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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-05-29 at 08:06
HEADLINES
Israel Targets Gaza Tunnels to Secure Borders
Ceasefire Talks Boost Hope for Lebanon Stability
US Proposes 60-Day Gaza Truce Amid Hostage Negotiations
The time is now 04:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Today, Israel remains engaged on multiple fronts as its military continues targeted operations against terrorist infrastructure and hostile elements across the region. In Gaza, the IDF reports the destruction of extensive underground tunnel systems and the elimination of several terrorists emerging from these tunnels. Over the past month, specialized units, including the southern brigade and the Yahalom combat engineering units, completed a focused operation to dismantle terror infrastructure in the southern Gaza Strip. This operation involved the destruction of hundreds of meters of offensive subterranean pathways, some of which included booby-trapped shafts, and the elimination of terrorist cells exiting from these points. The military emphasizes that these efforts are part of ongoing measures to expand the security buffer around Israeli communities in the Negev and to prevent future infiltration attempts.
Meanwhile, in northern Israel, a fragile ceasefire is reported in southern Lebanon. United Nations peacekeeping forces describe their role as facilitating conditions for diplomacy and rebuilding trust between Israel and Lebanon. They highlight that the withdrawal of Israeli troops from five positions in southern Lebanon and the redeployment of the Lebanese Army across the region are critical steps toward restoring stability, as international actors continue to urge restraint.
In the West Bank, Israeli forces conducted targeted operations against Palestinian militants, including the demolition of the home of a Hamas operative involved in a recent attempted attack in Tel Aviv. The operation aimed to deter future acts of terror and demonstrate Israel’s resolve to respond decisively to threats.
Across the region, international diplomatic efforts are intensifying. Arab foreign ministers are scheduled to meet in Ramallah this coming Sunday, with representatives from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman expected to discuss regional stability and the prospects for a renewed push for a two-state solution. The meeting, held under the auspices of the United Nations and France, aims to foster unity among Arab states and support Palestinian aspirations.
In the broader geopolitical context, the United States has proposed a temporary ceasefire in Gaza lasting sixty days, during which nine Israeli hostages are expected to be released in phases. The plan includes a phased withdrawal from the Morag corridor and the resumption of humanitarian aid distribution via the United Nations. Israel has yet to respond publicly to this proposal, which also involves negotiations on the release of Palestinian prisoners and the return of bodies of those killed.
In domestic Israeli developments, tensions persist over the government’s handling of the conflict, with some voices calling for urgent political unity and others criticizing the pace and scope of military actions. The recent destruction of a Hamas home in Nablus, linked to a failed attack attempt, signals continued efforts to weaken militant networks in the West Bank.
International markets reacted positively to recent legal developments in the United States, where a court ruled against the automatic enforcement of tariffs imposed during the Trump administration, boosting investor confidence across Asian markets. Meanwhile, in London, protests and clashes involving pro-Palestinian demonstrators have been reported, highlighting the ongoing tensions surrounding the conflict.
In other news, a recent earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 was felt in the Khuzestan region of Iran, causing significant concern among r
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