HEADLINES
Iran Withdraws UN Resolution, Tightens Nuke Pressure
Gaza War Deepens as Hostages At Risk
Egypt Turkey Naval Drill Signals Regional Shift

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

Good evening. This is your hourly news update. A fragile quiet persists between Israel and Iran, with diplomacy in Washington and European capitals pressing for restraint and a path to wider stability. Iran withdrew a UN resolution that would have barred attacks on nuclear facilities after US pressure, a move that diplomats say complicates efforts to constrain Tehran's nuclear program and invites renewed scrutiny of Iran's compliance with IAEA rules. European allies signal they may reimpose sanctions on Tehran as tensions flare after recent Israeli and US strikes.

In Gaza, the war continues to exact a heavy toll. Hamas officials warn that any further IDF operations in Gaza City would risk harming hostages, while Israel maintains that its mission is to degrade Hamas's ability to threaten Israeli civilians and to secure the hostages still held. A plan to allow Red Cross visits to prisoners was pulled from the cabinet agenda after security officials indicated it would lack a majority; Prime Minister Netanyahu said the matter would be revisited in another forum. Earlier this week, four Israeli soldiers were killed in Gaza, deepening the toll as the High Holy Days approach.

On the regional front, Egypt and Turkey announced a joint naval drill in the eastern Mediterranean, signaling shifts in posture among regional powers as they recalibrate their approach to Israel and the Gaza war. In Washington, the administration has argued for a strong international effort to secure peace, with President Trump noting on Fox News that the United States could help secure peace after a settlement in Ukraine and would be prepared to assist in stabilizing the region once the major conflicts are settled. In New York, a Texas man was indicted for anti-Muslim threats against mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, underscoring the domestic effort to counter extremism that can feed regional volatility.

The domestic conversation in Israel continues to revolve around Gaza policy and humanitarian considerations. Editorial voices urging the government to use Gaza City leverage to return to hostage negotiations have appeared alongside calls for stronger coordination with diaspora Jewish communities during the Rosh Hashanah period. In the wake of the Gaza war, concerns about antisemitism abroad have grown, with a German shop sign banning Jews drawing sharp condemnation from Israeli officials and European leaders who warn that antisemitism remains a serious threat decades after the Holocaust. Germany's leaders have pledged to crack down on antisemitism as Chancellor Merz warned that criticism of Israel has become a pretext for hatred against Jews.

Meanwhile, observers warn that US public support for Israel appears to be waning as the Gaza war persists, a trend that could affect long-term security aid and the ability to maintain close cooperation with Israel. In the world of sports and culture, the country will crown its Super Cup as Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Hapoel Jerusalem, a high-profile match that resonates with a nation seeking unity amid ongoing tensions.

We will continue to monitor the situation as events unfold, with the hope that diplomacy yields a sustainable path to peace while preserving Israel's security and safeguarding civilians on all sides.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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