Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

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Tel Aviv Alon Center Expands Reservist Support
Gaza Strikes Target Infrastructure Civilians Dead
Iran Protests Rally Across Capitals EU Backing

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 afternoon in Israel and around the region, a set of developments shapes the outlook for security, civilians, and international ties. In Tel Aviv, the Alon Center for Returning to Life is expanding its work to help reservists transition back to civilian life. The center provides a holistic program that covers...

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West Bank attacker shot after ram attempt
Israel strikes Hamas tunnels and weapon sites
Iran protests spark internet blackout global concern

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

At 3:00 PM, this is a focused update on the latest developments in the Middle East with attention to Israeli and Jewish perspectives for an international audience. In the West Bank, Israeli forces say a suspect tried to ram soldiers from the Nahal Brigade during a patrol in the Harat al-Sheikh...

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Iran crackdown escalates as EU backs protesters
Israel strikes Hamas as ceasefire frays
US pushes Aleppo ceasefire with SDF talks

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

The day’s developments across the Middle East and beyond reflect a period of intensified confrontation, diplomatic activity, and shifting alliances, with Iran’s crisis at the center and wider regional implications for Washington, Brussels, and allied capitals.

In Iran, the nationwide demonstrations against the regime entered a critical two...

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Iran protests intensify Mossad claim alarms region
Israel halts Gaza border threats deterrence holds
Egypt seals 49-seat parliament Sisi dominates

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 1:00 PM Middle East briefing. The region remains in a state of heightened alert as protests in Iran enter a second week and regional powers posture for what could follow. Officials in Tehran report sustained demonstrations against the regime, while the government presses a hard line with security forces...

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Iran Raises Alert as Protests Casualties Grow
Israel Readies Gaza Ground Operation Over Tunnels
Egypt Votes for Sisi Power Amendments Loom

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 your midday international briefing. Tensions in Iran have intensified as the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, ordered the IRGC to the highest state of alert in response to days of protests nationwide. Iranian officials describe the posture as a precaution against defections and a sign that th...

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Iran IRGC on alert as protests surge
Yemen STC dissolution rumors spark regional tensions
Netanyahu backs Gaza demilitarization under US 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, the latest developments across the Middle East reflect a volatile mix of domestic protests, regional diplomacy, and strategic security calculations in Israel, Iran, Yemen, and beyond.

In Iran, the Revolutionary Guards are reported to be at the highest alert level since June, after an order from...

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- Perez Leads WZO Toward Global Jewish Unity
- Yemen STC Leader Flees as Talks Continue
- Iran Protests Grow, Internet Disrupted

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 morning, as events unfold across the Middle East and the Jewish world, the focus remains on how communities are responding to conflict, crisis, and renewal, while allies in Washington and regional capitals weigh security, diplomacy, and the future of coexistence.

In Jerusalem, attention centers on a...

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Iran protests widen as internet blackout persists
Trump unveils Gaza technocratic government plan
Israeli tourists hurt in Chiang Mai crash

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

This is the 9:00 AM Middle East update. A broad wave of demonstrations in Iran continues to test the regime, even as authorities contend with an internet blackout that has restricted reporting from several cities. State-backed outlets and independent observers describe protests spreading across major urban centers, including Tehran, Mashhad, and Isfahan...

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Iran Protests Escalate as Hundreds Die
Israel Faces Arms Smuggling Crisis, Borders Tighten
Israel Syria US Mechanism Broadens Accords

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

Eight o’clock. Here is the hour’s update on the Middle East, with focus on Israeli and Jewish perspectives for an international audience.

In Beit Shemesh, the Beit Shemesh Heichal Hatarbut cultural center is emerging as a regional arts hub. The 537‑seat auditorium has hosted a wide range of perfor...

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Abraham Accords expanded via Israel Syria US
South Africa hosts BRICS Plus naval drills
Reza Pahlavi urges renewed Iran protests

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 hour, the Middle East is moving on several parallel tracks as diplomacy, security, and regional power dynamics intersect with recent events from Tehran to Washington. In Washington, Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Yeichel Leiter, outlined a path he said could broaden the Abraham Accords through a tightening and ex...

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Abraham Accords Expand Security Ties with Syria
BRICS Plus Naval Drill Reshapes Regional Security
Iran Protests Enter Third Week Crackdown Tightens

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 this morning, a wide-ranging look at the Middle East and related regional theaters highlights a moment of cautious diplomacy, domestic unrest in Iran, shifting security arrangements, and strategic debates about the role of outside powers in the region.

First, a potential expansion of the Ab...

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Iran Protests Extend as Crown Prince Calls
BRICS Plus Naval Drill Signals New Balance
Israel Pursues Self-Reliant Defense by 2028

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

Good morning. Here is the latest hour-by-hour briefing on developments in the Middle East and related global currents.

In Iran, momentum around the nationwide protests shows no sign of abating as marches enter a third week. Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi issued a new call for two additional days of...

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Iran protests escalate as Pahlavi calls revolution
Aleppo clash tests Kurdish autonomy grip
Israel plans decade long US aid taper

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 hour, the Middle East and its wider neighborhood present a mosaic of pressure, protest, and shifting strategic calculations as a new day begins in the region.

