Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

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Italian fuel tanker explosion triggers massive blast
Bucks County nursing home explosion partial collapse
Bondi Beach shooting spurs sweeping NSW laws

The time is now 8:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

A crucial round of developments is unfolding across Europe, the Middle East, and the broader Atlantic world tonight, shaping security conversations, policy responses, and personal narratives from the Olympic slopes to the streets of Tehran.

In Europe, a fuel tanker explosion on a major Italian highway triggered a...

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Mashhad mourning sparks crackdown on protests
Israel funds Druze fighters on Syria border
Saudi urges Israel to normalize regional ties

The time is now 7:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

This is the hourly news update. Our focus is on developments in the Middle East and the broader Jewish world, with careful attention to Israeli security concerns and United States policy context, presented in a neutral, unassuming tone for an international audience.

In Iran, controversy continues to swirl around...

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US-Israel Gaza postwar reconstruction talks spark hope
Israel aids Syrian Druze amid border tensions
NYC tackles antisemitism with safety reforms

The time is now 6:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Good evening. Here is your hourly update on developments involving Israel, the broader Middle East, and related global issues.

Across the region, Israel’s security posture remains centered on defending its northern front and managing shifting alignments as regional actors negotiate influence and risk. Reports indicate that Israel continued to...

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Libya's general killed in Turkish jet crash
Shin Bet deputy head resigns after clashes
Netanyahu Trump to press Iran and Gaza

The time is now 5:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

This is your hourly news update. At five o’clock in the evening, we review the latest developments shaping Israel, the Jewish world, and the wider regional and international context.

A first forum under the J50 network has taken place, aimed at improving communication among Jewish communities and po...

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Libya army chief killed in Turkey crash
US pursues direct Iran talks zero enrichment
Lebanon probes Israeli role in Ron Arad

The time is now 4:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

This is the 4:01 PM update. The day's developments across the Middle East and surrounding regions underscore a still-fragile balance of power, lingering security concerns, and the way international diplomacy continues to intersect with everyday life for Israelis and Jewish communities around the world.

Libya’s military leadership faces a...

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Libya General Al-Haddad Missing After Ankara Flight
US Iran Clash Over Nuclear Talks UNSC
Smotrich Pushes West Bank De Facto Sovereignty

The time is now 3:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

A Falcon 50 business jet carrying Libya’s army chief, General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, and four others lost contact shortly after departing Ankara’s Esenboga International Airport. Turkish officials said contact was lost around 20:52 local time, and interior minister Ali Yerlikaya said search and rescue teams were dispatched to the Haym...

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Shin Bet deputy to step down
19 new West Bank settlements approved
Israeli civilians evacuated after Sidon border incident

The time is now 2:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Good afternoon. Here is the latest update on developments affecting Israel, the wider region, and the evolving international context.

The Israeli security establishment is seeing a leadership transition at the highest domestic security agency. The deputy director, known in reports as S, has informed officials that he will be stepping down...

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Israel aligns with Trump on Gaza hostages
Smotrich pushes de facto West Bank sovereignty
Armis integrates with ServiceNow AI platform

The time is now 1:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

At 1:00 PM, this is your 1 PM update on events shaping the Middle East and the broader region, with emphasis on Israeli security, allied policy, and the implications for stability.

In the Gaza theater, the conflict and its diplomatic reverberations remain central. The Israeli prime minister’s forthcoming White House en...

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ServiceNow to acquire Armis for 7.75B
Lebanon denies Hezbollah link after Israeli strike
Itamar Shlesinger remains recovered after two years

The time is now 12:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

At 12:00 PM, the geopolitics of the region remain shaped by security concerns, shifting alliances, and selective economic policy responses, with both local and international actors weighing risk, leverage, and public opinion.

A major tech and defense-related development: ServiceNow has announced a deal to acquire Israeli cybersecurity startup Armis for...

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ServiceNow buys Armis for 7.75B reshaping cyber
Israel Gaza resettlement remark sparks US pressure
Iran halts gas to Iraq 4GW lost

The time is now 11:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

This is the 11:00 a.m. update on the Middle East and related global security developments, delivered with a steady sense of perspective and clarity.

In the technology and security arena, a major deal has taken a new turn as the American software company ServiceNow agreed to acquire Israeli...

