's current crisis, according to remarks by President Joseph Aoun's office.In comments after meeting Aoun, U.S. envoy Michel Issa said the discussions covered the negotiation process and the implications of ongoing diplomatic efforts, adding that Washington does not seek to expand the confrontation.Israel-Lebanon talks mediated by the U.S. on Friday, in Washington. Credit: Shmulik Almani, Israeli EmbassyIsrael-Lebanon talks mediated by the U.S. on Friday, in Washington. Credit: Shmulik Almani, Israeli EmbassyIssa said it was important for Lebanese leaders to choose a path forward "even individually" to resolve the situation, and praised Lebanon's negotiating team as professional and active.He said President Donald Trump is closely following developments in Lebanon, and described the resumption of talks in Washington as part of a broader effort that would not resolve all issues in a single session but could advance the process.IDF: Preparing for 'at least several days of conflict' with Iran, says it is operating in coordination with U.S. The Israeli army said it is preparing for at least several days of conflict with Iran, or a prolonged campaign, and is operating in coordination with the United States, according to a military statement.The army said the U.S. is coordinating with Israel and cooperating in air defense efforts, while stressing that Israeli Air Force strikes in Iran were carried out in two waves using Israeli aircraft only, including refueling planes.The IDF said it held an overnight situation assessment and is operating according to pre-prepared plans. It added that Hezbollah has so far not joined the fighting with strikes against Israel, but that preparations are in place for the possibility that it may do so.2 hours agoIranian air defenses shoot down drone over Tehran as explosions reported in capital and IsfahanIranian air defenses shot down a drone over Tehran on Monday, according to the Mehr news agency, as residents reported hearing explosions in the capital and authorities activated air defense systems.Iranian SNN news agency said air defenses were deployed in central and western Tehran to respond to what it described as suspicious aerial targets.Separately, Iranian reports said additional explosions were heard in the central city of Isfahan.'Conflict could expand to regional energy targets,' Iran says after IDF strikes petrochemical plantIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the conflict "could expand to all energy targets in the region" following Israel's strike on petrochemical facilities in Iran, according to Iranian reports.The IRGC accused the United States of bearing responsibility for possible consequences for the global economy, calling it the "main instigator of the crisis."It also claimed that Iran's air force struck "similar facilities in Haifa," northern Israel, in response to the attack on energy infrastructure in Iran.Read the full articleIDF says it carried out large-scale strike on Iranian air defense systemsThe Israeli military said it carried out a large-scale strike on strategic air defense systems in Iran on Monday, targeting efforts to rebuild its detection and defense capabilities.The military said the systems targeted had recently been deployed across several areas in Iran, and were intended to restore capabilities degraded in previous operations.RECAP: Iran–Israel escalation spreads across region as strikes, missile fire and militia threats intensifyHere are Monday's latest updates from the Iran–Israel escalation, spillover in Lebanon, and wider regional developments:■ Sirens sounded across central and northern Israel as Iranian missile barrages continued, with the IDF saying most missiles were intercepted and no injuries reported. About 30 missiles were launched from Iran toward Israel so far, according to early assessments during the ongoing exchange of fire.■ Reports in Lebanon said Israeli forces carried out strikes in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh and Sidon districts, hitting villages in the south amid continued cross-border escalation. Lebanon said Hezbollah fired rockets toward northern Israel in parallel with Iranian fire, with one strike landing in the village of Ain Ibil near the border with Israel, injuring a woman and damaging buildings.■ Israeli air force struck a petrochemical plant in southwestern Iran, with Iranian officials reporting damage and evacuations underway, according to state media. Iranian media reported that air defenses were activated in Kermanshah, while flights at Tehran's airports were suspended until further notice.■ Iran said the United States bears "direct responsibility" for recent cease-fire breaches, with its foreign ministry spokesperson arguing that Israeli actions cannot be separated from U.S. policy.■ Yemen's Houthis declared a complete ban on Israeli vessels in the Red Sea and claimed responsibility for a missile strike on Israel, saying all "enemy movements" are now considered legitimate targets.■ Iraqi militia Kata'ib Hezbollah threatened attacks on U.S. military bases in the region if Washington joins Israeli strikes on Iran, warning of wider regional retaliation.■ Iranian Revolutionary Guards said they are "ready for widespread operations" and claimed strikes on Israeli air bases in response to Israeli attacks on radar sites inside Iran.■ Israeli police and the Shin Bet said an indictment will be filed against a Bat Yam resident accused of spying for Iran and carrying out tasks for Iranian intelligence in exchange for payment.About 30 missiles have been launched from Iran towards Israel so farIsraelis watch overhead missile interception near protective spaces as Iranian missile barrages trigger sirens across the country, Monday. Credit: Itai RonIsraelis watch overhead missile interception near protective spaces as Iranian missile barrages trigger sirens across the country, Monday. 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