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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-10-24 at 05:08
HEADLINES
Gaza Hostages Hunger Harms Bodies and Minds
West Bank Grenade Attack Suspects Detained
Putin Pushes Sovereign AI Models
The time is now 1:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In the Middle East and around the world, new developments tonight shape the security and political calculus for governments and publics alike. In humanitarian terms, researchers warn that hostages subjected to extreme, prolonged hunger face severe, lasting consequences. An expert in human physiology explains that the body’s systems respond to starvation with rapid weight loss, lowered metabolism, immune suppression, and increased risk of organ stress, with long-term effects that can persist well after relief from deprivation.
In the West Bank, security forces conducted a coordinated operation in which three suspects were detained in connection with the throwing of a grenade at an Israel Defense Forces unit. Interrogations indicate the device used was improvised and self-made, underscoring the ongoing dangers faced by security personnel in the area as Israeli and Palestinian authorities engage in investigations and security measures.
On the humanitarian and symbolic front, Gaza hostage Gadi Mozes is set to receive the Ben-Gurion Award in recognition of his courage and leadership during his captivity and in pledging to assist in rebuilding Kibbutz Nir Oz after his release in January. The award highlights resilience and a commitment to rebuilding communities strained by conflict.
Analysts and editors continue to argue that Israel’s frontline extends beyond its borders to its emergency rooms. An editorial perspective emphasizes that candid leadership and sustained investment are required to restore hospitals to healing environments rather than flash points of fear, reflecting the domestic dimension of conflict and resilience.
In Washington, President Donald Trump announced the termination of all trade talks with Canada after what he described as a fraudulent advertisement featuring comments attributed to Ronald Reagan regarding tariffs. The move signals a shift in trade policy and raises questions about the broader impact on cross-border supply chains and regional economic arrangements.
Confirmation hearings in Washington also touched the Middle East, as Amer Ghalib’s nomination to serve as Kuwait’s ambassador faced pointed questions from Republican lawmakers over past anti-Israel statements. The proceedings have introduced scrutiny of the nominee’s views on Israel, potentially affecting his prospects for confirmation in a closely divided Senate.
Meanwhile, in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for the development of a more advanced Russian artificial intelligence capability. He urged the creation of sovereign AI models that do not simply copy those of others, signaling a push for technological autonomy in strategic fields.
In the West Bank, the Israel Defense Forces are reportedly weighing a reduction in their military footprint in the area. If such a drawdown proceeds, responsibility for the safety of settlements would largely shift to local security forces, a development that could recalibrate the balance of security and governance in the region.
A joint security update from the Israel Defense Forces, the Shin Bet security service, and the police notes that within less than a day, security forces arrested three suspects believed to be connected to the attack with a bomb against an IDF unit in the town of Tuvas in the Menashe region. The operation also involved encroachments, investigations of suspects, and cautions to residents as signs and propaganda for terrorism were removed. Investigators from the Shin Bet and the YAMAS unit say the device was self-made, and the investigation is continuing.
In Washington, Vice President Joe D. Vance conclude
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