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Israel rejects Gaza resettlement, US pushes back
UK convicts two men in anti-Jewish plot
Bondi Beach attack officer wakes from coma

The time is now 10:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Good morning. Here is the latest international news briefing with a focus on the Middle East and Israel, presented with clarity for a global audience.

In Sydney, Australia, authorities report a turning point in the Bondi Beach attack case. A police officer who was wounded in the massacre...

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Kurds' security deal falters in Aleppo
US-backed Gaza plan foresees gradual withdrawal
Lebanon drone strike kills Hezbollah operatives

The time is now 9:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

At nine a.m. this morning, this is the international news update.

In northern Syria, fighting between Syrian government forces and Kurdish-led units in Aleppo has reemerged, signaling the fragility of efforts to integrate the Kurdish forces into a new security framework despite ceasefire agreements. Observers caution that progress hinges on...

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Aleppo clashes expose Syria's Kurdish integration gamble
Gaza security posture expands as base returns
Saudi blocks normalization until Israel acts normally

The time is now 8:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

8:00 AM update. Clashes in Aleppo highlight the fragility of Syria’s plan to fold Kurdish-led forces into a new security framework, even as ceasefire commitments hold in pieces. Damascus forces have again clashed with Kurdish units, underscoring unresolved questions about governance and security in the north and the competition for in...

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Knesset member seeks probe into PM aide
IDF strikes Hezbollah near Sidon Lebanon
Netanyahu warns of very sharp Iran response

The time is now 7:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Good morning. This is a seven o’clock update on developments in Israel, the region, and related global storylines.

In domestic politics, a member of the Knesset has asked the Attorney General to open a criminal investigation into the prime minister’s chief of staff, a move that comes amid...

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Israel tightens sperm donations, launches mass vaccination
Gaza north sovereignty push expands settlements
Hezbollah strikes kill three, IDF vows retaliation

The time is now 6:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Good morning. This is your 6:00 a.m. briefing on the region’s latest developments and their global implications.

Health and society. Israel’s Health Ministry tightened oversight of sperm donation as demand surged and donor numbers declined. The rules cap families per donor at twelve, tighten genetic screening protocols, and...

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Australia invites Herzog after Bondi terror attack
Three Hezbollah operatives killed in Sidon airstrike
Iran destabilizing region as US favors sanctions

The time is now 5:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government will have its governor general invite Israeli President Isaac Herzog to visit as soon as possible in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack and a surge in antisemitism. Herzog indicated he would accept the invitation, and he noted that...

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Sidon airstrike kills three Hezbollah operatives
Netanyahu inner circle fractures under wartime probes
Iran pressure hardens US regional stance

The time is now 4:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

A 4:00 AM briefing on the Middle East notes ongoing security and diplomatic dynamics that continue to shape regional stability and international policy. A brief, computer generated clip related to the Jeffrey Epstein case appeared briefly on a US Department of Justice website as part of a November release of Epstein files; the...

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Iran accelerates missiles and nuclear program
Syria maps Golan Heights on Israeli side
Three Hezbollah operatives killed near Sidon

The time is now 3:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

A new set of security and diplomatic developments from the Middle East and adjacent regions is shaping the outlook for Israeli security concerns, regional stability, and US policy, with attentive observers across the international community watching closely for signals of potential escalation or de‑escalation.

In Washington, officials describe Iran as...

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- Syria Puts Golan Heights on Israeli Side
- Iran Rebuilds Missile Arsenal Alarms Israel
- Jenin Checkpoint Crash Injures Three Palestinians

The time is now 2:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

This is the hourly news update. In the Middle East, Syria has updated its official map to place the Golan Heights on the Israeli side of the border, a move that marks a departure from decades of rejecting any recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the plateau. The change, reported...

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US Senate-State Dept clash jeopardizes Ukraine talks
California mayor slammed over Bondi Beach false-flag
Iran's expansion in Venezuela alarms US allies

The time is now 1:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Good evening. Here is the latest from the Middle East, Europe, and the United States presented for international audiences with a focus on Israel’s security concerns and relevant United States policy stances.

A dispute in Washington over how to pursue Russia-Ukraine ceasefire terms has spilled into a br...

