Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

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Antwerp Kurdish demonstration stabbing sparks murder charges
Two Israeli crashes kill one, injure fourteen
Emily Damari proposes after Hamas captivity release

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

As of 8:01 p.m. local time, here is the latest hourly update.

Six people were stabbed at a Kurdish demonstration near Opera Square in Antwerp, Belgium, Thursday night. Four suspects were arrested. Two victims remained in critical condition, with four others treated and evacuated to hospital. Police say...

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US Carrier Fleet Deploys Toward Iran Deterrence
Business-Led Gaza Reconstruction Faces Disarmament Hurdles
Cellebrite Data Access Sparks Jordan Rights Debate

The time is now 7:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Good evening. Here is the latest update on the Middle East and related global developments.

A US carrier strike group is moving toward the Middle East, with officials describing the deployment as a measured response to tensions with Iran. The group, led by an aircraft carrier, is expected to...

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Arab Parties Rebuild Joint List Coalition
Damari Announces Engagement to Danielle Amit
Israel Presses Hamas Tunnels in Gaza

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. Here is the latest overview of events shaping the Middle East and related global reactions.

In Israel, a personal milestone drew attention alongside security concerns from the Gaza front. Emily Damari, a former hostage released from Hamas captivity in January 2025, announced engagement to her partner, Danielle Amit, at an...

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Crippling Microsoft 365 outage hits thousands worldwide
Gabay's rapid Gaza reconstruction plan gains traction
Carrier Lincoln deploys amid Iran tensions

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

This is a comprehensive daily update on the day’s most consequential developments in the Middle East and adjacent issues, with context to help international audiences understand the implications for security, diplomacy, humanitarian conditions, and regional stability.

Microsoft 365 experienced a broad outage affecting thousands of users worldwide, Downdetector reported. Microsoft co...

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US Arrests Civil Rights Activists at Church
Arab Parties To Reunite In Joint List
Israel Discovers Hamas Hideouts Near Yellow Line

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

Good afternoon. This is the 4:00 PM update with the latest developments shaping the regional and international landscape, with attention to Israeli and Jewish perspectives for an international audience.

Federal authorities in the United States announced the arrest of two Minnesota civil rights activists who helped lead a protest...

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- Arab parties reunite in Israel elections bid
- US outlines Gaza disarmament plan with NCAG
- Iraq to prosecute ISIS detainees from Syria

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

Three o’clock in the afternoon in a changing Middle East. Here is the latest with context for an international audience, balancing Israel’s security concerns and US policy positions with regional developments.

Arab political actors in Israel have moved to reassemble the Joint List. The...

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Iraq prosecutes Syria ISIS detainees
AI unmanned ships deter Iran at sea
NCAG to spearhead Gaza demilitarization

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

Good afternoon. Here is the latest hourly briefing on developments shaping the Middle East and adjacent security considerations as of this afternoon.

Iraq says it will begin legal proceedings against ISIS detainees transferred from Syria. More than ten thousand Islamic State members have been held in a network of prisons and detention...

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US-Backed Gaza Demilitarization Framework Unveiled
Kushner Unveils $25B Gaza Reconstruction Plan
Florida Replaces West Bank with Judea Samaria

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, here is the latest update on the Middle East and related global developments with an emphasis on Israeli security concerns and the perspectives of Jewish communities around the world.

The central development this hour is a US-backed framework for Gaza’s future that would place a tightly managed path to...

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US-led Gaza demilitarization under NCAG unfolds
EU designates Iran's Guards Basij terrorists
Syria Kurdish-led truce talks seek unified framework

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

This is the midday news update. In a set of coordinated moves aimed at shaping Gaza’s future, the United States outlined a tightly sequenced demilitarization plan led by the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza. The proposal calls for the dismantling of armed groups, a verified disarmament process, and a ca...

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- Gaza peace board proposed to govern
- Drone smuggling attempt foiled at border
- Iran warns with finger on the trigger

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

Good morning. International attention remains focused on the evolving plans for Gaza’s future as Washington presses ahead with what is described as the Gaza Board of Peace. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump, with longtime adviser Jared Kushner, outlined a phased approach aimed at en...

