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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-06-04 at 04:11

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HEADLINES
1. Man Attempts Trump Estate Break-In Amid Security Fears
2. Israel Strikes Syria After Cross-Border Projectile Attacks
3. Media Falsely Blame Israel, Fueling Global Antisemitism

The time is now 12:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

$news_data = [
{
headline: "Attempted intrusion at Donald Trump’s Florida estate ends with arrest",
details: "A young man, Anthony Thomas Rice, 23, was stopped early yesterday morning by the Secret Service after trying to scale the fence at Mar-a-Lago. He claimed he wanted to 'spread the message' to Trump and marry his granddaughter. Rice has a prior arrest record for attempting to enter the estate. The Secret Service reported that shortly after midnight, Rice climbed the perimeter fence and triggered alarms."
},
{
headline: "US aid agencies suspend distribution in Gaza following Israeli military update",
details: "Following an update from the Israeli Defense Forces, the American aid organization GHF announced it would not distribute aid in Gaza today. The suspension is due to discussions with the Israeli military to increase security measures at food distribution sites. Earlier, IDF spokesperson Brigadier General Abhiki Adraei stated that aid centers would remain closed for 'renovations and organization.'"
},
{
headline: "White House responds to media falsehoods about Gaza aid incident",
details: "A rare official response featured visual demonstrations by White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt, defending Israel against unfounded claims that it shot at Gazans seeking humanitarian aid. Leavitt emphasized that reports of gunfire at the aid center are fabricated and that there is no evidence of violence at the distribution points. She criticized media outlets like BBC for spreading false stories that have fueled antisemitism globally."
},
{
headline: "Family of Colorado terror attack victim discusses last conversation",
details: "Lah, mother of fallen soldier Sergeant Ofer Barhana, recounted her last words with her son: 'Next Saturday, I will be out, don't worry.' Her emotional account highlights the ongoing toll of Israel’s security operations amid the conflict."
},
{
headline: "Israeli strikes target southern Syria after projectile launches",
details: "In response to two projectiles crossing into Israeli territory from Syria, Israel shelled targets in southern Syria. Defense Minister Israel Katz held Syrian President Bashar al-Assad responsible, asserting that Syria is directly accountable for threats against Israel. Syria denied firing the projectiles, claiming it has never been a threat to Israel. The strikes caused no casualties or damage, but heightened regional tensions."
},
{
headline: "Families of Gaza hostages meet US officials at White House",
details: "Relatives of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza met with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and White House officials, including Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. They reiterated their demand for the safe return of all captives. Leavitt emphasized that recovering hostages is critical for regional stability, and the meeting reinforced President Biden’s commitment to their rescue."
},
{
headline: "Rising temperatures and partly cloudy weather forecast for Israel",
details: "Today, Israel will experience partly cloudy skies with a slight increase in temperatures. Winds from the Mediterranean will blow from the west to northwest at 20-35 km/h. The sea is expected to have waves between 60 and 120 centimeters. Temperatures will range from 16°C to 35°C across various regions, with coastal cities like Tel Aviv forecasted at 26-21°C."
},
{
headline: "North Korea successfully re-floated warship after sinking",
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