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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-11-20 at 22:07

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-11-20 at 22:07

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 HEADLINESIsrael Builds Genomics ChatGPT for Personalised MedicineGaza Vaccination Campaign Reaches Thousands of ChildrenNetanyahu US F35 to Saudi Opposes TurkeyThe time is now 5:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.This is the five o’clock update. From the front lines of war to the cutting edge of science, and from diplomacy to campus debates, here is the latest picture for an international audience, presented with the care and balance you expect.Israeli technology and medicine are advancing on two fronts. In a joint effort that underlines the country’s capacity to blend science with industry, Israeli researchers at Sheba Medical Center have teamed up with Nvidia and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York to build large language models trained on the biology of the human body. The project aims to create a genomics-focused “ChatGPT” that can analyze an individual’s whole genome sequencing to assess health risks and guide treatment choices based on genetic makeup. The endeavor, backed by tens of millions of dollars and a three-year horizon, is designed to decode much of the 98 percent of the genome that goes beyond protein-coding genes and has eluded interpretation using traditional methods. Nvidia will supply computing power and AI infrastructure, while Sheba and Mount Sinai provide clinical and genomic expertise to connect genetic variation with disease risk and therapeutic response across vast data sets. If successful, the researchers say this could transform preventive medicine and personalize drug therapy, with potential use by pharmaceutical companies and hospitals alike. Nvidia notes its Israel research and development footprint is among its largest outside the United States, reflecting the close ties between Israeli science and global AI development.In Gaza and the broader conflict, humanitarian and security realities continue to unfold. UNICEF reports that Gaza’s vaccination campaign has reached thousands of children, with vaccines and syringes fully delivered for the campaign. Officials emphasize the ongoing need to balance life-saving aid with security concerns in a densely populated and volatile environment. At the same time, Israel’s war effort remains in its current phase, with discussions and actions centered on strategic moves in Gaza City and across the Strip, and on the humanitarian corridors and crossings that affect civilians and aid organizations. The situation remains deeply complex, with international organizations stressing the importance of uninterrupted aid while security concerns and the fate of hostages continue to shape day-to-day decisions on the ground.On the diplomatic front, Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke on Abu Ali Express Channel in a widely cited interview that touched several themes with potential international implications. He described renewed American commitments regarding military superiority in the region, including assurances related to the potential sale of F-35 aircraft to Saudi Arabia, and he signaled a cautious stance on the prospect of a Palestinian state even in the context of normalization with Saudi Arabia. He asserted that Israel opposes the sale of F-35s to Turkey, arguing the US should not provide those capabilities to Ankara, and he suggested the war’s most intense phase may be past, even as Israel reserves the right to engage in combat in any sector if required. Looking ahead, Netanyahu outlined a long-term goal of developing independent armament capabilities with reduced dependence on external powers, while noting that the Gaza operation and its timing contributed to the release dynamics around hostages. He also indicated openness to reopening the Rafah Crossing for Gazans seeking to leave after the return of bodies and captives, and he set out a target of 17,000 Haredi recruits over three years as part of broader domestic policy discussions. The interview also touched Syria and broader regional alignments, with Netanyahu expressing a preference for agreement where possible but a clear emphasis on defending Israel’s borders and friends if talks falter.In Washington, the human element of the conflict’s resolution was highlighted as well. A White House gathering of freed hostages underscored official diplomacy and the ongoing effort to secure the safety of captives and their families. The administration has repeatedly framed its approach around secure exits, humanitarian access, and ensuring that international partners remain engaged in pursuing a sustainable resolution.Beyond the war’s headlines, there is ongoing debate within the United States about how to balance support for Israel with broader strategic and ethical considerations. A prominent example concerns the tone and direction of university discourse in the United States. At Cornell University, a graduate student union resolution has moved to a vote that endorses Palestinian resistance in a framework that protesters say ...
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