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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-11-15 at 08:05

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HEADLINES
- Israel Battles Gaza on Day 771
- Saudi Fighter Sale Linked to Israel Normalization
- UN Council Votes on Gaza Framework

The time is now 3:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Good evening. At three o’clock in the morning, here is the latest, presented with clarity and balance for listeners around the world.

Israel continues to fight a broad war in Gaza as day 771 of the current phase unfolds, with security authorities emphasizing vigilant defense and the protection of civilians within the constraints of ongoing hostilities. Officials say military operations and intelligence work remain the core of Israel’s approach, while international and humanitarian concerns are closely watched by partners and observers.

In Washington, the conversation about regional security takes a new turn as the administration signals openness to approving a sale of fighter aircraft to Saudi Arabia. The move is described as tied to a broader package that includes defense, energy and nuclear considerations, and the possibility of progress on Israel’s normalization with its Arab neighbors. The interplay between arms sales, regional security guarantees and the path to a broader diplomatic settlement in the Gaza context is a focal point for policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic.

Meanwhile, the United Nations Security Council is expected to vote Monday on a draft resolution that reflects elements of what has been described in United States corridors as a twenty-point framework. The plans touch on Gaza, security arrangements and regional considerations, with diplomats noting that the outcome could influence international engagement as the Gaza situation persists and humanitarian concerns remain acute.

Back in Israel, authorities report the seizure of more than one hundred pistols at Ben-Gurion Airport, part of a coordinated effort to curb arms smuggling. A suspect, a resident of Netivot, arrived in the country on a direct flight from Rome, signaling the ongoing vigilance at points of entry as security pressures remain high.

In environmental news, the Jewish National Fund the Keren Kayemet LeIsrael is propagating a critically endangered perennial herb that once grew primarily in the Sharon and Menashe heights. The species now exists only in small, isolated patches across the country after a marked population decline beginning in the mid-twentieth century. The effort reflects a broader commitment to biodiversity and to preserving plant life that has long been part of the region’s natural heritage.

On the wellness front, the Galilee region is being highlighted as a potential sanctuary for integrative medicine and wellness tourism. Its mild climate, mineral springs and tranquil settings are creating a narrative of healing that blends traditional therapies with contemporary practices, offering new possibilities for local economy and regional visitors.

A domestic debate also surfaces in opinion voices about whether emigration or population movement affects Israel’s medical services. The discussion questions whether the pace of hospital care and the availability of information to anxious patients are influenced by physician shortages, asking readers to weigh the tradeoffs in a complex health system.

Cultural life continues to intersect with daily realities. A feature on how to celebrate Hanukkah with cats offers practical guidance for pet families during the eight-day festival, illustrating how a time of tradition can blend with everyday life in homes across the country.

International security and political developments also reverberate beyond the region. In India, nine people were killed and twenty-nine were injured in a blast at a police station in Kashmir, a reminder of ongoing volatility in a wider area of strategic concern. The incident follows other recent se

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