Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-11-13 at 09:15
Update: 2025-11-13
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Salfit area mosque torched by Jewish extremists
IAEA cites Iran near weapons grade uranium
Trump pushes two thousand dollar tariff payoff
The time is now 4:08 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This is the hourly news update at 4:08 a.m. Eastern. We begin with developments that illuminate security, diplomacy, and the broader consequences of conflict across the region and beyond.
In the West Bank, a mosque near the Palestinian city of Salfit was set on fire in an incident described by authorities as carried out by Jewish extremists. There were no injuries. Surveillance and local reporting also note graffiti bearing hostile messages directed at the head of Israel’s Central Command, alongside condemnation from officials of various stripes of settlement leadership. The episode underscores the fragile dynamics between settlers and Palestinian communities and the ongoing tensions that accompany reported outbreaks of violence in the occupied territory.
Turning to political and security policy at the highest levels, President Donald Trump has signaled a significant economic policy stance rooted in a declared emergency framework. He has asserted a plan for a two thousand dollar tariff payoff and warned of an “economic disaster” if the Supreme Court were to rule against the use of emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs. The stance reflects a broader debate in Washington over the balance between executive authority and market stability, with implications for global trade, energy markets, and allied diplomacy in the Middle East where energy pricing and supply chains intersect with security calculations.
In New York City, a debate over secular education in Hasidic yeshivas is resurfacing in public discourse. An opinion piece argues that Hasidic boys’ schools devote relatively little time to secular studies, linking the issue to broader cycles of poverty and urging urgent action from city leadership. The piece highlights the ongoing tension in US urban policy between protecting cultural and religious autonomy and ensuring access to a well-rounded education that equips students for a diverse economy.
Across the region, a debate over narrative continues to unfold. A prominent analysis argues that Israel must respond effectively to the international framing that labels the Gaza conflict as a “genocide,” warning that failure to provide transparent evidence could allow that characterization to endure and influence international opinion and policy. The discussion reflects the enduring challenge of communicating complex security decisions and humanitarian considerations to a global audience.
In domestic security news, the Israel Prison Service reports the arrest of a sex offender found performing indecent acts in a public playground in the country’s south. The incident was managed by the unit responsible for monitoring sexual offenses and underscores ongoing concerns about public safety and community trust.
In a related security context, reports from Israeli facilities indicate that a group of Hamas Nukhba prisoners is alleged to be turning cell hardware into weapons inside Israeli jails. The claim points to concerns about the ability of incarcerated groups to artistically adapt prison environments to continue hostile activities, heightening pressures on detention systems and security agencies.
On the international front, US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, 84, has been hospitalized and is under observation for progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare neurodegenerative condition. His health update comes as public figures around the world face health challenges while continuing to participate in civic life.
Elsewhere, the international community remains deeply focused on Iran’s nuclear program. The International Atomic Energy Agency says it is deeply concerned about Iran’s stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons grade and notes that Iran has blocked access to facilities that were struck months ago by the United States and Israel. The IAEA director general warned that the agency has been unable to confirm Iran’s fuel inventory since mid-June due to limited access, a situation that complicates verification efforts even as satellite imagery indicates that certain surface-level activities may have been halted. Analysts point to a long-standing worry about Tehran’s capabilities and the potential for escalation if enrichment persists or resumes at scale, shaping energy markets, regional security calculations, and the texture of international diplomacy.
A separate stream of reporting describes political and social tension inside Iran. In Tehran, two men in military-style uniforms raised the pre-revolutionary flag at a metro station and called for opposition to what they described as the “criminal regime.” The episode, captured on video and circulated on social media, comes amid a broader wave of demonstrations and a crackdown on dissent that observers say has intensified since the war with Israel began this year. Observers note that long-simmering discontent, including ongoing economic pressures and a widening protest movement, continues to shape the regime’s vulnerabilities and its public messaging.
In Washington’s orbit, a major domestic development unfolded as President Trump signed a government funding bill that ends a record 43-day government shutdown. The measure funds three annual spending bills and extends government operations through late January, with debates continuing over health care subsidies that underwrite Affordable Care Act marketplaces. The legislation also includes security provisions for lawmakers and for the Supreme Court, alongside controversial language allowing the filing of lawsuits over certain electronic-record searches that some lawmakers say could raise privacy concerns. The broader political dynamic pits supporters of extending enhanced health care subsidies against those arguing for broader changes to the subsidy framework.
