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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-10-24 at 23:05

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HEADLINES
- US Drones Track Gaza Ceasefire Compliance
- Israeli Strike Targets Hezbollah Near Nabatieh
- Polls Signal Netanyahu Not for Another Term

The time is now 7:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Tonight, the war and the diplomacy surrounding it continue to shape the region and echo around the world. The latest line of development centers on the effort to enforce a ceasefire between Israel and the Hamas movement in Gaza, with the United States reinforcing the mechanism by which the truce is monitored and implemented.

The United States has begun flying surveillance drones over the Gaza Strip to monitor ground activity and to help ensure compliance with the ceasefire arrangement brokered in recent weeks by regional mediators, with the agreement backed by Israel and other partners. The flights are conducted with the consent of the Israeli government and are part of a broader effort to track developments on the ground and to assist in coordinating humanitarian and security aid into Gaza through a newly established civil‑military coordination center in southern Israel. Officials stress that the center is designed to provide real time visibility and to help facilitate the flow of relief, logistics, and security cooperation among international actors involved in the effort to stabilize the region.

On the field, Israeli authorities report that operations against militant groups continue to respond to threats near the border with Lebanon and in other contested areas. A strike in southern Lebanon near Nabatieh reportedly targeted a Hezbollah operative whose activities were described as an disruption to the region’s fragile understandings. Israeli officials emphasize that such actions are taken to prevent escalation and to protect civilians living in border communities, a recurring theme in a conflict that has repeatedly drawn cross‑border attention and risk.

Within Israel, public opinion reflects a complex mix of concerns and political calculations. A majority of Israelis polled have said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should not seek another term, signaling a potential shift in leadership dynamics within the governing coalition and in the broader political landscape. The poll shows a sizable share of respondents uncertain about who should lead the Likud party if not Netanyahu, with former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen drawing the largest share of any alternatives. The political scene remains unsettled as the country weighs the costs and consequences of continuing the current approach to Gaza, the broader regional posture, and domestic security priorities.

Diaspora communities and their leaders continue to grapple with the implications of the war and the anti‑defense stance or advocacy surrounding it. Campus debates and incidents in North America have drawn attention to concerns over antisemitism and the challenge of balancing free expression with security anxieties. Reports of targeted harassment near Jewish schools and synagogues, including an incident in Chicago on the anniversary of Hamas’s attack on Israel, have amplified calls from communal leaders for vigilance and responsible advocacy.

In the broader analytic frame, some voices insist that a ceasefire alone will not secure lasting peace; they argue that Hamas must be weakened to prevent renewed violence and to stabilize the long arc of Israel’s security. The ceasefire arrangement has endured through a period of renewed violence and disagreements over the exchange of remains, while diplomats, military officials, and political leaders in Washington and Jerusalem stress ongoing monitoring, humanitarian access, and regional coordination as central to preventing a relapse into broader fighting.

Internationally, observers note a sustained collision of priorities and assurances. United States officials visiting Israel in connec

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