HEADLINES
Hamas to release two hostages tonight
Turkey mediates Hamas acceptance of Trump plan
Lebanon warns of new war with Hezbollah

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

At 11:01 AM, the Gaza ceasefire framework remains fragile as negotiations continue and the humanitarian crisis deepens. Hamas has publicly supported the ceasefire in talks mediated with regional and international partners, while seeking guarantees that accompany a broader settlement and a path to a longer-term arrangement. In the latest development, Hamas announced it would release the remains of two hostages tonight, following sustained US pressure linked to keeping the ceasefire on track. A separate stream of hostages remains in negotiation, with the outcome riding on diplomatic and regional assurances. Gaza’s health ministry, controlled by Hamas, says more than 67,000 people have been killed or are presumed dead in the fighting, a figure disputed by Israel, which puts militant fatalities in Gaza at more than 22,000 and notes roughly 1,600 militants believed to be operating inside Israel. In southern Gaza, an explosion lightly wounded two IDF soldiers; they were evacuated for treatment and their families were notified.

On the diplomatic front, Turkey’s role has grown sharply as Ankara helped broker Hamas acceptance of Trump’s proposal, a move that has elevated Turkey’s standing in the region but unsettled Israel and several Arab states. Israeli officials view this recalibration with caution while watching how it reshapes partnerships with Washington and Gulf capitals. In Washington, officials say President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are slated to meet at the White House on November 18 to discuss a potential new defense and intelligence accord between the United States and Riyadh, a meeting that critics say could reshape regional security dynamics.

In other developments, Israel has urged Canada to drop calls for the arrest of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as the ICC arrest warrant saga continues to complicate regional diplomacy and domestic politics. In Lebanon, a US envoy has warned that a new war with Israel could emerge if Hezbollah’s armed wing remains active, underscoring the wider regional stakes tied to the Gaza crisis. Separately, the US National Transportation Safety Board said it will send a five-member team to Hong Kong to support the investigation into a Dubai-origin cargo plane crash that killed two airport security staff, highlighting how security concerns travel beyond the immediate theater of war.

As the day unfolds, observers will be watching how the ceasefire evolves, how hostages’ fate is negotiated, and how Turkish mediation, American strategy, and regional tensions interact with Israel’s security concerns. We will continue to monitor these developments and bring you updates as events warrant.

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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