Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

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US Drones Monitor Gaza Ceasefire Live
Hamas Seeks Central Gaza Governance
Israeli Strike Kills Hezbollah Affiliate in Lebanon

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

Five o’clock update. The United States has begun flying surveillance drones over the Gaza Strip to monitor ceasefire compliance, with the consent of Israel, as part of a new civil-military coordination center established in southern Israel to oversee the ceasefire and to help facilitate humanitarian and security aid into Gaza. Officials describe th...

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Hamas defeat essential for Israel's security
Beijing eyes Gaza reconstruction billions
US drones surveil Gaza to verify ceasefire

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, tensions and questions about Gaza’s future frame the region as Israel argues that a durable halt to fighting will require the defeat of Hamas rather than a prolonged ceasefire. In a line of policy statements and opinion pieces published today, Israeli officials say that without Hamas’s total and irreversible defe...

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Ceasefire hinges on Hamas defeat analysts warn
US leads Gaza hub drones verify truce
Gaza reconstruction reshapes geopolitics and supply chains

The time is now 3:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

This is your 3:00 PM hourly update on the Middle East and related international developments.

The broader debate over how to secure long-term stability in Gaza continues to shape policy discussions. An influential opinion piece argues that a ceasefire without Hamas’s total and irreversible defeat leaves Israel’s secu...

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IDF hits Hezbollah logistics chief in Lebanon
US pushes Gaza plan excluding Hamas governance
US warns annexation risks peace framework

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

This is the 2:00 PM update on developments shaping the Middle East and the Israeli key security and diplomatic environment, with context for an international audience.

Lebanese and northern Israeli fronts remain in the crosshairs of a fragile ceasefire. The Israeli military says it carried out a drone strike targeting...

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Kiryat Gat to oversee Gaza ceasefire
Hezbollah logistics chief killed in Lebanon
UNICEF warns Gaza risks a lost generation

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

Good afternoon. This is the 1:00 p.m. update on the Middle East and related regional developments. We assess a moment when diplomacy, security concerns, and humanitarian realities intersect across Gaza, southern Lebanon, and Jerusalem, with the United States leaning into a carefully choreographed ceasefire framework while regional actors press for influence and...

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US creates Gaza civilian coordination hub
Turkey pushes tougher action on Israel ceasefire
Israel mulls senior officer changes after war

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 update on the Middle East and related developments. In Gaza, discussions on the next phase of the US‑backed ceasefire plan continued in Cairo with delegations from Hamas and Fatah. An informed source described talks aimed at advancing the second phase and stabilizing the Palestinian internal front am...

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Israeli veto shadows Gaza ceasefire force bid
Israel to overhaul command after Oct 7
UNICEF warns Gaza risks lost generation

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

This is the 11:00 AM global briefing. The focus remains Gaza’s ceasefire, regional diplomacy, and the security challenges Israel faces on multiple fronts as Washington and allied capitals seek a path to lasting stability.

In Cairo, Hamas and Fatah held talks on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire. The di...

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Gaza ceasefire under multinational force push
Israel strikes Hezbollah logistics chief in Lebanon
Hostages return as Gaza medical evacuations mount

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 Middle East scene carries a mix of diplomacy, security concerns, and humanitarian questions as regional and international actors maneuver around the Gaza ceasefire and its broader implications.

Turkey is stepping up diplomatic pressure, urging allies to impose sanctions and an arms embargo aimed at forcing Israel...

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Israel Egypt forge border security alliance
Gaza rubble piles up as reconstruction stalls
Multinational stabilization force eyed for Gaza

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

Tonight’s update looks at a shift in regional security dialogue, the ongoing struggle to shape Gaza’s future, and the broader international forces converging on a volatile situation that touches Israel, its neighbors, and global powers.

First, a notable move at the highest levels of security coordination: Prime Minister Benj...

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Israel Egypt Security Pact Expands Border Cooperation
US Gaza Stabilization Plan Builds Multinational Force
Haredi Draft Reform Sparks Coalition Tensions

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

At 8:00 AM, the security and diplomacy beat report that a meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Egyptian intelligence chief has transformed dialogue into strategic cooperation, with experts noting potential updates to the peace framework that would enhance border security cooperation on shared fronts. The discussion underscores a practical...

