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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-18 at 00:08

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Syria Israel pact talks inch toward framework
Gaza war escalates as Hamas widens reach
Saudi Pakistan defense pact signals Gulf realignment
The time is now 8:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
From the newsroom at 8:01 PM, here is the latest hourly briefing on the wars, the diplomacy, and the political storms shaping the region and beyond.
Diplomacy and the Iran-Israel dynamic remain fragile and uncertain. Syrian officials say talks with Israel on a security pact could yield results in...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-17 at 23:04

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Syria Israel pact talks gain momentum
Hostages total 48 as Gaza talks resume
Hamas expands West Bank terror network
The time is now 7:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This is the 7:00 PM hourly update.
Syria’s leadership signaled new momentum in talks with Israel, with President Ahmed al-Sharaa saying discussions on a security pact could yield results in the coming days. Damascus stressed the agreement would respect Syria’s airspace and territorial unity and be monitored by the United Nati...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-17 at 22:06

HEADLINES
- Syria-Israel pact talks inch toward deal
- Saudi Pakistan pact reshapes Gulf security
- Hostage talks fuel Gaza ceasefire hopes
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 this evening, the long shadows of war and diplomacy again stretch across the Middle East, as fighting on the ground in Gaza intersects with high-stakes diplomacy in Europe, the Gulf, and Washington.
In Damascus, President Ahmed al-Sharaa said talks with Israel on a security pa...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-17 at 21:07

HEADLINES
- Syria-Israel talks eye UN monitoring security pact
- Saudi Pakistan defense pact tightens Gulf security
- Nurse killed in Gaza draws global outrage
The time is now 5:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 5:00 PM, this is the hourly update from the newsroom.
Syria and Israel moved into a new phase of diplomacy as the eyes of the region turn toward security talks. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said negotiations with Israel could yield results in the coming days...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-17 at 20:08

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Britain to recognize Palestinian state this weekend
Iron Beam finally joins Israel defense
US hopes Hamas talks within two weeks
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 is the hour’s news update. A fragile, uneven pause in regional tensions persists as diplomacy, military operations, and political signals shape the next phase of the conflict and the broader regional alliance dynamics.
First, diplomacy and regional alignments. Britain is preparing to recognize a Palestinian state as ea...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-17 at 19:06

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IDF Seeks 12,000 Recruits Amid Draft Clash
US to Restart Israel-Hamas Talks Soon
Gaza Clans Turn Against Hamas
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 p.m. update from the region. The Israeli Defense Forces are signaling a critical manpower shortage as lawmakers clash over a bill to draft ultra‑Orthodox yeshiva students. IDF officials say roughly 12,000 recruits are needed to sustain both standing and reserve forces, yet only about 3,000 have joined through two draft cycles, un...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-17 at 18:07

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IDF pushes into Gaza City, targets Hamas
Iron Beam laser interceptors go live
Haredi draft reform dominates Israeli politics
The time is now 2:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
2:00 PM update. The fighting in Gaza continues to shape a tense and fluid security picture as Israeli forces press deeper into Gaza City. Local Gaza clans, pressed by the onslaught, are reported to be turning away from Hamas, forming understandings with the IDF and fighting in areas under pressure from the offensive...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-17 at 17:05

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Israel warns end of ceasefire could escalate
Syria reshapes government after Assad ouster
Hamas weakened as Gaza hostage crisis persists
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, the Middle East narrative remains dominated by a fragile ceasefire structure and a shifting balance of power as regional actors recalibrate their strategies. Israel continues to stress its core security concerns while backing efforts to keep civilian harm to a minimum and to prevent any reopening of battlefield fronts...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-17 at 16:06

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Fragile Israel Iran pause risks regional spillover
Gaza humanitarian crisis worsens as aid stalls
EU moves to sanction Israel over Gaza
The time is now 12:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Good afternoon. This is the 12:00 PM news update from the Middle East desk, delivering the day's developments with the clarity and steadiness you expect.
On the battlefield and in diplomacy, the pause between Israel and the Iranian-led arc of forces remains fragile. Observers describe an uneasy balance in...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-17 at 15:06

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Gaza Ground Offensive Deepens Civilian Toll
Iran Proxies Expand Control Across Lebanon Syria
US Declares Iraqi Militias Foreign Terrorist Organizations
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. This is your hourly update on developments across the Middle East and beyond as events unfold around the Gaza war, regional alignments, and diplomacy at large.
The region remains in a tense, fragile posture as Israel presses a ground offensive in Gaza City while efforts to maintain...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-17 at 14:07

