HEADLINES
Herzliya shooting wounds two suspects sought
UN border wall blocks nearly an acre
Russia and China block Gaza stabilization plan

The time is now 8:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Two people were wounded in a shooting in Herzliya. Israeli emergency services say both victims are in serious condition, with reports describing a criminal background to the incident; police have opened an investigation and are searching for suspects. Authorities emphasize that while security concerns remain high, there is no confirmed link to terrorism at this point.

A United Nations briefing on the Israel-Lebanon border says an Israeli wall across the de facto border has made nearly an acre of land inaccessible to local residents. The UN mission notes the barrier’s presence and the practical impact on civilians amid ongoing cross-border tensions.

In Washington, the next phase of President Trump’s Gaza plan faces stiff diplomatic headwinds as the United Nations Security Council struggles to secure broad support for a stabilization mechanism. Russia and China object, and Algeria has shown hesitation. Israeli officials have publicly backed the US draft while signaling privately that it faces Palestinian opposition. The outcome will influence both Israeli security calculations and humanitarian conditions in Gaza.

In New York, Columbia University’s investment committee rejected calls to divest from Israel, saying the proposals lack sufficient consensus and raise questions of viability and financial impact. The decision highlights ongoing domestic debates in the United States over Israel-related investments and the challenging balance between ethical considerations and practical investment management.

Meanwhile, more than 150 Palestinians from Gaza were detained in Johannesburg after a flight arrived without documents. South Africa has launched a probe, while the Palestinian embassy has blamed an unregistered group allegedly linked to Israel for organizing the landing. The episode illustrates how the Gaza crisis intersects with international travel, policing, and diplomatic sensitivities abroad.

On the diplomacy and policy front, Australia’s plan to bid for hosting COP30 in Brazil has the backing of a Pacific bloc, with Australia’s energy minister pressing for support as Turkey remains a rival bidder. The dispute underscores how climate diplomacy and regional partnerships intersect with broader strategic aims, including energy transition leadership and regional cooperation.

As events unfold, Israeli officials reiterate the priority of safeguarding security while pursuing regional stability, cognizant that diplomatic maneuvers and international responses will shape the security landscape and humanitarian prospects in the days ahead. Authorities and partners abroad continue to scrutinize developments for potential implications across the region and beyond.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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