Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

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Bondi attack shocks world heroes rise
Iran proxies escalate amid rial plunge
Gaza ceasefire hopes amid humanitarian alarms

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 6:00 AM, this is a compilation of developments shaping the security and political landscape across the Middle East and related regions, with attention to Israeli and Jewish perspectives for an international audience.

In Australia, the Bondi Beach massacre’s toll stands at 15 dead, with 38 additional people injured. Investigators released dashcam video sh...

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Sydney Hanukkah mass shooting leaves 15 dead
Iran-backed militias regain power; Hezbollah media office
Iran economy sinks as nuclear talks stall

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

In an hour that underscored how regional and global events intersect, authorities in Australia described Bondi Beach as the scene of a mass shooting on Hanukkah weekend that left 15 people dead and many more injured. Eyewitness video, some of it captured by bystanders, shows a attacker firing at civilians as crowds...

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Bondi Attack Kills 15; ISIS Flags Found
New York Club Denies Nick Fuentes Invite
US Probes Israeli Raid on Hamas General

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

Across the world, Israeli security concerns, rising antisemitism, and shifting geopolitics are shaping a complex moment for policy makers and communities from Sydney to Washington. In the Middle East, the priority remains preventing escalation, maintaining deterrence against pressures on Israel’s security perimeter, and sustaining careful diplomacy with partners who share ur...

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Bondi Beach massacre kills 15, ISIS links
Fuentes visit sparks NYC antisemitism row
Mount of Olives center fuels Jerusalem tensions

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 hourly news update. In New York City, tensions rose over antisemitism as the far right figure Nick Fuentes claimed he received an invitation and traveled to the city, while the New York Young Republican Club said he was never formally invited. The episode underscored ongoing debates about antisemitism and...

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Bondi Attack Kills 15, ISIS Link Suspected
Ahmed Hero Stops Bondi Killer
ICC Maintains Warrants Against Israeli Leaders

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

Tonight, Australian investigators say the deadly Hanukkah massacre at Bondi Beach appears to have been inspired by the Islamic State. Police and federal authorities described the attack as a terrorist incident, with fifteen people killed and several others wounded when a father and son opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s most fa...

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Bondi Attack Hero Ahmed al Ahmed
Iran Flaunts Missiles in Deterrence Display
Sudan Crisis Tops Global Humanitarian Watchlist

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

At 1:00 AM, we review the latest developments shaping the Middle East and its global reverberations, alongside a major incident in Australia that has drawn international attention to antisemitism, heroism, and security.

In Sydney, investigators are continuing to examine the Bondi Beach attack that left 15 people dead and more than 40 wounded during...

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Sydney attack tied to ISIS, 15 dead
Hebron quarry powers fragile Palestinian economy
Israel tightens security amid Iran proxy threats

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

Tonight, we begin with evolving security concerns in the wake of a deadly attack at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach in Sydney. Australian police report that the two gunmen, a father and son, traveled to the Philippines last month and are being examined for ties to international jihadist networks. Investigators say...

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US debates Trump era regional blueprint
Palestinian quarry lifeline amid economic collapse
Assad family quietly in Moscow UAE

The time is now 11:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

This hour’s update surveys a set of developments shaping security calculations, economic pressures, and communal resilience across the Middle East and beyond, with attention to Israeli and Jewish perspectives for an international audience.

In Washington, debate over how to balance regional stability with Israel’s security needs continues to echo, ampl...

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- Bondi Beach massacre stuns Australia; ISIS probe
- US freezes UK tech pact over regs
- Trump sues BBC over January 6 editing

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 hour, the United States has frozen the implementation of a technology cooperation agreement with the United Kingdom, a decision tied to London’s reluctance to ease regulatory regimes in sectors not directly covered by the pact and reflecting renewed tensions over trade and regulation between Washington and Lo...

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Trump sues BBC for $10B over edits
Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack kills 15
Israel tech exits soar to record $58.8B

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 9:00 PM, we begin with a trio of developments shaping public discourse, security concerns, and the economy across continents. A high profile legal action reaches across borders, a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia tests resilience and policy responses, and in Israel’s economy a year of war coincides with a...

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Sydney Hanukkah shootings kill 15
Drone attack cripples Russian sub at Novorossiysk
Wiz 32B sale drives Israeli exits

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

Tonight, day 802 of the Israel at war finds leaders and publics around the world weighing security, solidarity, and shifting power across a broad spectrum of crises. In Australia, the nation is still absorbing the impact of the weekend’s Hanukkah festival shootings in Sydney, which authorities say left fifteen people dead and several others wo...

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Bondi Chanukah attack sparks global antisemitism reckoning
ICC rejects bid to drop Gaza probe
Zelensky cancels Kyiv Hanukkah amid war tensions

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 6:00 PM, a broad international frame of events touches Israeli security concerns, Jewish communities worldwide, and the ongoing diplomacy surrounding Gaza, Hezbollah, and regional stability. In Australia, a deadly attack at Bondi Beach during a Chanukah-hosted event left many dead and intensified a global reckoning with antisemitism and security for...

