HEADLINES
Ceasefire Breach Triggers Israeli Strikes 15 Dead
Hamas Expands European Networks Mossad Warns
Court Sets 45-Day Draft Deadline for Haredim

The time is now 12:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Here is the hourly update prepared for an international audience with a clear focus on Israeli security concerns, allied policy imperatives, and the evolving regional context.

In Gaza and southern Israel, the Israeli Defense Forces say recent air and ground strikes targeted Hamas positions in response to a breach of the cease-fire related to rocket and other attacks from Gaza. The Israeli military reports that the strikes hit a range of Hamas and associated military sites across Gaza City and Khan Younis. The Palestinian health authorities say the overall toll from the latest exchanges includes at least 15 people killed and many more injured, though casualty tallies vary by source. Palestinian officials have detailed a breakdown tied to several strike locales, including casualties in a government and security facilities area in Zeitoun, a neighborhood in Sha’ja’iya, a site described as a maritime services facility in Khan Younis, and other locations in and around Beit Hanoun and Khan Younis. The Israeli military says its operations are aimed at erasing immediate threats and preventing another flare-up, and it reaffirmed that it does not target civilians. The firefight and air operations underscore the fragility of the current cease-fire and the ongoing risk of rapid escalation in the Gaza Strip.

In Europe, the security landscape is receiving renewed attention as intelligence services report that Hamas is expanding its operational footprint in the region. The Israeli Mossad has publicly described a broad effort by Hamas to build and maintain networks across Europe, including the procurement of weapons and materiel. In connection with European counterterrorism efforts, authorities in Austria reportedly found weapons and explosive materials linked to a Hamas-associated operative, connected to the son of a senior Hamas official. German and other European authorities are pursuing investigations into alleged Hamas procurement networks and the broader effort to route support and material for potential attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets. These developments are part of a broader, coordinated international effort to disrupt Hamas infrastructure abroad and prevent plots that could span multiple continents.

In a separate strand of the broader security and political environment, France has moved to address a historic issue of antisemitism by promoting Alfred Dreyfus posthumously to brigadier general. The move, described as symbolic, comes as France confronts a reported rise in antisemitic incidents amid regional conflicts and the Gaza war, a reminder of the long arc of European Jewish history and its contemporary implications for security and unity in Western democracies.

Domestically in Israel, the High Court of Justice has ordered the government to craft enforceable steps to address mass draft exemptions for ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students. The ruling calls for concrete enforcement measures, including the possibility of criminal proceedings, and sets a 45-day deadline for the government to present a plan of practical steps. The decision reflects a political and security imperative cited by the court, which warns that the current situation risks undermining equal application of the law and, in the context of war, could affect the military’s ability to meet manpower needs. The case has become a focal point of debate over balancing religious study and shared national service, with the IDF stating a need for additional combat soldiers amid ongoing hostilities.

On the regional diplomatic track, US officials reportedly invited the internationally recognized government of Yemen, which opposes the Houthis, to participate in an international stabilization effort for Gaza’s vicinity. The move is part of broader American efforts to implement a strategic framework for ending the war in the region and stabilizing humanitarian access and security corridors, while aligning with regional partners and attempting to prevent broader upheaval.

In the broader Middle East security conversation, there was a report of an unusual leadership visit by Israeli officials to a southwestern area of Syria. The visit involved high-level observations and a leadership-level situational briefing, with discussions focusing on border dynamics and the need for ongoing engagement to manage security concerns near the Syrian border. The discussions reportedly touched on questions of disengagement from certain points along the border and the implications for regional stability, especially given the volatile conditions in the Syrian arena.

Turning to humanitarian and regional stability dimensions, Tunisia faced widespread strikes by medical professionals, with thousands of doctors demonstrating nationwide over pay and shortages of essential supplies. The protests come amid broader economic strain and social unrest as President Kais Saied and his administration navigate demands for reform and improved public services, including the health sector.

In the legal and security sphere abroad, German authorities are pursuing a case against a Lebanese national accused of procuring more than one million four hundred thousand euros worth of drone components for Hezbollah’s unmanned aerial program. Prosecutors say these parts were intended for use in attacks against Israel, including incidents linked to drones deployed in the past. The case underscores ongoing concerns in Europe about the cross-border networks that support militant movements and the importance of international cooperation to disrupt such networks.

In a separate human-interest note, an Israeli father of four was reported missing off the coast of Thailand after helping his son to safety in rough seas. Local authorities and Israeli volunteers are leading search efforts as conditions at sea remain challenging.

These developments collectively illustrate a security environment in which Israeli defense and intelligence priorities—protecting civilians, preventing Hamas escalation, and countering international terror networks—remain tightly interwoven with regional diplomacy, judicial and domestic policy actions, and regional stability challenges. International partners continue to monitor the Gaza front, European counterterrorism efforts, and the evolving security dynamics along Israel’s borders, while governments weigh steps to stabilize humanitarian conditions and deter further violence.

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