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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-04-24 at 00:05

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HEADLINES
U.S. Raids Pro-Palestinian Activists Amid Security Concerns
Ukraine Investigates Holocaust Memorial Nazi Salutes
Iran Faces Scrutiny Over Hidden Nuclear Tunnels

The time is now 08:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

At 8:00 PM, we begin with news from the United States and Ukraine. The FBI, in coordination with state and local law enforcement, carried out raids on the homes of pro-Palestinian activists affiliated with the University of Michigan. Several individuals were detained and handcuffed during the operation in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Canton, though they have since been released. The purpose of these searches remains unclear, but the action has sparked discussions about domestic security measures and free speech.

Meanwhile, in Ukraine, authorities have opened a criminal case after three young men were seen performing Nazi salutes at the Holocaust memorial in Drobytsky Yar near Kharkiv. The memorial, which commemorates over 16,000 Jews murdered by the Nazis in December 1941, was desecrated with Nazi gestures. The incident is under investigation, with law enforcement working to identify those responsible. The site was damaged by Russian shelling earlier last year and remains a poignant symbol of remembrance. Ukraine’s authorities are enforcing laws against the promotion of Nazi symbols, which carry a penalty of up to five years in prison.

Turning to international diplomacy, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has urged Iran to clarify the presence of tunnels around a nuclear site at Natanz, which satellite imagery suggests are deeply buried and newly constructed. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi emphasized Iran’s unusual stance of not informing the agency about activities around nuclear facilities, raising concerns that these tunnels could be used to store undeclared nuclear material. Despite these concerns, Grossi remains optimistic about the prospects for a renewed agreement between Iran and the United States. Talks, including technical discussions scheduled for this weekend, have seen some progress, with hopes of verifying Iran’s compliance under a new deal.

On the diplomatic front, the Biden administration responded to recent European Union sanctions targeting major tech companies, including Apple and Meta, with accusations of economic coercion. The White House labeled the EU’s actions as “economic extortion,” criticizing the sanctions as an attempt to exert undue pressure on American firms.

In the geopolitical arena, former President Donald Trump has publicly stated that he prefers not to take sides in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, claiming he is close to securing a deal with both President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, reports indicate ongoing Russian shelling in Kharkiv and Kyiv, with at least five civilians wounded in recent attacks. Ukrainian authorities continue efforts to rescue those trapped under debris, underscoring the persistent volatility in the region.

This concludes our update. We will continue to monitor these developing stories and bring you further details as they 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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SOURCES
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-851292
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1190858
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