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ICC Refuses to Halt Gaza War Probe
Qatar F-35 Sale Sparks Israeli Alarm
NIS 220m Arab Funds Diverted to Police

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

The International Criminal Court has rejected Israel’s bid to halt its Gaza war crimes inquiry, leaving warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant in place. Judges concluded the probe may encompass events after October 7, 2023 and that there is a basis to investigate allegations of war cr...

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ICC keeps Gaza probe; Netanyahu, Gallant warrants
Deadly Bondi Beach Hanukkah Shooting Shocks Sydney
Israel formalizes 19 illegal West Bank outposts

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

At 4:00 PM, the International Criminal Court has rejected Israel’s bid to drop or pause its Gaza war crimes investigation, leaving the court’s inquiry in place and preserving arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant. In its ruling, the ICC said the probe into alle...

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- Iran linked hackers wage doxxing against Israelis
- Bondi Hanukkah attack fuels gun debate
- Ceasefire sequencing sparks US Israel tensions

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 your hourly news update. The global and regional landscape remains shaped by security pressures, diplomatic maneuvering, and the ongoing fallout from recent attacks and militant activity, with the Jewish world watching closely alongside longstanding allies.

Cyber threats linked to Iran continued to spill into the...

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Israel destroys Hamas assets along Rafah line
Antisemitic Bondi attack prompts gun control push
California foiled New Years Eve bombing plot

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

At 2:00 PM, here is the hourly briefing on the Middle East and related global developments with implications for security and diplomacy.

In Gaza, the Israeli Defense Forces say they destroyed Hamas equipment and dismantled infrastructure along the Yellow Line in eastern Rafah. The operation was conducted by the 143...

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Israel obliterates Hamas gear on Rafah front
Bondi Hanukkah attack shatters peace, 15 dead
SoCal foils New Year's Eve bombing plot

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 hour's update looks at how the region and the broader Ashkenazi and Jewish world are absorbing a cascade of events that touch security, diplomacy, and daily life from Gaza to the Pacific. The picture is complicated, but it is essential for international audiences to see how actions and reactions unfold...

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Bondi attack leaves 15 dead during Hanukkah
ICC upholds Gaza probe Netanyahu warrants stay
Jerusalem defense HQ move signals security centralization

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

Today, at twelve noon, a wide field of events shapes the Middle East and related communities around the world, underscoring enduring security concerns, shifting strategic priorities, and rising questions about how to protect civilians and uphold international law.

First, the attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney continues to reverberate...

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Sydney Bondi massacre kills fifteen copycat fear
Jerusalem becomes Israel's defense nerve center
Gaza crisis: thousands homeless, nine thousand buried

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 your hourly news update. The ongoing investigation into the Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre in Sydney has left at least fifteen people dead, including Rabbi Eli Schlanger, the Bondi Chabad emissary. Australian authorities say the gunmen intended to cause maximum harm and are treating the attack as part of a...

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Jerusalem Hosts Defense Chiefs in 30Story Tower
Nine Thousand Bodies Believed Under Gaza Rubble
Netanyahu and Barrack Set Syria Red Lines

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 10:01 a.m. international briefing focusing on developments in the Middle East and the global Jewish community. In a marked shift toward centralizing security planning, Israel approved a framework to transform Jerusalem into a comprehensive defense hub. A thirty story tower will house the offices of the defense...

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- Bondi Beach Attack Kills 15 Motive Probed
- Israel Overhauls Recruitment: Earlier Assignments for Draftees
- Israel High Court Bars Racial Profiling IDs

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

At 9:00 AM, here is the latest hourly briefing on the Middle East and the Jewish world, with emphasis on Israeli security concerns, regional developments, and policy context for international audiences.

A West Bank incident is under police review after a Ultra-Orthodox child was found alone at...

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16 dead in Sydney Hanukkah attack
Israel to live stream Oct 7 inquiry
Amsterdam Hanukkah clashes spark free speech storm

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

This is the 8:00 a.m. global briefing on events shaping Israel, the Jewish world, and the broader Middle East.

Two gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach Sunday evening, leaving a large number of casualties and provoking a swift multinational response. Police said at least 16 people we...

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Bondi shooting shocks Australia 15 dead
Gaza rescue escalates as aid appeals grow
Israel high court curbs police identity checks

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. We begin with a portrait of a world in flux, where a deadly attack abroad, archaeological discoveries, and shifting diplomatic currents intersect with debates over security, memory, and policy.

In Sydney, a Hanukkah gathering at Bondi Beach became the scene of a devastating mass shooting. Authorities say two...

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Israel High Court blocks police identity checks
First synthetic endothelial layer enters corneal trial
Israeli forces kill Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon

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

Good morning. This is the 6:00 a.m. international and regional update focused on the Middle East, Israel, and perspectives shaping the broader world around it.

In Israel, the High Court of Justice issued a ruling striking down two police procedures tied to identity checks following concerns of racial...

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China Saudi Deepen Ties Shift Gulf Power
Hezbollah Violates Ceasefire Nearly 2000 Times
Bondi Beach Shooting Rocks Jewish Communities Worldwide

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 o’clock in the morning, a new phase is taking shape in the region as China and Saudi Arabia move to deepen coordination and broaden their communications. A joint statement offered few specifics about which issues will be the focus, but it notes China’s support for Saudi Arabia pursuing clos...

