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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-25 at 02:05
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IDF fights Gaza border raids after crossing
German arrest over Hamas linked weapons plot
Netanyahu blocks Herzog from Gazan Peace event
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 hourly update on events shaping the region and beyond.
Firefighters battled a blaze at the demolished United Nations Relief and Works Agency compound in Jerusalem, with officials saying the fire began at the razed site and crews were working to contain it and inspect the ruins for any people who might be trapped. There was no confirmed information about the cause as of now, and authorities emphasized that search efforts were ongoing.
In the United States, Emory University has removed Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani, the daughter of a senior Iranian government official, from its faculty at the Winship Cancer Institute after political pressure from a US congressman and media reporting. The university confirmed the departure as a personnel matter and declined further comment. The action comes amid broader US sanctions and Iran-related concerns that have intensified scrutiny of Iranian officials’ ties abroad.
Hezbollah’s leadership issued new rhetoric, warning of a major confrontation led by the United States, criticizing what it described as Zionist aggression and praising Iran’s leadership. In statements addressed to fighters, Hezbollah’s secretary-general described the coming period as a decisive moment and reaffirmed the group’s resolve, tying its stance to broader regional alignments with Tehran.
In Washington, President Donald Trump reiterated a threat to impose a 100 percent tariff on Canada if Ottawa pursues a trade deal with China. He framed the move as a response to Chinese competition and warned Canadian leaders that any such agreement would harm Canada’s economy. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded by urging domestic resilience and emphasizing the importance of a rules-based international order. Officials in Ottawa noted ongoing discussions with China and continued to stress the importance of protecting Canada’s economic interests within the broader North American trade framework.
German authorities arrested a 36-year-old Lebanese man at Berlin’s Brandenburg Airport on suspicion of supplying weapons and ammunition to Hamas-linked plots targeting Jewish and Israeli sites across Europe. Prosecutors say the suspect, identified in reports as Mohammed S., was part of a network involved in procuring firearms for potential attacks and had connections to other Hamas operatives previously investigated in Europe. The case reflects ongoing efforts to disrupt cross-border terrorist networks tied to Hamas.
On the ground in Gaza and the West Bank, the Israel Defense Forces reported that militants crossed the Gaza border at the yellow line and planted explosive devices near the troops, prompting preemptive actions by ground forces and air support. In a separate incident, gunfire was heard near Ein Qiniya in the West Bank, though no civilians were reported wounded. Authorities said security operations continued as part of broader efforts to maintain deterrence in the region, including ongoing implementation discussions around the so-called Gaza ceasefire framework and related security arrangements.
Meanwhile, Israel is moving to reinforce and modernize its eastern border with Jordan. Long-neglected bunkers and outposts dating back to the 1960s are being refurbished as part of a broader effort to bolster border security in light of reported smuggling networks and fears that militants could exploit the frontier for mass infiltration.
In Davos, a new reporting line indicates that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly blocked President Isaac Herzog from appearing on stage at the launch of the Gazan Board of Peace, a US-led i
IDF fights Gaza border raids after crossing
German arrest over Hamas linked weapons plot
Netanyahu blocks Herzog from Gazan Peace event
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 hourly update on events shaping the region and beyond.
Firefighters battled a blaze at the demolished United Nations Relief and Works Agency compound in Jerusalem, with officials saying the fire began at the razed site and crews were working to contain it and inspect the ruins for any people who might be trapped. There was no confirmed information about the cause as of now, and authorities emphasized that search efforts were ongoing.
In the United States, Emory University has removed Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani, the daughter of a senior Iranian government official, from its faculty at the Winship Cancer Institute after political pressure from a US congressman and media reporting. The university confirmed the departure as a personnel matter and declined further comment. The action comes amid broader US sanctions and Iran-related concerns that have intensified scrutiny of Iranian officials’ ties abroad.
Hezbollah’s leadership issued new rhetoric, warning of a major confrontation led by the United States, criticizing what it described as Zionist aggression and praising Iran’s leadership. In statements addressed to fighters, Hezbollah’s secretary-general described the coming period as a decisive moment and reaffirmed the group’s resolve, tying its stance to broader regional alignments with Tehran.
In Washington, President Donald Trump reiterated a threat to impose a 100 percent tariff on Canada if Ottawa pursues a trade deal with China. He framed the move as a response to Chinese competition and warned Canadian leaders that any such agreement would harm Canada’s economy. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded by urging domestic resilience and emphasizing the importance of a rules-based international order. Officials in Ottawa noted ongoing discussions with China and continued to stress the importance of protecting Canada’s economic interests within the broader North American trade framework.
German authorities arrested a 36-year-old Lebanese man at Berlin’s Brandenburg Airport on suspicion of supplying weapons and ammunition to Hamas-linked plots targeting Jewish and Israeli sites across Europe. Prosecutors say the suspect, identified in reports as Mohammed S., was part of a network involved in procuring firearms for potential attacks and had connections to other Hamas operatives previously investigated in Europe. The case reflects ongoing efforts to disrupt cross-border terrorist networks tied to Hamas.
On the ground in Gaza and the West Bank, the Israel Defense Forces reported that militants crossed the Gaza border at the yellow line and planted explosive devices near the troops, prompting preemptive actions by ground forces and air support. In a separate incident, gunfire was heard near Ein Qiniya in the West Bank, though no civilians were reported wounded. Authorities said security operations continued as part of broader efforts to maintain deterrence in the region, including ongoing implementation discussions around the so-called Gaza ceasefire framework and related security arrangements.
Meanwhile, Israel is moving to reinforce and modernize its eastern border with Jordan. Long-neglected bunkers and outposts dating back to the 1960s are being refurbished as part of a broader effort to bolster border security in light of reported smuggling networks and fears that militants could exploit the frontier for mass infiltration.
In Davos, a new reporting line indicates that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly blocked President Isaac Herzog from appearing on stage at the launch of the Gazan Board of Peace, a US-led i