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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-27 at 11:06
HEADLINES
Israel pushes into Gaza City targeting Hamas
750,000 displaced as Gaza humanitarian crisis escalates
Pakistan Saudi pact reshapes Middle East security
The time is now 7:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Here is the hourly update on the situation in Israel, Gaza, and the surrounding region.
Tensions remain high as Israel’s ground operation in Gaza continues to intensify. The Israeli military says its forces have pushed into the city of Gaza to disrupt Hamas’ command and control, while focusing on uncovering weapons caches and preventing further attacks. In the last 24 hours, the army reported the destruction of multiple Hamas targets, including observation posts and underground tunnels, with airpower contributing to the strikes. Commanders say the pace of operations is designed to degrade Hamas’ ability to threaten Israeli civilians, and to protect those inside the city and along the corridor to the south. The Israel Defense Forces said teams operating under southern command, with intelligence and security services, have located and neutralized significant numbers of weapons, including anti-tank missiles, rockets, and improvised explosive devices. In parallel, the armed forces continued to coordinate with humanitarian agencies to facilitate the safe movement of civilians toward designated humanitarian zones as the cross-border fighting persists.
The humanitarian picture in Gaza remains dire for many residents. Israeli authorities have announced protective evacuations and the creation of humanitarian corridors, while asserting the necessity of moving away from areas where fighting is concentrating. Reports indicate that more than 750,000 people have already left Gaza City and its environs in recent days and weeks, seeking safety in southern parts of the enclave or in designated humanitarian areas. International agencies warn of an escalating humanitarian emergency, including shortages of food, water, and medical supplies, and emphasize the imperative of safe corridors for civilians and for aid deliveries.
On the political and security front, regional proxies tied to Iran continue to loom large. In Syria, the Assad government’s grip remains a central factor in the region’s security calculus, with the landscape described by some outlets as shifting in the wake of leadership changes and reshaped alignments. In Lebanon, Hezbollah’s leadership and its network have faced a severe strain from recent Israeli operations, and from sustained international pressure to disarm. A number of assessments point to Hezbollah attempting to rebuild capabilities, even as critics describe a reduced immediate threat; officials indicate that Iran’s influence in Lebanon persists, and undertakings in the region remain unpredictable. In parallel, Hezbollah’s commemorations marking a year since the killing of Nasrallah’s predecessor have drawn crowds and drawn international attention to the group’s evolving posture and the broader regional power contest.
Hamas’ military capacity in Gaza is recognized as degraded by many observers, with Israeli military spokespeople emphasizing that the current campaign targets the group’s command structures, tunnels, and weapons depots. The hostage situation remains unresolved, with hostages and victims’ families continuing to press for information and a path to release. Humanitarian concerns and international diplomacy are attempting to create a framework for a potential ceasefire or pause, but no durable settlement appears imminent. The broader security risk linked to the region’s volatile dynamics persists, including the potential for renewed cross-border escalation if either side shifts its red lines.
In the Yemeni theater, Iran’s regional network remains active. The Houthis are part of the broader axis of influence that extends across the region, contributing to a
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