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Netanyahu Case 4000 hearing proceeds under pressure
Sydney Hanukkah attack sparks antisemitism safety push
Lebanon ceasefire breached as Hezbollah losses rise

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

In the overnight hours, several fronts emerged in the news agenda that shape security, diplomacy, and public life across the region and beyond. In Jerusalem, the courtroom drama surrounding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Case 4000 moved toward a close for the day as the defense pressed to cancel Monday’s hearing on d...

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- Bondi Beach Attack Kills 16, ISIS Flag
- Australia Criminalises Hate Speech Antisemitism Drive
- Iran Backs Hezbollah as Israel Tensions Rise

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

A deadly attack at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration has left a city and a nation reeling. Australian authorities say 16 people were killed and about 40 were wounded when two gunmen opened fire on bystanders, including a crowd gathered for lights and festivities. Investigators say explosives were found in...

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Sydney Hanukkah attack kills 16
Kedumim knife incident leaves suspect unstable
Iran Hezbollah vow stronger response against Israel

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 your hourly update. The latest developments across the Middle East and Jewish communities worldwide are shaping security assessments and political calculations as new incidents and statements unfold.

In the West Bank, Israeli forces were involved in a rapid security incident near Kedumim when a man approached soldiers with a knife...

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Kedumim knife attack neutralized attacker injured
Airstrike kills Hamas weapons chief Raad Saad
Hanukkah ceremonies honor Ran Gvili hostage remains

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

1:00 AM update. The security picture in the region remains volatile as isolated violence and high-stakes diplomacy intertwine with the broader Gaza war and its aftershocks.

In the northern West Bank town of Kedumim, a 23-year-old Jewish man described by authorities as distressed approached a fuel station at the entrance...

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Sydney Hanukkah attack kills 15, wounds 40
Israel honors hostages amid Hanukkah candlelightings
Rob Reiner home homicide under investigation

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. A deadly Hanukkah attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney has stunned the world, killing at least 15 people and injuring more than 40 others in what Australian authorities are treating as a terrorist assault. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese toured the scene and pledged the nation will stand with Jewish communities in the face...

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Bondi attack 15 dead Iran links probed
Sharabi meets Biden over hostage release
Amsterdam Hanukkah clashes amid Europe two-state debate

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 the latest update on events shaping the Middle East and the Jewish world, with attention to Israel’s security concerns, allied policy, and the broader international response.

In Sydney, the Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach was struck by a mass shooting that left at least 15 people de...

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Kast Wins Chile Presidency Backing Israel
Sydney Hanukkah Mass Shooting Bravery Shines
China Saudi Pact Expands Regional Diplomacy

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

This hour’s briefing surveys developments shaping Israel, its regional environment, and the broader international conversation.

In Chile, the presidential election concluded with a victory for Kast, described as pro-Israel. He is the son of a Nazi official and will replace an administration led by Gabriel Boric, who has been a vo...

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Kast wins Chile presidency 58 percent
China Saudi pact deepens Middle East influence
Israel debates leadership reform and US aid

The time is now 9:04 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Across the Middle East and beyond, this hour’s headlines reflect continuing tensions, shifting partnerships, and debates over leadership and security that ripple well beyond any one capital.

In Chile, late results from the presidential race show the rightist candidate Jose Antonio Kast winning after about 95 percent of ballots were ta...

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Bondi Hanukkah attack kills 15 people
Iran eyes Hezbollah leadership change in Beirut
Kast wins Chile presidency reshaping South America

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

At 8:00 PM, this is your updated briefing on events shaping the Middle East, the Jewish world, and global security. In Sydney, Australia, investigators say a Chanukah by the Sea event at Bondi Beach was an act of terrorism. Two gunmen opened fire on a crowd of about 1,000 celebrating the first night of...

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Bondi Beach attack kills 16, injures 38
Iran FM visits Beirut to reshape Hezbollah
Antonio Kast wins Chile presidency

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, this is your hour-by-hour briefing on the fast-moving developments shaping the Middle East and the wider world’s response to the ongoing crisis and its reverberations. In Sydney, investigators say a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach was the target of a terrorist attack. Sixteen people were killed and roughly 38 injured when two gu...

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Sydney Hanukkah attack leaves 16 dead
Global cities bolster Hanukkah security measures
Israel storm Byron teen found near Yarkon

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

This is a six o’clock update from the International Desk. In Sydney, investigators are sorting through the aftermath of the Hanukkah night massacre at Bondi Beach. The police say sixteen people were killed and about forty were injured when two attackers opened fire at a holiday gathering attended by roughly one thousand pe...

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Sydney Hanukkah attack killed 16 bystander hero
Global Hanukkah security tightened after Sydney attack
Israel Hamas war persists amid winter storms

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, security around Hanukkah events is being stepped up around the world after the deadly attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, where gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration and left many dead or wounded. Australia’s police say the assailants were two men—father and son—killing 16 people and injuring...

