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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-12-11 at 09:17

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-12-11 at 09:17

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 HEADLINES- US Overhauls Syria Sanctions, Six Month Review- US Weighs UNRWA Terrorist Designation- Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister Secret Israel VisitThe time is now 4:13 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.This is your 4:12 a.m. update from the Middle East desk. In Gaza, a handful of Israeli civilians briefly crossed into the northern Gaza Strip on Wednesday evening, urging the government to authorize Jewish settlement in the area and asserting that all of the Land of Israel belongs to the Jewish people. The group was monitored by the Israel Defense Forces and returned to Israeli territory; the military stressed that entering a combat zone is forbidden, dangerous, and disrupts ongoing operations. Those involved were handed over to Israel Police for processing. In Washington, lawmakers approved the repeal of broad sanctions on Syria, a move welcomed by some allies and watched closely by observers in the region who emphasize the need for a stable, monitored path forward. Under the terms of the law, the situation will be reviewed every six months, and sanctions could be reinstated if Damascus does not meet certain conditions. Separately, Reuters reports that the United States is weighing the designation of UNRWA, the Palestinian refugee agency, as a foreign terrorist organization and considering targeted or broader sanctions on the agency and its personnel, though no decision has been announced. The issue underscores ongoing debates in Washington about how best to structure and finance aid to Palestinians while addressing security concerns in the region.In Israeli domestic policy discussions, Peace Now’s chief executive called for the dismissal of the Central Command Chief over West Bank settlement policy, arguing that current policy has facilitated illegal outposts. The debate reflects the broader tension in Israel between security needs and settlement progression as the conflict persists.On energy and security policy, Israel’s energy minister said the government is examining the construction of a nuclear power plant as part of a multi‑faceted strategy to diversify energy supplies, expand renewables, and reduce dependence on a single provider. He also outlined plans to break the monopoly of the Israel Electric Corporation, advance a gas deal with Egypt, and relocate Haifa’s refinery, with support for any such measures linked to broader reforms and workforce integration.Cultural coverage from Jerusalem highlights a Jewish Film Festival that spotlights Art Spiegelman’s work and its impact on memory, art, and Israeli discourse. The festival features two Spiegelman-focused documentaries, alongside a broader slate of Israeli documentaries and biographical films that explore identity and history beyond the conflict.Diplomatic developments abroad include reports of a secret visit by Taiwan’s deputy foreign minister to Israel, described as part of Taipei’s drive to deepen defense cooperation, including conversations about Taiwan’s new T-Dome air defense network modeled in part on Israeli technology. Israel’s foreign ministry declined to comment, reflecting a cautious approach in a highly sensitive regional and global context.In Lebanon, a Lebanese outlet citing European sources relayed a warning attributed to a US envoy that Israel could take forceful action against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and parts of the Beqaa Valley if Hezbollah does not surrender certain missiles and drones by early 2026. Western officials have not independently confirmed the warning, and the reported talk underscores the fragility of strategic stability in the broader area.Finally, in Gaza’s humanitarian sphere, civil defense authorities report 2,500 distress calls in the last 24 hours linked to severe weather, illustrating the continuing strain on residents and emergency services amid ongoing hostilities.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/international/article-879987https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-879988https://www.jpost.com/omg/article-879741https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-879986https://t.me/abualiexpress/110421https://t.me/ILtoday/16178https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hyjqezozzehttps://t.me/abualiexpress/110420https://t.me/newssil/183072https://www.timesofisrael.com/movies-on-non-zionist-maus-creator-among-diverse-features-in-capitals-hanukkah-film-fest/https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-879984https://t.me/abualiexpress/110416https://www.israelhayom.com/2025/12/11/taiwan-deputy-minister-secret-israel-visit/https://www.israellycool.com/2025/12/11/sharon-osbourne-torches-roger-waters-even-piers-joins-in/https://www.jpost.com/diplomatic-conference/...
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