Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

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Syria demands withdrawal as Turkey weapons risk
Gaza exit 160 Palestinians depart charter
Jerusalem arrests four over ISIS network

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

Across the Middle East this hour, security concerns and humanitarian strains tug at the region's headlines as Israel’s leadership weighs threats on multiple fronts, while wider international responses test how the conflict may shift in the months ahead.

First, in the security arena, Israeli defense officials report growing anxiety over Sy...

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Britain Bets on Anglesey SMR, Ditches Westinghouse
US Weighs F-35 Sale to Saudi
Canada Foils Iranian Plots Targeting Opponents Abroad

The time is now 1:01 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. update. A mix of security, energy, and political developments from around the world are shaping the global outlook as night falls.

Britain is moving ahead with the first Britain-designed small modular nuclear reactor, planned for the island of Anglesey in north Wales. The project...

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Canada foils Iran plots targeting dissidents
US approves 330m F-35 sale to Taiwan
Russian strike devastates Kyiv infrastructure

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

Overnight, developments across the Middle East, Europe and Asia have kept the security and political landscape tense, with implications for Israel’s security posture and for US policy in the region.

Canada’s intelligence community said it foiled potentially lethal Iranian plots targeting regime critics abroad, signaling continuing Tehran-linked efforts to proj...

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- Hamas pushes ceasefire shift in IDF zone
- Gudard family mourns after hostage burial
- UN draft eyes Palestinian self-determination path

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

Good evening. Here is your hour by hour briefing on the latest developments shaping the Middle East and related global issues.

Hamas and the Gaza front
Security experts continue to scrutinize Hamas’s movements in and around Gaza. One analyst, Dr. Kobi Michael, contends that Hamas is...

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Hamas Pushes New Demands on Ceasefire
US Pushes Gaza Stabilization Force at UN
Southern Spear Strikes 20th Narco Vessel

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

A security analyst this evening says Hamas operatives deliberately remained inside an Israeli Defense Forces zone, a move described as part of a broader effort to thread new demands into an existing ceasefire framework. The assessment, attributed to Kobi Michael, argues that Hamas is attempting to insert a new deal into the...

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US Pushes Gaza Stabilization Force Through 2027
Lebanon Blast Tied to Hezbollah Smuggling
BBC Apology Over Edited Trump Speech

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

At 9:00 PM, a global look at the evolving conflict and the diplomatic effort to shape a path for Gaza and the region. On the ground, the Israeli-Palestinian dynamic remains centered on security, humanitarian considerations, and the political horizon under discussion in international forums.

In Washington, the United States is pushing a...

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US-Russia Gaza Ceasefire Clash Deepens Rift
Hezbollah-Linked Blast Exposes Lebanon Border Tensions
Tel Aviv Park Decapitation Shocks City

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. This is the eight o’clock update on events shaping the Middle East and related international affairs.

The BBC has apologized to President Donald Trump over an edited clip used in Panorama regarding his January sixth speech, while rejecting a defamation claim raised by his lawyers who had threatened to...

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Cairo embassy assault sparks security concerns
Trump pushes Saudis toward Israel ties
Iran at UN demands U.S. Israel accountability

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

This is the 7:02 PM update on events in the Middle East and related international developments.

Officials report an unusual incident at the Palestinian Embassy in Cairo in which workers at the mission allegedly assaulted Palestinians from Gaza. The embassy has not publicly confirmed the details, and Egyptian authorities say...

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Be’eri hostage body identified, family mourns
IDF trainee dies at base, investigation opened
Iran asks UN to hold US accountable

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

Six o’clock update. Here is your on‑the‑air briefing.

The body of Meny Godard, a 73‑year‑old Israeli hostage who was abducted from Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7, 2023, has been identified after his remains were handed over from Gaza to Israeli authorities. Israeli officials confirmed the identification...

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UN Gaza Draft Signals Palestinian State
Manny Godard Returns Home as Hostages Remain
Memory Fades as Survivors Drop Below 200k

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 the latest news for an international audience, presented with clarity and balance.