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Bondi Beach attack kills 16 on Hanukkah
Redlands antisemitic shooting shakes town
Congress probes antisemitism at APA

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

A deadly wave of antisemitic violence and international responses to it dominated the news as a Hanukkah gathering on Bondi Beach in Sydney was overwhelmed by a mass shooting that left sixteen people dead and around forty injured. Australian authorities said at least two gunmen opened fire during a crowd gathered for the first night...

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Bondi Beach massacre leaves sixteen dead
Senior Hamas officer Raad Saad killed
Palestinian prisoner Zaoul dies in administrative detention

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

As of 3:00 PM this afternoon, here are the latest developments shaping the security and political landscape across the Middle East and related global responses, presented for an international audience with careful attention to security concerns, Palestinian and Israeli perspectives, and US policy stances.

In Syria, five suspects with links to...

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Israel pounds Hezbollah as border flares
West Bank Gaza violence escalates humanitarian toll
Bondi Hanukkah attack shocks world

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

At 2:00 PM, here is the latest roundup on events in Israel, the Palestinian territories, Lebanon, and related global developments, with background to give a fuller sense of what this means for regional and international security.

Across southern Lebanon, the Israeli military says it has killed roughly 40 fighters from the Hezbollah movement...

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Sydney Hanukkah Attack Kills 11, Bystander Hero
California Antisemitic Gunfire Targets Jewish Family
Israel Proposes Live Hamas Inquiry

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 latest developments underscore a continuing pattern of security threats, contested narratives around accountability for October 7, and a global response to antisemitism and political violence.

In California, a gunman fired approximately 20 bullets at a Jewish family’s Hanukkah-decorated home, as a vehicle-borne assailant shouted antisemitic slurs before fleeing. Door camera fo...

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- Sydney Hanukkah Attack Kills 11, Global Shock
- Israel Strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon
- Haredi Growth Exposes Work and Service Gaps

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. Here is the latest hourly update on events shaping security, diplomacy, and Jewish life in the Middle East, along with related regional developments and international responses.

The deadly attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney during a Hanukkah celebration has reverberated around the world. Police say two...

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IDF drones strike Hezbollah in Lebanon
Bondi Beach antisemitic attack kills 11
Israel High Court blocks AG dismissal plan

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, here is the latest in a rolling update on events shaping the Middle East and the Jewish world, with a focus on security, policy, and the impressions they leave on international audiences.

Israeli and regional security developments dominate the day. The Israel Defense Forces carried out three drone strikes...

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Bondi Beach attack leaves 11 dead
Iraq strides forward as UNAMI winds down
Israel court blocks AG dismissal bid

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

This is a morning briefing with the latest from the Middle East and beyond. At 10:00 AM, officials in Sydney are continuing to process the aftermath of a deadly Hanukkah gathering at Bondi Beach. The assault left 11 people dead and dozens injured, including police officers, with authorities describing the incident as a terrorist attack...

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Gaza ceasefire hinges on Palestinian state
Sydney attack kills 12 at Hanukkah gathering
Iran influence fans regional tensions

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

At 9:00 AM, officials report a continuing surge of violence and diplomacy across the Middle East and beyond, with the Gaza ceasefire negotiations shaping the day, a deadly attack in Sydney that has stunned the Jewish community worldwide, and a series of cross-border security moves that underline the fragility of regional calm.

In...

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Bondi Beach attack leaves twelve dead
Hamas arms essential as ceasefire framework starts
Israel strikes Hezbollah as Lebanon tensions escalate

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. A wave of violence, diplomacy, and security concerns continues to shape the Middle East and the global Jewish community, with fresh developments in Gaza, Lebanon, and Australia testing leaders in Canberra, Jerusalem, and beyond.

In Sydney, Australia, a Hanukkah gathering at Bondi Beach turned deadly when gunmen...

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Bondi Beach Hanukkah Attack Kills 12
Gaza Ceasefire Plan Debates Ten Thousand Troops
Iran-Linked Networks Expand Threats Israel Warns

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. A mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney on the first night of Hanukkah has left a community reeling and raised questions about security, antisemitism, and how nations respond to acts of violence targeting Jews wherever they occur. Australian officials say twelve people were killed, including one of the attackers, and...

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- Bondi Beach Attack Iran-linked, World Reels
- Gaza Ceasefire Hinges on Stabilization Force
- Israel Legalizes 19 Judea and Samaria Settlements

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 is the 6:00 AM update from our newsroom. A mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, during a Hanukkah celebration, has left at least ten people dead and dozens injured. Police say two gunmen opened fire on attendees before security officers neutralized them. Among the dead is a Chabad...

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Bondi Hanukkah attack shocks Australia and world
US seizes Chinese cargo bound for Iran
Israel legalizes 19 West Bank settlements

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 hour, a rapid array of developments from the Middle East to the Pacific, testing security, diplomacy, and the resolve of communities worldwide.

In Sydney, Australia, a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach has shocked a nation and reverberated around the world. Police say the attack left...

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Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting triggers mass evacuation
Israel kills senior Hamas commander Raad Saad
Israel High Court voids attorney general removal

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 the hour’s news update. A mass shooting during Hanukkah celebrations at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia has triggered a major security operation as investigators work to determine the motive and the sequence of events. Authorities say the incident occurred on the first night of Hanukkah, with reports of...

