CTech's War Room: Live Log - June 24, 2025

15:30 - Israel: Trump "expressed confidence in the stability of the ceasefire."

The Prime Minister's Office has released a statement outlining some of the actions from earlier today and clarifying some of the communication with US President Donald Trump after he expressed frustration at the collapse of the ceasefire earlier on today.

It says that following a phone call, Israel refrained from carrying out additional strikes. During the conversation, President Trump conveyed his deep appreciation for Israel, which he said had accomplished all of the war’s objectives. The president also expressed confidence in the stability of the ceasefire."

The full statement is below:

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"The ceasefire was scheduled to take effect at 7:00 AM. At 3:00 AM, Israel launched a powerful strike in the heart of Tehran, targeting regime infrastructure and eliminating hundreds of Basij members and Iranian security personnel.

Shortly before the ceasefire took effect, Iran fired a barrage of missiles, one of which struck Be'er Sheva and claimed the lives of four Israeli civilians.

At 7:00 AM, the ceasefire came into effect. However, at 7:06 AM, Iran launched another missile toward Israeli territory, followed by two more missiles at 10:25 AM. All three were intercepted or landed in open areas, causing no casualties or damage.

In response to these violations, the Israeli Air Force destroyed a radar installation near Tehran.

Following a phone call between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, Israel refrained from carrying out additional strikes. During the conversation, President Trump conveyed his deep appreciation for Israel, which he said had accomplished all of the war’s objectives. The president also expressed confidence in the stability of the ceasefire."

15:00 - Trump warns: "Bring the pilots home immediately!"; Israel attacked a radar in Iran - YNet

US President Donald Trump refused this morning (Tuesday) to accuse Iran of violating the ceasefire, even though it launched missiles at Israel at 10:30 a.m. - three and a half hours after it was prohibited from doing so under the agreement. "I'm not happy with either side, and especially not with Israel. Both countries violated the ceasefire. I didn't like the fact that Israel 'unloaded a magazine' after it was announced," the president said before boarding Air Force One, en route to the NATO summit in the Netherlands.

Israel was completely shocked by the president's words, after earlier it was claimed that there was coordination with the Americans and a green light to respond to Iranian ceasefire violations. But Trump apparently did not know about those coordinations - and this angered him. Israeli sources said earlier that the Air Force is expected to attack one target in Iran, as stated, and not as previously planned. This is to show that Israel "has not folded."

14:45 - Amazon stops orders from Israel amid ongoing restricted air travel

Amazon has updated consumers in Israel that it is stopping new orders as airspace remains largely closed since the start of the Iran conflict on June 13.

“Due to local restrictions beyond our control, we cannot accept new orders or provide delivery to your area at this time,” it said on Amazon's website. “We will resume services as soon as conditions allow.”

14:20 - Trump: "Iran, Israel have been fighting so hard and so long they don’t know what the fuck they’re doing"

A frustated Trump blasts Israel for its strikes after he had said a ceasefire would be starting in the coming hours, and for now preparing airstrikes in response to an Iranian missile fired after the truce went into effect.

"We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they “don’t know what the f*ck they’re doing," he told reporters.

He also sais he believed Iran is still dedicated to peace: “I do. They violated, but Israel violated it too.”

“Israel, as soon as we made the deal, they came out and they dropped a load of bombs the likes of which I’ve never seen before,” he added

13:45 - Public transportation companies are furious about the reduction in activity: "It's like cutting off electricity or water"

In a discussion in the Economic Affairs Committee, representatives of bus companies demanded that public transportation activities, which had been reduced due to the war, be expanded. Employee representatives: "We don't know what will happen to salaries." Committee Chairman Bitan demanded that the Finance Ministry formulate a compensation plan for transportation companies.

13:30 - Stock market continues to rise, the shekel strengthens significantly

After Trump's announcement and the deadly barrage from Iran, the stock market is trading higher: TA 35 by 1.2%, TA 90 by 1.6% and TA 125 by 1.2%.

The dollar weakened against the shekel and is trading around 3.4, the euro falls to about 3.94.

Wall Street futures rise, oil continues to fall

12:40 - Israel expands cyber powers amid rising threats—via WhatsApp

The Israeli government expanded the powers of the National Cyber Directorate and the Shin Bet on Monday night, approving new emergency regulations via an urgent vote in a dedicated WhatsApp group of cabinet ministers.

The regulations require cloud and digital service providers to report significant cyberattacks and grant the Cyber Directorate and the Shin Bet authority to demand documents and data from providers in cases of a major cyberattack, or even the suspicion of one.

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12:15 - The Iran war is proving that technological superiority dictates rules of war

The recent confrontation between Israel and Iran has revealed to the world not only Israel's military might, but also its technological might. This is not just a physical struggle – but a contest for technological superiority.

At the heart of these events is the war economy – a complex system that weighs not only the direct financial cost of conflict, but also the cost in human lives, strategic resources, and civilian and security infrastructure.

On the other hand, the potential payoffs include not only tactical gains, but also enduring security, effective deterrence, control of critical resources, and geopolitical power that in many cases leads to economic prosperity.

11:45 - Israel Airports Authority prepares for gradual reopening of airspace - TOI

The Israel Airports Authority (IAA) says it is preparing for a gradual return of operations and will fully reopen the country’s airspace in phases subject to authorization by the defense establishment.

As part of the preparations, the authority is conducting a situation assessment with the Israel Civil Aviation Authority, the defense establishment, and others.

The IAA says The Israel Civil Aviation Authority is working closely with all airlines and entities to ensure an orderly and safe return for the traveling public.

