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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-07-03 at 13:04

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-07-03 at 13:04

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 HEADLINES1. Israel Strikes Gaza: 150 Targets in 24 Hours2. Hezbollah’s Leadership Decimated in Lebanon Conflict3. US Negotiates Ceasefire and Hamas DisarmamentThe time is now 09:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.At nine a.m., this is the latest update on the ongoing Middle East situation and other related global developments. Israel remains engaged in a direct confrontation with Iran, with recent military operations targeting Iranian-backed terror groups and their infrastructure. Israeli forces have successfully eliminated a Hamas terror cell responsible for recent rocket attacks from Gaza, with ongoing land and air operations in northern Gaza aimed at dismantling terror networks and underground routes. The Israeli Air Force has struck approximately 150 targets across Gaza in the past 24 hours, including weapons sites, sniper positions, and underground tunnels. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to the complete destruction of Hamas, emphasizing the importance of eliminating the organization to achieve lasting peace and security.Meanwhile, efforts are underway to negotiate a ceasefire, with reports indicating that the United States, under the Trump administration, is actively involved. A proposed 60-day ceasefire includes phased hostage releases and troop withdrawals, with discussions also focusing on post-war governance and security arrangements in Gaza. Senior Hamas leaders in Doha have reportedly been instructed to surrender their weapons as part of ongoing negotiations brokered by Qatar and the United States, marking a significant symbolic gesture aligned with Israeli demands for disarmament.In the broader regional context, Israel’s diplomatic initiatives continue with the announcement that Jerusalem will open its first embassy in Estonia’s capital, Tallinn. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar praised Estonia’s digital innovation and emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in the context of shared security concerns regarding Iran and Russia. Sa’ar highlighted Israel’s regional military actions against Iranian nuclear facilities and proxies, asserting that these contribute to European security.In Lebanon, Saudi Arabia reports that Hezbollah’s ranks have been decimated, with approximately 4,000 terrorists killed and thousands more deserting during the ongoing conflict with Israel. Hezbollah’s leadership suffered losses, including the death of Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah in a targeted strike. The group’s operational capabilities have been severely diminished, with most of its heavy weaponry destroyed or confiscated, and control over southern Lebanon largely transferred to the Lebanese army.In the United States, political tensions persist over antisemitism and campus radicalism. The Trump administration has launched investigations into anti-Jewish hostility at George Mason University, where incidents of radicalism and anti-Israel sentiment have been reported. Additionally, New York City’s Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has expressed strong pro-Palestinian views, raising concerns among Jewish community leaders about his stance on Israel and related issues.Further afield, regional tensions include Ethiopia’s completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, a major hydroelectric project on the Blue Nile. Ethiopia asserts that the dam is a vital opportunity for its development, while downstream nations Egypt and Sudan express fears over water security. Negotiations continue, but disagreements remain unresolved, highlighting the ongoing regional water and resource disputes.In domestic Israeli security news, authorities have arrested over 400 suspects and confiscated 160 weapons in Judea and Samaria as part of counter-terror operations. There have also been reports of a serious road accident near Mount Hermon, leaving three people injured, and a tragic incident in Beersheba involving a stabbing assault. Additionally, a police officer was killed in a tragic incident while on duty.Internationally, Denmark’s police are investigating a suspicious envelope with powder received at the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen, amid heightened security concerns. Also, protests erupted in Iran’s capital following the death of two young men in Hadraman, which has become a focal point for public dissent against the Iranian regime.On the financial front, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange continues its upward trend, with indices rising approximately 0.6%. The Israeli shekel has strengthened against major currencies, and the average monthly salary in Israel has increased to nearly thirteen thousand nine hundred and five shekels, marking a 3.6% rise compared to last year, although disparities among sectors remain significant.This concludes the current update. For ongoing coverage, stay tuned.Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.I'm Noa ...

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