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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-05-28 at 02:05
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1. Internal Bureaucracy Paralyses Israeli War Efforts
2. Legal Roadblocks Hamper Gaza Evacuations and Security
3. Deep State Undermines Israel’s Path to Victory
The time is now 10:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Good evening. It is ten o’clock, and here is your news update.
Israel remains engaged in a complex and multi-front conflict that has now entered its nineteenth month. Despite ongoing military efforts, the country faces significant internal challenges that threaten to impede its path to victory. Reports indicate that a so-called “deep state” composed of unelected legal and bureaucratic officials is actively undermining government strategies. These officials, acting without legislative authority, have reportedly issued directives that restrict efforts to facilitate the voluntary emigration of Gazans—one of the few long-term solutions to dismantling Hamas’s civilian shield and restoring security in southern Israel. Such policies have been criticized for contradicting government-approved security strategies and for paralyzing the elected leadership’s ability to act decisively.
This internal resistance is exemplified by legal rulings and directives that have constrained the Israel Defense Forces’ operational flexibility. For example, the High Court banned the IDF from using the “neighbor procedure,” which allows soldiers to seek civilian assistance in approaching terrorist hideouts—a move that has been criticized for prioritizing enemy civilians over soldier safety. Additionally, in late 2023, rules of engagement were tightened under legal advisement, requiring extra verification that has reportedly increased risks to Israeli soldiers attempting to eliminate terrorists in Gaza.
Further complicating the situation, military leaders have publicly stated that humanitarian aid will not be distributed to Gazans, citing legal concerns—despite clear directives from the government and ongoing aid flows to Hamas, which continues to hold Israeli hostages. Moreover, following the October 7 attacks, legal actions were swiftly initiated against soldiers who acted to save lives, many under urgent circumstances, rather than being commended. An investigative controversy surrounds a doctored video from the Sde Teiman prison, which falsely alleged abuse by Israeli soldiers—an incident that caused diplomatic fallout and used to target and prosecute servicemen, even after the allegations were dropped.
The underlying issue, as highlighted by security analysts, is a persistent internal institutional capture—where unelected officials, often aligned with external advocacy groups, override democratically elected policies. This has led to a paralysis of leadership and a prolonged conflict, not due to a lack of military strength or political will, but because of a legal and bureaucratic bottleneck that refuses to relinquish control.
Experts warn that the only viable path to victory involves restoring sovereignty over law as well as land. This entails reforming the legal system, holding bureaucrats accountable, and returning authority to elected officials. The Israeli public deserves transparency and a serious debate about how to optimize institutions for wartime effectiveness while maintaining democratic accountability. Only through addressing these systemic internal issues can Israel hope for swift and decisive victories in the ongoing conflict.
This is your news update for tonight. I am [Name], and we will continue to follow these developments closely. Good evening.
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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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