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Kushner unveils Gaza Riviera redevelopment plan
Arctic security US eyes Greenland access
Rafah reopening hinges on Hamas disarmament

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 a.m. in Davos and on the wider Middle East stage, a blend of diplomacy, security alerts, and economic proposals is shaping the news cycle. The biggest thread centers on the United States’ evolving approach to conflict resolution, security, and reconstruction, marked by President Trump’s push for a global Board of Peac...

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Iranian spying surge 2025: 25 Israelis indicted
Gaza 2025: Hamas leaders killed, casualties rise
Rafah crossing to reopen next week

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

This is the 9:00 AM news update.

In a sweeping security assessment, Israel’s Shin Bet reported that 2025 saw a sharp surge in Iranian spying activity directed at Israelis, alongside continued efforts by various groups linked to Israel’s borders and settlements. The agency said 25 Israelis, including Jews, and foreigners living in Israel were...

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Tel Aviv top cop convicted over grenades
Gaza plan bets $25B on 2035 boom
Arab towns strike over police violence

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

Good morning. Here is the latest on the Middle East security and diplomacy picture as of eight this morning.

In Tel Aviv, a breakthrough in a high-profile police case was delivered this week. Superintendent Meir Swissa, who previously served as operations officer for the Tel Aviv District, was convicted of...

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Reservist dies as Gaza war toll climbs
Israel strikes border crossings near Hermel
Rafah reopening tied to hostage return talks

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

This is the hour’s international briefing from the Middle East. At the center of events, Israeli security and regional dynamics remain tightly interwoven with political developments across Europe and the United States, as governments and publics evaluate the implications of ongoing conflict, diplomacy, and security challenges.

In Israel, th...

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Minnesota Jews mobilize against ICE enforcement
Trump unveils Board of Peace at Davos
Israel readies response to Iranian missiles

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

At 6:00 a.m., here is the latest from the global and regional news that shape the Middle East and Jewish communities around the world.

In Minnesota, the Jewish community is speaking out against ICE operations sweeping through the Twin Cities, drawing on Torah teachings about welcoming the stranger and protecting...

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Israel joins Gaza Peace Board progress questioned
US carrier signals readiness as tensions rise
Haifa gas station arson injures three officers

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

This is the 5:00 AM update. Tensions in the region remain in focus as the United States times its military posture with the broader goal of stabilizing the Middle East, while Israel faces both external threats and internal debates about security and governance. In Davos, the politics of Gaza and regional...

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- Israel court lifts gag on infiltrator's identity
- US ramps up forces to deter Iran
- Hamas demands PA role in Gaza disarmament

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

Good morning. This is the 4:00 AM news update with the latest developments from the Middle East and surrounding region, presented in a steady, factual manner for an international audience.

In Israel, the Supreme Court has ruled to lift the gag on the identity of Assaf...

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Iran crackdown leaves thousands dead and detained
US sends reinforcements as Iran tensions mount
Syria Kurdish autonomy fades reshaping Israel frontier

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

Amid a crowded and volatile regional map, events across several theaters are sharpening security calculations, testing alliances, and shaping public perception from Tel Aviv to Washington and beyond.

In New York City, Israeli comedian Guy Hochman canceled a show after a protest formed outside the Broadway Comedy Club...

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Protest blocks Broadway entry Hochman cancels
Iran crackdown on protests alarms human rights
Hostage return before Gaza peace progress

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

An hour of important developments shaping the Middle East and related security dynamics is in focus this morning. In New York City, Israeli comedian Guy Hochman canceled a Broadway Comedy Club show after a protest outside the venue blocked entry. Hochman, who previously served with the IDF in Gaza, spoke to fans...

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Iran crackdown deepens as thousands dead
Ran Gvili remains central to Gaza talks
US leads Gaza peace board

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

In the Middle East tonight, a broad human and strategic picture is taking shape as regional tensions, political vulnerabilities, and humanitarian issues collide with diplomatic efforts and shifting American policy priorities.

In Iran, a sustained crackdown against protests that began in late December continues to draw international attention and domestic alarm...

