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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-10-10 at 16:08
HEADLINES
- US-brokered Gaza ceasefire outlines hostage releases
- Gaza-Israel toll climbs as ceasefire tests
- Putin warns global nuclear arms race underway
The time is now 12:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Good afternoon. This is the 12:00 PM update on the crisis and the broader situation, with the latest developments shaping both the immediate outlook and the longer-term security and political calculus.
A United States brokered ceasefire is in place, announced in Sharm el-Sheikh, aimed at halting hostilities between Israel and Hamas and enabling the release of hostages. The arrangement centers on a phased process that includes a schedule for hostage releases and a pathway toward a durable pause in fighting. Israel has stressed that any pause must be anchored in security assurances and the safety of its civilians, while Hamas and allied Palestinian officials have framed it as a step toward relief for Gaza’s civilians. The ceasefire comes as the region remains deeply scarred by two years of war, with both sides signaling conditions and caveats that will be tested in the days and weeks ahead.
On the ground, Israeli and Palestinian authorities continue to monitor violations and incidents. Yesterday saw attacks attributed to Hamas’ armed wing near border areas, including an assault that targeted Israeli forces. Authorities say the militants attempted to seize a soldier, but operational conditions on the ground prevented the kidnapping. Israel’s military leadership has pledged to defend its citizens and to manage the security environment as negotiations proceed, stressing that any security gains must be preserved while advancing the humanitarian and hostage-related components of the deal.
Casualties in Gaza and Israel remain a central part of the public account and the diplomatic calculus. The Palestinian health ministry in Gaza reported 17 deaths and 71 injuries in the last 24 hours, with total fatalities approaching 67,211 and roughly 170,000 injuries since the conflict began. Independent counts in conflict zones are difficult, and both sides’ figures vary; however, the toll is widely acknowledged to be immense. In Gaza, observers note that as search-and-rescue operations continue under the ceasefire framework, the total casualty figure will likely rise as more bodies are recovered in areas that have seen heavy bombardment. Israel likewise contends with security costs and civilian harm, and the government has emphasized that any humanitarian pauses must be matched by progress on hostages and the broader strategic objectives of ensuring long-term quiet and security for its people.
In parallel, the security and political leadership in Israel remains engaged in planning for the “day after” the hostilities. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Tel Hashomer’s central medical complex to review preparations for handling returning captives and to meet with wounded soldiers. In public remarks, he commended the medical teams and the courage and resilience of the troops who fought to defend Israeli citizens. There is growing public discussion about the trajectory of national politics in light of the Gaza deal, with some in the ruling party exploring the timing of early elections to capitalize on recent developments, while others caution that stability and unity around the hostage issue must govern any political timetable.
The ceasefire and hostage process are being watched closely by regional and global actors. US mediation efforts and ally support have kept the line of communication open among the parties. Notably, US envoy teams visited sacred sites in Jerusalem, praying for the safe return of hostages and signaling continued American involvement. Ivanka Trump, daughter of President Donald Trump, and Jared Kushner participated in a visit that included expressions of hope for peace thr
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