HEADLINES
Fragile ceasefire frays amid multiple fronts
Rafah West Bank operations kill militants
US weighs Gaza zones inside Israel

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

This is the midday news update on developments across the Middle East. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile as fighting and rapid shifts in posture unfold on multiple fronts. Israeli forces report operations against Hamas and other attackers in Gaza, the West Bank, and along the northern front, while Hamas and other Palestinian factions press their positions in public statements and through mediators.

In Gaza, Palestinian health authorities say Israeli air strikes yesterday and today killed at least 14 people and wounded several more, with the death toll continuing to rise in the central and southern parts of the strip. Witnesses said the first strike hit a car in the Rimal district of Gaza City, setting it ablaze, and officials reported subsequent strikes on homes in Deir al-Balah and Nuseirat, followed by another strike in western Gaza City. Gaza’s civil defence agency, which operates under Hamas authority, said 21 people were killed in five strikes in the evening, a figure that underscores how quickly casualties can mount and how difficult it is to verify figures amid a dynamic battlefield. Israel said its forces targeted locations tied to militant activity in Gaza in response to incidents along a humanitarian corridor used to bring aid into the south. The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza has tallied more than 69,000 Palestinian fatalities since the war began in October 2023, as the humanitarian crisis deepens, while dozens of Israeli soldiers and civilians have been killed since the truce began.

Israeli officials say the violence has included cross-border incidents at the Yellow Line and in southern Gaza. The Israeli military says a gunman crossed into Israeli-held territory, fired on soldiers, and was neutralized. In response, the IDF has intensified strikes on Gaza targets. Hamas and other Palestinian factions say Israel’s actions violate the truce that began last month, and they have urged mediators, including the United States, to press Israel to curb its operations. Hamas has told mediators that it views the ceasefire as over and will resume military operations if Israeli attacks continue. In a parallel development, Hamas and allied groups have pressed for urgent mediation to compel Israel to honor what they describe as the terms of the agreement, warning that the ceasefire cannot endure without a mutual commitment.

In the Rafah area and around the northern West Bank, Israeli forces say they conducted operations aimed at dismantling militant networks. Reports indicate that nine Hamas gunmen were killed and five other militants were arrested during a weekend of arrests and engagements in Rafah and nearby areas. Israeli and Palestinian sources describe a series of confrontations in which militants attempted to resist and sometimes attempted to surrender, with security forces taking control of several sites. Officials say the operation was conducted under Shin Bet guidance, and the militants involved were described as associates of Palestinian security services.

Along the northern front, the Israeli air force conducted strikes on suspected Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and near the Beqaa Valley, part of ongoing cross-border exchanges tied to broader regional tensions. The Lebanese army and local media have reported strikes and casualties, though assessments of the immediate impact vary. The broader picture shows continuing rounds of fire, with both sides accusing the other of violations as regional actors weigh their next steps.

In Tel Aviv, authorities confirmed a shooting incident that early reports described as a criminal matter. Investigators say there is no indication of a political motive at this stage, but the event has heightened security caution in major urban centers and prompted additional police checks in surrounding areas.

On the diplomatic front, US discussions and media reporting indicate Washington is weighing plans to create zones inside the Israeli-ruled boundary that would house Gaza residents away from Hamas influence. Reported concepts would keep security control initially with Israel, with a long-term transfer to an international force and funding from Gulf partners, including Qatar. The aim appears to be limiting Hamas’ operational space while preserving humanitarian access, but critics warn such zones could raise questions about sovereignty and enforcement.

The international picture also includes public diplomacy and political backlash. In Indonesia, Nahdlatul Ulama, the world’s largest Muslim organization, faced internal pressure after inviting a former US official seen as supportive of Israel, prompting questions about leadership accountability and the balance of diplomacy with regional sensitivities. In Washington, discussions continue about how best to structure international involvement and what conditions would accompany any stabilizing force or humanitarian corridor. The broader debate remains whether a sustainable ceasefire can be secured without a credible disarmament pathway and verifiable accountability.

What this adds up to is a moment when the region’s security landscape is shaped by a mixture of battlefield dynamics, political rhetoric, and international diplomacy. Israel emphasizes the necessity of preventing attacks and dismantling militant networks, while Hamas and its allies stress the urgency of honoring ceasefire commitments and avoiding renewed or expanded hostilities. The United States and European partners are weighing proposals that would constrain violent action while attempting to preserve civilian life and access to humanitarian aid, a balance many fear is difficult to achieve amid renewed exchanges of fire and cross-border incidents.

As this hour closes, the situation remains extremely volatile. Both sides accuse the other of breaking commitments, and mediators urge restraint while continuing to push for a durable arrangement. We will keep you updated with new developments, including any changes in the ceasefire, shifts in battlefield dynamics, and statements from official spokespeople on all sides. This is a fast-moving situation, and continuing coverage will reflect the latest verified details as they become available.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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