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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-05-06 at 07:06

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HEADLINES
1. Israel Launches Massive Strikes in Lebanon and Gaza
2. Iran Threatens Overwhelming Force Amid Regional Tensions
3. US Deploys Additional Bombers as Middle East Escalates

The time is now 03:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

$news_data = {
"international": [
{
"source": "France's foreign minister",
"statement": "Israel's plan to take over Gaza is unacceptable, and the Israeli government is violating humanitarian law. The immediate need is a ceasefire and humanitarian aid to Gaza without obstacles.",
"context": "International criticism rises amid ongoing conflict."
},
{
"source": "Turkish media",
"report": "Following Mossad's operation in Lebanon, 1,300 additional B-hipers were intercepted in Istanbul intended to reach Lebanon.",
"context": "Heightened intelligence and security alerts in the region."
},
{
"source": "US military",
"report": "Two B-52H bombers are en route to Diego Garcia, joining six B-2 stealth bombers already stationed there, indicating significant escalation.",
"context": "These moves signal increased US military readiness in the Middle East."
},
{
"source": "Iranian defense minister",
"statement": "Any aggressive action by the US or Israel will meet overwhelming force. Iran has ample missile reserves and will use weapons never before deployed if war is imposed.",
"context": "Iran warns of severe retaliation and denies US accusations linking it to Yemen."
},
{
"source": "Houthi leaders",
"statement": "They plan to escalate attacks on Israeli airports to halt Israeli air traffic, including targets in Haifa.",
"context": "Potential for increased regional escalation."
},
{
"source": "Syrian Druze activist",
"statement": "This is systematic genocide; our community faces extermination for no reason.",
"context": "Human rights concerns amid ongoing violence."
}
],
"region": [
{
"location": "Lebanon",
"action": "IDF conducted extensive strikes on Hezbollah targets, including weapons facilities and terror hubs, violating ceasefire agreements. Additional strikes reported in southern Lebanon and possibly in Syria.",
"context": "Israel aims to dismantle Hezbollah's military capabilities."
},
{
"location": "Syria",
"action": "Israeli airstrikes near Damascus targeted sites following clashes involving Druze communities. PM Netanyahu issued a warning to the Syrian regime.",
"context": "Continued Israeli operations to prevent weapon transfers and destabilization."
},
{
"location": "Gaza",
"action": "Intense fighting ongoing; Israeli military expands operations, raising fears for hostages' safety. Families of hostages express urgent concerns over potential harm.",
"context": "Security cabinet debates tactics; hostages' families demand transparency."
},
{
"location": "West Bank",
"action": "Unrest continues with clashes and increased military presence.",
"context": "Tensions remain high amid broader conflict."
},
{
"location": "Yemen",
"action": "Houthi attacks threaten Israeli and regional targets; Yemen Petroleum Company faces fuel shortages after Israeli and US strikes.",
"context": "Proxy conflicts intensify alongside direct confrontations."
}
],
"domestic": [
{
"topic": "Israeli politics",
"detail": "Prime Minister Netanyahu requests a pause in his corruption trial at 3:30 p.m. for a political discussion.

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