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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-05-04 at 20:11

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HEADLINES
Iran Unveils Advanced Missile Threatens US Bases Now
Israel Mobilizes Massive Reserve Force in Gaza Offensive
Missile Malfunction Near Ben-Gurion Sparks Alarm

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

$news_data = {
"fronts": {
"iran": {
"unveils": "new ballistic missile named Qassem Basiar, resistant to electronic warfare, capable of bypassing anti-missile systems, with a range exceeding 1,200 km.",
"threats": "Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh warns of forceful response if attacked, targeting US bases if necessary, emphasizing no hostility toward neighboring countries."
},
"gaza": {
"military_operation": "IDF expands operations with tens of thousands of reservists aiming to pressure Hamas to release hostages and dismantle infrastructure above and below ground.",
"statements": "Defense Minister Zamir commits to destroying Hamas assets; the operation involves multiple military divisions and strategic naval capabilities."
},
"west_bank": {
"domestic_issues": "Heightened tensions and protests continue, with some citizens criticizing government and military actions amid internal divisions and public anger."
},
"lebanon": {
"military": "No recent direct engagement reported, but ongoing tensions persist with Hezbollah observing Israeli military movements."
},
"syria": {
"status": "No new active hostilities reported; Israel maintains strategic alertness in the north."
},
"iraq": {
"status": "No recent developments or confrontations reported."
},
"yemen": {
"houthis": {
"missile_launch": "A missile launched from Yemen by Iranian-backed Houthis was detected after launch; two interceptor missiles from US and Israel failed to intercept due to technical error.",
"response": "US conducted strikes on Houthis targets in Yemen; Iran's Nasirzadeh warns of retaliatory strikes on US and Israeli interests, emphasizing missile capabilities resistant to electronic warfare."
}
}
},
"international_impacts": {
"US": {
"military": "Strikes Houthi targets in Yemen; highlights ongoing US involvement in regional security."
},
"Israel": {
"security": "Fails to intercept Houthi missile near Ben-Gurion Airport due to technical error, despite high success rate in previous interceptions.",
"response": "Prepared for increased military actions in Gaza; calls for national unity and cautions against internal divisions that could weaken war effort."
},
"Iran": {
"statements": "No hostility toward neighbors, but warns of targeting US bases if attacked.",
"military": "Unveils advanced missile and signals readiness to respond forcefully to any aggression."
}
},
"domestic_issues": {
"public": {
"tensions": "Internal divisions, protests, and accusations threaten national unity, with some citizens criticizing families of hostages and government actions.",
"media": "Shouting matches and blame-shifting on live TV; warnings from leaders about harmful speech and the importance of social cohesion."
}
},
"noteworthy_stories": {
"missile_strike_near_ben_gurion": {
"details": "Houthi missile hits near Israel’s main airport due to a malfunction in interceptor systems, attributed to technical error, not human error.",
"reaction": "Israeli officials acknowledge the failure but emphasize the high success rate of interceptors overall."
},
"airline_delay": {
"incident": "Air India flight circling near Ben-Gurion before being ordered back to Delhi following

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