HEADLINES
Security Council splits over Gaza state plans
Hamas diary reveals civilians weaponized for battle
Two Hezbollah commanders killed in Tyre strike

The time is now 5:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Good evening. The Middle East again commands the international agenda, with diplomacy, security, and humanitarian concerns intersecting as the region faces a new set of tests. In New York, the Security Council is preparing to vote on rival visions for Gaza that would shape a fragile truce, Gaza governance, and the future of the Palestinian Authority. The United States has tabled a plan that frames a path to a Palestinian state, while Russia offers an alternative approach. Israel has urged Washington to soften the language, and Gulf states, Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia have been cautious about committing troops to Gaza, fearing escalation and regional instability.

In Gaza, a diary published by a Hamas member describes how the group leveraged civilian and UN infrastructure to gain battlefield advantage, underscoring the difficulty in delivering aid and protecting civilians amid war.

Back in Israel, a National Insurance Institute survey shows almost three million Israelis facing food insecurity, including about one million children, even as some indicators show improvements in food access. The report highlights persistent geographic and economic disparities.

On the security front, a drone strike near Tyre, Lebanon, is reported to have killed two Hezbollah commanders, according to Lebanese sources, as Israel contemplates limited action in Lebanon. Prime Minister Netanyahu has warned extremist settlers that violence will bring consequences, while noting that the vast majority of settlers are loyal to the state.

In the West Bank, residents of Kasrat say Border Police conducted a sweeping operation that detained the entire population for hours and left homes in disarray. Officials call the raid targeted, aimed at illegal weapons; residents and human-rights groups describe it as collective punishment and raise questions about civil rights. Investigations are underway.

Diplomatically, Israel’s Sa’ar told a German delegation that a Palestinian state would be a Hamas terror state, a caution offered as the delegation studies the Israeli narrative and regional dynamics. President Herzog welcomed a UN resolution backing Western Sahara autonomy, calling it a significant diplomatic milestone.

Security developments extend beyond Gaza. ISIS recruitment has surged in the wake of October 7, according to analysis and reporting, while Hamas stockpiling of weapons abroad in Africa, Yemen, and other locations suggests complications for any disarmament timetable.

Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran is no longer enriching uranium at any nuclear facility after strikes destroyed key facilities, signaling openness to talks even as officials insist on the right to enrich and warn of continued security threats.

In Washington, the United States continues to push a UN plan that envisions a path to a Palestinian state, even as Israeli leaders demand language more focused on security guarantees. The broader regional posture remains cautious, with Gulf states, Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia expressing concerns about the stability of Gaza and the risk of renewed fighting with Hamas.

The security picture also includes troubling reports from the border area. Lebanese sources say Israeli drones targeted a vehicle near the village of al-Manzouri in southern Lebanon, with casualties reported; Israel has signaled it will act to deter threats in the region.

In human rights and law-and-order matters, residents of Kasrat and rights groups have raised concerns about potential violations during security operations, including allegations of money being seized without documentation. Police say they acted in response to shootings in the area, and investigations continue.

Finally, the question remains how to balance security guarantees, Palestinian self-determination, and civilian protection in a region where political will, regional rivalries, and the trauma of the latest war shape every move.

This hour’s briefing reflects a world watching carefully as the region moves toward decisions that could define relations for years to come.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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