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HEADLINES
- IRGC intelligence chief Khademi killed
- Shiite militia drones strike Syria Jordan Kuwait
- Pakistan mediates two step ceasefire with Iran

The time is now 4:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, the head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Intelligence Organization Majid Khademi was killed in a strike, according to initial reports. The IRGC described the attack as a criminal terrorist act carried out by the US-Zionist enemy, and Iran later confirmed the elimination of Khademi in official reports. In related development, Israeli police say suspects provided services to Iranian actors and were instructed to produce explosive materials; investigators say the suspects also carried out experiments using the materials they manufactured.

In Regional Impacts, thousands of Islamists gathered last night in Istanbul, Turkey, waving Iranian flags and expressing support for the Islamic Republic, with protesters shouting slogans against the United States and Israel. Elsewhere, reports from Haifa describe a major incident with rescue operations under way, noting that two people were found dead and two others were still missing, while updates reference Iranian launches and related casualties in central areas as the situation develops.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, a Shiite militia operating from Iraq, Saraya Awliya al-Dam, claims responsibility for a series of cross-border drone attacks, saying it carried out strikes with suicide UAVs against targets in Syria, Jordan, and Kuwait, expanding beyond its prior pattern. The group is described as part of a broader network of Iran-aligned factions operating from Iraqi territory, with fighters appearing in uniform and believed linked to or funded by the Hashd al-Shaabi. The statement notes that such actions could be grounds for countries to declare war on Iraq, though observers expect that stance may not be followed through in practice.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, Reuters reports that the United States and Iran have received from Pakistan a two-step proposal to end the fighting: an immediate ceasefire followed by negotiations for a comprehensive settlement. Pakistan’s army chief was in continual contact with the US vice president overnight to advance the proposal, according to the report. An Iranian official told Reuters that Iran will not open the Hormuz Strait on a temporary basis and will not agree to be bound by a deadline while evaluating the proposal.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Netanyahu announced that Ziv Agmon will be replaced as spokesperson by Ido Norden, following a backlash within the Likud after controversial racist comments attributed to Agmon. Netanyahu said Agmon’s apology was accepted and that the transition will occur in the coming days, emphasizing stability and continuity in challenging times. In the cabinet, Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir criticized the judges’ decisions, stressing that the responsibility for protecting lives lies with political leadership rather than the judiciary, and Ben-Gvir accused the prosecution of “rebellion.” Separately, a public figure, Haim Levinson, drew online attention after a brief remark about Netanyahu, illustrating the high level of public scrutiny surrounding the prime minister.

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