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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-25 at 09:08

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HEADLINES
Yemen separatist hints two-state path
Arab-Israeli killings reach 187 in 2025
US envoy eyes Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal

The time is now 5:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

At 5:00 a.m., here is the latest from the region and beyond. Across Yemen, a development that could reshape regional alignments is stirring quiet headlines. Aidaros al-Zubaidi, the separatist leader of the Southern Transitional Council, tells UAE state media that he would welcome a path that envisions a two-state framework for Israel and Palestine while also signaling a stance that could position Yemen’s southern movement within a broader regional arrangement. The statement, while not equating to a formal peace agreement, underscores a shift in rhetoric from some Yemen-based actors toward a potential realignment of priorities that could influence how the Palestinians and Israelis pursue a durable settlement. It remains to be seen how such positions would translate into practical diplomacy or impact on-the-ground security.

In Israel, the nation confronts a continuing wave of violence and a difficult security calculus at home. The Arab sector has been struck by a surge in deadly incidents, a trend reflected in the murder of a 29-year-old man in Kafr Kara, part of a broader tally cited by Abraham Initiatives indicating 187 Arab-Israelis have been murdered in 2025. The toll in the Arab communities adds another layer to a security environment already strained by the Gaza conflict and protests across the country. Separately, a separate incident at Holon’s Wolfson Station ends in tragedy as a man is killed after becoming trapped under a train car, delaying service and prompting investigations into railway safety and civilian protection in metropolitan corridors.

Across the political and public sphere, the debate over security and policy continues to shape the national conversation. In Washington, a veteran Trump administration envoy expresses optimism that a Gaza ceasefire and a hostage-release framework could be announced soon, signaling a potential opening amid months of heavy fighting and diplomatic back-and-forth. In Jerusalem, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departs for a United Nations engagement with a pointed stance on Palestinian statehood, pledging to block any move toward a Palestinian state and signaling that diplomatic momentum at the UN will be met with a firm security and political response at home. The messaging underscores a persistent tension between international diplomacy and Israel’s imperative for security and strategic depth.

In Gaza itself, the fighting persists in a spiral that has drawn in regional and international actors. The Israeli Air Force conducts operations against targets across the Strip, reporting strikes on more than 170 facilities and infrastructure targets in a single day as part of a broader campaign aimed at degrading Hamas’ ability to wage war and to deter future attacks. On the ground, Israeli military units continue operations designed to neutralize threats and protect civilian populations in urban and border areas. The toll tells a stark story: 466 Israeli soldiers have been killed since the Gaza ground incursion began on October 27, 2023, and the broader toll across fronts since the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023 stands at 912. As casualties rise, discussions about hostage diplomacy and civilian protection remain central to the strategic calculus of all sides.

Diplomatic maneuvering and international dimension continue to unfold with notable developments in Europe. Italy, aligning with broader European pressure, announces plans to sanction Israel while simultaneously dispatching a second naval vessel to escort a flotilla sailing toward the Gaza Strip. Defense Minister Guido Crosetto outlined the measure in parliament, signaling that Rome intends to accompany the flot

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