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US presses durable ceasefire with international backing
Israel targets Hamas outlines disarmament path
West Bank sovereignty moves draw US rebuke

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 7:00 AM news update.

The past days have seen a renewed flurry of high level activity from Washington as Israel seeks to anchor a ceasefire in a broader idea of postwar stability. After a whirlwind of presidential and senior administration visits, US officials including top Middle East...

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Gaza ceasefire fragile; Security Council vote urged
Fifteen hostages deceased; thirteen missing
Erdogan pressures US on Gaza sanctions eyed

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

At six o’clock in the morning, the Gaza ceasefire framework remains fragile as international diplomacy accelerates to anchor a post-war stabilization effort while avoiding new broad commitments. The current arrangement seeks to blend international backing with a practical, limited mandate, and officials in Washington say a Security Council vote is a pr...

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US Gaza plan stalls on governance details
Netanyahu coalition loses seats, pressure on security
Israel strikes Hezbollah sites amid Erdogan push

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

Good morning. This is the five o’clock update on events shaping the Middle East and the wider area.

The United States continues to press for a defined path out of the Gaza war, while presenting a two phase framework that has become the backbone of American diplomacy. Th...

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Gaza Ceasefire Holds as Postwar Governance Debates
Hamas May Release More Hostages This Weekend
Iraq Elections Loom Amid Militias and Uncertainty

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

At four o’clock in the morning, the ceasefire in Gaza remains fragile but holding for the moment, as regional and international officials weigh the next steps in the postwar framework. In Jerusalem and Washington, the priority focus is on how to proceed with the second phase of the Gaza de...

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- Gaza ceasefire partial; hostage releases accelerate
- Israel election outlook hinges on Arab support
- Indonesia, Azerbaijan lead Gaza Stabilization; Turkey excluded

The time is now 3:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

As the clock nears 3:00 a.m., the daily news cycle in the Middle East remains dominated by a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, mounting questions about Israel’s security posture, and shifting regional and international reactions that could shape the near term. Washington reports a growing frustration in its de...

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Ceasefire inches forward; 2,000 Palestinians freed
Palestinian-American detainee health deteriorates in Israel
Indonesia, Azerbaijan to lead Gaza Stabilization Force

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

This is the hour’s news update. Here are the latest developments and context for an international audience following the Middle East and related regional dynamics.

In Gaza and the ceasefire framework, diplomacy continues to shape daily events. Israel has released nearly 2,000 Palestinians this month in exchange for 20 Israeli hostages held by...

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Gaza Hostages Hunger Harms Bodies and Minds
West Bank Grenade Attack Suspects Detained
Putin Pushes Sovereign AI Models

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 and around the world, new developments tonight shape the security and political calculus for governments and publics alike. In humanitarian terms, researchers warn that hostages subjected to extreme, prolonged hunger face severe, lasting consequences. An expert in human physiology explains that the body’s systems respond to starvation with ra...

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Gaza aid shifts to IDF aligned centers
West Bank security duties shift to locals
Lebanon hit as IDF targets Hezbollah sites

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

Today’s hourly update surveys a moment of quiet alongside continuing fragility across the region, with notable developments in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and Syria, as well as shifting political dynamics in the United States that touch regional security and policy.

Gaza and Israeli security
A fr...

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Israel weighs West Bank local security role
Hamas may return bodies of hostages
Israel strikes Hezbollah sites across Lebanon

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

Across the region, developments this hour underscore ongoing security concerns for Israel, shifting humanitarian logistics in Gaza, and global responses to the conflict’s wider spillover. In Israel and the occupied territories, the military is weighing changes to its footprint in the West Bank, with local security forces potentially taking on greater re...

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Israel to Scale Back West Bank Footprint
Hamas Could Return Ten Of Thirteen Hostages
Hamas Gunmen Breach Border Steal ATV

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 the 10:00 PM update from the Middle East desk. A number of developments today underscore the ongoing security challenges in the region, the fragility of humanitarian arrangements, and the broader international response as governments weigh their options.

