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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-12-05 at 19:11

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-12-05 at 19:11

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 HEADLINES- Damascus Rebuilds Cafés Return Justice Delayed- Israel Strikes Gaza-Linked Cell One Survives- Israel Eyes 36-Month Conscription ExtensionThe time is now 2:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.Two o’clock in the afternoon. Here is the latest update on the Middle East and related global affairs.In Damascus, a year after the upheaval that brought changes to leadership, residents describe a city perched between ruin and renewal. Cafés reopen, families return, and officials speak of rebuilding, even as questions about justice and the pace of reconstruction persist.In Washington, United States military and diplomatic channels emphasize security ties in the region. The commander of United States Central Command praised Syrian security forces for disrupting a substantial number of arms shipments believed destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon, underscoring how regional security concerns remain interconnected with United States policy aims.On Israel’s northern edge, Israeli forces conducted a strike against a terrorist cell approaching from Gaza. The army said one attacker was killed and another survived; the operation involved air power and followed ongoing vigilance along multiple fronts.Back inside Israel, political and security issues unfold. Defense Minister Yoav Katz signaled that conscripts in combat roles and others already serving may be subject to a 36-month service period, a measure that could delay some discharges scheduled for 2026. Separately, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is weighing options for a presidential pardon, with the matter under consideration by President Isaac Herzog.In Jerusalem and surrounding neighborhoods, violence against public workers continues to draw attention. Police say two teenagers, ages 17 and 18, were arrested for assaults on Arab transit workers in Ramot, including an attack on a bus driver and an assault on a sanitation worker. Authorities released surveillance footage as they step up security around transit routes.The international frame remains active. Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court say a warrant for Vladimir Putin would stand even if Ukraine offered amnesty, a reminder of the reach and limits of international accountability in a volatile region. Arab analysts weigh in on United States policy moves regarding Islamist movements, including President Trump’s designation of the Muslim Brotherhood, and the possible implications for alliances and Israel’s security environment.On the technology and defense front, a former United States official described how advances in defense technology and interoperability are shaping the next phase of security in the region, signaling continued United States–Israel cooperation at a time of regional recalibration.Human stories from the front lines persist. Young IDF doctors who trained during the war recount saving hundreds of soldiers under fire and tending to freed hostages, with some colleagues bearing wounds and loss. Their experiences illustrate the human dimension of a long security arc policymakers must balance with domestic political considerations.Weather and safety notes remind the public in the south to monitor road conditions and follow police instructions as authorities prepare for hazards.Finally, the region’s militant networks remain active outside the main theatres of conflict. A video from across the Gaza border shows the Abu Shabab militia continuing operations after its founder’s death, with deputy Asan al-Dhaini appearing in uniform to reassure troops and sustain morale.That is the two o’clock hour update. We will continue to monitor events as they unfold and report with clarity and fairness.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://t.me/abualiexpress/110136https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-879193https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-879243https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-879353https://t.me/newssil/182601https://www.jpost.com/international/article-879352https://t.me/newssil/182600https://t.me/newssil/182599https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-teens-accused-of-assaulting-two-arab-public-workers-in-jerusalem/https://www.timesofisrael.com/ny-governor-says-mamdani-cant-actually-arrest-netanyahu/https://www.ynetnews.com/magazine/article/rycagdggbxhttps://t.me/abualiexpress/110135https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-879351https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-879256https://t.me/abualiexpress/110134https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-879347https://www.ynetnews.com/magazine/article/sk2wzrqwzxhttps://t.me/abualiexpress/110133
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