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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-26 at 06:06
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Palestinians plan dramatic walkout at Netanyahu UN
Trump backs off sovereignty bid easing strain
Slovenia bars Netanyahu entry over ICC warrants
The time is now 2:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This is the two o’clock update on events shaping Israel, the region, and the wider international arena.
Palestinians are planning a coordinated walkout during Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations General Assembly to protest Israeli actions. The move reflects ongoing tensions over Gaza and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict as nations gather for high level discussions and diplomacy continues to wrestle with a difficult ceasefire dynamic.
In editorial commentary published alongside the international discussions, there is a call for Prime Minister Netanyahu to offer a message of hope to both Israelis and the broader world. The piece argues that the moment demands a signal that the war may be nearing a path to closure, that loved ones may be returned home, and that healing can begin for those touched by this conflict.
On the diplomatic stage in Washington, President Donald Trump is described as having defused a volatile issue by stepping back from the idea of applying Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. The argument presented is that sovereignty at this juncture would bring significant political and economic challenges, and that the president’s stance provides Netanyahu with a strategic relief, allowing room to pursue a broader diplomatic path. Observers suggest the move may reshape how domestic political factions in Israel approach sovereignty discussions, and that a calculated, patient approach could yield a more favorable set of international constraints and opportunities down the line.
International reactions to Israel’s actions continue to unfold. Slovenia has publicly barred Prime Minister Netanyahu from entering the country in solidarity with warrants issued by the International Criminal Court. The decision is presented as a clear message about adherence to international law and the expectations global institutions place on states. The Slovenian government has also signaled a broader posture toward Israel’s presence in the occupied Palestinian territories and has referenced international law as a touchstone for its policy choices. As a result, questions about travel, diplomacy, and engagement with European partners are part of the broader conversation.
Domestically, Israel’s housing market is highlighted in new reporting. After a period of rapid price growth, prices in Israel have shown signs of cooling. A July decline of about 1.5 percent was followed by a small rebound of roughly 0.8 percent in August. The market remains elevated relative to historical norms, with roughly eighty-three thousand new apartments available for sale—a record level—and a complex picture of sales volumes, investor activity, and foreign demand. Analysts note that higher interest rates, a large supply of new homes, and the ongoing war against Hamas are contributing to a more cautious buying environment. Overseas buyers continue to show interest, particularly among expatriates and diaspora Jews seeking a foothold in Israel, while many domestic buyers weigh near-term risks and the potential for future price shifts as regional security dynamics evolve.
Turning to security and regional dynamics, reports describe a continued focus on Hamas in Gaza, with ongoing hostage concerns coloring discussions of ceasefire prospects and humanitarian relief. At the same time, assessments from various observers indicate that the operational capabilities of Hamas have been constrained in recent periods, even as the humanitarian and security situation remains dire and the hostage crisis persists. The evolving balance of power among regional actors—especially Iran’s netwo
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