Israel is weighing a reduction of its military footprint in the...

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Hamas ATV stolen in Gaza border breach
Hamas PA Cairo talks on Gaza postwar
Peter Williams charged selling secrets to Russia

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

At nine o’clock in the evening, here is the latest from the region and beyond.

A security incident on the Gaza border has drawn renewed attention to the immediacy of the threat along Israel’s southern frontier. Hamas terrorists breached the border and, according to initial accounts, stol...

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Gaza Aid Overhaul Replacing Foundation by November
Knesset Advances West Bank Sovereignty Draws Fire
Hamas PA Talks Gaza Postwar Governance

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

Good evening. Here is the latest hourly update on developing Middle East and related global issues as of eight o’clock tonight.

In Washington, the administration is weighing a plan to replace the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation with a new aid framework. Officials say the current operation would continue through th...

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US Replaces Gaza Aid with New Mechanism
West Bank Annexation Votes Prompt Global Outcry
Saudi Says No Normalization Path with Israel

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

At seven o’clock this evening, here is the latest hour by hour update on the evolving situation in the Middle East and related developments affecting the region and its international partners.

First, on Gaza aid and humanitarian funding, the United States is considering a plan to replace th...

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Gaza Stabilization Force Formed by Azerbaijan, Indonesia
Saudi Says Israeli Normalization Not On Table
Gaza Press Access Under 30-Day Review

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 the latest from the Middle East and the Jewish world, with careful balance across the region and perspectives from Israel, its allies, and affected communities.

In Washington, a question surfaced during discussions about the White House’s new venue when a haredi correspondent asked whether th...

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High Court orders Gaza press access rethink
Gaza stabilization plan eyes international oversight
Nova festival raid kills all terrorists

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

Good evening. Here is your 5:00 PM update on the Middle East and the broader international picture.

Ceasefire and Gaza

The ceasefire in Gaza remains the central pivot of regional diplomacy. A key development is the High Court’s order that the government revisit the decision to bar independent jo...

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US Israel unity tested over Netanyahu framework
Court gives 30 days journalists access Gaza
Gaza division plan sparks regional pushback

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 four o’clock update on the Middle East, the Gaza ceasefire and related international developments, with a focus on the Israeli perspective and US policy as it stands today.

Momentum and caution in Washington and Jerusalem
A senior United States official cited the potential consequences of ho...

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US presses Gaza ceasefire, new aid mechanism
Israeli strike targets operative near Yellow Line
Gaza aid falls short; health system strained

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 is the latest hourly update on developments surrounding Israel, Gaza and the broader Middle East, with attention to security concerns, diplomatic dynamics and humanitarian conditions.

A broad push from Washington aims to keep the Gaza ceasefire on track while shaping a longer-term framework for stability...

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Aid deliveries far below promised Gaza crisis
US weighs Gaza force to oversee disarmament
Gaza demining could take decades

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 hourly news update at 2:00 PM. The day’s reporting centers on the fragile dynamic in Gaza and the broader security and political considerations shaping Israel’s policy posture, alongside significant developments in Washington and regional diplomacy.

In Gaza, the ceasefire remains in place but the humanitarian situation cont...

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Eight Hamas operatives linked to Nova killed
Gaza aid severely under ceasefire promises
Iran rebuilds nuclear program amid espionage warnings

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

Eight Hamas operatives linked to the October 7 Nova festival attacks and the kidnapping of Noa Argamani, Avinatan Or, and Eitan Mor have been eliminated in coordinated operations by the Israeli Defense Forces and Shin Bet, according to security officials. Families of Argamani, Mor, and Or welcomed the strikes and urged continued...

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Disarm Hamas, return of hostages' remains prerequisite
Rubio oversees Gaza ceasefire talks with Netanyahu
Unexploded ordnance could take decades to clear

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 twelve noon, a set of developments from Israel, the surrounding region, and global partners shapes a pause marked by diplomacy, security concerns, and humanitarian challenges. In Israel, United States Senator Marco Rubio arrived to continue overseeing the Gaza ceasefire and deal implementation, greeted by United States Ambassador to Israel...

