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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-11-29 at 14:08

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-11-29 at 14:08

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 HEADLINESGaza toll tops 70,100 dead, 171,000 woundedIDF neutralizes two attackers along blue linePope Beirut visit stirs Hezbollah warningsThe time is now 9:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.Good morning. This is your hourly briefing on the latest developments in the Middle East and related global dynamics.In Gaza, the Palestinian Health Ministry reports ongoing casualties and injuries as the conflict persists in the aftermath of the latest exchange. The ministry states that since the ceasefire in October, 354 people have been killed and 906 wounded in the Gaza Strip. It also reiterates that since the start of the war, the toll stands at around 70,100 fatalities and about 171,000 injuries in the enclave, figures that reflect the broader scale of suffering and displacement tied to the fighting and its aftermath. The health ministry’s figures come amid a pattern of clashes and sporadic fighting across border areas, underscoring the fragility of any sustained pause in hostilities.Across the border, the Israeli Defense Forces report additional operational activity aimed at deterring immediate threats. Early today, combat units from the Kakir Brigade identified two suspects who crossed the blue line and approached Israeli forces operating in the southern Gaza corridor. The individuals conducted ground actions deemed a direct threat, and the air force, guided by ground operators, neutralized the suspects to remove the danger. In a separate morning incident, combat personnel from the Nahal Brigade identified a Palestinian attacker who crossed the line and approached troops in the same southern zone; forces on the ground neutralized the attacker to avert an imminent threat. The IDF says it will continue to deploy in accordance with the ceasefire framework and will act to remove any immediate danger as the security situation evolves.In other border-area incidents, emergency medical teams responded to a separate event in the town of Gjer as-Sraqa, where three people were injured, including a 16-year-old in serious condition, with two others reported as lightly injured. Magen David Adom crews provided initial care at the scene and evacuated the patients to Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in Haifa for further treatment. The episodes highlight the persistent vulnerability of civilians near flashpoints and the ongoing risk of escalation.Turning to Europe, Dublin’s city council is set to vote on a proposal to rename Herzog Park, a locality named in honor of Chaim Herzog, Ireland’s former Israeli president who was born in Belfast and raised in Dublin. The move comes amid heightened scrutiny of Israel-related discourse in Ireland and a broader reevaluation of historical memory in the context of the Gaza conflict. The naming decision follows a process in which a city committee recommended removal of the existing name and invited public consultation on a new designation. Ireland’s diplomatic relationship with Israel has soured in recent years, including Ireland’s recent recognition of a Palestinian state and the decision to shutter the Israeli embassy in Dublin as part of a broader shift in posture toward Israel. Activists and observers have framed the proposed change as part of a larger debate about historical memory, representation, and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian crisis.In the region, Hezbollah issued a formal communique ahead of the upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV to Lebanon. The message from the group welcomed the papal visit but asserted that Israel’s actions in Gaza and across Lebanon amount to ongoing aggression and unacceptable behavior. Hezbollah emphasized a commitment to coexistence with Lebanon’s population and armed forces while urging the pontiff to advocate for an end to what it described as Israeli aggression. The pope is scheduled to arrive in Beirut for a three‑day visit that includes a large open‑air Mass and a ceremony in the capital. Separately, Hezbollah has noted the loss of a senior commander in recent Israeli operations and reaffirmed its readiness to confront any renewed hostilities, a reminder of the continuing fragility of the ceasefire arrangements in the border region.The broader regional security picture remains unsettled as Lebanon’s front lines and border dynamics continue to reverberate through Hezbollah’s posture and Israeli responses. The latest exchanges come as international observers watch for any signs of a renewed confrontation along the Lebanon-Israel front, particularly in light of the broader tensions surrounding Iran’s regional influence and its proxies.On the political front in the United States, a broad and evolving debate is shaping the way Israel and its policies are discussed within the American political spectrum. A growing wave of progressive Democrats has questioned traditional proximity to pro-Israel advocacy groups and established foreign policy approaches, signaling potential shifts in how...
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