In related policy circles, legislation in Israel discusses the treatment of terrorists in hospitals. Lawmakers have proposed barring jailed terrorists from Israeli hospitals and directing medical treatment to be conducted inside prisons, reflecting the hardening of approaches to security and medical policy in the face of ongoing conflict.
From the battlefield in Gaza to the halls of international institutions, testimony continues to arrive from those who have experienced captivity and persecution. Former hostages testified before the United Nations torture committee about their experiences in Gaza, including multiple relocations, deprivation, and mistreatment, seeking justice and accountability for abuses suffered under Hamas control.
On the strategic front, a prominent narrative in US policy circles emphasizes that Washington is closely aligned with Israel on security concerns, while acknowledging the need for international scrutiny and humanitarian considerations that shape allied relations and public diplomacy. The tone in Washington remains focused on preventing escalations and maintaining support for security measures that officials argue deter threats to Israeli civilians and stabilize a volatile region while navigating the complexities of international law and global opinion.
In a broader regional context, reports detail the dynamics in Mali where hostage-taking by jihadist groups has generated a substantial ransom. Analysts describe a multimillion-dollar payout to secure the release of a high-profile hostage, illustrating how such transactions fund armed groups and influence conflict dynamics across Africa. The episode underscores how criminal networks connected to jihadist movements can finance operations beyond national borders, affecting global security and investment climates in vulnerable regions.
Finally, in a note of caution, US and allied governments have been weighing how to balance counterterrorism efforts with civil rights and governance norms as they respond to rising threats and evolving alliances in the region. The broader international landscape—ranging from Iran’s nuclear program to the security policies of Israel and its neighbors—continues to test alliance commitments, energy security, and the ability of diplomatic channels to de-escalate tensions without compromising core security interests.
That is the latest at this hour: a web of incidents and policy decisions that together shape security, diplomacy, and daily life from the Middle East to the broader world. We will continue to follow these stories and provide updates as events unfold.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-873706
https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-873702
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-873691
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-873689
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-873693
<a href="https://worldisraelnews.com/hamas-nukhba-prisoners-making-weapons-in-israeli-jails-rep
Salfit area mosque torched by Jewish extremists
IAEA cites Iran near weapons grade uranium
Trump pushes two thousand dollar tariff payoff
The time is now 4:08 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This is the hourly news update at 4:08 a.m. Eastern. We begin with developments that illuminate security, diplomacy, and the broader consequences of conflict across the region and beyond.
In the West Bank, a mosque near the Palestinian city of Salfit was set on fire in an incident described by authorities as carried out by Jewish extremists. There were no injuries. Surveillance and local reporting also note graffiti bearing hostile messages directed at the head of Israel’s Central Command, alongside condemnation from officials of various stripes of settlement leadership. The episode underscores the fragile dynamics between settlers and Palestinian communities and the ongoing tensions that accompany reported outbreaks of violence in the occupied territory.
Turning to political and security policy at the highest levels, President Donald Trump has signaled a significant economic policy stance rooted in a declared emergency framework. He has asserted a plan for a two thousand dollar tariff payoff and warned of an “economic disaster” if the Supreme Court were to rule against the use of emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs. The stance reflects a broader debate in Washington over the balance between executive authority and market stability, with implications for global trade, energy markets, and allied diplomacy in the Middle East where energy pricing and supply chains intersect with security calculations.
In New York City, a debate over secular education in Hasidic yeshivas is resurfacing in public discourse. An opinion piece argues that Hasidic boys’ schools devote relatively little time to secular studies, linking the issue to broader cycles of poverty and urging urgent action from city leadership. The piece highlights the ongoing tension in US urban policy between protecting cultural and religious autonomy and ensuring access to a well-rounded education that equips students for a diverse economy.
Across the region, a debate over narrative continues to unfold. A prominent analysis argues that Israel must respond effectively to the international framing that labels the Gaza conflict as a “genocide,” warning that failure to provide transparent evidence could allow that characterization to endure and influence international opinion and policy. The discussion reflects the enduring challenge of communicating complex security decisions and humanitarian considerations to a global audience.
In domestic security news, the Israel Prison Service reports the arrest of a sex offender found performing indecent acts in a public playground in the country’s south. The incident was managed by the unit responsible for monitoring sexual offenses and underscores ongoing concerns about public safety and community trust.