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Thirteen Hostages Remain as Ceasefire Holds
Israel Targets Hezbollah Camp, Tensions Escalate
US Warns West Bank Sovereignty Jeopardizes Peace

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 11:00 AM and this is a news update on events shaping the region and the broader international response.

The Gaza ceasefire remains fragile but appears to be holding for now, with discussions underway about a broader peace framework. In Gaza, aid and humanitarian conditions remain dire for parts of...

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Gaza postwar hinges on Hamas disarmament
West Bank sovereignty bills stall amid tensions
Iran-Belarus draft regional cooperation roadmap

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, this is a briefing on the latest developments affecting Israel, the Palestinian territories, and the broader regional context.

Israel signaled it will not permit Turkish soldiers to participate in post‑war security arrangements in Gaza, and it indicated the Palestinian Authority would not take part in governing the Gaza St...

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Israel blocks Turkish troops from Gaza postwar
Iran enrichment could yield ten nuclear weapons
Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

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. This is your hourly briefing on developments shaping the Middle East and related global responses.

Israel’s leadership reaffirmed its position on postwar Gaza governance, stating flatly that it will not permit Turkish troops to participate in any postwar security or reconstruction framework. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu al...

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Israel escalates on Lebanon Gaza West Bank
Two zone Gaza plan faces Arab resistance
Shas halts coalition posts over conscription stalemate

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

Today is 8:00 a.m. in the region, and the headlines reflect a security front stretched across multiple theaters, alongside geopolitical and humanitarian currents shaping the outlook.

First, a personal note from a family of presidents. Arabella Kushner, the granddaughter of President Donald Trump, has sent handwritten letters to...

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Gaza split into two zones overseen internationally
UNRWA halts Gaza relief despite ICJ ruling
Israel mounts northern border drill for Hezbollah

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 hourly news update.

The Trump administration and Israel are reported to be considering a plan to divide the Gaza Strip into two zones intended to limit Hamas influence. The plan, described by the Wall Street Journal, would raise questions about how such a...

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- UNRWA Banned From Gaza as Ceasefire Wobbles
- IDF Drills Hezbollah Invasion on Northern Border
- Rubio Warns Annexation Undermines Gaza Truce

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

6:00 AM update. Israel says UNRWA will no longer set foot in Gaza, even as the ICJ urged support for UN relief efforts, with officials citing past UN failures and security concerns. The stance sharpens a long-running dispute over humanitarian aid channels and governance in Gaza as the ceasefire...

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No PA, Turkish presence non-starter in Gaza
Hamas regains de facto Gaza control
IDF drills simulate Hezbollah attack from Lebanon

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

At five in the morning, the latest developments in the Middle East and related global responses are shaping the news cycle around Israel, its security interests, and international diplomacy. A senior Israeli official says UNRWA will no longer set foot in Gaza, despite an International Court of Justice urging support for...

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West Bank sovereignty push imperils Gaza ceasefire
Turkey seeks 40 Eurofighter jets from Qatar
Shield AI unveils X-BAT autonomous fighter jet

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 a 4:00 AM briefing on developments shaping the Middle East and related global dynamics, with attention to Israeli security concerns and US policy stances.

In Washington, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled that the Knesset’s move toward extending sovereignty over parts of the West Bank could co...

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X-BAT debuts autonomous fighter jet
Israel avoids West Bank annexation
France proposes UN Gaza force

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

This is the 3:00 AM update on developments in the Middle East and related regional and international dynamics. The focus remains on security balances, political choices, and the shifting diplomacy shaping the path ahead.

Defense technology and regional implications. A US defense technology firm has unveiled an autonomous vertical-lift fighter jet known as X-BAT, designed...

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West Bank harvest tensions spark security scramble
Ma’aleh Adumim sovereignty vote sparks US alarm
France backs UN Gaza force

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 2:00 a.m. update on events shaping the Middle East and related global dynamics, presented in a steady, factual cadence for international audiences.

West Bank tensions during the olive harvest have resurfaced as a potential flashpoint. Officials caution that escalating clashes between settlers and Palestinians could widen be...