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Israel Kills Hamas Commander Behind Oct Attacks
Palestinians clash in Gaza, Hamas officer killed
UN-backed force won’t disarm Hamas, diplomats say

The time is now 3:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Good evening. It is three o’clock in the morning, and here is a concise update on the fast moving situation in the Middle East and surrounding developments that matter to international audiences.

In central Gaza, during a clash at the Maghazi refugee camp, armed Palestinians killed a Ha...

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Rafah tunnels stretch seven-to-ten kilometers
Gaza force not disarming Hamas, officials say
Israel joins Pax Silica AI governance initiative

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 AM news update. Hanukkah lights illuminate Israel with festivals, tours, theater, films, and family-friendly events across the country, including a festive atmosphere in Jerusalem with activities designed for all ages as the Jewish festival of lights unfolds.

In security developments, the Israel Defense Forces have disclosed the...

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Israel Joins Pax Silica, Boosting AI Security
Israel's Families Demand Independent Hamas Inquiry
Israel Kills Hamas Production Chief, Hits Hezbollah

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

Israel is expanding its participation in Pax Silica, a US-led coalition aimed at fortifying the global AI industry. Israel’s participation was framed by Avi Simhon, the director of the National Economic Council, as “a badge of honor for the State of Israel and the Israeli high-tech industry,” underscoring how technology and se...

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- Israel Joins US-led Pax Silica for AI
- Independent State Commission for Oct 7 Inquiry
- Israel Kills Hamas Production Chief Ra’ad Sa’ad

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

Israel has joined Pax Silica, a United States–led initiative aimed at fortifying the global artificial intelligence industry. Israel’s participation was described by Avi Simhon, director of the National Economic Council, as a badge of honor for the State of Israel and the Israeli high‑tech secto...

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Iran Baha'i Persecutions Tripled, Rights Warn
Germany Foils Islamist Plot at Bavarian Market
Brown University Shooting Leaves Two Dead

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

This hour’s developments span religious freedom concerns in Iran, evolving security challenges in Europe, and a high‑profile incident on an American university campus, alongside travel policy moves affecting international visitors.

In Iran, Human Rights Watch says the regime is using its judicial system to target the Baha’i minori...

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Iran Under renewed scrutiny over Baha'i persecution
Germany arrests five over Christmas market plot
US seeks international force for Gaza stability

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

As of 10:00 PM, a concise briefing on developments shaping security, policy and perspective across the Middle East and related global dynamics.

Iran’s regime is facing renewed scrutiny over its treatment of minority communities. Human Rights Watch highlighted claims that judicial systems are being weaponized against the Baha’i co...

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Global Backing Sought for Gaza Stabilization Force
Hamas Weapons Decommissioning Under Egyptian Supervision
Israeli 58-seat Minority Sparks Security Policy Debate

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

Today’s international briefing focuses on the Middle East as the Gaza conflict enters a deepening phase and regional diplomacy advances amid persistent security concerns.

The United States has moved to mobilize international backing for a new security presence in Gaza. Formal requests have been sent to more than 70 co...

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Eisenkot says 58-seat opposition could govern
Palestinian casualties in West Bank pass 1,000
Brown University shooter causes multiple fatalities

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 the hourly news update.

In Israel’s political sphere, former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot broadened a debate on the makeup of the next government, saying on Channel 12 that a Zionist opposition bloc could form a government with 58 seats, short of a 60-seat majority, without necessarily seeking Arab-majority pa...

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Providence shooting kills two, eight critical
Gaza food security improves under ceasefire
Iran expands drone fleet with Hadid 110

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 seven oh one PM update. We begin with a mix of domestic and international news that shape security, humanitarian issues, and regional policy.

Two people were killed and eight were left in critical condition after a shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Authorities say the shooter...

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Brown University shooter remains at large
Gaza food security improves under ceasefire
Hamas commander killed as hostage talks hinge

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 hour’s news with context to help you understand the significance of the events shaping the region and the broader international response.

First, breaking in the United States, authorities are responding to an active shooter situation on the Brown University campus in Providence, Rhode Island. La...

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Airstrike kills Hamas commander Ra’ad Sa’ad
Tel Aviv protests demand hostage resolution
US seeks multinational Gaza security force

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

Five o’clock update on the Middle East and related developments for an international audience.

In Gaza, Israeli officials say an airstrike killed Ra’ad Sa’ad, a senior Hamas commander described as a leading figure in the group’s weapons production and a strategist behind the October 7 assault. The strike...

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Israeli strike kills Hamas operative Ra’ad Sa’ad
Palmyra firefight kills three Americans on patrol
Israel joins Pax Silica AI security pact

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

Today’s update surveys a region marked by continuing security challenges, unfolding political dynamics in Israel and its partners, and a widening frame of international cooperation aimed at sustaining stability and technological edge. Across Gaza, the West Bank, Syria, and broader regional diplomacy, the lines of conflict and collab...

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Senior Hamas Architect Killed in Israel Campaign
Israel Joins US AI Supply Chain Alliance
Israel Grapples With 12-16B NIS Toll

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

From the Middle East and beyond, a new hour of transmission finds governments and publics weighing leadership, security, and the search for stability amid a shifting regional landscape. In Israel, the debate over how a nation heals after the trauma of October 7 continues to frame public discourse, policy choices, and...

