Podcast Episode Details
Back to Podcast Episodes
Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-04-24 at 09:05
HEADLINES
Iran Fortifies Nuclear Sites Amid Rising Tensions
Israel Strikes Gaza Terror Command Centers
US Withdraws Forces as Regional Instability Escalates
The time is now 05:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At five a.m., we begin with the ongoing escalation across multiple fronts in the region. Satellite imagery reveals Iran fortifying deeply buried nuclear sites, including tunnel complexes around Mount Kolang Gaz La. These sites are encircled by a substantial security perimeter, suggesting they may soon become operational, raising concerns about Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Iran has barred access to international inspectors, prompting alarms over potential storage of highly enriched uranium and advanced centrifuges. Iran's foreign minister claims that Israel and unspecified "special interest groups" are trying to derail diplomacy, as Iran continues efforts to expand protective measures around its nuclear facilities amidst accusations from the West of pursuing nuclear weapons capability.
Meanwhile, in Gaza, Israeli forces targeted Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad command centers in Jabaliya, killing ten militants involved in planning terror operations. The IDF also struck a terror command in Gaza’s old city of Jabaliya, as reports emerge of rising casualties, with nine confirmed dead in recent airstrikes. Palestinian sources report additional fatalities in other strikes, including four in the Zaitoun neighborhood. Civilian casualties are mounting as Israel intensifies its military operations against militant infrastructure, emphasizing its intent to dismantle Hamas’ command networks.
In Lebanon, Lebanese sources report the deployment of the German frigate Brandenburg F-215 near Beirut, amid heightened tensions. Lebanese reports also mention the Lebanese army being alerted following the sighting of a non-Lebanese warship off the coast of Chabieh, north of Beirut, indicating increased regional military activity.
Syria is witnessing the withdrawal of American forces from the Al-Hassakah base, with reports of US troops moving towards the Iraqi border. This development marks a significant shift in the presence of US forces in the region amid ongoing conflicts and US strategic repositioning.
In Israel, the nation commemorated Holocaust Remembrance Day at Yad Vashem, where Holocaust survivor Gad Fartouk lit a memorial torch, praying for the safe return of hostages held by Hamas. Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the gathering, reaffirming Israel’s resolve to confront threats and emphasizing the strength of the state and its military. The ceremony underlined the enduring memory of the Holocaust and the urgent need for vigilance and resilience in the face of current threats.
Internationally, Russia’s foreign ministry accused European countries of prolonging the Ukraine conflict by increasing military support to Kyiv, asserting that their actions reveal a lack of intent for peace. Meanwhile, China’s military claims to have identified an American warship crossing the Taiwan Strait, escalating tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.
Back in the region, Israeli military units struck Hamas and PIJ terror operatives in Gaza’s Jabaliya, destroying a command center used for planning attacks. Israeli security forces continue to dismantle militant networks amid ongoing hostilities, with reports of casualties among militants and civilians alike.
On the diplomatic front, reports indicate that India’s Prime Minister has warned that enemies who attack the country will face consequences beyond their imagination, signaling firm resolve. In Gaza, Israel has released twelve prisoners through the Kerem Shalom crossing, amidst ongoing negotiations over hostages and aid. However, the international community, including France, Germany, and the Uni
Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago