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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-04-28 at 08:07

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HEADLINES
1. Hezbollah Prepares for Escalation Amid Lebanon Tensions
2. Israel Releases Prisoners as Gaza Ceasefire Rejected
3. Iran Threatens Nuclear Dismantlement Amid Regional War

The time is now 04:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

$news_data = {
"IsraelAndIran": {
"militaryFronts": [
"Iran": {
"status": "ongoing conflict with Israel, including recent Israeli strikes on Iranian targets",
"nuclear": "Israel warns against a weak Iran nuclear deal; Netanyahu advocates for dismantling Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, citing Libya’s 2003 disarmament as a model",
"international": "ICJ to debate Israel's aid policies to Gaza; Israel to boycott UN discussions on UNRWA"
},
"Gaza": {
"conflict": "Israel continues military operations; released 11 prisoners to Gaza; reports of Hamas’s rejection of Egyptian proposals for a long-term ceasefire with conditions including no restrictions on governance",
"hostages": "Israel released 11 prisoners to Gaza; ongoing negotiations and tensions over hostages and ceasefire terms",
"diplomacy": "Qatari officials reportedly support Hamas rejection of Egyptian proposals; Netanyahu warned Trump against accepting Qatari proposals on behalf of Hamas"
},
"WestBank": {
"security": "Increased Israeli military activity; reports of Palestinian attacks and clashes"
},
"Lebanon": {
"military": "Hezbollah indicates upcoming conflict; recent Israeli strikes in Beirut and Dahiya; sources suggest escalation and turbulent weeks ahead"
},
"Syria": {
"activity": "French aircraft overflights; unspecified military movements"
},
"Iraq": {
"activity": "No specific recent developments reported"
},
"Yemen": {
"conflict": "US strike on Saada detainment center; 68 killed, 47 wounded; Houthis claim migrants among victims"
}
],
"international": {
"US": {
"military": "Largest global military budget in 2024; increased defense spending",
"diplomacy": "Trump and Netanyahu’s differing positions on Iran nuclear deal; Trump prefers a deal over military action",
"conflicts": "US strikes in Yemen causing civilian casualties"
},
"Europe": {
"military": "Germany, India, UK among top military spenders"
},
"Other": {
"Israel": {
"military_budget": "Increased 65% in 2024, third highest globally",
"domestic": "Memorial Day and Independence Day tributes; Voices of Valor event honoring October 7 heroes"
},
"IsraelAndPalestine": {
"diplomacy": "Israel to abstain from UNRWA discussions; Netanyahu warns Trump about accepting Qatari proposals",
"security": "Israeli military operations in Gaza and the north; deployment of forces and destruction of explosive devices"
}
}
},
"DomesticIsraeliIssues": {
"Security": "Military operations in Lebanon, Gaza, and northern Israel; ongoing tension and preparedness",
"Politics": "Netanyahu's efforts to influence US dealings with Hamas; internal political disputes"
},
"OtherNoteworthy": {
"Health": "New hospital opening in Beersheba, first in Negev in 70 years; advanced services but no maternity ward",
"Economy": "Stock market rises slightly; Israeli shekel weakens against major currencies",
"Incidents": [
"Motorcycle accident in Acre, middle injuries",
"IEDs destroyed at Hermon base",
"Israeli court decision on international aid discussions"

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