HEADLINES - Israeli Consul in New York Vows to Combat Hamas and Uphold Truth Amid Ongoing Conflict - US Destroys Three Houthi Naval Drones in Red Sea, Raises Alert Levels in European Bases - Israeli Government Expedites Construction of Prime Minister's Combined Office and Residence in Jerusalem The time is now 12:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, Israeli Consul in New York, Ofir Akunis, emphasized Israel's commitment to combating Hamas and rescuing captives. Akunis condemned the distortion of truth and vowed to uphold the truth against lies. Meanwhile, weather forecasts indicate partly cloudy to clear skies with a slight temperature increase, especially in mountainous regions. Iraqi militias have threatened to escalate attacks on Israel if a war erupts with Hezbollah. The US military destroyed three Houthi naval drones in the Red Sea due to imminent threats. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted the New York City Pride March, with some arrested by the police. The Israeli Defense Forces clarified that rocket sirens in Metula were a false alarm. Additionally, the US military raised alert levels in European bases due to potential terrorist threats. The Iraqi Resistance Coordination Committee warned of increased attacks on Israel if tensions with Hezbollah escalate. Furthermore, the US designated the Nordic Resistance Movement as a terrorist organization, citing their violent activities against various groups. In domestic news, the Israeli government approved expediting the construction of a combined office and residence for the Prime Minister in Jerusalem. The decision aims to streamline the process and allocate funds for the project, which has faced delays and inefficiencies in the past. The US Treasury Department can now block financial dealings with the Nordic Resistance Movement following its terrorist designation, prohibiting any business transactions with the group. Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update. I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed. Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description. SOURCES https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/Article-1111449 https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/Article-1111448 https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-july-01-2024/ https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/Article-1111445 https://www.timesofisrael.com/cabinet-okays-advancement-of-new-plans-to-build-combined-office-residence-for-pm/ https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-808446