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US Finds Ran Gvili's Body in Gaza
Hamas Demands Governance Rights for Disarmament Talks
Putin Seeks US Talks on Middle East

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

This is the international update. In the Gaza arena, a critical moment has arrived as attention centers on the fate of hostages and the path to the second phase of a US backed peace framework. President Trump disclosed that the United States believes it knows where the body of Corporal...

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TikTok star pepper sprays Ras al Auja
Syria ceasefire frays after seven soldiers killed
Putin eyes frozen assets for Ukraine

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

This hour’s news update begins with a provocative incident in the West Bank. Roi Star, an Israeli far-right TikToker, is filmed pushing into a private house in Ras al-Auja, harassing left‑wing activists, and spraying several people with pepper spray as they tried to block his path. He asked one occu...

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Far Right Activist Invades Ras al-Auja Home
West Bank Arson Attacks Target Tents Vehicles
Putin to Discuss Frozen Assets for Peace

The time is now 10:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

This is tonight’s international briefing. At the center of the Middle East, events unfolding across the West Bank, Syria, and regional diplomacy are shaping security concerns, political calculations, and the prospects for political processes and peaceful coexistence. We begin with the latest developments that have direct relevance to Israeli se...

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Bondi Hanukkah attack ISIS-inspired
Kurdish fighters fate tied to US policy
Putin seeks frozen assets for peace talks

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

Good evening. Here is the hourly update on events that affect Israel, Jewish communities worldwide, and the broader Middle East, set against the evolving security and diplomatic environment.

In Australia, a national day of mourning has been observed for the fifteen people killed at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach in...

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Gaza governance debated with international stabilizing force
Trump unveils peace framework Putin invited
Palestinian economy strained as tax revenues withheld

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

Good evening. Here is your 8:00 PM update on the Middle East and related international developments with implications for Israel and the Jewish world.

Across Israel and the wider region, a mix of theater, policy moves, and on‑the‑ground security concerns continue to shape the news agenda. In Israel, the...

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Gaza postwar order hinges on Turkey Qatar
Ultra-Orthodox conscription debate fuels Israeli rift
Trump Davos presses multinational Gaza force

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 7:00 PM update on developments in the Middle East and related global angles, with context for international audiences and reflected perspectives from Israel and the United States.

In Israel, coverage this week highlighted how domestic and regional tensions continue to intertwine with political satire and public debate. A...

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- Haredi leaders vow no army service
- Eight Muslim nations join Board of Peace
- Iran protests enter sixth week tolls rise

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

At six o’clock in the evening, the region’s arc of conflict and diplomacy is moving on multiple tracks, with Israeli security concerns and US policy interests sitting at the center of the day’s developments.

In Jerusalem, ultra-Orthodox leaders voiced a starkly different reading of the...

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Israel Joins Global Peace Board Over Gaza
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Infrastructure in Lebanon
Iran Protests Rise as US Carrier Repositions

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 hour's update covers a widening set of developments across the Middle East and the wider international arena, with emphasis on security concerns, diplomacy, and the evolving role of international bodies in the region.

In Jerusalem, Israel’s leadership faces a complex political moment as Washington moves to chart a...

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Israel joins US-led Gaza Board of Peace
Iran vows retaliation if attacked amid protests
US sanctions Hamas charities to curb funding

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

At 4:00 PM, these are the developments shaping the region and the surrounding diplomacy, with emphasis on Israeli security concerns, US policy stances, and the broader international context.

Ayman Odeh, a prominent Israeli Arab legislator, sparked controversy by comparing former US president Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler and by...

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Turkey radar at Damascus tightens Syria airspace
US sanctions Hamas-linked charities to cut funding
CENTCOM to relocate 7,000 ISIS detainees

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

This is the 3:00 PM update on the evolving Middle East landscape, with a focus on Israeli security considerations and the range of international viewpoints surrounding the region.

In Damascus, Turkey has deployed an advanced radar system at Damascus International Airport, a move that Western officials say could constrain Israel’s fr...