In Iran, protests continued for a 15th day as demonstrators confront the regime across major cities. Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pa...

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- Archival ties Mufti to Nazi war machine
- Syrian army completes Aleppo sweep Kurdish retreat
- Iran protests enter third week amid crackdown

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. update. The Middle East and adjacent regions are moving through a period marked by historical disclosures, ongoing conflicts, and cross-cultural initiatives that shape international perceptions.

Historically, Belgrade’s archives illuminate a dark chapter in the Second World War. Documents center on...

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NYC Synagogue Protest Met With Security Push
West Bank Raid Kills Two, Hundreds Detained
X Replaces Iran Emoji With Lion Flag

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

At 2:00 AM, this is a concise hour-by-hour briefing on developments across the Middle East, the Jewish world, and the wider international landscape.

In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned language used at a pro-Palestinian protest outside a synagogue where chants expressed support for Hamas. The mayor posted...

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Breaking Breads union drive politicizes wage talks
IDF West Bank ops escalate, 2 killed
Gabbard sidelined from Venezuela planning

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

An unusual push by workers at an Israeli-owned bakery in New York has spotlighted the growing debate over how political issues intersect with labor organizing in the United States. Breaking Breads, the group behind a campaign to form a union at Breads Bakery on the Upper West Side, has argued that the company...

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New York Bakery Workers Push Israel Boycott
Paratroopers Battle West Bank Expand Tactics
X Replaces Iran Emblem With Lion Sun

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

A broad view of developments this hour shows how a single workplace dispute in New York, battlefield briefings from the West Bank, shifts in social media symbolism, and questions about US policy intersect with long-standing security and diplomatic concerns in the region.

In New York City, workers at Breads...

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Iran Protests Escalate as X Replaces Flag
Israel Urges Independent Probe Into Oct 7
US Vows Deterrence: Iran Can't Rearm Hamas

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

Here is your hourly update.

A demonstration phase in Iran entered its fifteenth day as protesters faced a broad crackdown and powerfully symbolized their stance by altering online emblems. The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, replaced the regime’s flag icon with Iran’s pre‑Islamic revolu...

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Iran protests escalate over 200 killed
Netanyahu to cut dependence on US aid
US rejects Iran claims of US-Israel role

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

Good evening. Here is your hourly update on major developments shaping the Middle East and the security environment surrounding Israel, with attention to perspectives across the region and the United States.

In Iran, large-scale protests continuing across multiple cities intensified overnight. Reported confrontations in Tehran and other urban centers included...

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Israel to taper US aid over decade
Moscow launches hypersonic near NATO perimeter
Steny Hoyer retires signaling bipartisan shift

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

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told The Economist that Israel intends to reduce its reliance on American military aid, aiming to fully taper off within the next decade, with the 3.8 billion dollar annual package due for renegotiation in 2028. He said the shift is already in progress and that Israel will continue to pursue...

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- Israel aims zero US military aid decade
- Russia tests hypersonic near Poland border
- Hoyer retires reshaping US Israel policy

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

A busy evening across the Middle East and beyond. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in an interview with The Economist, said Israel intends to reduce its dependence on American military aid over the next decade, with the current $3.8 billion annual package up for renegotiation in 2028. Netanyahu said he expects...

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PA praises Maduro backs anti US axis
Iran blames US at UN for unrest
Breaking Breads union demands Israel ties severed

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

Palestinian Authority ties to Venezuela and autocratic regimes are again under scrutiny as observers note a long-standing pattern of alignment with Nicolás Maduro and his predecessors in Caracas. A detailed briefing by Palestinian Media Watch portrays the PA as having cultivated a close, even fawning relationship with Maduro and, b...

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PA backs Maduro amid arrest and crisis
Iran protests intensify on thirteenth day
NYC bakery union seeks Israel ties end

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

At six o’clock this evening, developments around the Middle East and global Jewish communities are shaping the geopolitical landscape as three distinct currents intersect: the Palestinian Authority’s ties to Venezuela, escalating protests inside Iran, and a new wave of domestic reactions to Israel’s regional situation.

First, report...

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Iran protests ignite as internet blackout hits
Lebanon inks Block Eight offshore energy deal
Russia hits Ukrainian power, tests Europe’s grid

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

Iranian authorities are facing a burgeoning domestic crisis as demonstrations enter their thirteenth day, with protests spreading across multiple cities and security forces intensifying countermeasures. Rights groups say at least 51 people have been killed in a crackdown that began in late December, including nine children, and organizations tracking the cr...

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- Young American Jews Embrace Peace Amid Security
- Security Cabinet Measures Cut West Bank Violence
- Lebanon Signs Block 8 Offshore Gas Deal

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 hour, the Middle East scene is increasingly defined by a shared search for security and a path to political resolution, even as competing voices test where that path leads. In the United States, a rising generation of Jewish Americans is reframing the debate over Israel’s future. Wh...