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Israel strikes Hamas facility in Tel al-Hawa
US forces killed in Syria amid Gaza
Israel plans strike on Hezbollah in Lebanon

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

Two o’clock update: the Middle East remains deeply unsettled, with Gaza, Lebanon, and regional diplomacy all moving in tandem with competing narratives, security calculations, and shifting promises from international actors.

In Gaza, Israeli forces said they targeted a senior Hamas weapons production facility in the Tel al-Hawa di...

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Israel kills Hamas weapons chief Raad Saad
Palmyra ISIS ambush kills two US soldiers
Lebanon Yanouh evacuated ahead of Hezbollah strike

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

Israeli and allied officials announced the elimination of Raad Saad, described by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz as a senior Hamas weapons operative who helped lead the organization’s buildup ahead of and after the October 7, 2023 attacks. The strike was described by Israel as a response to Hamas ac...

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Hamas Top Weapons Chief Raad Saad Killed
Palmyra Ambush Kills Americans and Interpreter
Israel Halts Hezbollah Strike After Lebanese Intervention

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

At midday, the Israel Defense Forces announced the elimination of Raad Saad, a top Hamas commander who headed the group’s weapons manufacturing headquarters and who, over recent years, helped shape the organization’s military leadership and its efforts to rearm. The IDF said Saad was among the architects of the Octo...

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Hamas Commander Ra’ad Sa’ad Believed Killed
Two Israeli Reservists Wounded in Gaza
Berlin Ceasefire Talks Keep Ukraine Hope Alive

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 hourly news update at eleven o’clock. The region remains tense as a sequence of military and diplomatic developments shape the day.

In Gaza City, an Israeli airstrike targeted a vehicle carrying Ra’ad Sa’ad, a senior Hamas commander who has been involved in the group’...

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- Gaza Strike Targets Hamas Commander Raed Saed
- Berlin Talks Forge Ukraine Ceasefire Path
- Yanouh Evacuations Amid Hezbollah Warnings

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 10:00 AM update on the Middle East, Europe, and related developments shaping security, diplomacy, and memory across the region.

In Gaza, Israeli forces carried out a strike in Gaza City targeting what Israel described as a senior Hamas commander, Raed Saed, a figure described by Israeli...

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Palmyra convoy attacked; coalition casualties feared
Israel strikes Hamas top commander Raad Sa’ad
Iran lifts subsidized fuel with three-tier pricing

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 your 9:00 AM Middle East briefing, a concise look at the day’s developments and their broader implications for regional security and international policy.

In central Syria, a convoy of Syrian forces and elements of the US-led coalition conducting patrols near Palmyra came under fire on Saturday. Offi...

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West Bank outposts legalized amid border redraws
Israel Syria incursion renews border risk
Iran shifts to three tier gasoline pricing

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 8:01 AM, we begin with a snapshot of the region’s evolving security picture and the broader political currents shaping it. Israeli fighter pilots are increasingly trained for border infiltrations following the October 7 attacks, with simulations that emphasize the difficulty of positively identifying targets from the air and the need to de...

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Israel legalizes 19 West Bank outposts retroactively
IDF conducts six-vehicle cross-border operation in Quneitra
Gaza ceasefire line breach leaves one dead

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 AM update from the Middle East desk. Leaders and governments are navigating a cluster of security, political, and humanitarian issues that shape the region’s trajectory and its ties to Washington and other capitals.

Israeli domestic security and policing issues are resurfacing in public debate as au...

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IDF Renewed Syria Incursion Quneitra Six Vehicles
Libya Reopens Red Castle Restoring Heritage
Iran Detains 18 Crew After Tanker Seizure

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

Good morning. This is a 6:00 a.m. world briefing on developments shaping the Middle East and related regional security and diplomatic dynamics.

First, renewed activity along Syria’s frontier with Israel. The Israel Defense Forces reportedly renewed its incursion into Syria’s Quneitra Governorate, with Syrian state media claiming the unit...

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Iran Detains 18 Crew From Seized Tanker
Gaza Amputations Reach 5000 Amid War
Qatar Hosts Gaza Stabilization Talks

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

Iran says it has detained 18 crew members of a foreign-flagged tanker seized in the Gulf of Oman, including the vessel’s captain, as investigators press the case. The authorities have not disclosed the tanker's identity or the crew members’ nationalities as the investigation continues. The announcement comes amid a broader pattern of maritime confrontations and Iran...

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Iran detains 18 crew aboard foreign tanker
Gaza amputee crisis; prosthetics in short supply
US tightens intelligence sharing with Israel

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

From the world’s hot zones to the corridors of power, here is the hourly update.

Iran has detained 18 crew members of a foreign-flag tanker seized in the Gulf of Oman, including the vessel’s captain, according to statements from Tehran. The identities of the crew and the vessel’s exact...