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Gaza City Ground Offensive Enters Day Two
Hostages in Gaza Ceasefire Talks Intensify
US Designates Iran-aligned Militias as FTOs
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. This is your hourly news update. The fighting in Gaza remains a dominant headline as the Israeli ground offensive in Gaza City enters its second day. Palestinian health authorities say dozens have been killed across the Strip, including 19 in Gaza City, with the overall toll concentrated in and around the...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-17 at 13:06

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- Fragile ceasefire persists amid Gaza hostage crisis
- Uber in Israel by 2026 unions wary
- EU weighs sanctions on Israel over rights
The time is now 9:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Good morning. Here is the latest hourly update with the perspective of balance and peace through strength guiding American and Israeli partnership, and with attention to regional and global implications.
Tensions in the region remain fragile as an uneasy ceasefire between Israel and Iran and their...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-17 at 11:10

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EU proposes suspending Israel trade targets ministers
Gaza City evacuation route opens for Palestinians
US-brokered talks eye air corridor to Iran
The time is now 7:04 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Good morning. It is 7:03 a.m. and the region remains on edge as the Gaza war continues to shape security calculations and diplomatic lines. The broader picture centers on an uneasy dynamic between Israel and Iran, their respective partners, and a broader international response that mixes sanctions talk with ceasefire...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-17 at 10:06

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Iran nuclear sanctions loom as diplomacy widens
Gaza campaign escalates hostages at stake
Southern Syria pact reshapes border security
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 six o’clock this morning, the ceasefire between Israel and Iran remains fragile as diplomacy continues to move through European capitals and regional capitals alike. In Tehran and in Washington, allied powers are looking for ways to keep pressure on Iran while seeking to prevent a wider war. A French-dacian line of...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-17 at 09:06

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Gaza assault widens evacuation corridor opens
Syria border buffer zone and air corridor
Israeli strike in Doha unsettles Qatar mediation
The time is now 5:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Good morning. This is a 5:00 AM news update on the Gaza war, regional security and other key developments shaping the region.
In Gaza, Israeli forces continued a heavy overnight campaign, with the army saying air and ground strikes targeted approximately 50 sites in and around Gaza City as troops push...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-17 at 08:09

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Gaza Ground Offensive Escalates Civilians Flee
Southern Syria Stability Pact Backed by US
Iran Executes Ninth Spy Tied to Mossad
The time is now 4:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This is the 4:00 AM hourly update. A fragile pause holds between Israel and Iran, but the ceasefire remains uneasy as fighting continues to unfold in and around Gaza, and as regional dynamics pull in Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen’s Houthi forces. Across the region, observers warn that the balance could tip qu...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-17 at 07:06

HEADLINES
Second 48-hour Gaza corridor along Salah al-Din
Doha strike upends Qatar mediation efforts
Iran protests erupt on Mahsa Amini anniversary
The time is now 3:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 3:00 AM, a fragile quiet still threads through the Israel-Gaza border as the region navigates an uneasy ceasefire and a sprawling humanitarian effort. Israel’s military is pressing to move civilians out of Gaza City, and the pace of evacuation remains a defining factor of the moment. The army announced a se...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-17 at 06:07

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Israel strikes near Doha threaten mediation credibility
Gaza hostage crisis deepens humanitarian nightmare
Shin Bet veterans oppose security judiciary pick
The time is now 2:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At two o’clock in the morning, we bring you a snapshot of a world in flux and a region at high alert. The central development shaping the region remains the fragile ceasefire framework between Israel and Iran, a pause that is being tested by new movements and unexpected incidents. A st...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-17 at 05:06

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Gaza border returns surge under reconstruction plan
EU weighs sanctions on Israel amid pressure
Hostage protests in Washington demand safe passage
The time is now 1:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This is the 1:00 a.m. news update. Here are the latest developments shaping Israel, the region, and the broader international landscape.
In Gaza, authorities report a marked shift in the rehabilitation effort for communities along the border. A government agency overseeing reconstruction says about 90 percent of residents who...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-17 at 04:08

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Fragile Israel Iran ceasefire under strain
Israel backs Druze fighters as talks loom
Border towns get 17.5B revival funds
The time is now 12:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Good evening. This is your hourly update on the conflict region and related capitals, with a focus on security, diplomacy, and the latest domestic and international developments shaping the horizon.
The ceasefire between Israel and Iran remains fragile and uneasy. Across capitals, Washington and its allies are seeking stability while...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-17 at 03:07