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Iran Protests Persist Amid Internet Blackout
Gaza Strikes Hit Hamas Forges Peace Board
US Venezuela Talks Signal Diplomatic Thaw

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

Good afternoon. Here is the latest hourly briefing on a rapidly changing Middle East landscape, with a focus on security concerns, international responses, and the broader implications for regional stability.

In Iran, protests continue across multiple cities as demonstrations pursue their second week and then stretch into a new phase...

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Gaza fire resumes as Israel-Hamas clash intensifies
Iran blocks internet as protests persist
Israel cracks down on Iran espionage suspects

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

A severe winter weather system is driving a stretch of gusty coastlines across the eastern Mediterranean, creating dangerous conditions for maritime and coastal activities. At Bat Yam’s Tayo Beach, a 46-year-old kitesurfer was killed and two others were injured after winds allegedly overwhelmed their control of the equipment, throwing them in...

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Iran crackdown threatens protesters with death penalty
US forces detain Maduro in bold operation
Israel boosts defenses as Iran crisis unfolds

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

Tensions in the Middle East intensified as Iran faced a broadening wave of antigovernment protests on the eve of the 14th day. Tehran’s prosecutor announced that participants who burn government buildings, clash with security forces, or engage in sabotage would face the death penalty, a measure announced as authorities al...

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Israel gains HBO Max six months free
Gvili family pushes for son's body return
One Battle After Another sparks controversy

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

HBO Max is expanding its footprint in Israel, with a stand-alone service launching on January 13 and a distribution arrangement through Yes. Subscriptions will start at 49.90 shekels per month, and Yes customers will receive six months of HBO Max for free before continuing through Yes at the same rate. The rollout places...

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West Bank violence surges amid nationalist crimes
Germany urges halt to E1 settlement
HBO Max lands in Israel via Yes

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

Today’s update surveys a range of developments shaping Israel’s regional and global context, from entertainment and culture to security, diplomacy, and public health.

HBO Max is set to arrive in Israel as a standalone service on January 13, with distribution through the operator Yes. The new service will offe...

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Israel battered by winter storm, one dead
Israel measles outbreak claims infant life
US pushes Gaza Board of Peace plan

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 ten o’clock briefing on developments across the Middle East and beyond. A broad weather system has dominated much of Israel’s day, while at the same time political and security developments unfold from the Levant to the Gulf and beyond.

In Israel, a powerful winter stor...

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Stormy winds trigger road closures, flight diversions
Measles outbreak claims infant in Jerusalem
Netanyahu vows Negev crackdown on Bedouin violence

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

9:01 a.m. Good morning. Severe weather in the region is continuing to shape the day. In Ashkelon and Bnei Brak, strong winds and flooding caused trees to fall onto cars, leaving one driver in moderate condition and damaging several vehicles. Police shut Highway 90 between Dragot Junction and the Dead Sea hotel...

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Winter storm lashes Israel with fierce winds
Iran internet blackout as protests surge nationwide
US pushes Gaza peace plan amid clashes

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

This is the 8:00 a.m. news update. A winter storm sweeping through the region is bringing coastal winds of 60 to 70 kilometers per hour, with gusts reaching 100 to 115 along the coast and lowlands, and 90 to 100 in the mountains. The Israel Meteorological Service says winds will peak from midday into the evening...

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Iran protests persist as regime cracks down
Israel fights multifront threats pursues diplomacy
Russia fires hypersonic Oreshnik casualties rise

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 a 7:00 AM global briefing on Israel, the Middle East, and related international developments. The week’s events underscore a dangerous mix of ongoing conflict dynamics, regional diplomacy, and security concerns that continue to shape policy choices in Washington, European capitals, and regional capitals from Riyadh to Damascus.

In Te...

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Iran Protests Rage Under Security Crackdown
Southern Transitional Council Disbands Talks Continue
Aleppo Kurds Defy Evacuation Amid Ceasefire

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. Here is your hourly update on developments shaping the Middle East and related global currents, framed to provide context for an international audience.

Tensions and protests in Iran continue to dominate regional headlines as the country endures a broad wave of nationwide demonstrations. Overnight, the regime’s communications blackout pe...

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Iran protests deepen amid crackdown and blackout
Hermon border talks spark ski resort plans
Trump halts Venezuela strikes; $100B oil revival

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 5:00 AM, here is your hour-by-hour briefing on the evolving security and diplomatic landscape in and around Israel, the broader Middle East, and related global developments.

Tensions and protests in Iran continue to unfold under a nationwide crackdown that has kept the internet largely shut down in many...

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Iran protests surge as internet blackout deepens
Israel debates death penalty for nationalist killers
Syrian regime SDF clash near Aleppo

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

Good morning. It’s 4:00 a.m. Here are the latest developments shaping the region and the world, with context to help you understand their significance.

In Israel, a dispute over the future of the death penalty for terrorists has resurfaced in the capital. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says Pr...

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Ben Gvir Seeks Deterrent Death Penalty
Iran Protests Expand Across 31 Provinces
Syria Ceasefire Lets Militants Depart

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

Israel is contending this morning with a political and security fuse that could reshape its immediate legal landscape. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has repeated a claim that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to advance a death penalty bill for terrorists, arguing that the measure must be mandatory to be effective and that discretionary options...