In remembrance and in focus, a notable shift in the arithmetic of Holocaust survivors is reported six months after an estimate of more than 220,000 living survivors. The Claims Conference executive vice president says...

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- Lahav 433 Chief Probed for Gag Breach
- New Mossad Lead Candidate Draws Broad Backing
- Taliban Orders Traders Cut Ties With Pakistan

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

As of 4:00 PM, here is the latest update on developments across the Middle East and related international matters, with a focus on security, policy, and regional dynamics.

In Israel, a significant domestic security development has emerged surrounding the leadership of Lahav 433. The head of Lahav 433 is...

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Defense minister blocks IDF appointments sparking crisis
Ashkelon to host 5B NIS semiconductor foundry
US drafts Gaza stabilization with disarmament plan

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 three o’clock update on the Middle East and related global developments, with attention to Israeli security concerns and United States policy positions as they relate to the region.

In Israel, questions around leadership and security policy continue to circulate. The defense minister has blocked se...

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Katz blocks IDF posts chaos ensues
US drafts Gaza stabilization resolution at UN
West Bank violence escalates near red line

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 the Middle East and related global angles as of this hour.

In Israel, defense and security leadership movements are shaping the political- military landscape. Since taking office in November 2024, Israel Katz has used his position to block a number of senior...

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Netanyahu seeks security autonomy from US aid
West Bank plans 26,000 homes unveiled
EU splits over Gaza sanctions against Israel

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 a concise update on developments across the Middle East and related international news, with attention to security concerns, diplomacy, and the broader regional impact.

European Union policymakers are weighing the Gaza peace framework as MEP Hildegard Bentele urged the European Commission to remove proposed sanctions against...

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Netanyahu rejects pardon, pledges continued leadership
ICJ deems Gaza actions unlawful
Azerbaijan Kazakhstan top crude suppliers to Israel

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

Good afternoon. Here is the 12:00 PM update on events shaping the Middle East and related global affairs. In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will not seek a pardon that would require admitting guilt in his corruption trial, and he emphasizes a continued commitment to lead the country while the case proceeds...

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Karmei Tzur raid kills two militants
Gaza alerts as Iron Dome intercepts threats
US Israel eye long term defense framework

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

The morning briefing centers on continuing cross-front tensions and a widening regional context around Israel’s security and diplomacy. In the West Bank, Israeli forces confirmed a targeted operation near the Jewish community of Karmei Tzur in the Etzion region resulted in the elimination of two Palestinian militants who were on th...

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Gaza stabilization force eyed; Turkey seeks guarantees
Syria's leadership change eyed for policy shifts
Netanyahu trials risk U.S.-Israel security 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.

This is the hourly update on the Middle East, with a careful look at Israeli security concerns, regional dynamics, and relevant US policy stances as they matter to an international audience.

In the Gaza border region, Israeli officials confirmed that a recent siren incident was a false...

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Gaza hostage body transfer set for eight
Bethlehem crackdown nets 50 Hamas suspects
Lebanon edges toward Israeli withdrawal Hezbollah disarmament

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

A steady dawn across the region brings a mix of security developments, diplomatic signals, and troubling reminders of the human cost of conflict. In Gaza, the armed wings of Hamas and the Islamic Jihad say they will transfer the body of an Israeli hostage at eight this evening local time, part of...

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Hamas to hand over Israeli hostage body
US-Arab arms deals won't erode Israel's edge
Iran's water crisis shakes regime legitimacy

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 a.m., the latest developments across the Middle East and related global issues are summarized here for a global audience seeking context and balance.

Officials say US arms deals with Arab states will not erode Israel’s qualitative military edge, with Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Yech...

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Likud MK defies gag order naming police
Forty detained in Bethlehem militant sweep
Hamas to hand over kidnapped Israeli body

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 7:00 a.m. update on developments in Israel, the region, and related international matters. In Jerusalem, a senior member of the Knesset from the Likud party has openly defied a court gag order by publicly naming a senior police official who is under investigation for breach of trust. The...