It emphasizes that at this stage there is no change in the flight schedules at Ben Gurion Airport and Haifa Airport.

11:30 - The stock market is in the green, Tel Aviv Oil and Gas falls by 4%

• The gains have moderated - TA 35 climbs by 1%, banks jump by 2.5%
• TA Construction jumps by 2%, and TA Insurance jumps by 3%;
• Against the backdrop of the sharp decline in global oil prices, Navitas loses 5.7%, Delek retreats by 5.5%
• The yield on Israel's 10-year bonds is cut by 10 basis points to 4.272%

11:01 - Katz instructs IDF to ‘respond forcefully’

Defense Minister Israel Katz says he has instructed the IDF to “respond forcefully to Iran’s violation of the ceasefire with intense strikes against regime targets in the heart of Tehran.”

10:55 - Iran breaks ceasefire an hour after Israel confirmed truce

Two confirmed ballistic missiles were launched from Iran at Israel in an attack after the ceasefire was supposed to take effect.

There are no immediate reported casulties and missiles were intercepted.

09:30 - Israel’s tourism industry halts as hotels pivot to emergency relief

Thousands displaced by Iranian rocket attacks are being sheltered through an unprecedented municipal partnership.

A Calcalist investigation with major hotel chains found that, as of Sunday, several still had vacant rooms in central Israel, the area most affected by the current wave of attacks and which has generated the greatest demand for evacuations. However, some hotels in central locations, especially Tel Aviv, are nearing full occupancy. In contrast, hotels outside the center remain largely vacant. The large hotel chains are reporting a sharp decline in tourism demand and numerous cancellations due to the security situation, prompting many to shut down parts of their operations.

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09:20 - "State of Israel has achieved tremendous historic accomplishments" - Government

Israel's government has released an official statement following the announcement of a ceasefire with Iran. In it, it says Israel has achieved all the objectives of Operation Rising Lion "and far beyond".

It also thanks President Trump and the United States for their support.

The statement confirms that the IDF has continued to strike government targets in Tehran and that it maintains its full aerial superiority over the skies of Tehran. While it has agreed to the terms of the bilateral ceasefire, the government maintains that the country will respond "with full force to any violation" of it by Iran.

"This is a tremendous victory for the people of Israel and its soldiers, who have eliminated two existential threats to our country and ensured the eternity of Israel," it says.

The full statement is below:

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"Last night, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened the Cabinet together with the Minister of Defense, the IDF Chief of Staff, and the Head of the Mossad to report that Israel has achieved all the objectives of Operation “Rising Lion” — and far beyond.

Israel has eliminated a dual, immediate existential threat — both in the nuclear field and in the realm of ballistic missiles.

Additionally, the IDF has achieved full aerial superiority over the skies of Tehran, dealt a severe blow to Iran’s military leadership, and destroyed dozens of key government targets.

Even in the past 24 hours, the IDF has continued to strike government targets in the heart of Tehran, eliminated hundreds of Basij operatives — the regime’s repression apparatus — and killed another senior nuclear scientist.

Israel thanks President Trump and the United States for their support in defense and for their partnership in removing the Iranian nuclear threat.

In light of the achievement of the operation’s objectives, and in full coordination with President Trump, Israel has agreed to the President’s proposal for a bilateral ceasefire.

Israel will respond with full force to any violation of the ceasefire.

Israeli citizens must continue to follow Home Front Command guidelines until full confirmation of the ceasefire is received.

Our hearts are with the families who have lost their loved ones, and we send wishes for a full recovery to the wounded.

In Operation “Rising Lion,” the State of Israel has achieved tremendous historic accomplishments and has placed itself among the world powers.

This is a tremendous victory for the people of Israel and its soldiers, who have eliminated two existential threats to our country and ensured the eternity of Israel.

The Prime Minister will deliver a statement later today."

08:45 - Israel poised to breach deficit cap again as war and defense costs mount

The Israeli government is expected to exceed its own deficit ceiling for the third consecutive year. According to estimates from capital markets both in Israel and abroad, the budget deficit in 2025 could surpass 6% of GDP, significantly higher than the 4.9% ceiling set by the government.

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08:42 - Amid the ceasefire: the shekel strengthens significantly against the dollar - YNet

After Trump's ceasefire announcement and the morning barrage from Iran, the dollar weakened against the shekel and traded around 3.42 shekels.

The euro also fell below 4 shekels and traded at 3.96 shekels.

The market is waiting to see how the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, which closed lower yesterday and snapped a three-day streak of gains, will react.

08:20 - "THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT", says President Trump

"PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!"

08:07 - Four killed in Be'er Sheba after Iran fires missiles at Israel following Trump's ceasefire announcement

The number of Israelis who have died this morning following a prolonged barrage of missiles from Iran has risen to four, Magen David Adom says.

An additional 20 are lightly hurt and/or suffering from acute anxiety. Rescue forces have ended a search the partially collapsed apartment building for those presumed missing or trapped, but Southern District Police Commander Haim Bublil says, “we are still searching from room to room.”

06:10 - Ben Gurion Airport is overwhelmed, Ramon Airport is silent: "This is a strategic danger"

The controversy surrounding the non-operation of Ramon Airport continues. The Airports Authority claimed that security constraints are preventing its opening, although the Defense Ministry and the IDF denied this. Airlines and industry officials warn that concentrating all activity at Ben Gurion Airport is dangerous.

Since the start of Operation Safe Return to repatriate citizens stranded abroad, about 75,000 Israelis have returned to Israel. But only 28,000 of them have returned via Ben Gurion Airport, partly due to concerns about passenger safety.