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- Overturn ban to unlock Twin Metals project
- NASA emergency return ends Crew 11 mission
- Iran protests across 31 provinces challenge regime

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 hour, a broad set of developments from Washington to the Middle East, Europe, and the broader Americas shape the global security and economic picture. We begin with a trio of domestic policy and energy matters in the United States, then turn to conflicts and diplomacy in the Middle...

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Venezuela frees prisoners amid US involvement
Israel Syria fusion mechanism established for de-escalation
Iran protests widen regime faces legitimacy crisis

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

Good evening. The world scene this hour centers on political transition in Venezuela, shifting security calculations in the Middle East, and a series of US political moves that underscore how regional volatility intersects Washington’s diplomacy.

In Caracas, Venezuelan authorities are signaling a broad release of prisoners as part of...

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- Venezuela frees Rocio San Miguel and Spaniards
- Gaza ceasefire fragile amid hostage talks
- Aleppo ceasefire declared as fighting subsides

The time is now 12:01 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 Venezuela, authorities say a significant number of political prisoners have been released, including Rocio San Miguel and four other Spaniards, in a move announced as part of a broad set of prisoner releases in a week of political upheaval following US actions...

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Israel weighs Iran strikes with US talks
Aleppo ceasefire government and Kurdish fronts clash
Gaza Phase II hinges on disarmament

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

Israel will make its own decision on whether to renew airstrikes against Iran, but will proceed in coordination with the United States through dialogue and consultation between the leaders, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee told KAN News. He emphasized that what Israel does and what the United States does will be independent...

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- Aleppo ceasefire brings fragile calm
- Yad Vashem condemns Kremlin Holocaust omission
- Lev Tahor elder jailed two years

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

At 10:00 PM, here is the latest update on developments of international and security significance from the Middle East and related global stories with a focus on context for an international audience.

In Syria, the Defense Ministry in Damascus announced a ceasefire in Aleppo after days of intense clashes with...

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Protesters outside Queens yeshiva target Mortgage Israel
Federal agents shoot two during Portland stop
Russia designates Soviet Genocide Day, omits Jews

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

As of 9:00 PM, here are the key developments shaping the region and the world, with background to help you understand why these events matter.

In New York City, anti-Israel activists demonstrated outside a Queens yeshiva against an Israeli real estate event linked to a company branded as Mortgage...

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Portland Federal Shooting Spurs FBI Probe
Off-Duty IDF Soldier Fatally Shoots Driver
Senate Advances War Powers Over Venezuela

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, a set of developments across three continents shapes the security and political landscape, with officials emphasizing careful, measured responses and the importance of clear congressional oversight in military matters.

In Portland, Oregon, federal agents were involved in a shooting Thursday afternoon, leaving two people hospitalized. Police say the incident...

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Off-duty IDF shooting treated as criminal
Egyptian vessel exits Gaza maritime zone
Starlink aids Iran protesters online

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

This is the 7:00 PM update on developments in the Middle East and surrounding regions, with attention to Israeli security interests and international policy implications.

In Israel, authorities say an incident on Highway 6 involving an off-duty IDF soldier has been treated as criminal in nature rather than a nationalistic attack. The combat soldier...

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Egyptian Warship Near Gaza Warning Shots Fired
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Infrastructure in Lebanon
Israel Proposes Reallocating PA Revenues for Gaza

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

At six o’clock, here is the latest from a region of enduring volatility and evolving diplomacy.

Gaza and the sea. The Israeli military confirms an Egyptian warship entered the closed maritime zone off the Gaza coast. The Israel Navy moved to intercept, ordering the vessel to leave. Channel 13, ci...

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- Weekend storm threatens Israel with floods
- US judge blocks Gaza emergency rescues
- Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah breaches ceasefire

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 from the regional desk: A severe storm is forecast to strike Israel on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall, winds up to 100 kilometers per hour, and high waves along the coast. Former Deputy Fire Commissioner Aharon Godiner told Ma’ariv that if the forecast holds, significant localized floo...

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Second Israeli strike hits Hezbollah in Lebanon
Iran protests persist amid internet outages
Storm to hit Israel with 100kmh winds

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

This is your hourly update. A severe storm is forecast to hit Israel on Friday with heavy rainfall, winds up to 100 kilometers per hour, and high waves along the coast. Emergency officials urge people to secure outdoor items, avoid beaches, and remain alert for localized flooding, especially in underground garages and...

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Rosen demands internet for protesters stiffer sanctions
Israel cements Somaliland ties after recognition
IDF expands authority to curb trash burning

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 from the international desk. Senator Jacky Rosen says Iran is the world’s foremost sponsor of terrorism and calls for a US strategy that includes internet access for protesters, intensified sanctions, and pressure across oil and financial networks to cut Tehran’s revenues. She frames a demo...

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Rosen Pushes Global Iran Sanctions for Protests
Somaliland to Visit Israel in Historic Trip
Yemen leadership council sacks defence minister

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. This is your hourly update on the changing Middle East landscape and related global developments.

