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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-10-24 at 15:08
HEADLINES
Israeli veto shadows Gaza ceasefire force bid
Israel to overhaul command after Oct 7
UNICEF warns Gaza risks lost generation
The time is now 11:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This is the 11:00 AM global briefing. The focus remains Gaza’s ceasefire, regional diplomacy, and the security challenges Israel faces on multiple fronts as Washington and allied capitals seek a path to lasting stability.
In Cairo, Hamas and Fatah held talks on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire. The discussions, conducted with Egyptian mediation, were described by participants as a step toward organizing the Palestinian internal front and aligning on the day‑to‑day management of life in Gaza under a continued pause in larger hostilities. Sources cautioned that the talks aim to translate a framework for stabilization into concrete steps, with observers watching closely for any signs of momentum or friction between the two movements. The talks come as US and regional mediators press for a second phase that would reduce the humanitarian and political strains inside Gaza while preserving the truce.
In Washington, the diplomatic signal remains clear: a strong push for an international Gaza force to police the ceasefire. Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced hope that such a force could be assembled soon, though he indicated that Israel would have a veto over participants, including Turkey. The emphasis is on credible international oversight to deter violations and sustain the truce, even as Washington seeks to balance Israeli security concerns with broader regional stability. At the same time, the administration is moving to broaden its coordination with allied governments through the Gaza coordination hub, a state department effort led by career diplomat Steven Fagin, who previously oversaw US posture toward Yemen. Fagin’s appointment reflects the administration’s intent to maintain continuous diplomatic oversight as the ceasefire enters its next phase.
Turkey’s Erdogan stepped up calls for a tougher line on Gaza, urging sanctions or an arms embargo to compel Israel to observe the ceasefire. He suggested that the international community, led by the United States, must press Israel to live up to its commitments, including new restrictions if needed. Israel has publicly signaled that it does not welcome a large foreign security footprint in Gaza and has cautioned against importing competing security mechanisms that could complicate operations on the ground. The Turkish posture underscores the sensitive balancing act facing Washington and Jerusalem as they navigate broader regional diplomacy, including Ankara’s evolving role in mediating aspects of the ceasefire.
On the Israeli front, officials are reviewing the operational lessons of the past months. A high‑level panel led by senior officers is due to present its findings to IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir on Tuesday, with the expectation that additional recommendations will be shared with the wider General Staff on Friday. The inquiry has focused on the early hours of the October 7 attack and the subsequent command and control processes, with particular attention to leadership decisions and the coordination among the intelligence and operations directorates. While acknowledging the complexities inherent in wartime decisionmaking, analysts say the panel’s conclusions could drive a broader restructuring of command channels and accountability for senior officers.
Across the border in southern Lebanon, the Israeli military announced it had targeted Hezbollah positions, stating the operation was in response to recent cross‑border activity. The army reported the elimination of Abbas Hassan Karqi, described as a senior logistics chief within Hezbollah’s Southern Front. The strike is seen as part of a broader pattern of deterrence moves while the broader cease
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