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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-11-28 at 02:11
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Erdogan seeks Trump's backing for Gaza force
Jenin shooting sparks international calls for accountability
Iran funds Hezbollah via Dubai hawala
The time is now 9:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
Good evening. Here is the latest from a region where security concerns, diplomacy, and policy shifts intersect at a fast pace.
Israeli policy makers are signaling careful steps to manage domestic costs without compromising service or security. In another domestic debate, a government official says there will be no public transport price hikes that would place an added burden on riders without parallel improvements in service. The stance reflects broader concerns about balancing public budgets with the need to sustain essential infrastructure in a time of fiscal scrutiny.
On the diplomatic front, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has conveyed to allies that he hopes United States President Donald Trump can persuade Israel to accept Turkish participation in a Gaza force mechanism. The push signals Istanbul’s interest in an active security role in Gaza, even as the plan’s viability and operational details remain under discussion among regional and international stakeholders.
Security developments continue to unfold in the field. Lahav 433, the Israeli police counterterrorism unit, is preparing to return to its post on Sunday despite an ongoing investigation, with authorities saying the inquiry at this stage centers on a senior officer’s involvement in a sensitive matter. Separately, an off‑duty Israeli soldier shot a Palestinian man near Jerusalem after a vehicle intrusion attempt by Palestinians entering Israel illegally along Route 60; the incident is being investigated to determine whether the force used was proportionate and in line with procedures.
In the West Bank, a high-profile incident in Jenin drew international attention. Two Palestinian men who surrendered to Border Police and were later shot were identified by Palestinian media as residents of Jenin. Officials say the operation targeted a terror network, and the incident is currently under review by military and police commanders, with a formal investigation possible. The episode intensified calls from Palestinian officials for accountability, even as some domestic voices in Israel stressed support for the troops’ actions in a dangerous and fluid security environment.
International reaction to the broader West Bank and settlement dynamics remains active. Germany, Italy, France, and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement urging Israel to uphold international law and protect Palestinians, while also calling for stability in the West Bank. The ministers pressed Israel to reconsider plans for new housing units in the E1 corridor and to restore withheld tax revenues to the Palestinian Authority, warning that weakening the PA could undermine regional stability and Israel’s own security. The statement also reaffirmed support for a two-state approach to the conflict and, in line with prior positions, rejected any solution that would leave the PA with a limited or transitional role in governing post-war Gaza, though it left the door open to a degree of coordination with the United States on broader regional arrangements.
Beyond the immediate conflict, regional security considerations continue to intersect with international financial flows. A Wall Street Journal report cited US and regional officials alleging that Iran has funneled hundreds of millions of dollars to Hezbollah over the past year through Dubai, moving money earned from oil sales via Hawala channels. The UAE publicly indicated it is working with international partners to halt such activities, while the United States has sanction authorities focused on intermediaries involved in these transfers. The broader implication is a view that Iran seeks t
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