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Bennett warns foreign Gaza control jeopardizes Israel
IAEA loses knowledge on Iran uranium stocks
US pushes international Gaza security force

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

This morning's briefing assesses a regional landscape shaped by security concerns, diplomatic maneuvering, and shifting narratives around Gaza, Iran, and the wider Middle East. As the day begins, the emphasis remains on how Israel’s security priorities intersect with broader international responses, while regional actors calibrate their positions in the aftermath of...

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Bennett Warns Gaza Governance Threatens Israel
IAEA Loses Continuity of Iran Uranium Stocks
Israel's Lion's Roar Drill With 180 Aircraft

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 a.m. update on developments shaping the Middle East and surrounding dynamics, with analysis suitable for an international audience and an eye toward Israel’s security considerations and US policy posture.

In Jerusalem, former prime minister Naftali Bennett has warned that any external administration over Gaza would th...

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Salfit area mosque torched by Jewish extremists
IAEA cites Iran near weapons grade uranium
Trump pushes two thousand dollar tariff payoff

The time is now 4:08 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 4:08 a.m. Eastern. We begin with developments that illuminate security, diplomacy, and the broader consequences of conflict across the region and beyond.

In the West Bank, a mosque near the Palestinian city of Salfit was set on fire in an incident...

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- Hamas Hostages Testify at UN Torture Committee
- Israel Strikes Khan Yunis Demolitions in Tafah
- Tehran Witnesses Rare Lion Flag Protest

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 a.m. news update. Former Hamas hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel testified before the United Nations torture committee, recounting a Gaza captivity marked by repeated moves, hunger, and degradation, and emphasized they are seeking accountability and justice rather than mercy. Their account underscores the enduring...

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Ex-hostages allege Hamas torture during captivity
Israel Greece Cyprus pact widens regional security
IDF hits Hezbollah infrastructure near Blue Line

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

Two former hostages told the United Nations torture committee about grave abuse during their Gaza captivity, describing 33 moves, hunger, degradation, and coercive treatment by Hamas. Keith and Aviva Siegel said they seek accountability, not mercy, as they testified to officials entrusted with human rights and the treatment of detainees. Their testimony...

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Northern and eastern streams contaminated; health advisory
Israeli strikes near Lebanon border amid escalation
Rafah talks over Hamas amid hostages' remains

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 your hourly update. In Israel, health and environmental authorities have confirmed elevated bacterial contamination in several streams across the northern and eastern parts of the country. The Health Ministry and the Environmental Protection Ministry advise the public to avoid entering the water at multiple points while tests are...

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Contaminated streams in north and east Israel
Winter storm threatens floods across southern Israel
Israel strikes southern Lebanon amid Hezbollah tensions

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

From Jerusalem at twelve midnight, this is the hourly update.

In Israel, the Health and Environmental Protection Ministries confirm elevated levels of bacterial contamination in several streams across the country’s northern and eastern regions. Authorities are advising the public not to enter the water at these points an...

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Hamas reveals location of four hostage remains
Millions of Yemeni children denied schooling
Merkel visits Israel honoring October seventh survivors

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

Good evening. This is the hourly news update on developments in the Middle East and related global affairs.

Authorities in Israel report that Hamas possesses information about the location of the remains of four hostages believed to be deceased. The four are Meny Godard, Staff Sergeant Major Ran Gvili...

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Four Hostages Remain, Negotiations Continue
Petitions Challenge Shin Bet Chief Nomination
US Seeks UN Backed Gaza Stabilization Force

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

Tonight’s update on events shaping the Middle East centers on four threads with security and humanitarian implications for Israel, Gaza, and the wider region.

First, the hostage situation and related information. Hamas has information about each of the four remaining hostages whose remains are believed held by Gazan groups: Meny Go...

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US Pushes Gaza Stabilization Force in UN
West Bank Violence Surges, Endangering Gaza Ceasefire
US Kills ISIS Members, Expands Syria Ops

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

ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 769

In a developing effort that could reshape Gaza’s future, US officials are advancing a draft resolution in the United Nations Security Council to establish an International Stabilization Force, an international mission designed to stabilize Gaza and oversee a process of demilitarization. Secretary of...