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Turkey radar at Damascus airport sharpens tensions
US sanctions Hamas charities to choke funding
ISIS detainees moved from Syria to Iraq

The time is now 2:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

This is the 2:00 PM briefing. A set of developments across the Middle East and the broader security arena are shaping regional dynamics, with implications for Israel, its allies, and the wider international community.

First, Turkey has deployed the HTRS-100 radar system at Damascus International Airport, a move described...

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Israel expands HPV self-sampling cervical cancer screening
Israel strikes Hezbollah depot in southern Lebanon
Iran protests: thousands dead in crackdown

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

This is your hourly news update. In Israel, a health technology milestone is expanding access to cervical cancer screening as LEM Laboratory, part of the Mor Institute Group and affiliated with Clalit, reports a milestone in HPV testing that identifies 14 high‑risk strains and includes a self‑sampling option. The test is d...

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Iran crackdown kills thousands as protests rage
Gaza ceasefire frays amid renewed violence
Syria Kurdish pause tests regional settlement

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

At noon, here is your concise briefing on developments across the Middle East and related regions.

Migrant smuggling tutorials spread on social media raise safety concerns as videos show migrants attempting to enter the United Kingdom by running and jumping onto moving trucks. Authorities say this method has claimed lives...

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- Temple Mount Allows Jewish Prayer Page Entry
- Gaza Ceasefire Under Fire as 11 Dead
- Damascus Plans Hasakah Realignment With SDF

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

Today’s update covers the shifting dynamics across the Middle East, with attention to Israeli and Jewish perspectives for an international audience.

In Jerusalem, Israeli police announced a change to Temple Mount policy allowing Jewish visitors to enter the site with a single prayer page prepared in ad...

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FDA clears Aidoc triage for abdomen CTs
US envoy mediates Syria Hasakah governance plan
China massing fishing fleets near Taiwan

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 your hourly briefing on developments in the Middle East and related global angles, with careful attention to Israeli security perspectives and US policy context.

Aidoc, an Israeli health-tech company, announced that the US Food and Drug Administration cleared a comprehensive foundation-model clinical AI triage workflow...

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Trump peace board summons 60 global leaders
US readies decisive options against Iran
Israel readies forces for Gaza ceasefire push

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

This is a briefing of the day’s major developments in the Middle East and related global dynamics, presented in a calm, steady tone to inform international audiences with factual context and balanced perspectives.

Global and diplomatic developments
President Trump’s push to reshape global diplomacy with a so‑called...

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Kurds Fear Ethnic Cleansing as Damascus Advances
One Billion Dollar Peace Board Sparks Debate
Iran Cracks Down as US Eyes Strikes

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

Good morning. Here is the first hourly briefing on developments shaping the Middle East and related global dynamics.

A Kurdish analyst told the Post that in northeast Syria the Syrian government’s forces have advanced against the Kurdish-led SDF, provoking deep alarm among Kurds who fear ethnic cleansing an...

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US Deploys Carrier, Iran Tensions Escalate
Israel Attacks Hezbollah as Border Tensions Rise
Iran Protests Crackdown, Kurdish Strikes Reported

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 your international update on the Middle East, with a focus on Israeli security concerns, regional dynamics, and what they mean for partners in the United States and around the world.

In Washington and in capitals across the region, Washington officials and military planners are weighing what...

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Iran crackdown kills thousands, Pahlavi urges mourning
Netanyahu okays Gaza framework, no foreign troops
Iran launches cross-border attack on Iraqi Kurds

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. International attention remains focused on the Middle East as protests, security actions, and political maneuvers unfold on multiple fronts.

In Tehran, a nationwide crackdown on protests continues to draw international concern. Farah Pahlavi, the former empress of Iran, issued a rare public appeal calling for a...

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Europe warns of surging Jewish security threats
Netanyahu Joins Trump Gaza Peace Board
IDF Strikes Hezbollah Operative in Sidon

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

Here is the hourly news update. A high level of concern persists over security and violence across the region, with events shaping security and political dynamics in Europe, the Levant, and Washington’s approach to the Middle East.

Terror threats to British and European Jewish communities remain high, with authorities wa...