In Washington, Senator Jacky Rosen described Iran as a global terror threat, arguing that Tehran’s ballistic missiles, nuclear ambitions, and network of proxies pose danger beyond the region. She called for a...

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Iranwide protests surge as internet blackout bites
Israel demands durable Hezbollah disarmament on border
Negev Tarabin crackdown fuels Arab mistrust

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 1:00 PM update.

The northern border remains a focal point as Israel weighs the remaining questions about Lebanon and the border with Hezbollah. Officials continue to voice concern that disarming the border militias and removing the threat posed by Hezbollah requires verifiable, durable assurances from Beirut and...

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Abdel-Fattah controversy triggers censorship debate
DotSAGA wearable mesh for mass safety
Cooper Union settlement enacts Title VI reforms

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

The Middle East and surrounding regions moved in a lane of rapid developments today, with political shifts, security concerns, and international diplomacy shaping the day’s headlines. In Australia, the Adelaide Writers’ Week controversy over a scheduled appearance by Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah has intensified debates about free expression and how institutions respond to vola...

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Saudi airstrikes near Mukalla sharpen standoff
Ukraine security guarantees near final US approval
Gaza ceasefire fragile amid UNRWA funding shortfall

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 hour eight update on developments shaping security and politics across the Middle East and related global responses.

In the United States, a settlement has been reached at Cooper Union, the private Manhattan college where Jewish students argued they faced a hostile environment during pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The...

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UAE backs Yemen's STC, Saudi rift widens
Aleppo battles surge in Kurdish districts
High Court probes funding to ultra-Orthodox schools

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 ten o’clock in the morning, this is the 10:00 AM update on developments shaping security, diplomacy, and daily life across Israel, the region, and the Jewish world.

In sports and national pride, Hapoel Jerusalem delivered a statements game as it moved to snap a rough run in the Is...

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UNRWA Opens Permanent Ankara Office
Israel Budget Clash Over Ultra-Orthodox Education Funding
Iran Seeks US Talks Amid 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.

This is the 9:00 a.m. global briefing. Key developments today reflect shifting security calculations across the Middle East, the ongoing debate over domestic policy in Israel, and significant moves by international actors affecting the region.

UNRWA plans for Turkey. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency says it has signed...

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- Jerusalem bus driver freed after fatal protest
- Northern Israel teen pledges ISIS plans attack
- Israel hits rocket site near Gaza City

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

Today’s update reflects a broad set of developments across Israel, the wider region, and related US policy dynamics, with emphasis on security considerations, legal proceedings, and international diplomacy.

In Jerusalem, a court ruling released the bus driver who struck and killed a 14-year-old during an...

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- Haifa teen arrested for pledging ISIS allegiance
- Border towns fortified with Arad rifles
- AG halts funding for noncompliant ultra-Orthodox schools

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 your hourly update. Good morning. At 7:00 a.m. local time, the Middle East security picture is continuing to unfold with a range of developments spanning security, diplomacy, and governance across Israel, surrounding regions, and beyond.

In Israel, a 15-year-old resident of the north was...

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Israel to Cut Haredi Education Funding
Gaza Rocket Misfires Near Hospital IDF Responds
Iran Faces Protests, Signals Proxy Strategy

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

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The government is facing a major legal question over education funding. The Attorney-General’s Office has told Education Minister Yoav Kisch that the state cannot continue to fund ultra-Orthodox schools that do not me...

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Lebanese army claims full Litani south control
Iran protests surge as crackdown escalates
Saudi proposes Gaza governance reforms plan

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This is your hourly news update. The Lebanese Armed Forces announced that outside zones where Israel maintains control, it has achieved full operational control south of the Litani River and has moved into an advanced phase of consolidating weapons in the area, saying that armed actors will not be allowed to use...

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- Lebanon claims Litani south control Israel denies
- Saudi to oversee PA reforms in Gaza
- Iran protests escalate as internet shutdown looms

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At 4:00 a.m., a range of developments shaping the Middle East and the Jewish world are under close international scrutiny. The Lebanese army has said it now holds full operational control south of the Litani River in areas outside Israeli-controlled zones, asserting it is in an advanced...

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US-led operation toppled Maduro, 100 dead
Israel unveils AI border shield with drones
Lebanon enforces arms monopoly in the south

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This is the 3:00 a.m. update from the newsroom. We begin with a look at developments that illuminate the security and diplomatic landscape across the Middle East and the Jewish world, as events unfold in Israel, its neighbors, and communities abroad.

In Latin America, Venezuelan officials report a US-led operation...

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Israel delivers ambulances to Druze in Syria
Tarabin crackdown nets 30 detained weapons
US to quit 66 international organizations

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2:00 AM update. The international picture in the Middle East and its surrounding security environment remains complex, with humanitarian conduct, regional tensions, and global policy shaping today’s developments.

Israel says its humanitarian outreach continues to reach Druze communities in southern Syria. In recent days, fully equipped ambulances arrived in the village of Ha...