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Hostage families push for release talks
Gaza strikes surge as EU sanctions loom
Israel tech stays strong but hiring slows
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 is a late-evening update from the field, as events in the region continue to move in tandem with the ongoing Gaza war and wider regional diplomacy.
Outside the Prime Minister’s residence in Jerusalem, families of hostages voiced a powerful message: they believe the government chose war over a...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-17 at 02:09

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Fragile Israel Iran Ceasefire Proxies Recalibrate
Gaza Hostages Loom Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Yemen Houthi Attacks Threaten Shipping Lanes
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 is the 10:00 PM hourly update. Tensions and diplomacy in the region move in fits and starts, with fragile pauses that can quickly tip back toward confrontation. After weeks of near-stalemate, the uneasy ceasefire between Israel and Iran remains in place but fragile, with both sides signaling readiness to respond to any miscalculation...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-17 at 01:08

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EU sanctions Israel over Gaza war
Trump invites Netanyahu to White House
Houthi missile triggers sirens as Netanyahu speaks
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 news update at 9:01 PM.
Diplomatic and security developments across the region continue to shape the war in Gaza and the broader Middle East. An EU spokesman said the European Union will adopt new sanctions against Israel on Wednesday, aimed at trade and other agreements...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-17 at 00:10

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Gaza hostage crisis worsens amid civilian pleas
Iran proxies shift as Syria reorganizes security
Yemen Houthis escalate Red Sea risk
The time is now 8:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 8:02 PM, tensions across the region remain high and the pace of events is rapid. A fragile ceasefire arrangement with Iran and its allies continues to fray as military and diplomatic moves unfold on multiple fronts. In the Gaza theater, Israel’s campaign against Hamas and its networks remains active, with se...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-16 at 22:06

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Israel Proposes Syria Buffer to Contain Iran
Gaza Hostage Talks Drive Regional Diplomacy
UN Relocates Yemen Office After Sana'a Detentions
The time is now 6:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This is the six o’clock update. The pause in hostilities between Israel and Iran and their regional proxies remains fragile, with negotiators urging restraint even as the risk of a wider clash persists. In Washington and allied capitals, diplomacy is framed around de‑escalation, while Israel maintains a posture of vigi...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-16 at 21:06

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- Israel Iran standstill Syria buffer talks intensify
- Gaza operation escalates hostage search
- Iran internal protests strain regional security
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 the 5:00 PM update on Israel, the region, and the world.
Israel and Iran remain in a tense, unsettled standstill. While no formal cessation of hostilities exists between the two adversaries, there are continued efforts to ease tensions through regional security talks. In particular, Israel has presented...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-16 at 20:07

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Israel widens Gaza City ground operation
Iran tensions spark regional diplomacy
Houthi missile intercepted near central Israel
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. A number of high‑impact developments shape the security landscape from the Levant to the region’s capitals as we reach 4:00 PM.
In Gaza, Israeli forces have launched a ground operation into Gaza City, expanding operations that Israeli officials say are aimed at defeating Hamas and preventing further attacks against Isra...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-16 at 19:06

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US sanctions choke Iran oil network
Iran proxies weakened as Hezbollah pressured
Gaza hostage crisis shapes ceasefire prospects
The time is now 3:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Good afternoon. At three o’clock this afternoon, the broader conflict remains unsettled, with a wary tension across the region and a clear pattern of external pressure and internal maneuvering shaping events from Tehran to Gaza and beyond. The United States has moved to choke off funding streams to Iran’s military apparatus and...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-16 at 18:06

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Gaza City Ground Assault Triggers Massive Displacement
Syria Seeks Demilitarized Border With Israel
Yemen Houthi Strikes Ripple Toward Israel
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 your 2:00 PM news update.
Israeli forces have expanded their ground operations in Gaza City as part of the ongoing campaign aimed at dismantling Hamas’ military and governing capabilities. Troops have pressed into central and southern sectors of the city with substantial air and artillery support, and psyops and le...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-16 at 17:07

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Gaza Ground Offensive Aims to Free Hostages
Iran-Backed Houthis Fire, Israel Intercepts
Eisenkot Unveils Yashar! Security 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, the region remains in a high state of alert as Israel presses the ground phase in Gaza City, part of what the defense establishment calls a mission to free hostages and dismantle Hamas’ governing and military capabilities. The Israeli army’s top commander told cabinet colleagues that the operation carries both risks and...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-16 at 16:06