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Israel shields civilians amid ongoing war
ADL resignation sparks antisemitism debate
Jerusalem's Rockefeller Museum privatization threat

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

At 3:00 a.m. this update examines a shifting mix of battlefield realities, history, civil society debates, and diplomatic gestures shaping the Israeli and Jewish worlds today. The overarching frame remains clear: security concerns and the need to protect civilians sit beside memory, heritage, and international diplomacy as the region moves through a difficult stretch.
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Jewish Brigade Hidden Rescues Shaped Israel’s Security
Ex Hostage Braslavski Urges Oct 7 Accountability
Jerusalem Discovers WWI Hero Sam Greyman Grave

The time is now 2:00 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 the Middle East and related international news.

New details surface about the Jewish Brigade’s wartime rescue operations. Yael Driver, the daughter of Shlomo Shamir, reveals her father’s hidden efforts to rescue Holocaust survivors and notes how those actions helped shape...

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SPLC sues Nashville Goyim Defense League leaders
January intruder at Nashville JC pleads guilty
Online crackdown narrows Goyim Defense League reach

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

A federal civil rights lawsuit filed in Nashville accuses the Goyim Defense League and several of its leaders and affiliates of orchestrating a campaign of antisemitic intimidation, harassment and trespass aimed at terrorizing the city’s Jewish community. The lawsuit, filed by the Southern Poverty Law Center on behalf of th...

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Nashville files federal suit against antisemitic group
UN backs ICJ ruling Hamas infiltration unsubstantiated
Gaza conflict tests humanitarian aid safeguards

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 a midnight update on developments in the Middle East and the wider international arena. In Nashville, Tennessee a federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed by the Gordon Jewish Community Center against the Goyim Defense League, its founder Jon Minadeo II, the extremist figure known as GypsyCrusader and several...

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Gaza Stabilization Force Planned Amid Tensions
ICJ Dismisses Hamas Infiltration Claims
ADL Legal Chair Berman Exits

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

A new update from the Middle East and related Jewish community developments arrived as the day mature toward night. In New York, the Jewish Theological Seminary announced the death of Rabbi Eliezer Diamond, a highly regarded professor and author who taught there for more than three decades. His work shaped generations of rabbis and scholars...

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- UN-led Gaza force eyed for January deployment
- Iran seizes tanker, 18 crew detained
- Tennessee Jewish center sues white extremist group

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

Tonight’s update surveys a developing security and diplomatic landscape centered on Gaza, broader regional tensions, and the efforts of major powers to shape the next phase of the conflict, alongside ongoing debates over antisemitism and rights protections around the world.

International stabilizing efforts in Gaza are mo...

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Drone feed suspended; US-Israel intel resumes
Ex-hostage recalls Gaza torture; two-week release claim
Iran seizes Oman tanker; US intercepts another

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

This is the 9:00 PM update. Here is the latest on events shaping the Middle East, Israel’s security concerns, and how United States policy is evolving for an international audience.

In the Gaza war, the toll continues to rise and international observers scrutinize the conduct of operations and the pr...

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Nashville JCC Sues Goyim Defense League
Ex-hostage Torture Hamas Hints Two-week Release
US Seizes Iran-bound Military Cargo Ship

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 from the region and the wider world, with updates on security, diplomacy, and the human stories that shape the news tonight.

In the United States, a civil rights concern has moved into the courtroom. The Nashville Jewish Community Center filed a federal civil suit against...

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Ran Gvili search fueled by PIJ tips
Seizure halts Iran bound weapons cargo
US Israel intel sharing limited amid LOAC

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

Tonight’s update considers events shaping security, diplomacy, and public health across the Middle East and related global developments, reflecting a broad range of views while maintaining a clear focus on facts and policy implications.

A scholarly review illuminates the long-standing connection between the United States and the Jewish pe...

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Gvili burial leads to ceasefire progress
US debates intelligence sharing in Gaza stabilization
Aden hosts Saudi-Emirati bid to defuse tensions

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

Good evening. This is the six o’clock update with a focus on security, diplomacy, and human stories shaping the region, and with attention to how American policy lines intersect with Israeli security concerns and regional diplomacy.

Israel has told mediators that Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives with direct knowledge of...

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US halts intel sharing with Israel briefly
Saudi UAE delegation seeks calm in Aden
Gaza talks hinge on Ran Gvili body

The time is now 5:01 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 security developments.

The Gaza war continues to shape policy and practice on a number of fronts. In the latter part of twenty twenty four, United States intelligence officials briefly paused sharing certain information with Israel over...

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US Halts Gaza Intelligence Sharing For Civilians
Gaza Demilitarization Could Start With UN
Egypt Won't Meet Netanyahu Without Gaza Stability

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

In the Middle East today, the Gaza war continues to shape how governments, militaries and international institutions respond to a crisis that has rewritten regional security calculations and raised questions about the limits of influence for outside powers.

In Washington and Jerusalem, US intelligence policy during the Biden era...

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Iran arrests Nobel laureate Mohammadi sparks outcry
Russian missile strike hits Turkish-flagged cargo ship
Barham Salih eyed as next UNHCR chief

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. In a development that drew swift international condemnation, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was arrested in Iran in what the Norwegian Nobel Committee described as a brutal manner and called for her immediate release. Mohammadi, awarded the prize in 2023 for decades of advocacy on...

