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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-04-03 at 16:03

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HEADLINES
Gaza School Airstrikes Claim 29 Lives Amid Escalation
Israel Targets Hezbollah Operative as Tensions Rise
International Criminal Court Investigates War Crimes Allegations

The time is now 12:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Israeli military operations in Gaza continue to escalate, with recent airstrikes resulting in significant casualties. Reports from Hamas indicate that at least 29 people were killed and over 100 injured during an attack on a school complex in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood of Gaza City. This incident is part of a broader pattern of violence, with the health ministry in Gaza citing a total of over 50,500 fatalities since the conflict reignited on October 7, following an attack by Hamas on Israel. The Israeli military reports that it has targeted over 600 sites in the Gaza Strip, claiming to have eliminated 250 Hamas operatives. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized the military's objective to dismantle Hamas's infrastructure while also managing ongoing hostage situations.

In the West Bank, tensions remain high as Israeli security forces have arrested eight individuals described as illegal residents from Hebron, found living in an apartment in Tel Aviv. This operation is part of broader security measures aimed at preventing potential terrorist activities. Meanwhile, Israeli forces neutralized a would-be assailant at the Gilboa crossing, with no Israeli casualties reported.

The situation in Lebanon is also tense, with the Israel Defense Forces confirming the targeting of a Hezbollah operative during strikes in southern Lebanon. The IDF's stance is that Lebanon is accountable for actions occurring within its borders, and they continue to monitor developments in the region closely.

On the diplomatic front, the International Criminal Court is investigating allegations against both Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Russian President Putin for war crimes. This has prompted further scrutiny and sanctions from the United States against the ICC, raising concerns about the court's operations and credibility.

In response to growing unrest, Hezbollah has issued a statement asserting that the current situation presents a binary choice: either conflict or submission to what they term aggressive enemy tactics. Their rhetoric emphasizes solidarity with various regional allies facing similar pressures.

As the conflict persists, humanitarian concerns mount, with reports of widespread devastation in Gaza, highlighting the urgent need for a resolution to the ongoing violence. The international community continues to call for de-escalation and dialogue to address the humanitarian crisis.

This situation remains fluid, with developments occurring rapidly across multiple fronts, and further updates are expected as events unfold.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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