Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-11-02 at 19:04

HEADLINES Ex-IDF adviser found alive near Tel Aviv Hamas hands three coffins to Red Cross Israel rejects Rafah evacuation of 200 terrorists The time is now 2:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. At 2:00 PM, here are the latest developments from Israel, Gaza, and the wider region. Ex‑IDF chief legal adviser Yifat Tomer‑Yerushalmi was found alive near a Tel Aviv beach after concerns about her safety following her Friday resignation amid the Sde Teiman disclosures. Authorities say she remains in custody as the investigation continues, with questions connected to the leak among the items under review. In security leadership news, there is no publicly announced replacement for the post, and senior officials say discussions are ongoing between the Defense Ministry and the IDF over the best path forward. In Gaza, Hamas handed over three coffins to the Red Cross, which are now being transported to Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip as part of the ongoing manage­ment of hostages and remains. Israeli officials note that the exchange advances efforts to recover captives and remains, while cautioning that other hostages and bodies remain in Hamas hands. Israel has rejected a reported Hamas proposal to evacuate about 200 terrorists from Rafah, warning that such moves could enable smuggling and threaten security arrangements, and emphasizing that any departures must align with ceasefire terms. Mediators have also been discussed as exploring arrangements to allow safe passages for additional Hamas operatives beyond the Yellow Line, with a view to reducing risk to civilians and troops. In Washington, Senator Ted Cruz spoke at a Jewish Republican Coalition event, affirming unwavering support for Israel and describing himself as a Christian Zionist. On the diplomatic front, Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated King Mohammed VI after the United Nations Security Council endorsed Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, a International development he framed as a stabilizing regional signal. Egypt marked a cultural milestone with the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza pyramids opening to the world, displaying about 100,000 artifacts including the full Tutankhamun collection. Within Israel, President Isaac Herzog urged calmer public discourse and reflection on the days just past, underscoring the need to lower tensions and learn from recent events. In the hostage‑casualty narrative, funerals were held for Amiram Cooper in Nir Oz and Sahar Baruch in Be’eri, with President Herzog in attendance and family members speaking of loss and accountability for leadership decisions. Israeli officials also noted that remains of three more hostages have been received in recent days and are undergoing forensic processing, with families awaiting identification and the next steps in reunification efforts. Across these threads, security agencies reiterated their commitment to handling remains and communications with families with care, while regional and international actors continue to monitor the evolving situation and its wider implications for stability and humanitarian norms. 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. SOURCES https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-872494 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-872492 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-872491 https://www.jpost.com/international/article-872489 https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-872488 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-872486 https://www.jpost.com/international/article-872485 https://t.me/newssil/178084 https://t.me/ILtoday/15677 https://t.me/newssil/178083 https://t.me/Newss0nline/56832 https://t.me/Newss0nline/56831 https://t.me/newssil/178082 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bj1iy7rywl https://t.me/newssil/178081 https://t.me/abualiexpress/108043 https://t.me/abualiexpress/108042 https://www.jpost.com/international/article-872482 https://t.me/Newss0nline/56830 https://t.me/abualiexpress/108041 https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-872472 https://t.me/Newss0nline/56829 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-872480 https://t.me/newssil/178080 https://t.me/Newss0nline/56828 https://t.me/abualiexpress/108040 https://www.timesofisrael.com/mourners-lay-slain-hostages-amiram-cooper-sahar-baruch-to-rest-in-southern-israel/ https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sj702gbjbe https://www.jpost.com/international/article-872479 https://t.me/newssil/178079 https://www.israelhayom.com/2025/11/02/hamas-to-return-3-deceased-hostages/ https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-872478 https://t.me/abualiexpress/108039 https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-872477 https://t.me/newssil/178078 https://t.me/newssil/178077 https://t.me/Newss0nline/56827 https: