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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-27 at 10:05
HEADLINES
- Gaza War Intensifies as Hamas Targets Hit
- Iran Faces New Sanctions, Rial Slumps
- Syrian Court Issues Assad Arrest Warrant
The time is now 6:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This is the 6:00 AM update. The ceasefire between Israel and Iran is described as uneasy, with both sides keeping tight guard over their lines and external powers watching closely for any misstep that could widen the conflict.
In Gaza, the Israeli military says its forces remain fully engaged in operations in the Gaza Strip. The latest briefing from the Israeli army emphasizes continued activity by multiple brigades in and around Gaza City, with airstrikes reported against scores of targets connected to Hamas. Officials say across the last 24 hours the armed forces destroyed both underground facilities and surface targets identified as part of Hamas’ military infrastructure, including a reported strike on an observation post used by Hamas to coordinate attacks. In parallel, the army says its air power also targeted military premises linked to Hamas in the city and its outskirts, and it notes the scale of activity as part of a broader campaign against terrorist capabilities in the area. The ongoing combat activity comes as international humanitarian groups warn of the risk to civilians and staff; Doctors Without Borders has suspended work in Gaza City due to safety concerns, highlighting the precarious balance between military operations and aid delivery.
Israel has also been moving diplomatically. A delegation reportedly traveled to Egypt after Washington urged Cairo to temper its public stance toward Jerusalem. The report suggests the talks aimed at reducing regional tensions and keeping corridors open for diplomacy, though it provided no new commitments on a ceasefire timetable.
On the political front in Israel, a new poll indicates strong support among Netanyahu voters for the Gaza plan backed by President Trump. The data point to a degree of cross-cutting support for a forceful approach to Gaza among those who back Netanyahu, at a moment when the security calculus remains deeply contested across Israeli society.
Turning to Iran and its proxies, conditions remain tense and economically stressed. The international community is poised to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran, with snapback penalties triggering if no breakthrough occurs by midnight. In the meantime, the Iranian rial has slid to record lows, intensifying inflation and price pressures on basic goods. Reports from throughout the region indicate that Iranians are bracing for continued economic pain as import restrictions bite and consumer prices rise. Tehran’s leadership has asserted that it is prepared to push back against what it calls Western attempts to constrain its nuclear program, while arguing that European partners reached its own understandings in some areas with the United States holding a different view.
The Iranian leadership has also signaled a transactional approach to diplomacy. President Hassan Rouhani or officials associated with the presidency have said the United States has demanded the surrender of enriched uranium, while European partners have indicated alignments that differ from Washington’s. Iran has recalled ambassadors to France, Germany, and the United Kingdom in the wake of the sanctions move, signaling a cooling of some channels as negotiations proceed. Analysts warn that the standing risk is miscalculation, given the spike in tensions and the potential for a rapid shift in military and diplomatic posture.
In the broader Middle East, Syria is in the spotlight for legal actions rather than political realignment. A Syrian court issued an arrest warrant for Bashar al-Assad, accusing him of murder and torture in connection with past abuses. The decision, reported by state-linked outlets, underscores contin
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