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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-12-07 at 00:05

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-12-07 at 00:05

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 HEADLINESHebron Ram Attack Kills Cleaner Wounds IsraeliIsrael Katz Blocks Brigadier Promotion Freezes IDFUN Extends UNRWA Mandate Three YearsThe time is now 7:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.At 7:00 PM, this is a mid-evening briefing from the region and beyond. In the West Bank, Israeli forces say a Palestinian attacker attempting to ram soldiers at a Hebron checkpoint was killed, along with a municipal cleaning worker, and an Israeli man was wounded. The incident comes amid a week of violence in the area that has included stabbings, a prior ram attack, and an iron rod hurled at an Israeli vehicle near Highway 5.In Washington, at the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California, a prominent defense commentator said he would have ordered a second strike on a Caribbean vessel, adding, “I fully support that strike. I would have made the same call myself.” The remarks reflect a hawkish strand in American defense discourse during a period of heightened tension in the region, though they do not represent official policy.Back in Israel, a dispute over senior military appointments has intensified. Defense Minister Israel Katz has blocked the promotion of Colonel (Reserve) German Giltman to brigadier-general and has frozen all senior IDF appointments for 30 days while an external review explores the army’s handling of the Hamas attack on October 7. Giltman, who retired from the IDF in 2022, has said the move was political, not professional, and he announced he would remain in a reservist role while continuing to serve in a leadership capacity within the division he heads.The dispute centers on Katz’s objections to Giltman’s appointment and his broader freeze on senior posts, a confrontation that has fed a wider debate about civilian influence over the military and the timing of probes into the October 7 failures. Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has defended his promotions and called for completion of investigations, including topics the external review led by Major General (Reserve) Sami Turgeman identified as underexplored. Katz has said he expects the army to act in line with formal procedures and with the findings of prosecutions and reviews before any further senior appointments are approved. He stressed that his ongoing contact with the chief of staff and the IDF brass remains direct and that national security planning continues without disruption to operational activity.On the diplomatic front, the United Nations General Assembly voted to extend UNRWA’s mandate by three years. UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said the vote reflected broad solidarity with Palestine refugees and underscored ongoing international engagement with the issue. The decision comes as the broader international community weighs long-standing arrangements for Palestinian aid, education, and civilian protection in the conflict context.In the West Bank, authorities reported that a targeted operation near Wadi Haramiya at the Burj Lasana site recovered Crusader- and Byzantine-era artifacts from a villa, illustrating how archaeological heritage areas intersect with security and governance efforts in the territory.In southern Israel, reports indicate heavy rains caused damage to infrastructure and communications at the Ovda Air Base. The Israel Defense Forces and Air Force personnel are conducting surveys to assess the impact, with officials noting there is no loss of operational readiness and that damage assessments are being carried out to ensure rapid and safe responses to any issues.Culturally, there is continued attention on Jewish history and memory. A Jewish World War II narrative is being shared through a new book and related discussions, highlighting how past experiences shape contemporary perspectives within Jewish communities worldwide.In other global developments, India confirmed at least 23 people were killed in a fire in Goa, a tragedy noted as part of ongoing international emergency and disaster coverage.From the region’s security challenges to its political dynamics and international responses, the day’s events reinforce the complexity of managing security, civilian welfare, and diplomatic messaging in a volatile environment. As events unfold, officials and observers will watch how investigations, political decisions, and international deliberations shape the coming weeks in Israel, the Palestinian territories, and the broader Middle East.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/american-politics/article-879423https://www.jpost.com/international/article-879422https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjtbyzgzwlhttps://www.timesofisrael.com/...
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