HEADLINES
- Former hostage Omri Miran reveals cramped cage
- Indonesia offers 20,000 troops for Gaza stabilization
- Bolton charged with transmitting national defense information

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 is the 10:00 PM update on developments from Israel, the Middle East, and related global issues, presented with careful context for an international audience.

In Israel, former hostage Omri Miran has described the harsh conditions of captivity, including being kept in a cramped cage and bound for weeks, with his family providing chilling details of the ordeal. Separately, Maccabi World Union has opened its Kfar Maccabiah facilities to recently released hostages and their families to help them recover and readjust to daily life after months of captivity in Gaza.

In the United Kingdom, Amar Hussein, a defendant in a terrorism case, was expelled from the courtroom after an outburst and will remain excluded for the duration of the trial, reflecting the tense atmosphere surrounding security matters in public proceedings.

In the cultural and business spheres, Warner Bros. Discovery joined Paramount in opposing a boycott of Israeli film institutions, saying such calls conflict with its policies against discrimination and that it will continue to conduct its affairs in line with those policies and the law. At the United Nations, Britain and France reported slow but ongoing refinement of plans for a Gaza stabilization force, while Indonesia has reiterated its offer to contribute up to 20,000 troops to support an international stabilization mission, underscoring the international search for a multilateral framework amid the Gaza crisis.

Thai authorities have intensified enforcement against visa overstays and illegal work by Israeli nationals, with Israeli tourists on Koh Phangan facing arrests and scrutiny as authorities clamp down on visa abuse and related illicit activity involving foreign nationals.

In New York, more than 11,000 people signed a letter urging leniency for Tarek Bazrouk, a Palestinian student convicted in a series of antisemitic attacks surrounding protests over Israel. Prosecutors describe a pattern of antisemitic conduct linked to the incidents, including assaults on individuals wearing Jewish symbols. Bazrouk faces federal charges that carry a potential maximum penalty of five years in prison. The case has drawn backing from several anti-Israel groups and activists, who portray Bazrouk as a political prisoner, while prosecutors emphasize the seriousness of the hate crimes involved.

Hamas has said that the return of Israeli hostages’ bodies may take time, noting some remain buried in destroyed tunnels or beneath bombed buildings, a factor shaping the pace and messaging of exchanges and negotiations.

In Washington, former national security adviser John Bolton was charged in a Maryland federal court with eight counts of transmitting national defense information and ten counts of retention, alleging that he shared sensitive material with two relatives to aid a forthcoming book. Prosecutors say the material included notes from meetings with senior officials and intelligence briefings. Bolton has denied wrongdoing and pledged to defend himself in court. The case arrives amid broader debates over handling classified information and political pressures surrounding national security.

Against the backdrop of ongoing conflict and shifting international responses, the security environment remains volatile, with hostage issues, international mediation efforts, and domestic legal developments all contributing to the broader political and humanitarian landscape. This is the latest snapshot as events continue to unfold across the region and beyond.

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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