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Saudi plan links Gaza to PA reforms
US withdraws from 66 international bodies
Iran crackdown uses protective gear in protests

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This hour’s international update focuses on the Middle East and the diplomacy, security, and policy shifts shaping the region. In Riyadh, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan presented a plan to supervise reforms within the Palestinian Authority as a condition for the Authority’s return to Gaza governance under a sing...

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14-year-old dies in Jerusalem anti-draft protest
Jan 6 pardoned figure sparks antisemitic protest
Aidarous al-Zubaidi departs Yemen for Somaliland

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This is the hourly news update. We begin with developments in Jerusalem and wider debates shaping the region’s security and political landscape.

In Jerusalem, the death of 14-year-old Yosef Eisenthal at Monday night’s anti-conscription protest has drawn urgent scrutiny. The incident occurred as protesters gathered near a bus, surrounding it a...

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Uri Lupolianski dies at 74 funeral today
Al-Zubaidi leaves Yemen amid regional maneuvering
Netanyahu tours Negev amid security crackdown

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It is eleven o’clock in the evening. Here is the latest hourly update on events affecting the Middle East and related global dynamics.

Uri Lupolianski, a longtime Israeli public figure who founded the Yad Sarah charity and served as mayor of Jerusalem from two thousand three to two thousand eight, ha...

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NY protests against Nefesh B’Nefesh scaled back
Netanyahu vows Negev crackdown on Bedouin towns
Gaza governance hinges on Board of Peace

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Tonight’s hourly briefing covers recent developments in New York, the Negev and southern Israel, US diplomacy on Gaza, and a notable labor dispute in New York tied to Israel-related issues, with context on how Washington and Jerusalem view security, governance, and regional stability.

In New York, anti...

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- PAL-Awda cancels NYC immigration protest amid tensions
- Breaking Breads union drive targets Israeli ties
- US backs staged Gaza postwar board plan

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

Good evening. Here are the top developments shaping the Middle East and related global questions as of tonight.

In New York City, anti-Israel activists canceled a planned protest that was to accompany Nefesh B’Nefesh’s Manhattan on Tour immigration event. The group Palestinian Assembly for...

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Top three stories:
- US policy shift with Trump ordering withdrawal from 66 international organizations
- Israeli conflict development as an IDF soldier is jailed over a Gaza video
- US labor activism as Breads Bakery workers form Breaking Breads union
Trump Exits 66 International Organizations
IDF Soldier Jailed Over Gaza Video
Breads Bakery Workers Form Breaking Breads Union

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Good evening. At eight o’clock this evening, we present th...

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Iran Cuts Mobile Internet as Protests Grow
Israeli Airstrike Hits Gaza City Amid Ceasefire
US Backs Israeli Syrian Mount Hermon Plan

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

Good evening. Here are the latest developments shaping the Middle East and the Jewish world, with context for international audiences.

In Iran, authorities have begun cutting mobile internet access nationwide, a move that appears aimed at limiting organizing and communications as protests have intensified in major cities. Reports...

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Antisemitic protest outside AIPAC includes Nazi salute
Hamas commander Sinwar dies with leadership uncertain
US Syria pact eyes Mount Hermon cooperation

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Six o’clock in the evening, here is the latest update on events shaping the Middle East and the Jewish world, with a careful look at security concerns, political dynamics, and the broader international response.

A pardoned January sixth protester staged an antisemitic demonstration outside the headquarters of th...

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Maduro abduction tests Venezuela's diplomacy with Israel
Negev expansion plan boosts security and development
Aleppo clashes redraw Kurdish and Syrian lines

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This is the five o'clock update. The changing geopolitical landscape in the Middle East and beyond continues to influence security, diplomacy, and everyday life for Jewish communities around the world.

In Venezuela, voices within the country’s Jewish community are weighing a major turn of events after last we...

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Holocaust bench vandalized in Salford hate crime
Rubio unveils three-phase plan for Venezuela
Pakistan Saudi discuss two-billion loan for JF-17s

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This is the latest news briefing.

A vandal attack in Salford, England, targeting an audio bench dedicated to Holocaust survivor Chaim Ferster is under police investigation as a hate crime. Ferster, who survived eight concentration camps before moving to Manchester, spent decades speaking to schoolchildren about the Holocaust...

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Saudi loans fund JF-17 jets
Netanyahu launches Negev plan for settlements
Rafah crossing decision pending amid Gaza violence

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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are moving to convert about two billion dollars of Saudi loans into a JF-17 fighter jet deal, according to two Pakistani sources. The discussions underscore deepening military cooperation between the two allies, coming months after they signed a mutual defense pact. The talks reportedly center on supplying JF-17 Thunder...

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Gaza info warfare hinges on transparency
Knesset backs Oct 7 remembrance day
Saudi loans convert to Pakistan JF-17 deal

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This is a 2:00 PM briefing on the latest developments across the Middle East and related global contexts, with emphasis on Israeli security concerns, regional dynamics, and how these stories intersect with international perspectives.

A new think-tank analysis on Gaza argues that information warfare and media management have become decisive components of...

