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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-04-05 at 10:02

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HEADLINES
Gaza Death Toll Surges Past 50,000 Amid Conflict
Netanyahu to Meet Trump as Tariffs Impact Israel
BBC Distances Itself from Journalist's Antisemitic Posts

The time is now 06:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In breaking news from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the situation in Gaza continues to escalate. The Palestinian Health Ministry reports that in the last 24 hours alone, 60 individuals have lost their lives, with a total of 1,309 fatalities recorded since the resumption of hostilities. The cumulative death toll in Gaza has now surpassed 50 thousand, with over 115 thousand injured since the outbreak of this conflict. This dramatic toll underscores the intense military operations currently underway.

In a recent development, a video purportedly contradicts claims made by the Israel Defense Forces regarding an incident in Rafah. The footage shows ambulances and fire trucks with their lights flashing, raising questions about the IDF's earlier assertions that these vehicles were operating without emergency signals when they came under fire.

On the diplomatic front, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with former President Donald Trump in Washington DC on Monday. This meeting comes in the wake of a significant 17 percent tariff imposed on all Israeli imports. The discussions will focus on coordinating US-Israeli positions ahead of Trump's upcoming visit to Riyadh, where normalization talks with Saudi Arabia are expected to be a key topic.

Meanwhile, concerning international coverage, a freelance journalist previously associated with the BBC, Ahmed Alagha, has faced backlash for inflammatory social media posts that include antisemitic rhetoric. The BBC has stated that Alagha is not a staff member and emphasized that his views do not reflect their stance, underlining their commitment to combating antisemitism.

In military developments, US officials have reported that despite significant investment in military efforts against the Houthi rebels in Yemen, the group continues to demonstrate its capacity to launch attacks, including a recent incident that former President Trump claimed was thwarted by US airstrikes.

As tensions rise, particularly in regions like Syria, where calls for armed mobilization against Israel have been noted, the situation remains fluid. The international community is watching closely as the conflict continues to evolve, impacting not only the immediate region but global diplomatic relations as well.

Stay tuned for further updates as this situation develops.

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.

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