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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-11-15 at 06:06
HEADLINES
UN Gaza Plan Eyes Ceasefire and Two-State
Rome Linked Pistols Seized at Ben-Gurion
Trump Likely Drops MTG Endorsement
The time is now 1:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
This is your hourly update on the Middle East and related global developments.
A key diplomatic track is advancing at the United Nations, where the Security Council is preparing to vote on a US-drafted resolution tied to President Trump’s Gaza plan. The text endorses a ceasefire framework and envisions a transitional board of peace for Gaza, potentially chaired by Mr. Trump, with a mandate through 2027, and it contemplates an international stabilization force to work with Israel, Egypt, and newly trained Palestinian police to secure border areas and begin demilitarization of the Gaza Strip. The draft also signals the possibility of a two-state solution in the longer term, a provision that has drawn both support and skepticism among council members. Washington has urged a swift adoption of the measure, while Russia circulated a rival draft that would not authorize the board or an immediate international force and instead calls for a broader review of options, including the path to a two-state settlement. US diplomats have underscored the ceasefire as fragile and warned that backing away from the resolution could carry real human costs, reflecting a continuing reluctance to relive the previous cycles of escalation.
In Israel, security authorities announced the detention of a suspect and the confiscation of more than 100 pistols in a thwarted smuggling attempt at Ben-Gurion Airport. The investigation centers on a Netivot resident who had traveled directly from Rome, underscoring ongoing concerns about weapons moving into and through the country as regional tensions persist.
At the political edge of the Gaza story, President Donald Trump announced he will likely withdraw his endorsement of Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, posting the move on Truth Social. The development comes amid wider questions about political alignments and the role of social media in American political discourse.
In New York politics, former City Comptroller Brad Lander is weighing a bid for Congress following his high-profile partnership with Zohran Mamdani in local politics. Lander, who identifies as a liberal Zionist, has faced scrutiny over his alignment with Mamdani, who is often critical of Israeli policy. The race would pit Lander against incumbent Dan Goldman in the 10th Congressional District, which includes parts of Lower Manhattan and western and central Brooklyn, including communities with large Orthodox Jewish populations. Reports describe a dynamic within the progressive camp as organizers weigh who best represents their priorities on Israel and antisemitism, with Democratic activists noting demographic and political terrain that could influence the contest. Polls have shown Lander could perform well in a hypothetical matchup, though analysts caution that primary dynamics and local endorsements could shift the outcome. Throughout the campaign, Lander has sought to reassure Jewish voters about Mamdani’s approach to security and safety for Jewish communities, including public appearances with Jewish organizations and participation in shared religious services, while Mamdani’s supporters emphasize inclusive governance and a more expansive view of Israel’s domestic and regional challenges. The broader debate within the left continues over how to balance advocacy for Palestinian rights with concerns about antisemitism and the security needs of Jewish communities.
The campus debate over antisemitism and diversity, equity, and inclusion remains sharply contested. Questions have resurfaced about whether matzah in dining halls signals DEI policies or inadvertently serves as a flashpoint for conservative critiques of antisemitis
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