Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-06-04 at 22:01

HEADLINESDetains 60 after protest near judge's homeJerusalem Pride marches amid security surgeYael Arad awarded Chaim Herzog PrizeThe time is now 10:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In Israeli Domestic Politics, more than 60 suspects were detained after the ultra-Orthodox protest near the home of Supreme Court Deputy President Justice Noam Sohlberg. Senior Israel Police Superintendent Chaim Taieb told 103FM that the incident was not a routine protest but a serious criminal event with real intent to harm. He said investigators are in the final stages of their initial work and expect most detainees to appear in court later Thursday, with a request to extend detention to continue the probe. Taieb stressed that while police defend the right to demonstrate, this case stands apart as a first-rate criminal act and a violation of the rule of law. Thousands of people joined Jerusalem’s Pride March under tight security, with the route altered to end outside the Knesset. marchers carried LGBTQ flags and moved from Sacher Park to the Wohl Rose Garden as they voiced support and opposition in a climate shaped by the government in power since late 2022. One participant, Ash Segal of Modiin, said, “I love the old route, but times are different and we need to show that we’re not going to be erased, like the government’s been trying to do for four years now. There’s no getting rid of us.” The procession reflected a faction that remains mobilized in opposition to policies perceived as hostile to LGBTQ rights.In Israeli Economy and Business, activists responded to a boycott vote at the Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn by distributing Bamba, the Israeli peanut butter snack, across New York’s Celebrate Israel Day Parade route. Four thousand free bags were handed out Sunday along Fifth Avenue by volunteers with UJA-Federation of New York. The distribution was organized with the Met Council, which will deliver the remaining bags to hundreds of food pantries within its network. An initial purchase of 20,000 Bamba bags had been made by UJA in the wake of the coop vote, and the snacks are being routed to pantries as a show of support for Israeli products and aid to those in need.In Uplifting News, Yael Arad was presented with the Chaim Herzog Prize for her contribution to Israel. Israel’s first Olympic medalist and current chair of the Olympic Committee of Israel was honored at the President’s Residence for a career that bridged sport and leadership and helped advance Israeli athletics on the world stage.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.SOURCEShttps://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-898366https://www.timesofisrael.com/part-of-a-larger-struggle-as-elections-loom-thousands-march-to-knesset-for-jerusalem-pride/https://www.timesofisrael.com/bamba-blankets-nyc-after-park-slope-co-op-israel-boycott-vote-whats-next/https://www.ynetnews.com/article/byp4r9kzfl