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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-10-01 at 17:05
HEADLINES
Israeli encircles Gaza City as toll rises
Trump 20 point plan to end Gaza
Iran signals longer missiles widen regional reach
The time is now 1:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
At 1:00 PM, here is a concise briefing on the latest developments across the Israel-Hamas war, regional diplomacy, and related international events.
In Gaza, the Israeli Defense Forces have reported progress in tightening the circle around Gaza City. Defense Minister Katz said the IDF is near completing control of the Netzarim Corridor and that residents in Gaza City have a last opportunity to move south and leave Hamas terrorists isolated in the city. The corridor runs along the coast south of Gaza City, and the Israeli military says it has seized the western portion of the corridor to enforce this encirclement. Israel has warned that those remaining in Gaza City would be on Hamas’s side, and the army says it will press ahead with operations to compel the return of hostages and the disarmament of Hamas. Meanwhile, Gaza’s health authorities, controlled by Hamas, reported dozens of fatalities across the enclave on Wednesday as Israeli air and ground operations continued, with casualty figures reflecting the grim toll of fighting in dense urban areas. The Red Cross said it had to suspend some operations in Gaza City due to the fighting, as aid networks face severe disruption. The broader toll in Gaza remains disputed, with Hamas-run officials providing higher casualty figures than what Israel has publicly acknowledged.
On the diplomatic front, former US President Donald Trump has pressed Hamas to accept his 20-point plan for ending the Gaza war, giving the group a matter of days to respond. Netanyahu publicly indicated acceptance of the plan, while Hamas has sought clarifications and the right to amend certain clauses, if Prime Minister Netanyahu is allowed to participate in those adjustments. The plan envisions a staged Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, disarmament of Hamas, strengthened humanitarian access, and the transfer of governance to an international framework without Hamas or the Palestinian Authority in control. Western and regional reactions have been mixed, with some Arab leaders signaling cautious receptivity, even as Hamas has yet to formally respond to the proposal.
In Washington, the White House released an executive order pledging that any armed attack on Qatar will be treated as a threat to US security, with US forces prepared to defend Qatar if necessary. The move follows a previously reported Israeli strike on Doha targeting Hamas leaders, which drew regional and international criticism and helped spur the latest US push for a broader diplomatic settlement. The order also assigns senior US officials to coordinate a rapid response to any aggression against Qatar and signals a stronger US commitment to its Gulf ally as part of a broader peace framework for Gaza.
Turning to Iran and its regional posture, a senior commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards signaled a willingness to extend the range of Iran’s missiles beyond the long-standing 1,200-mile technical limit. State media quoted the deputy inspector of the Khatam al-Anbiya corps as saying that Iran’s missiles will reach the ranges needed to meet strategic demands, reflecting Tehran’s broad signaling in response to Western calls to curb missile capabilities. The broader context remains contested, with Western powers expressing concerns about Iran’s ballistic program amid ongoing tensions over Iran’s nuclear activities and regional influence.
In Lebanon and the wider area, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights urged renewed international pressure to establish a durable ceasefire, warning that Israeli strikes have continued in border areas despite a ceasefire agreement. The UN rights chief noted civilian casualties and
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