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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-12-10 at 21:12

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-12-10 at 21:12

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 HEADLINESStorm Byron Triggers Red Alerts, Gaza FloodingPhase Two Gaza Plan Promises Multinational StabilizationHaredi Draft Bill Triggers 80km ProtestThe time is now 4:05 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In today’s global outlook, a mix of weather, battlefield activity, high-stakes diplomacy, and domestic debates colors the Middle East landscape as it stands this hour.Storm Byron continues to shape daily life and security plans in Israel and the surrounding arena. Metrological authorities have issued red alerts for central and southern coastal regions, with rainfall expected to peak and roads and drainage systems strained. The Israel Defense Forces have issued new safety guidelines for the period of the storm, restricting weekend leave for soldiers and limiting outdoor training and routine travel to essential needs only. In Gaza, humanitarian conditions are worsening as tents and temporary shelters face renewed flooding, complicating life for displaced civilians already coping with the pressures of the war’s aftermath.On the security front, several Israelis attempted to cross into Gaza but were escorted back to Israeli territory by the IDF. The army said those individuals were under constant observation inside Gaza before being handed over to police for processing, and it stressed that any entry into combat zones remains strictly prohibited due to the risk to civilians and military operations.Across Lebanon’s Blue Line, renewed tensions prompted UN observers to report that Israeli forces fired warning shots toward a crossing near Hamames post in southern Lebanon. The IDF contends its fire was a warning intended to deter a threat approaching its position, not aimed at UN vehicles or personnel. UNIFIL voiced concern over what it called aggressive behavior near peacekeepers, underscoring the importance of coordinated actions along a fragile boundary that has seen decades of tension.In the broader theater of the Gaza conflict, Israeli forces reported it had eliminated a Palestinian operative near the Yellow Line in the Strip’s north as clashes continued. Palestinian sources offered differing accounts of casualties in Jabalia, with reports of deaths including a 16-year-old, highlighting the continuing, contested nature of reporting from frontline zones.High-level diplomacy continues to push a stated American objective for a post-war Gaza framework. US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz signaled that announcements are forthcoming on phase two of the Gaza plan, which envisions a multinational stabilization force, a technocratic Palestinian authority to manage basic services, and mechanisms to disarm Hamas. Waltz also pressed that Hamas “has to go,” reiterating a core Israeli demand for disarmament as part of a broader push for regional stability. The plan’s second phase is being coordinated with Israel, the United States, and allied mediators, with a planned board of peace to lead efforts, and an end-of-year timeline targeted for a formal announcement during President Trump’s anticipated discussions with Prime Minister Netanyahu.Netanyahu and Trump are scheduled to meet in the near term, as Washington signals continued emphasis on stabilizing Gaza through a phased, international approach. Israeli officials, while acknowledging the complexity of the path forward, have underscored their willingness to engage with a governance framework that includes security assurances and humanitarian provisions, while insisting Hamas’s disarmament or removal is non-negotiable.In parallel, the international diplomacy tapestry includes mixed messages about Israel’s regional relationships. A European official briefed on these tracks noted that discussions around phase two are intended to mobilize a broader regional architecture, while Turkish and Qatari channels remain a point of contention for some observers who worry about the risk of a new axis in the region. The idea of long-term alliances and a sustainable security order remains central to ongoing diplomatic efforts.Domestically, Israel’s political process continues to wrestle with the shape of Haredi conscription policy. A prominent Knesset member discussed an 80-kilometer march in protest of the haredi draft bill as part of a broader, sustained effort to pressure for change. An advisory opinion from the Attorney General warned that the current draft-law version would benefit ultra-Orthodox men primarily, fueling further debate about equity and security obligations across Israeli society. The drafting dispute sits at the intersection of security needs and social policy as lawmakers seek a path that satisfies both security demands and civil rights concerns.In other regional news, Iceland’s public broadcaster announced it would withdraw from Eurovision next year in protest of Israel’s participation, joining a growing chorus from several countries that had challenged Israel’s inclusion ...
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