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Sisi Trump Netanyahu Meet in Washington
Gaza Demilitarization Plan Looms Next Month
ICC Warrant Threat Triggers UK Funding Pushback

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

At 2:00 PM, a cluster of developments shaping the Middle East and adjacent arenas is drawing attention to diplomacy, security calculations, and human rights concerns that affect regional stability and international policy. In Washington, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is slated to meet with President Donald Trump, with a possible encounter with Prime...

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Sisi Trump meet reshapes regional security balance
Gaza demilitarization set for next month
Israel legalizes 19 settlements in West Bank

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 the hour one update on developments in the Middle East and related regions.

In Washington, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is preparing to meet President Donald Trump in a visit that sources describe as a chance to discuss shifting dynamics in the region, including the ongoing aftermath of...

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Gaza debris cleanup tops $1B Rafah pilot
UN backs Gaza Stabilization Force Indonesia ready
Israel grants legal status to 19 settlements

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 this hour, the news from the Middle East and related global developments intersect headlines on security, diplomacy, and human stories. In Washington and beyond, questions about accountability, alliance, and the path to stability are shaping policy sentences that affect civilians as much as leaders.

Israel and the Gaza...

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Syria weighs Sharaa bid for transition
UN Gaza stabilization force draws Indonesian pledge
US signals sovereignty in Judea Samaria

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. At 11:00 a.m. here is the latest snapshot of the Middle East landscape and related international response, with emphasis on Israeli and Jewish perspectives for a global audience.

In Syria, debate over the country’s future has resurfaced as an influential former diplomat, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is discussed as a...

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- Gaza Flood Crisis Displaces 795,000 Civilians
- First Hearing Frames Judea Samaria as Israel
- Intrinsic Defender Bolsters Israel US Maritime Readiness

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 10:00 AM news update. In Gaza, heavy rains from Storm Byron have flooded shelters and intensified risks for hundreds of thousands of displaced civilians. The International Organization for Migration says about 795,000 people remain displaced and at risk of dangerous flooding in low-lying, rubble-strewn areas, with many shelters...

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Melbourne tram antisemitism shocks city
Israel regains global engagement after isolation
Celebrities back Barghouti release reshape discourse

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 your hourly update on events shaping the Middle East, broader regional dynamics, and the global context in which they unfold.

In Melbourne, Australia, an antisemitic verbal attack targeting a Jewish rabbi and his children on a tram has drawn international attention to incidents of hatred in public life...

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Israel strikes Hezbollah training facility in Lebanon
Gaza ceasefire talks falter amid ongoing hostilities
US sanctions ICC staff over probes

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

Eight o’clock this morning, we turn to the Middle East and adjacent theaters to brief you on developments shaping security, diplomacy, and the broader regional balance. In southern Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces announced a new round of airstrikes against Hezbollah targets, including a training facility and other sites officials de...

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Gaza crisis deepens as floods threaten shelters
Israel strikes Hezbollah sites border tensions flare
Noam Tibon pushes broad security reform

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

Good morning. This is your 7:00 AM update on the Middle East and related developments shaping the region’s security and humanitarian landscape.

In Gaza, the fighting and weather conditions continue to exact a heavy toll on civilians and displacement remains a defining feature of daily life. Officials report that at...

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Hezbollah nears border as Israel strikes Lebanon
Gaza floods worsen refugee crisis
Tibon urges tougher security doctrine

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 in the morning, Israeli officials report renewed activity along the northern border as Hezbollah forces are observed moving closer to border areas. Soldiers report encounters with Hezbollah members near IDF positions, sometimes carrying tools and appearing to perform field tasks in the vicinity. In response, the Israeli military publicly confirmed strikes in...

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Border Clash Escalates as Israel Strikes Hezbollah
UN Names Barham Salih Next UNHCR Chief
Turkey S-400 Standoff Hinders F-35 Return

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 five in the morning, and here is the international news picture as it affects the Middle East and beyond. Tensions along the northern border have intensified as Hezbollah fighters have been observed moving toward the edge of the border area, at times near Israeli forces and carrying field tools...

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Israel widens Central Asia energy ties
Storm Byron floods Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens
Israel strikes Lebanon, northern posture steady

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. Here is your hourly update on developments in the Middle East and related global events.

Israel is continuing to expand its international partnerships, widening ties with Central Asia across several sectors. Reports describe growing cooperation in energy, agriculture, security, and tourism, signaling an effort to diversify partnerships beyond...

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Gaza flood toll rises to nine
West Bank approves nineteen new settlements
US weighs Saudi normalization amid Gaza debate

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

It is three o’clock in the morning, and here is the news as it stands around the region and beyond. Storm Byron delivered unusually heavy rain to parts of Israel, offering relief after a prolonged drought and easing the burden on farmers. One farmer described the moment as a breath of fr...

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Nvidia's Huang Aids Noa Argamani Family
Iran Protests Persist as Hijab Defiance Grows
Ireland Plans Narrow Settlement Goods Trade Curbs

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

Two a.m. update. In a development tied to a broader crisis, Noa Argamani’s family says Nvidia and its leadership provided continuous support during the ordeal, with Huang personally accompanying the family and contacting them to check on their welfare as the coordinated efforts proceeded.

In Iran, the pr...