HEADLINES
Hamas proposes 60-day ceasefire for half hostages
Senior Israeli officer wounded in Gaza clash
Bedouin Jahalin displaced by settlement expansion

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

At 10:00 AM, here is the latest hour-by-hour briefing on the conflict, diplomacy, and related developments shaping the region and beyond.

Hamas signals on hostage release and a pause in fighting
Hamas has drafted a letter directed to President Trump via Qatar proposing a 60-day ceasefire in exchange for the immediate release of half of the hostages. The message has not yet been delivered to the president. In parallel, a Hamas-identified propaganda clip appeared claiming to show a hostage alive, underscoring the group’s ongoing effort to shape narratives around the captivity and the conflict’s dynamics as Israeli operations continue at multiple fronts.

On the battlefield inside Gaza, a confrontation in the city’s Sheikh Radwan neighborhood around 10:00 AM ended with a serious injury to a senior Israeli officer and the neutralization of three militants. The force, drawn from the Shaked Battalion of the Givati Brigade, conducted ground searches after the close-quarters engagement, and the militants’ weapons, including RPGs, were seized. No additional Israeli casualties were reported in this incident.

Hostages in Gaza and broader war context
Forty-seven hostages remain in captivity, according to summaries circulating among international observers and media reporting tied to the Israeli-Gaza confrontation. Israel continues to emphasize the necessity of military pressure to degrade Hamas’s capabilities while facing international scrutiny over humanitarian conditions in Gaza and the ongoing hostage crisis.

Diplomatic and strategic developments beyond Gaza
The Kremlin signaled a forthcoming “special statement” from President Vladimir Putin later tonight, a development that is being watched for potential geopolitical repercussions in Europe and the broader Middle East, including implications for Russia’s ties with Iran and its posture toward Western policy in the region.

In a broader international economic and political shift, Singapore announced targeted sanctions on leaders of Israeli settler groups and signaled that it could recognize a Palestinian state under carefully defined conditions. The move aligns with a growing cohort of states weighing or pursuing recognition of Palestinian statehood as part of a broader strategy to pressure toward a resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Bedouin communities facing eviction amid settlement expansion
In the West Bank near Jerusalem, Bedouin families of the Jahalin group are confronting the loss of grazing lands as Israeli settlement activity expands into surrounding valleys and scrubland. The 80-strong community has faced shrinking land for generations, and eviction would mark a significant displacement amid the broader territorial tensions surrounding the city and adjacent areas.

Israeli domestic political and security messaging
In a security-focused address tied to the High Holidays, Israeli leaders emphasized the imperative of countering what they describe as the Iranian axis and reaffirmed commitment to security measures in the face of ongoing hostilities in Gaza. The sense from these statements is that Israel intends to preserve the ability to defend itself while pursuing broader regional stability, even as domestic debate continues over strategy and humanitarian considerations.

Israel’s military commando activity and casualties in Gaza
Israeli military communications reiterated the ongoing threat in Gaza and the readiness of forces to respond to militant activity. Reports highlight a rapid identification of a hostile group, a close-quarters engagement, and a steady extraction and medical evacuation of a wounded Israeli fighter. The narrative emphasizes the precision and tenacity of frontline units operating under difficult conditions.

International technology and security cooperation
In a notable cross-border collaboration, Nvidia and the UAE’s Technology Innovation Institute announced the launch of the Middle East’s first joint AI and robotics laboratory in Abu Dhabi. The facility is described as a hub for developing next-generation AI models, robotics platforms, and humanoid technologies intended to accelerate innovation across multiple industries in the region and beyond.

Humanitarian, religious, and civil society voices during the High Holidays
Across Jewish communities, leaders are framing the High Holidays as a time to balance accountability with hope and resilience. While there is no single message, there is a common call for unity, moral clarity, and practical acts of compassion. Rabbis have urged congregants to engage with the difficult realities of the region while focusing on personal and communal renewal, emphasizing that religious life should ground people in hope, empathy, and constructive action rather than division.

Background and context
- The hostage situation remains a central, enduring element of the Gaza conflict, shaping both battlefield dynamics and international diplomacy.
- The letter to President Trump signals a continued emphasis on the US role in the crisis, including potential leverage for negotiating a ceasefire, even as the president’s exact stance and policy approach evolve in the current geopolitical climate.
- The international community is increasingly active on questions of recognition and sanctions related to settlements and statehood objectives, reflecting a broader realignment of regional and global ties in response to the conflict and its humanitarian consequences.
- Technological collaboration, including AI and robotics, indicates ongoing regional diversification of partnerships even amid security challenges.

Looking ahead
Observers will be watching whether Hamas moves to deliver any substantive step toward hostages in exchange for a ceasefire, and whether international actors—including the United States and allied partners—signaled by recent diplomatic signals and sanctions—can broker a pathway to de-escalation. In Gaza, the humanitarian situation remains a key pressure point for diplomacy, global public opinion, and domestic politics on all sides, as humanitarian access and civilian protections continue to be debated against legitimate security needs.

This hour’s briefing reflects reported developments as they stand, with decisions and statements still developing in real time. We will continue to monitor for new messages from Hamas, updates on hostage negotiations, battlefield developments in Gaza, and any major shifts in international diplomacy or economic collaboration tied to the region.

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