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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-11-18 at 02:06

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-11-18 at 02:06

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 HEADLINESIsraeli ministerial panel defines Oct 7 inquiryIsrael seeks Karim Khan disqualification at ICCUN backs Gaza security force planThe time is now 9:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.At nine o’clock this evening, Israeli officials announced a ministerial panel to define the mandate of the government’s inquiry into the Hamas assault of October 7, 2023. Justice Minister Yariv Levin will chair the panel, which includes senior ministers Bezalel Smotrich, Itamar Ben Gvir, Orit Strock, Amichai Eliyahu, and other colleagues. The group has 45 days to submit recommendations on the topics to be examined and the timeframes for the inquiry’s work. The announcement drew immediate criticism from opposition leaders, who argued that ministers cannot investigate themselves and that the inquiry risks becoming a whitewash. They and activist groups are pressing instead for a state commission of inquiry with broader juristic independence. Public opinion polls have consistently shown substantial support inside Israel for a state commission to examine the events surrounding the October 7 attacks.In a separate development, Israel has moved to challenge the International Criminal Court’s proceedings. Jerusalem formally requested the disqualification of ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan and the annulment of arrest warrants it alleges Khan sought to pursue against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Officials cited what they described as false claims used in those proceedings. Israel’s action comes amid ongoing controversy over how the ICC has approached alleged abuses in the Gaza conflict, with critics at home arguing that international investigations have pursued political objectives, while supporters say such reviews are essential to accountability.The security situation in Gaza remains central to regional calculations. The United Nations Security Council backed a plan for a Gaza security force supported by the United States, a move described by observers as potentially significant for stability if it can be implemented. Critics caution that the real challenge lies in executing a stable security framework and in disarming Hamas, while maintaining humanitarian protections for civilians. Washington has framed the measure as a step toward reducing violence and stabilizing the region, though the path from endorsement to on-the-ground results is complex and contingent on cooperation from multiple parties.On the human rights front, a rights group said that at least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli custody since October 2023, alleging torture and medical neglect. The claim underscores ongoing concerns about detention conditions amid the broader Gaza crisis, and it fuels debate over how rights protections are applied in wartime detention settings. Israeli officials and supporters stress the need for security measures and due process, while critics call for independent verification and accountability.International memory and memory culture also figure in today’s reporting. A German auction house canceled a planned sale of hundreds of artifacts tied to the Nazi era after protests from Holocaust survivors and other groups. The decision followed outcry over the proposed sale, which included letters, papers, and other documents tied to concentration camps. Holocaust survivors and Poland’s foreign minister urged that such artifacts be preserved for museums and memorials rather than offered at auction. The episode has sparked renewed attention in Europe and beyond to how history is handled and how memory is respected in contemporary life.Taken together, today’s developments illustrate a moment of intensified domestic political action in Israel over how to investigate the October 7 events, alongside ongoing international and humanitarian challenges in Gaza and persistent tensions surrounding investigations by international bodies. The United States continues to support measures aimed at stabilizing Gaza while opposing measures that could undermine Israel’s security. As the situation evolves, officials say the government’s probe framework and the ICC item will be followed closely, with further updates expected as the ministerial panel completes its work, the ICC dispute proceeds, and the Gaza security arrangements move from plan to practice. We will continue to monitor these threads and provide timely updates as events unfold.Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.SOURCEShttps://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-874128https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-874246https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-874245https://www.timesofisrael.com/...
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