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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-05-29 at 12:04
HEADLINES
Israel Battles Multi-Front War Amid Rising Tensions
Aid Resumes in Gaza Despite Hamas Interference
Iran and Hezbollah Threaten Regional Stability
The time is now 08:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 8:00 AM, Israeli forces continue to confront a complex multi-front conflict involving Iran-backed proxies and militant groups across seven key regions. In Gaza, aid distribution has resumed after disruptions caused by Hamas operatives and recent Israeli military actions. Over the course of the morning, approximately 14,600 humanitarian packages have been delivered through newly established IDF-controlled centers, aimed at alleviating civilian suffering while reducing Hamas' leverage over the population. Despite these efforts, tensions remain high, with reports of Hamas operatives operating within civilian infrastructure, including schools, which Israel's military has repeatedly exposed. The IDF has issued warnings urging residents to stay away from areas where terrorists are believed to be hiding, emphasizing ongoing intelligence efforts to target militants embedded in the civilian environment.
In southern Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes targeted militant positions in Nabetia al-Fauka, with initial reports confirming casualties, including a suspected terrorist killed in the operation. The Israeli military has disclosed intelligence indicating that Hezbollah’s military presence in southern Lebanon has been significantly weakened, thanks to cooperation with US intelligence channels. Nonetheless, the threat of escalation persists, especially as cross-border tensions fluctuate.
Across Syria and Iraq, Israeli defenses remain on high alert. Reports indicate ongoing attempts by Iranian forces and their proxies to establish a foothold, with recent strikes aimed at disrupting these efforts. Israeli officials warn that Iran’s escalating cyber operations pose a growing threat, as the Shin Bet security agency has successfully thwarted 85 Iranian cyberattacks since the start of 2025. These attacks primarily target Israeli officials, defense personnel, and public figures, often via phishing schemes and malicious links designed to steal sensitive information and facilitate future physical attacks.
In the maritime arena, Yemen’s Houthi rebels continue to threaten shipping lanes, with recent military assessments suggesting increased missile and drone activity aimed at disrupting Israeli and international maritime interests. Meanwhile, in domestic Israeli news, a pedestrian woman aged 39 was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle on Yehoram Tzisel Street in Haifa, highlighting ongoing concerns about road safety amidst heightened tensions.
Globally, leaders and organizations are raising alarm over a surge in antisemitism. During the IHRA conference in Jerusalem, British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that anti-Zionism increasingly functions as a guise for antisemitic sentiment, which threatens Jewish communities worldwide. Netanyahu called on European nations to resist demonization campaigns against Israel, emphasizing that the conflict extends beyond military confrontations into a broader ideological and civilizational struggle.
In Belgium, controversy erupted over remarks by Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot, who publicly suggested that Israel’s actions in Gaza could be approaching genocide, prompting sharp criticism from a prominent Jewish organization. The Belgian prime minister has since clarified that the official government stance rejects the genocide characterization, and calls for consistency and responsibility in diplomatic statements continue.
Meanwhile, the international debate over aid to Gaza intensifies. Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon accused the UN of “mafia-like” tactics to control humanitarian assistance, alleging t
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