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West Bank clashes escalate threaten Gaza ceasefire
US pushes Stabilization Force to demilitarize Hamas
G7 condemns Sudan violence urges relief

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. This is your hourly update on the evolving situation in the Middle East, with emphasis on Israeli security concerns and the broad international response.

In the West Bank, violence has intensified as clashes involving settlers and Palestinian communities continue to ripple through the area. The Israeli Defense...

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West Bank Riots Surge After Red Line
Kushner Gaza Stabilization Plan Gains Momentum
Gaza Ceasefire Toll Reaches 240 Palestinians

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

At 7:00 PM, in the West Bank, the Israeli Defense Forces say a red line was crossed as riots erupted, with a mob beating soldiers and Palestinian buildings set on fire. Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said the Defense Forces will not tolerate the behavior of a criminal minority that stains...

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Gaza Ceasefire Frays as Four Gunmen Killed
House Set to End Longest Shutdown
Iran Unveils Shahad-161 Drone With 150km Range

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, here is the current hourly briefing on the Middle East, with related US policy developments and regional dynamics.

The Israeli military reports four gunmen killed on the Israeli‑held side of the Yellow Line in the southern Gaza Strip, with three of the four...

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House votes to end longest shutdown
US presses Israel on Gaza civilian safety
Barnea to step down as Mossad chief

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

The United States House of Representatives is set to vote around seven this evening on a deal aimed at ending the longest government shutdown in history. If approved, the measure would resume disrupted food assistance programs and restore a significantly hampered air traffic control system that has affected flights and travel...

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- Rafah raid kills three militants, tunnels destroyed
- UAE wary of Gaza stabilization blueprint
- Taiwan lauds Israel defense model

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 a 4:00 PM international news update. Large-scale events across the Middle East and beyond are shaping headlines from Jerusalem to Washington, Taipei to Warsaw, with security concerns, political calculations, and shifting alliances all in play.

In the Gaza theater, Israeli forces say they killed three militants in...

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Denmark charges two over Israeli embassy attack
UAE wary of Hamas-enablers in Gaza plan
Australia weighs ban on Hizb ut-Tahrir

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

The latest developments from the region and beyond underscore a widening set of security, diplomatic, and political questions as countries weigh their own interests, and Israel’s security requirements, against broader regional and international dynamics.

First, in Europe, Danish authorities have charged two men—an 18-year-old and a 21-year-old—with t...

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Gulf states balk at Gaza stabilization plan
West Bank drill boosts IDF readiness
US Israel seal AI drone onshore alliance

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

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

The United Arab Emirates voiced concern over Turkish and Qatari involvement in the plans circulating around a Gaza stabilization effort led by the Trump administration. UAE officials say they have not yet seen a clear...

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Germany detains Hamas-linked suspect arming Europe
Israel fights ultra-Orthodox draft exemption bill
US sanctions Iran missile and drone network

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 a briefing on the latest developments shaping the Middle East and related global considerations.

European security and Hamas networks: German authorities have detained a Hamas-linked suspect accused of supplying weapons for planned attacks in Europe. Investigators describe a role centered on procuring and distributing weapons to...

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Israel public broadcaster crisis tests independence
Netanyahu court case fuels Trump pardon debate
IAEA warns Iran stockpile could fuel bombs

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. The Middle East and wider world remain in motion as Israel faces domestic debates over public broadcasting and national security, while regional elections and international diplomacy shape the longer arc of the conflict and its fallout.

In Israel, the public broadcaster dispute intensified as...

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- Rafah strike targets 200 militants, no casualties
- IAEA unable to verify Iran uranium stockpile
- UK Dutch rulings shield Israeli arms sales

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 AM, these are the latest developments across the region and related global issues, presented with neutral context for an international audience.

In Rafah, Israeli defense forces reported identifying and firing on four militants near the Yellow Line. The military said the four Gazans were part...