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- Iran expands footprint tests U.S. resolve
- Israel Greece Cyprus forge maritime security pact
- Yellow Line displacement deepens Gaza crisis

The time is now 12:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Tonight’s hourly update covers a rapidly shifting regional landscape, where Israel’s security concerns, allied diplomacy, and unsettled ceasefire dynamics intersect with broader regional ambitions and global policy interests.

The security picture in the region is being shaped by two intertwined realities: Iran’s expanding footpr...

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Israel Greece Cyprus vow to disarm Hamas
Netanyahu warns Iran amid Trump talks
Gaza toll tops tens of thousands dead

The time is now 11:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

This hour’s news update looks at a regional picture where diplomacy, security concerns, and humanitarian challenges are interwoven with the larger arc of regional power plays and global policy.

In Jerusalem, leaders from Israel, Greece, and Cyprus gathered for a trilateral summit that produced a joint declaration pledging de...

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- Sa-Nur revival plan reshapes West Bank
- Hezbollah seeks two billion Iran postwar aid
- Feldstein testimony hits Netanyahu on hostage talks

The time is now 10:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

This hour’s update surveys shifts across the Middle East and related global security concerns that are shaping how Israel frames its security needs and how the United States and other powers respond.

In the West Bank, Israel’s government approved a plan to allow settlers to r...

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Israel Plans Return of Sa-Nur Settlers
Iranian Shadow Tanker Bella 1 Evades Navy
Trump Admin Orders 30 Ambassadors Depart

The time is now 9:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Good evening. Here are the latest developments from the Middle East and related global events.

In Israel, the government moved to restore a settlement evacuated two decades ago. A plan approved by officials would allow settlers to return to Sa-Nur in the northern West Bank, effectively reversing the 2005 disengagement in practice. The...

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Israel Faces Accountability Debate Over October 7
Iran Funds Hezbollah Billions for Postwar Rebuild
Sanctions Evasion Ties Arctic Oil to Venezuela

The time is now 8:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

At 8:00 PM, a broad set of developments shape the security and diplomatic landscape surrounding Israel, with implications for regional stability and US policy considerations.

In Jerusalem, a public interview to be published this week features Eli Feldstein, a former military spokesman for Prime Minister Netanyahu, discussing the October 7 attacks...

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Arctic sanctions link Russian oil to Venezuela
Russia develops debris cloud anti-satellite weapon
NYC mayor transition team includes anti-Israel posts

The time is now 7:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

As of 7:01 PM, a broad set of developments from energy markets to security and antisemitism debates across democracies shapes the international landscape, including matters that touch Israel and Jewish communities abroad. In the Arctic oil trades, a sanctioned tanker connected Russian Arctic crude with Venezuela for the first time, signaling how...

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- Darfur slips into chaos civilians at risk
- Delaware Supreme Court restores Musk compensation
- Israel eyes central prison for terrorists

The time is now 6:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Good evening. This is the six o’clock update, a global reading of the news shaping alliances, security, and ordinary lives from the Middle East to North America, and beyond.

In Darfur, a region long scarred by conflict and displacement, observers report a renewed descent into chaos si...

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PA Principal Fired Over Jew Money Remark
Iran Accuses Israel of Mass Attacks Abroad
Israel Lets Settlers Return to Sa-Nur

The time is now 5:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

As of 5:00 PM, this is a concise hourly briefing on the Middle East landscape and related global considerations, aimed at informing international audiences with clear, balanced context.

In the United States, a Pennsylvania elementary school principal faces termination after a voicemail in which he appeared to allege that the...

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Iran accuses Israel over Bondi attack
Aleppo civilian deaths amid widening frontlines
Eastern Mediterranean pact links Israel Greece Cyprus

The time is now 4:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

This hour, a broad roll call of developments shaping security, diplomacy and domestic political dynamics across the Middle East and beyond, with Israel at the center of many conversations and calculations.

Iranian claims and regional rhetoric continue to color the security landscape. A senior Iranian military official asserted that Israel...

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Israel considers sweeping Oct. 7 inquiry
Israel Greece Cyprus forge regional security alliance
Israel demolishes Al-Wad in Silwan

The time is now 3:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Good afternoon. Here are the latest developments shaping the Middle East and related regional dynamics as assessed for an international audience.

The inquiry into the October seventh attacks is generating renewed debate about Israel’s political and security fault lines. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled that any commission of inquiry into th...