In a related security context, reports from Israeli facilities indicate that a group of Hamas Nukhba prisoners is alleged to be turning cell hardware into weapons inside Israeli jails. The claim points to concerns about the ability of incarcerated groups to artistically adapt prison environments to continue hostile activities, heightening pressures on detention systems and security agencies.
On the international front, US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, 84, has been hospitalized and is under observation for progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare neurodegenerative condition. His health update comes as public figures around the world face health challenges while continuing to participate in civic life.
Elsewhere, the international community remains deeply focused on Iran’s nuclear program. The International Atomic Energy Agency says it is deeply concerned about Iran’s stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons grade and notes that Iran has blocked access to facilities that were struck months ago by the United States and Israel. The IAEA director general warned that the agency has been unable to confirm Iran’s fuel inventory since mid-June due to limited access, a situation that complicates verification efforts even as satellite imagery indicates that certain surface-level activities may have been halted. Analysts point to a long-standing worry about Tehran’s capabilities and the potential for escalation if enrichment persists or resumes at scale, shaping energy markets, regional security calculations, and the texture of international diplomacy.
A separate stream of reporting describes political and social tension inside Iran. In Tehran, two men in military-style uniforms raised the pre-revolutionary flag at a metro station and called for opposition to what they described as the “criminal regime.” The episode, captured on video and circulated on social media, comes amid a broader wave of demonstrations and a crackdown on dissent that observers say has intensified since the war with Israel began this year. Observers note that long-simmering discontent, including ongoing economic pressures and a widening protest movement, continues to shape the regime’s vulnerabilities and its public messaging.
In Washington’s orbit, a major domestic development unfolded as President Trump signed a government funding bill that ends a record 43-day government shutdown. The measure funds three annual spending bills and extends government operations through late January, with debates continuing over health care subsidies that underwrite Affordable Care Act marketplaces. The legislation also includes security provisions for lawmakers and for the Supreme Court, alongside controversial language allowing the filing of lawsuits over certain electronic-record searches that some lawmakers say could raise privacy concerns. The broader political dynamic pits supporters of extending enhanced health care subsidies against those arguing for broader changes to the subsidy framework.
In related policy circles, legislation in Israel discusses the treatment of terrorists in hospitals. Lawmakers have proposed barring jailed terrorists from Israeli hospitals and directing medical treatment to be conducted inside prisons, reflecting the hardening of approaches to security and medical policy in the face of ongoing conflict.
From the battlefield in Gaza to the halls of international institutions, testimony continues to arrive from those who have experienced captivity and persecution. Former hostages testified before the United Nations torture committee about their experiences in Gaza, including multiple relocations, deprivation, and mistreatment, seeking justice and accountability for abuses suffered under Hamas control.
On the strategic front, a prominent narrative in US policy circles emphasizes that Washington is closely aligned with Israel on security concerns, while acknowledging the need for international scrutiny and humanitarian considerations that shape allied relations and public diplomacy. The tone in Washington remains focused on preventing escalations and maintaining support for security measures that officials argue deter threats to Israeli civilians and stabilize a volatile region while navigating the complexities of international law and global opinion.
In a broader regional context, reports detail the dynamics in Mali where hostage-taking by jihadist groups has generated a substantial ransom. Analysts describe a multimillion-dollar payout to secure the release of a high-profile hostage, illustrating how such transactions fund armed groups and influence conflict dynamics across Africa. The episode underscores how criminal networks connected to jihadist movements can finance operations beyond national borders, affecting global security and investment climates in vulnerable regions.
Finally, in a note of caution, US and allied governments have been weighing how to balance counterterrorism efforts with civil rights and governance norms as they respond to rising threats and evolving alliances in the region. The broader international landscape—ranging from Iran’s nuclear program to the security policies of Israel and its neighbors—continues to test alliance commitments, energy security, and the ability of diplomatic channels to de-escalate tensions without compromising core security interests.
That is the latest at this hour: a web of incidents and policy decisions that together shape security, diplomacy, and daily life from the Middle East to the broader world. We will continue to follow these stories and provide updates as events unfold.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-873706
https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-873702
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-873691
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-873689
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-873693
<a href="https://worldisraelnews.com/hamas-nukhba-prisoners-making-weapons-in-israeli-jails-rep
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