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- Lisbon Tantura Closes After Decade of Antisemitism
- Knesset Advances Remembrance Day Oct 7
- Ran Gvili Remains Search Resumes in Gaza

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Here is the latest hourly update.

A popular Israeli restaurant in Lisbon, Tantura, has announced it will close on Saturday after a decade serving a fusion of Jewish and Israeli flavors. The owners described a three-year pattern of antisemitic graffiti, online hostility, and organized campaigns that intensified...

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Gaza hostage remains search widens ceasefire uncertainties
Iran opposition fragmentation tests unity for change
Europe braces free speech against security chill

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This is the hour’s news update focusing on the Middle East, the region’s security concerns, and the broader international context shaping policy and public life.

In Europe, eleven years after the deadly attacks in Paris and at the Hyper Cacher market, a debate over free expression and...

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Sixteenth IDF Vehicle Theft With Gear Solved
Protest at NBN Tour Tests Mamdani
Marinera Seized in US Sanctions Drive

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Police in the West Bank recovered a stolen vehicle belonging to an IDF reservist on Tuesday night, loaded with military equipment including a combat vest, several magazines, handgun holsters, and various tactical gear. The vehicle, taken in Jerusalem’s Pisgat Ze’ev district while the owner was on active reserve duty, was spot...

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Iran endures second wave protests crackdown intensifies
Saudi FM in Washington for Gulf talks
Aleppo curfew as two neighborhoods sealed

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This is the hour’s update with a steady, factual briefing on developments in the Middle East and related global issues, presented in clear terms for an international audience.

New York City faces a defining test of how a new administration will safeguard Jewish residents and houses of worship as...

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Detention Extended for Haredi Draft Protest Driver
Israeli strike targets Hezbollah operative in Jouaiyya
Iran currency collapse fuels nationwide protests

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This is your 9:00 a.m. update on events shaping the Middle East and the Jewish world, with context to help international audiences understand the broader implications.

In Jerusalem, the court managing the investigation into the deadly incident at a Haredi draft protest extended the detention of the bus driver...

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Rafah raid by Israeli-backed militia escalates Gaza
UN accuses Israel of apartheid West Bank
Ran Gvili remains fuel for hostage diplomacy

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Good morning. Here is your on the hour update with context for an international audience about the Middle East and related global developments.

In southern Gaza, an Israeli‑backed Palestinian militia known as the Popular Forces says it carried out a raid in Rafah and killed two Hamas op...

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Iran Protests Mark 11th Day 34 Dead
Ran Gvili Remains Halt Rafah Opening
Israel Bond Sale Draws $36B Orders

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

At 7:00 AM, new developments across the Middle East and related regions are shaping a dynamic and tense security landscape. In Iran, nationwide protests entering their eleventh day continue to confront a stern security response. Reports from police and human rights observers indicate at least 34 protesters killed and more than two thousand arrested across 92...

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Gaza hostage search renewed amid ceasefire fears
Syria Israel security framework nearing completion
Iran protests widen as regime faces challenge

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At six o’clock this morning, we begin with developments across the Middle East and related global concerns that touch Israel and the Jewish world.

In Gaza, the search for Ran Gvili, the remaining hostage, has been renewed in the Zeitoun district on the Gaza side of the Yellow Li...

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US weighs Greenland purchase including military option
Israel approves 3401 housing units in E1
Iran protests widen as regime vows retaliation

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Good morning. Here is your hourly update on the latest developments in the Middle East and related global affairs.

In Washington, the White House confirmed President Trump is weighing a range of options to acquire Greenland, including consideration of military action, a move described as a national security priority...

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Shfaram triple killings ignite Arab feud
Iran protests rise as crackdown claims lives
Israel approves E1 housing near Jerusalem

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At 4:00 a.m., new violence in Israel’s Arab communities draws attention to a troubling pattern as police investigate a triple killing in Shfaram. Three men were shot dead at a construction site shortly after 7:00 a.m. local time, in what investigators describe as a criminal hit tied to a feud between ri...

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Shfaram killings spark Arab violence crisis
Iran protests hit day eleven 36 dead
US-backed framework to regulate Israel Syria

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Three men were shot dead while on their way to work in Shfaram, the northern Arab city, early Wednesday, as Israel marked at least 11 murders in Arab society since the start of 2026. The victims, all in their fifties, were found in the street with gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene. Police...

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Israel reports first Clade 1b monkeypox case
Iran protests enter eleventh day; 36 dead
US-backed cross-border mechanism regulates Israeli-Syrian ties

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A first case of monkeypox infection from the Clade 1b lineage has been identified in Israel, in a traveler who had returned from abroad. Health authorities say the case was detected about a week ago and involves a more aggressive strain that has reappeared in recent years in Israel and other parts...

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Iran Protests Escalate Across 92 Cities
Gulf Coalition Fractures Deepen as Leader Flees
Knesset Probes Ethiopian Policing Harassment

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This is your hourly news update. The latest from Iran’s protests shows the toll rising to at least 36 people killed as demonstrations continue across 92 cities in 27 provinces. The Human Rights Activists News Agency reports 34 of the dead are protesters and two are security forces. Authorities say more than two thousand people have been de...

