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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-12-13 at 02:05

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-12-13 at 02:05

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 HEADLINESDrone feed suspended; US-Israel intel resumesEx-hostage recalls Gaza torture; two-week release claimIran seizes Oman tanker; US intercepts anotherThe time is now 9:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.This is the 9:00 PM update. Here is the latest on events shaping the Middle East, Israel’s security concerns, and how United States policy is evolving for an international audience.In the Gaza war, the toll continues to rise and international observers scrutinize the conduct of operations and the protection of civilians. United States intelligence officials say they briefly paused sharing certain information with Israel in the second half of twenty twenty four over concerns about how the material was used in Gaza. A live United States drone feed used by the Israeli government was temporarily suspended, and there were restrictions on how some intelligence could be applied against high value targets. Sharing was resumed after Israel provided assurances that the information would be used in accordance with the law of armed conflict. Officials emphasized that security cooperation between the United States and Israel remained ongoing despite the pause.A former Israeli hostage described brutal treatment during captivity in Gaza, including starvation, beatings, and electric shocks. He also recounted remarks attributed to a Hamas official suggesting he would be released within about two weeks following his abduction. Separately, reports indicate Israel supplied mediators with a list of Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives believed to have knowledge of the location of Ran Gvili, along with a map marking relevant sites, as part of ongoing efforts to locate his remains.On the broader regional and security front, Iran said it seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman carrying contraband diesel fuel, with eighteen crew members from India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh on board. The seizure comes days after United States authorities intercepted another tanker off the coast of Venezuela that officials said was ferrying oil to Iran. The two actions highlight continuing tensions over energy shipments amid wider disputes over Iran’s nuclear program and regional activity.Russia renewed attacks on Ukrainian port facilities, damaging three Turkish-owned vessels, including one carrying food supplies. Ukrainian officials described the strikes as aimed at civilian logistics and port infrastructure. Turkish authorities confirmed damage at the Chornomorsk port but reported no Turkish casualties. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan indicated that a limited ceasefire focused on energy facilities and port operations might help prevent further escalation. The attack underscores the fragility of Black Sea shipping routes as global markets seek stability in grain and fuel supplies.Culturally, a controversy arose as a well-known Scottish band faced backlash over stage imagery depicting Israeli officials with swastika-like eyes and announced moves related to the music platform’s availability in Israel. In London, anti-Israel demonstrations continued to spark legal and political debate after activists vandalized a Ministry of Justice building with red paint; authorities have arrested several suspects connected to the protest activity and hunger-strike campaigns by Palestinian prisoners.In the United States, a Nashville-area Jewish community center filed a civil suit against the Goyim Defense League, alleging a campaign of intimidation that included an infiltrator posing as an Orthodox Jewish member and gaining access to the center’s secured campus. The case highlights ongoing concerns about antisemitism and security within diaspora communities.On the policy front, the Biden administration’s approach to intelligence sharing with Israel remains a topic of interest. Officials stress that relations and cooperation have continued, even as some episodes in late twenty twenty four prompted reevaluations within the United States about how information is shared and used in the war against Hamas and other targets. These concerns have prompted careful consideration of legal assurances and how intelligence is applied on the ground.Looking ahead, observers will be watching for updates on humanitarian access and civilian protections in Gaza, any new discussions about intelligence sharing and legal assurances between Washington and Tel Aviv, and the broader international response to Iran’s maritime actions and Russia’s ongoing campaign in Ukraine. We will bring you new developments as they become available.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/diaspora/antisemitism/article-880201https://www.jpost.com/...
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