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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-05-28 at 20:05
HEADLINES
1. Iran Offers U.S. Nuclear Deal Breakthrough
2. Israel Faces Escalating Fronts Amid Regional Tensions
3. Gaza Crisis Deepens as Civilian Deaths Climb
The time is now 04:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Today at four in the afternoon, Israel remains deeply engaged in a multi-front conflict with Iran and its proxies across seven key theaters: Iran itself, Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen. The situation continues to evolve rapidly, with significant regional and international implications.
In Iran, there are emerging signals of cautious flexibility in negotiations over its nuclear program. Tehran has floated a proposal for a one-year freeze on uranium enrichment, offering in exchange the release of billions of dollars in frozen assets and US recognition of its right to enrich uranium for civilian purposes. Iranian officials suggest that, if an agreement is reached, Iran might also allow IAEA inspectors from the United States access to its nuclear sites—though they emphasize that inspectors from hostile nations remain barred. Iran currently enriches uranium up to 60 percent, well above the 3.67 percent limit set in the 2015 nuclear deal, and insists its program is solely peaceful.
Meanwhile, US and Israeli officials are reportedly reviewing a new draft proposal that calls for the release of ten hostages and a temporary ceasefire. However, Israeli Defense Minister Bezalel Smotrich dismissed the idea as “madness,” reflecting the ongoing tensions within Israeli political and security circles regarding concessions and military options.
On the battlefield, hostilities persist. Israeli forces continue to confront threats from multiple directions. In Gaza, Israeli strikes have targeted what officials describe as Iranian-backed assets, including a Yemenia Airbus A320 at Sana’a airport, believed to be used by Iran-backed groups to transport terrorists planning attacks against Israel. Reports from Gaza indicate ongoing heavy clashes, with Palestinian sources reporting at least 60 casualties in the past day, as the conflict's toll continues to rise.
Lebanese military sources report that the Lebanese Army has been mobilizing additional troops in the border region of Lidda in southern Lebanon. This comes amid reports of Israeli military engineering units and tanks operating near border villages, apparently constructing defensive positions such as earthwork barriers—actions that have prompted Lebanon to dispatch reinforcements, heightening fears of escalation.
In Syria, Israeli aircraft have conducted strikes targeting Iranian and Hezbollah infrastructure, further complicating the regional picture. Similarly, in Iraq and Yemen, proxy groups aligned with Iran continue their activities, with recent reports of increased rocket fire and drone attacks targeting Israeli and American interests.
Domestically, Israeli protests have intensified over the ongoing war and perceived government inaction. Demonstrators have assembled outside the Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv, tying themselves to the building’s stairs to commemorate 600 days since the outbreak of hostilities with Hamas. Many protesters accuse the government of neglecting hostage issues and regional security, calling for a more resolute stance. Several activists have been detained after breaking into the building, while others have staged sit-ins in nearby streets. Leaders of the protests are calling for mass demonstrations at Rabin Square to press for immediate action to free hostages and address national security concerns.
Internationally, France’s President Emmanuel Macron has issued a stark appeal, describing the situation as “600 days of unbearable hell” for Gaza hostages and urging their immediate return. France and other European nations are actively participating in diplomatic efforts to br
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