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Gaza operation targets insurgent networks, massive displacement
Israel intercepts Yemen-launched missile; alert widespread
Eisenkot launches new security-focused political party
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 hourly update reporting from the heart of the news cycle at 12:00 PM. The region remains in a state of high alert as fighting, diplomacy, and pressure on civilian life intersect in Gaza, along Israel’s northern and southern frontiers, and across the wider theater of regional diplomacy.
In...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-16 at 15:07

HEADLINES
Fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire talks persist
Hostages drive Gaza ceasefire negotiations
Houthi strikes spur regional escalation fears
The time is now 11:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 11:00 a.m., these are the hourly developments shaping the Israel-Gaza theater and the wider Middle East, with a steady eye on security, diplomacy, and the humanitarian toll.
Diplomatic and security track
Diplomats report that the ceasefire calculus involving Israel and Iran remains fragile, even as channels for dialogue persist. A parallel...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-16 at 14:08

HEADLINES
Syria-Israel security talks edge toward breakthrough
UN genocide findings spark Gaza crisis fears
Gadi Eisenkot launches Yasher party
The time is now 10:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This hour a wide arc of tensions and diplomacy is shaping the news from the Middle East to Europe and beyond. Here is the latest from the front lines, the negotiating table, and the markets.
In Washington and on regional soil, diplomacy moves forward with a measured tempo. Under intensive US...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-16 at 13:07

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Two IDF divisions invade Gaza City
US and Qatar forge stronger defense cooperation
Netanyahu touts autarky amid market volatility
The time is now 9:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Good morning. Here is your hourly update on the Israel-Gaza crisis and the surrounding regional and international developments as of nine o’clock this morning.
In Gaza, the Israeli military’s latest phase of the operation in Gaza City has begun in earnest. Two IDF divisions, supported by air power, have...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-16 at 12:06

HEADLINES
Gaza City Ground Push Deepens, Civilians Suffer
Ceasefire Window Narrows, US Pushes Doha Talks
New Turkey-Syria-Qatar Axis Emerges
The time is now 8:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This is the hourly news update for eight o'clock in the morning. In the Gaza theater, the fighting has moved into a new phase as Israeli ground forces pressed deeper into Gaza City, launching a major operation described by the army as a continuation of its campaign against Hamas infrastructure. Two divisions—designated as...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-16 at 11:08

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Iran escalates pressure, de-escalation elusive
Gaza civilians bear escalating humanitarian crisis
Luxembourg moves to recognize Palestinian state at UN
The time is now 7:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This is the seven o’clock hour in the morning, and this is the hourly news update on the Middle East, presented in a steady, straight forward voice.
Tensions remain high in the region as the uneasy ceasefire between Israel and Iran holds only in fits and starts. Iran has si...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-16 at 10:07

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Gaza City push intensifies civilians pay
Doha summit reshapes alliances after Assad era
Israel unlocks 200m for defense tech VC
The time is now 6:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This is the 6:00 AM update. A fragile calm continues to hold over parts of the Israel-Gaza theater as regional actors recalibrate after the latest round of fighting, with both political and military signals pointing to a long, difficult road ahead.
In Gaza, Israeli ground operations have entered a new...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-16 at 09:07

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Israel mobilizes 130k reserves for Gaza push
UN says Gaza acts amount to genocide
Luxembourg to recognize Palestinian state next week
The time is now 5:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
The ceasefire in the Gaza theater remains fragile, held together by a mix of battlefield pauses, international pressure, and the hard realities on the ground. Israel has escalated its operations in Gaza City as part of a broader ground campaign, while the United States and other allies urge caution and...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-16 at 08:10

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Israel presses Gaza push, seals perimeter
UN commission: Israel committed genocide in Gaza
Luxembourg pivots to recognize Palestinian statehood
The time is now 4:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This is your 4:00 a.m. update. The region remains on a knife’s edge as Israel’s campaign in Gaza continues to fold into a broad and persistent fight, while outside developments reflect mounting international concerns and shifting alliances.
In Gaza, Israeli forces are continuing a coordinated push around the city...
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-16 at 07:06

HEADLINES
- Gaza City battles intensify as civilians flee
- Rubio seeks Qatar mediation in Gaza talks
- Canada probes Hamas Hezbollah funding Halifax vandalism
The time is now 3:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This is the hourly news update. At 3:00 AM, here is the latest information from across the region and related developments.
In the Gaza theater, Israeli forces have pressed a ground operation in the central and northern parts of the coastal strip as part of a...