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Turkey’s cheap rockets imperil Syria civilians
Lebanon unlocks frozen deposits in phases
Netanyahu seeks broad inquiry into October events

The time is now 2:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

At 2:01 PM, here are the latest developments shaping the Middle East and the surrounding security landscape, with the perspectives of Israeli security concerns, regional partners, and US policy in view.

In Syria, reports describe Turkish forces continuing a pattern of using inexpensive rocket launchers against Kurdish-led units near the bo...

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- Gaza War Targets Hamas Front Lines Hold
- Lebanon Border Strikes Drive Ceasefire Push
- Iran Nuclear Drive Triggers Regional Deterrence

The time is now 1:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

At a time when the region remains exposed to multiple flashpoints, today’s hour-by-hour picture centers on the Gaza war’s aftershocks, expanding regional diplomacy around Syria and Lebanon, and growing attention to Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Across the map, domestic political and security questions in Israel...

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Iranian missile launches heighten nuclear tensions
Israel forms inquiry into October attacks
Kurdish forces urged to join Syrian army

The time is now 12:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Today’s hourly update covers developments across the Middle East and related global shifts, with a focus on Israeli security concerns, US policy context, and how regional actors are shaping the strategic environment for an international audience.

Iranian missile activity and broader nuclear tensions are again in focus. Reports circulating th...

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Iran Missile Drills Escalate Western Tensions
Bennet Calls Qatargate Treason Resignation Demanded
Israel Greece Cyprus Summit, Turkey Eyes Damascus

The time is now 11:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

At 11:00 AM, a round of developments across Israel, Iran, and the wider region is shaping a security and political landscape that remains tense and highly watched by international partners.

In Tehran, Iran announced missile drills as part of a broad display of deterrence amid rising tensions with the West and...

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- Iran missile drills signal deterrence and escalation
- Israel shutters Army Radio amid press freedom
- Bennett calls Netanyahu resignation over Qatar ties

The time is now 10:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

At 10:00 AM, the latest developments across the Middle East and related regional dynamics are as follows. Iran is reported to have conducted missile drills in multiple cities, with footage circulating on Iranian public channels and semi-official outlets. Tehran has characterized the missiles as deterrence and not up...

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Iran conducts Mashhad missile drills signaling deterrence
Palestinian 16-year-old shot during Qabatiya raid
Gaza ceasefire hinges on Palestinian-led authority 2026

The time is now 9:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Iranian media report that the Islamic Republic conducted missile drills near Mashhad and other cities, a display described as part of ongoing deterrence and signaling in a period of heightened regional tension. The outlets cited the Revolutionary Guard as the organizer and noted launches involving ballistic missiles. The development follows Israeli warnings...

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Israel plans Army Radio shutdown by 2026
Drone strike targets Hezbollah in Sidon
IRGC admits intel failures against Israel

The time is now 8:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Good morning. This is an on‑the‑ground briefing of the latest developments shaping Israel, the region, and the broader international response as the day begins.

Oil markets move through a quiet patch in 2025, with the geopolitical premium for crude receding and futures oscillating in a relatively narrow band. The year open...

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Israel shuts Army Radio after 75 years
Turkish delegation to Damascus on SDF integration
Israel strikes Rafah and Khan Younis

The time is now 7:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

This is your 7:02 AM news briefing. Top stories from the region and around the world illuminate a set of rapid moves and sharp disagreements that could shape security, media, and politics in the weeks ahead.

Israel’s government has approved the closure of Army Radio after 75 years on the air. In...

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Israel To Shut Army Radio By March
Turkey To Damascus For SDF Integration Talks
US Advisers Push Gaza Ceasefire Framework

The time is now 6:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

The morning update begins with a breadth of developments across the region and beyond, each shaping security calculations, political dynamics, and daily life for civilians.

Israel is weighing a move that would end a 75-year public broadcasting institution. The defense minister has signaled a range of options under review...

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Israel pivots to active defense against Iran
Kushner mediation drives Gaza ceasefire framework
Israelis rate social division above Iran threat

The time is now 5:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Five o clock in the morning, and the regional landscape remains shaped by security concerns, diplomatic outreach, and the daily experiences of communities under pressure. Israeli and Jewish interests sit at the center of a broad set of developments spanning defense planning, diplomacy, and public safety, with far reaching implications for...