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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-12-29 at 07:03

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 HEADLINESIsrael recognizes Somaliland reshapes Horn dynamicsNetanyahu Trump Mar-a-Lago meet targets Gaza ceasefireIran eyes unconventional warheads raises deterrence stakesThe time is now 2:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.This hour’s update on the Middle East begins with Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland. The move ties a long‑unrecognized democracy to a volatile regional chessboard, and observers say it underscores Somaliland’s bid for sovereignty while highlighting implications for Red Sea shipping lanes and the evolving influence landscape among Gulf states and their neighbors in the Horn of Africa. In the wake of the decision, voices from Yemen’s Houthi movement warned that any Israeli presence in Somaliland would be treated as a military target, a reminder that diplomatic steps in one corner of the region can shape security calculations elsewhere.Turning to Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with President Donald Trump in Florida, a gathering described by some as a push to advance the second phase of the fragile Gaza ceasefire. The White House has scheduled the Mar-a-Lago meeting for 1 p.m. local time, with discussions expected to cover disarming Hamas and moving to a demilitarized Gaza, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territory, the creation of an interim Palestinian authority, and the possible deployment of an international stabilization force. US officials emphasize urgency, while some in Washington warn that progress could stall if timetables slip. In parallel, Netanyahu is expected to press for stronger US focus on Iran’s nuclear program, reflecting a shared concern about Tehran’s broader regional reach.Analysts note that the United States and Israel remain aligned in pressing Iran, while Gulf partners share an interest in dampening Tehran’s influence and stabilizing security in the region. The Gaza talks come as Israel maintains a dual track of pressing Hamas in Gaza and signaling readiness to balance diplomacy with deterrence against Hezbollah and other threats, even as regional diplomacy continues around Syria and broader exchanges with Arab states.On Iran, reporting from opposition sources continues to portray the Islamic Republic’s efforts to advance unconventional warheads for ballistic missiles, a development that could complicate future deterrence calculations. Officials caution that such programs would raise the stakes for any defense and diplomatic responses, including those coordinated with Washington and regional partners.In this context, observers say Gulf and regional dynamics are shifting in ways that could ripple into Israeli security calculations. Countries in the Gulf have shown growing interest in practical security coordination with Israel, driven by shared concerns about Iran and regional stability, even as official diplomacy proceeds in measured steps.We will continue to monitor these threads as diplomacy, security concerns, and regional alignments unfold, with the Gaza track and Iran’s program remaining at the center of questions about regional stability and US-Israel relations.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/111485https://t.me/newssil/185012https://t.me/abualiexpress/111484https://t.me/abualiexpress/111483https://t.me/abualiexpress/111482https://worldisraelnews.com/second-temple-era-mikveh-discovered-near-the-western-wall/https://t.me/newssil/185005https://t.me/abualiexpress/111472https://t.me/newssil/185004https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sju11rqy4zghttps://t.me/newssil/185003https://t.me/abualiexpress/111471https://t.me/newssil/185001https://www.jpost.com/international/article-881643https://t.me/abualiexpress/111470https://t.me/newssil/185000https://www.timesofisrael.com/bondi-beach-hero-ahmed-al-ahmed-i-just-wanted-to-protect-innocent-people/https://t.me/abualiexpress/111469https://t.me/newssil/184999https://t.me/newssil/184998https://t.me/newssil/184997https://t.me/newssil/184996https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2025/12/netanyahu-meet-trump-florida-crucial-gaza-talkshttps://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-881634https://t.me/newssil/184993https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-881642https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bkgkatk4zxhttps://t.me/Newss0nline/57721
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