Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-11-03 at 18:04

HEADLINES IDF strikes Hezbollah targets Radwan commander killed Gaza death toll tops 68,000 crisis deepens Iraq militias disarm after US withdrawal The time is now 1:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. This is the 1:00 PM international news update. In the Lebanon frontier, the Israeli Defense Forces say they struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, reporting the deaths of two militants, including a commander from Hezbollah’s Radwan unit. The operation followed hours of cross-border activity and underscores continuing tensions along the Israeli-Lebanese frontier. In Gaza, Palestinian health authorities report more than 68,000 people killed since the current conflict began, with 2.3 million residents enduring a humanitarian crisis amid widespread destruction. Palestinian mental health professionals describe a sustained, overwhelming level of trauma across the population as families cope with loss, displacement, and scarcity of essential services. Israel announced the release of five Palestinian prisoners into Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing. The detainees were transported to a hospital in central Gaza, as part of ongoing exchanges and humanitarian gestures amid hostilities. In Cairo, Palestinian factions held closed-door discussions on the future governance of Gaza. A Fatah spokesperson said Hamas should be involved in the political process to help prevent further radicalization and maintain a unified approach to governance in the territory. In Baghdad, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said disarming militias would be possible only after the United States-led coalition ends its presence in Iraq, a process he linked to a broader withdrawal planned for September 2026 as the threat from Islamist militants has diminished. A recent poll of Palestinians found increased support for attacks conducted on October 7, contrasted with continued opposition to Hamas’s disarmament and growing pessimism about Hamas’s prospects for victory. The findings reflect ongoing divisions over strategy and leadership amid the broader conflict. Across Sudan, the International Criminal Court warned that violence in El-Fasher could amount to crimes against humanity and war crimes, as UN figures show tens of thousands of civilians fleeing the region of Kordofan amid a mounting threat from paramilitary forces. In a separate diplomatic note, Hungary’s Culture and Innovation Minister Balázs Hankó announced the withdrawal of a scholarship for a Jordanian student who interrupted an Israeli professor, stating that Hungary remains an ally and friend of Israel. The move highlights the sensitivity of international academic exchanges in a regional climate marked by frequent political flashpoints. Reports from Gaza also indicate continued Israeli air and ground operations with sporadic strikes reported in the Tafah neighborhood in eastern Gaza, underscoring the ongoing risk to civilians in densely populated areas. On the broader international front, US policymakers continue to emphasize support for Israel’s security while seeking avenues to reduce violence and prevent further humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, alongside reminders of commitments to regional stability and coordination with partner governments. That is the latest update. We will continue to monitor these developments and provide updates as events warrant. 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/antisemitism/article-872610 https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-872574 https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-872607 https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-872589 https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-872598 https://t.me/Newss0nline/56869 https://t.me/newssil/178264 https://t.me/abualiexpress/108097 https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-872592 https://t.me/abualiexpress/108096 https://worldisraelnews.com/netanyahu-wont-ok-terrorists-passage-into-hamas-controlled-area/ https://t.me/newssil/178263 https://t.me/newssil/178262 https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-men-charged-in-detroit-area-terrorism-plot-after-halloween-arrests/ https://t.me/newssil/178261 https://t.me/newssil/178260 https://t.me/newssil/178259 https://t.me/newssil/178258 https://t.me/abualiexpress/108095 https://t.me/newssil/178257 https://t.me/newssil/178256 https://t.me/Newss0nline/56868 https://www.al-monitor.com/__%3C%21--%20THEME%20DEBUG%20--%3E_%3C%21--%20THEME%20HOOK%3A%20%27views_view_field%27%20--%3E_%3C%21--%20BEGIN%20OUTPUT%20from%20%27core/themes/stable9/templates/views/views-view-field.html.twig%27%20--%3E_/originals/2025/11/violence-sudans-el-fasher-could-be-war-crimes-says-top-court_%3C%21--%20END%20OUTPUT%20from%20%27core