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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-11-29 at 17:06

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-11-29 at 17:06

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 HEADLINESBethlehem clash wounds Israelis, Palestinians; area sealedGaza toll tops 70,000; ceasefire strainsThree Palestinians killed crossing Gaza Yellow LineThe time is now 12:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.From Jerusalem at 12:00 PM, this is a mid‑day update on the region’s developing situation.In the West Bank, a confrontation near Bethlehem left two Israelis and seven Palestinians wounded, according to Israeli and Palestinian accounts. The Palestinian Red Crescent said one of the injured on the Palestinian side was hit by gunfire from a Jewish settler, and the Israeli army said forces used riot-dispersal methods as they responded to reports of stone-throwing and clashes in the Khalayel al‑Loz area on the outskirts of Bethlehem. The military announced it had declared the area a closed military zone, a measure likely to restrict movement for residents in the vicinity. Separately, the Israeli police were listed as investigating the incident, and earlier this month settlements-related violence in the West Bank has continued to rise, with the Israeli military recording 752 incidents of Jewish nationalist crime and settler violence since the start of 2025, up from 675 in all of 2024. The Palestinian health ministry has recorded more than 1,000 Palestinians killed in the West Bank since the current cycle of conflict began, with casualties among Palestinian civilians and militants, and a smaller toll among Israeli security personnel and civilians in related violence. The broader context remains the ongoing strain of the Gaza war and the fluctuations in security control across the occupied territories.Across the Gaza front, the death toll from the Hamas‑led war has surpassed 70,000, according to Gaza’s health ministry, which said the tally stands at about 70,100. The ministry also noted that since a ceasefire framework took effect, there have been hundreds of additional fatalities caused by Israeli fire, with the latest figures highlighting the humanitarian crisis inside the enclave. The ceasefire, brokered with the support of the United States, remains fragile, with both sides accusing the other of violations even as the wider pause holds in many places. The international community continues to call for sustained humanitarian access and predictable progress toward a durable resolution that addresses the needs of civilians on both sides.In two separate incidents at the Gaza perimeter, Israeli forces said they killed three Palestinians who were attempting to cross the Yellow Line. In one case, the border crossing cited suspicious activity on the ground as two suspects moved toward Israeli forces, prompting the military response. The other incident also involved a crossing attempt and associated actions observed by troops. The events underscore the ongoing tension at the boundary between Gaza and Israel, where even during periods of relative calm, small-scale clashes and enforcement operations continue to claim lives.Beyond the battlefield, the region remains subject to a mix of long-standing and evolving political realities. Syria’s political trajectory continues to be felt in neighboring areas, with President Bashar al‑Assad’s government reshaping control in key cities. A year after a rapid Islamist-led offensive toppled the regime’s grip on Aleppo, former senior figures such as President Ahmad al‑Sharaa visited the northern city, framing Aleppo’s “rebirth” as a turning point in Syria’s broader national arc. The visit, conducted amid the backdrop of a protracted conflict, illustrates how leadership shifts, alliances, and symbolic gestures continue to influence perceptions of stability across parts of the region.On the international front, the conflict’s toll remains a central concern for international diplomacy. The United States has emphasized the importance of maintaining the ceasefire framework while pressing for accountability and humanitarian relief. Washington has also signaled support for movement toward a sustainable ceasefire and political track, even as critics on all sides argue that current arrangements do not fully address core grievances or security needs. The ceasefire’s durability continues to hinge on both security assurances and diplomatic engagement, with US policy shaped by the goal of reducing civilian harm and promoting a stable security environment that could enable negotiations over longer-term settlements.Meanwhile, the information environment around the conflict continues to be contested. The Diaspora Affairs Ministry noted in recent assessments that many social media accounts purporting to post from Gaza or the West Bank are operated abroad or from unverifiable locations, raising concerns of propaganda and misinformation aimed at influencing international opinion and domestic debates. This underscores the challenge for international audiences trying to discern authentic reporting amid a flood ...
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