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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-04-03 at 13:03

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HEADLINES
IDF Intensifies Gaza Operations Amid Hostage Crisis
Hezbollah's Forces in Disarray After Heavy Losses
International Tensions Surge Over Iran's Nuclear Standoff

The time is now 09:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In the latest developments in Israel's multi-front conflict with Iran and its proxies, the Israel Defense Forces continue to increase pressure on Hamas in the Gaza Strip as they expand their military operations under Operation Strength and Sword. The IDF has deployed an additional division, advancing along the Morag axis, and is focusing on degrading Hamas' military capabilities while also pursuing the release of hostages taken during the October 7 attack. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant have stated that the operation aims to strike a balance between military action and negotiations for a ceasefire.

In Lebanon, Hezbollah is reportedly in a state of disarray, with only about thirty percent of its reserve forces responding to the call-up. Since the start of the conflict, approximately four thousand Hezbollah fighters have been killed, and ten thousand others have sustained injuries, significantly impacting the organization’s combat readiness.

In Syria, Israeli aircraft have dropped leaflets warning civilians to evacuate areas of the Daraa region, where military operations are expected. Reports from Gaza indicate a significant increase in civilian casualties, with accounts of at least twenty-five fatalities resulting from an IDF operation involving a robotic device that detonated in the Shuja'iyya neighborhood.

In the West Bank, IDF operations are ongoing, with recent clashes resulting in the death of one assailant and the apprehension of several suspects in various counterterrorism raids in northern Samaria.

Internationally, tensions are rising as France's Foreign Minister has warned that a military confrontation with Iran is becoming increasingly likely if efforts to negotiate a new nuclear deal fail. This warning follows Iran's rejection of a recent overture for direct negotiations. Meanwhile, Hungary's decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, criticized by the ICC for its treatment of Israel and Netanyahu, has been hailed by Israeli officials as a principled stance.

In domestic news, a court has acquitted a Jewish Princeton student of assault charges stemming from a protest, highlighting ongoing tensions around campus politics related to the Israel-Palestine conflict. The student had faced significant scrutiny and was barred from campus during the legal proceedings.

As the situation continues to unfold, the complexity of the conflict and its implications for regional and global politics remain significant, with various fronts engaged in a delicate balance of military engagement and diplomatic maneuvering.

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://t.me/abualiexpress/92291
https://t.me/abualiexpress/92290
https://www.israelhayom.com/2025/04/03/the-idfs-dual-strategy-in-gaza/
https://worldisraelnews.com/jewish-princeton-student-accused-of-assault-at-protest-last-year-is-found-not-guilty/
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