LiveLive Updates June 14, 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 14, 2026UpdatesPresident Isaac Herzog meets with Somaliland counterpart, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, in JerusalemPresident Isaac Herzog, right, meets with the president of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, at the president's official residency in Jerusalem, Sunday. Credit: Maayan Toaf/GPOPresident Isaac Herzog, right, meets with the president of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, at the president's official residency in Jerusalem, Sunday. Credit: Maayan Toaf/GPODrone from Lebanon hits northern Israel, IDF saysA drone launched from Lebanon hit Israeli territory near the border, the IDF said, after sirens sounded in the northern border communities of Zarit, Shomera, Even Menachem and Shtula."No injuries were reported, and the incident is under review," the IDF's statement said.Defense Minister Katz appoints new military secretary, as Lebanon tensions persistDefense Minister Israel Katz has appointed a new military secretary, as far-right ministers called to escalate attacks in Lebanon in response to two drones that hit Israeli territory near the border.Announcing the appointment of Brig. Gen. Hisham Ibrahim on Sunday, Katz's office said the officer would enter the position immediately.Brig. Gen. Hisham IbrahimBrig. Gen. Hisham IbrahimIbrahim, a member of Israel's Druze community, currently serves as the head of the Civil Administration, Israel's governing body in the West Bank. He has previously served as the chief of the Armored Corps, commander of the 460th and 205th brigades, and deputy commander of the 91st Division. Cyberattack disrupts four Iranian banks, no data breach detected, state media reportsElectronic banking services in Iran were severely disrupted on Saturday after a cyberattack targeted several state-owned banks, temporarily preventing online payments.A file photo of a cyberattacker. Credit: Getty Images ILA file photo of a cyberattacker. Credit: Getty Images ILAccording to a report by the Iranian business news outlet Eghtesad News on Saturday evening, the country's Banking Coordination Council confirmed the incidents but said the disruptions had since been resolved and online transactions were functioning normally again.The Iranian hacker group Black Wolves claimed responsibility for the attack, writing on Telegram: "A silent war is unfolding, and Iran is under cyberattack."Residents of Tehran reported that electronic payments suddenly stopped working in supermarkets, restaurants and gas stations, forcing some businesses to record purchases manually for later settlement. Four major state-owned banks and numerous ATMs in the capital were reportedly affected.Cyberattacks have repeatedly been used as a form of digital protest against Iran's ruling establishment.During the nationwide protests over women's rights in 2022, hackers targeted the country's central bank and breached surveillance systems at Evin Prison in Tehran, releasing footage showing guards violently assaulting political prisoners.IDF: Two suspected drones from Lebanon hit north IsraelTwo suspected drones hit Israeli territory near the Lebanese border, the IDF said, after sirens sounded in areas of north-western Israel, including Rosh Hanikra and Shlomi."No injuries were reported," the IDF's statement said.RECAP: Israeli officials concerned over how emerging U.S.-Iran deal will address key war objectives, sources saidHere are Sunday's latest updates:■ Israeli officials are concerned over the emerging U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, fearing it could make it harder to secure the removal or dilution of Iran's enriched uranium and to address other key Israeli objectives, political sources said.■ Opposition leader Yair Lapid said the emerging agreement with Iran fails to achieve any of the war's objectives. "The regime survives, the missile program remains in place, and Iran can rebuild its nuclear program," he wrote on X.■ Dozens of people joined pro-government rallies across Iran as hardline opponents of a reported framework agreement with the United States and Israel voiced opposition to the emerging deal, Iranian media reported.■ President Isaac Herzog congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump on his 80th birthday, commending Trump's support for Israel, his stance against Iran and his efforts to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.■ The IDF said it intercepted a Hezbollah rocket fired at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, while separately, a suspected drone hit the area, after sirens sounded in the northern border communities of Metula and Ghajar. No injuries were reported.■ Several people were wounded in Israeli strikes in Gaza City, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society said.■ The Israel Medical Association warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of what it described as severe and ongoing harm to the Palestinian healthcare system in the West Bank, calling on the government to reconsider its policy of withholding tax revenues collected on behalf of the Palestinian Authority.Herzog salutes Trump for taking on ‘Iran’s empire of evil’ in 80th birthday tribute President Isaac Herzog congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump on his 80th birthday on Sunday, commending Trump's support for Israel, his stance against Iran and his efforts to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.In a post on X, Herzog thanked Trump for his "leadership in confronting Iran's empire of evil" and for his "steadfast commitment to the security of Israel." Happy 80th birthday, President @realDonaldTrump!