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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-05-03 at 11:04
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Israel Launches New Strikes in Syria Amid Escalating Tensions
Gaza Crisis Deepens: Over 52,000 Dead in Ongoing War
Iran Vows Strong Response as Regional Instability Escalates
The time is now 07:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 7:00 AM, the situation across multiple fronts remains tense and complex. Israel continues its military operations in Syria, with reports of a third strike in the Ghabah area of Hama, targeting Syrian military positions. Syrian sources claim Israeli aircraft were seen over Kuneitra and Daraa, as strikes against military targets persist amid ongoing hostilities. In the southern province of Daraa, despite official denials, reports suggest Israeli aircraft have conducted strikes, and efforts are underway to evacuate wounded Druze civilians to Israeli hospitals amid rising violence.
Meanwhile, in Gaza, the Palestinian Ministry of Health reports a devastating toll—77 Palestinians have been killed and 275 wounded in the past 48 hours alone, bringing the total casualties since the outbreak of hostilities to over 52,000 dead and nearly 118,000 injured. Israel asserts that its military actions target militant infrastructure and leadership, aiming to neutralize threats posed by groups like Hamas. The situation remains volatile, with ongoing exchanges of fire and international concern over escalating civilian casualties.
In Lebanon, Hezbollah and other proxy groups continue their threats, though no major escalation has been confirmed. Tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border persist, with occasional exchanges but no large-scale conflict reported today. In Syria's Idlib region, Syrian government forces report the deployment of large military convoys into Druze-populated areas, allegedly to impose control amid the chaos, prompting fears of further escalation.
Further south, in Iraq and Yemen, the conflict remains unresolved, with Iran-backed militias maintaining a state of alert. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reaffirmed Iran’s right to possess the full nuclear fuel cycle, signaling resistance to Western pressures amid stalled negotiations over the nuclear deal. Iran has also expressed frustration with US sanctions and has postponed planned indirect talks, citing a lack of US transparency and trust issues.
Internationally, the United States has approved a $3.5 billion sale of AIM-120C-8 missile systems to Saudi Arabia, signaling continued strategic support for Riyadh amidst regional tensions. In a separate development, an Italian firefighting aircraft departed Israel after assisting in efforts to contain fires in central Israel, which have reignited in areas around Latrun and Latrun’s surrounding forests.
In Israel, domestic emergencies continue with a fire in Modi’in Forest near Anava, where five firefighting teams are working to control the flames. Additionally, a tragic incident occurred in Tiberias where a man attempted to abduct a nine-year-old girl and assaulted her sister, leading to police intervention. In northern Israel, a car accident in Nazareth left a young man seriously injured after his vehicle flipped over following a 10-meter descent.
On the broader security front, Israeli forces confirmed strikes in Syria targeting military sites, with reports of a drone evacuation of wounded Druze from Al-Suwayda to Israel, emphasizing the region’s escalating violence. In Iran, a significant explosion was reported at a port, with footage capturing the aftermath, raising concerns about security and stability in the region.
Finally, diplomatic tensions persist: Iran’s government spokesman warned that Tehran will respond strongly to any Israeli threats against its nuclear facilities. Meanwhile, in the United States, former President Donald Trump faced criticism after sharing an AI-generated image depicting himself as the Pope, spark
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