HEADLINES
IAEA draft demands Iran nuclear inspections
Lebanon Hamas site strike kills eleven
Saudi seeks Abraham Accords with two-state path

The time is now 4:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

This is the hourly news update. At the United Nations, the board of governors is considering a draft resolution drafted by the United States and the three leading European powers. The measure calls on Iran to provide precise information about nuclear material, to account for safeguarded facilities, and to grant inspectors full access to verify the information. Diplomats say the draft is likely to pass, reinforcing Western demands for accountability regarding Iran’s nuclear activities and its stockpiles of enriched uranium.

In the Middle East, the Israeli Defense Forces conducted a strike against what it described as a Hamas training site in southern Lebanon near Sidon. The strike, reported as the deadliest Israeli air operation in Lebanon since the ceasefire, killed eleven people. Israeli officials said the group at the site was preparing to carry out attacks against Israel and its troops, a development that risks widening regional tensions after months of relative quiet along the border.

Turning to regional diplomacy, at a White House meeting, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia told President Donald Trump that Riyadh wants to join the Abraham Accords, but only if there is a credible path to a Palestinian state. Trump described the discussion as constructive and said they would continue their conversations. The two leaders discussed, among other things, a potential sale of F‑35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, with Trump indicating that plans to move forward on that sale remain on the table.

In domestic political news from Israel, retired Major General Noam Tibon announced he will join the centrist Yesh Atid party. He highlighted his security background and called for a state commission of inquiry into the Hamas October seventh attack, arguing for accountability and better preparation. He also voiced opposition to blanket exemptions from military service for ultra‑Orthodox communities, framing the issue as central to national security. Party leaders welcomed his entry as part of an effort to present a broader security-focused platform ahead of elections.

Back in Washington, the House of Representatives advanced a bill to compel the release of confidential documents related to investigations surrounding the Epstein case, a move President Trump urged Republicans to back in recent days as he confronted political headlines from multiple corners.

In diaspora news, amid mounting challenges to Jewish nonprofit organizations abroad, Herut Canada had its charity status revoked after an audit. The action marks the third Jewish organization in Canada to face such a step in two years. In the United States, a Maryland man pleaded guilty to mailing violent antisemitic threats to twenty‑five Jewish sites, a case linked to a broader pattern of harassment and intimidation confronted by communities nationwide.

On the security front, reports from the region indicate continued attention to cross-border tensions. Lebanese authorities and observers have monitored developments after airstrikes in the vicinity of Palestinian refugee camps; authorities cautioned that the situation remains sensitive and could impact civilian safety and regional stability.

In a broader regional frame, US policy remains focused on preventing nuclear proliferation while supporting regional security and stability. Washington continues to seek rigorous inspections and transparency regarding Iran’s nuclear program, consistent with long-standing nonproliferation objectives. At the same time, the United States stresses the importance of progress on a political horizon for the Palestinians as part of any broader regional engagement, a stance that aligns with Saudi interests in linking normalization efforts to a credible two‑state pathway.

There is also economic momentum shaping the region’s ties. Crown Prince bin Salman signaled an intent to invest heavily in the United States economy, describing the commitments as real opportunity across multiple sectors and underscoring a broader strategy to deepen commercial cooperation between Riyadh and Washington. In the same frame, discussions about military and defense cooperation continue to surface, with Washington signaling openness to arms sales that could affect regional deterrence dynamics.

Amid these developments, Israel reiterates its core security priorities. Officials emphasize the imperative to safeguard the Jewish state from threats posed by Iran’s nuclear ambitions, hostile networks on multiple fronts, and the risk of escalation in neighbouring Lebanon and areas under Hamas influence. At the same time, Israeli leaders have continued to express caution about any Palestinian political framework that lacks a credible, time-bound path to a two‑state outcome, arguing that security concerns must be addressed first and foremost.

As the day closes, the international community watches for how the IAEA draft resolution will influence Iran’s nuclear posture, and how the evolving dialogue among Washington, Riyadh, and Jerusalem may shape a broader regional order in the years ahead. For audiences following the global balance of power, the threads connecting diplomacy, security, and politics in this region remain tightly intertwined, with consequences reaching far beyond the borders of the immediate conflicts. This has been the hourly news update.

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