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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-12-05 at 17:07

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-12-05 at 17:07

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 HEADLINESUnidentified drones hover over French nuclear baseNetflix to acquire Warner Bros for 72BBarak warns Israelis become subjects not citizensThe 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 hourly update. French authorities say they are reviewing reports of unidentified drones over the Ile Longue naval base in northwest France, a facility that houses French nuclear powered submarines. Navy sources say each submarine carries ballistic missiles with multiple warheads, underscoring why security officials are treating the incident with caution as they assess flight paths and potential threats to strategic forces.In Washington, former NSA director Mike Rogers is outlining how Israel’s security challenges are shaping the trajectory of defense technology, arguing that the security environment in the region is driving rapid innovation and collaboration with partners to adapt to new threats.In domestic news, a tragic case from Washington state highlights the persistent issue of femicide in the United States, as an Afghan man is accused of killing his wife in their family home, where their three children were present but not reported to witness the death. Police and prosecutors are pursuing the case as a homicide investigation with investigations ongoing.Israel’s security and manpower policies remain in focus as Defense Minister Israel Katz signals a broader extension of national service. The plan would push some combat soldiers and other conscripts who are due to complete service in 2026 to delay discharge, a move tied to ongoing security needs and reserve commitments as the state plans for future contingencies.In the corporate sector, a major restructuring of the entertainment and tech landscape is under way as Netflix announced a $72 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers, a development with wide-reaching implications for media distribution and content averse to any single market.Back at home, the judiciary and political arena are once again in the spotlight as the judicial overhaul takes center stage. Former Supreme Court president Aharon Barak and current President Yitzhak Amit issued strong public rebukes about perceived erosion of civic norms, with Barak warning that Israelis have become “subjects, not citizens” as reform efforts resurface amid the political debate.Public transit remains a point of concern for many Israelis, as reports note that service frequency is low and reliability uneven. Commuters continue to rely largely on private cars, even as the Transportation Ministry pursues large-scale projects that are slow to gain traction, and notable gaps persist between Jewish and Arab communities in mobility and access.On the security front, the region is watching heightened tensions around ceasefire talks between Israel and Lebanon. In recent days, civilian envoys from both sides joined a monitoring committee, signaling a broader approach to tracking violations and implementing a ceasefire. Lebanon’s president has told United Nations Security Council delegates that Lebanon does not seek renewed conflict, while Hezbollah’s leadership reiterates a commitment to diplomacy but criticizes the inclusion of a civilian representative in talks. The international effort continues, with the UN and US envoy rounds urging compliance with the ceasefire terms and calls for disarmament of non-state groups in southern Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have drawn UN condemnation as violations of Security Council Resolution 1701, even as Lebanon emphasizes the importance of stability along the border and the role of its army in security operations.In another security update, Israel’s military says it killed six militants in a two-week counter-terror operation in the West Bank, and detained dozens of suspects as part of efforts to curb violence linked to ongoing conflict. The fourteenth month of heightened tension since the Gaza war has seen frequent clashes, multiple fatalities, and a continuing cycle of raids aimed at militants and organizers.As Eurovision gears up for the next contest, three European nations have signaled they may boycott over Israel’s participation, with Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia indicating possible withdrawal. The host broadcaster in Austria stressed that the show would go forward in May in Vienna, while Belgium confirmed participation but with caveats linked to safety and political considerations. The European Broadcasting Union has moved to insulate the event from political pressure, noting that Eurovision is a competition among broadcasters rather than countries, even as concerns about sponsorship and viewership persist.Iranian state media report a large-scale military drill in the Gulf, with launches of cruise missiles and ballistic missiles toward simulated targets in the Gulf of Oman, signaling continued regional posturing as diplomatic channels remain unsettled.In the ...
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