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Knesset Hearing Highlights Ethiopian Police Harassment
Reza Pahlavi Emergence Looms Over Iran Protests
Yemen STC Faction Leader Flees Unknown Destination

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This is the hourly update. We begin with reports from the region and beyond, offering the context and background that help explain why these developments matter.

In Israel, lawmakers raised concerns about the treatment of Israelis of Ethiopian descent at the hands of police. During a session of the...

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- Valente Transcripts Reveal Long-Term Planned Attacks
- E1 Tender Approves 3,401 West Bank Homes
- White House Credits Trump Blames Democrats

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Transcripts released by federal prosecutors show that Claudio Neves Valente, the gunman who carried out the Brown University shooting and the later MIT home shooting, had admitted planning the attack for a long time. The four videos recovered from a Salem, New Hampshire storage locker where Valente’s body was fo...

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Transcripts show months-long plan for Brown attack
Israel opens E1 housing tender near Jerusalem
Israel tests border-defense system for surprise war

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Here is the latest hourly briefing on events shaping the Middle East, the region’s security, and related global implications.

Federal prosecutors released transcripts from videos found after the Brown University shooting that depict Claudio Neves Valente saying he had planned the attack months in advance. The four re...

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Israel Overhauls War Readiness for Surprise War
Autonomous Border System Demo Elevates Israeli Security
Jerusalem Bus Tragedy Triggers Safety Push

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Good evening. Israel is shaping a new approach to warfighting built around the possibility of a surprise war, a scenario many fear could follow the October 7th attacks. IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir said the military is developing a strategy that centers on recognizing and countering such a...

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Jerusalem bus ramming kills 14-year-old boy
White House weighs Greenland purchase option
Kurdish-Syrian clash kills civilians near Aleppo

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, authorities and leaders in Israel were weighing the aftermath of a deadly incident in Jerusalem as tens of thousands gathered for an anti-draft demonstration. A bus rammed into a group of Haredi protesters in Romema, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring several others, including teenagers. The driver was detained for questioning...

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14-year-old ultra-Orthodox boy killed Jerusalem protest
US Eyes Greenland for Arctic Security
Aleppo Clashes Kill Civilians Amid Governance Struggle

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, the world watches a region already stretched by conflict and diplomacy as fresh events in Jerusalem, in Iran, and in northern Syria add to the sense that security and stability are hard-wought commodities in the Middle East.

In Jerusalem, a deadly incident at a protest against military conscription has...

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Aleppo clashes set back stalled SDF merger
Jerusalem bus tragedy as conscription protests erupt
Iran warns of preemptive action amid tensions

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At 6:01 PM, here is your on‑the‑ground briefing with context to help international audiences understand the significance for Israel and its allies, as well as the broader Middle East dynamic.

In Syria, fighting in Aleppo between government forces and the Kurdish-led SDF intensified on Tuesday, with the deat...

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Iran signals preemptive action as protests surge
Birzeit raid sparks West Bank clashes
Israel draft protests turn deadly in Jerusalem

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This is the hour’s news update. In Iran, the country’s National Defense Council issued a statement that broadens the frame of its guarded rhetoric. Tehran warned that its security, independence, and territorial integrity are red lines, and that any encroachment would be met with an appropriate, targeted, and deterrent resp...

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Iran Warns Uncrossable Redlines, Preemptive Action Looms
US-Supervised Fusion Mechanism Aims Israel-Syria De-Escalation
Israel Builds 425-Km Jordan Border Fence

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This hour, Iran signaled a willingness to act preemptively in defense of its security and sovereignty, warning that encroachments on its national integrity would be met with an response described as appropriate, targeted, and decisive. The statement, issued by the country’s reestablished National Defense Council as nationwide protests continue, indicated that Te...

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Fusion Mechanism Aims Stabilize Syria Border
Israel High Tech Fence on Jordan Border
Bus Attack Kills 13-Year-Old at Rally

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

In the Middle East today, attention centers on renewed talks between Israel and Syria under US mediation, fresh border-security plans on Israel’s eastern front, and a wave of domestic incidents that underscore the region’s ongoing security and political challenges.

First, the diplomacy. In Paris this week, US, Israeli, and...

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Israel Syria talks establish US-led intel cell
Gaza aid restricted as press clampdown widens
Israel polls show Jewish-Arab safety divide

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

Today’s global and regional landscape in the Middle East centers on new efforts to steady a long-running theater of security challenges while domestic and international questions about balance, accountability, and aid compete for attention. Here are the key developments shaping the region.

A breakthrough in Israel-Syria talks continues to...

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Tehran erupts as economy falters
Gaza media access restricted, draws EU ire
US oversight anchors Israel-Syria deconfliction channel

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 1:00 PM update. From Moscow to Jerusalem to Tehran, today’s developments illuminate how memory, security, and regional dynamics are shaping policy choices and street protests across the region.

In Moscow, President Vladimir Putin signed a decree establishing April 19 as the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Ge...