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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-01 at 17:06

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Jerusalem Thwarts Terror Plot Suspect Arrested
Wartime Plan Fast-Tracks Haredi Enlistment Funds Resume
UNHCR Faces Funding Shortfall Amid Crises

The time is now 1:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

This is the hourly update. In the Galilee, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to discuss regional rehabilitation and development plans, with a focus on returning students to school and restoring normal life in northern communities. In Jerusalem, security forces say they thwarted an attempted terror attack, with a Palestinian suspect arrested and reports indicating the plan included a possible kidnapping of a soldier.

In the political sphere, Boaz Bismuth, newly installed as chair of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, has floated a wartime emergency regulation to accelerate Haredi enlistment for a one‑year period, during which arrests of draft dodgers would be frozen and yeshiva funding would resume. The proposal drew swift reactions from ultra‑Orthodox parties and from opposition politicians, who argued it could affect national security and long‑term military staffing while supporters said it addresses an urgent need in wartime.

Internationally, China and Russia joined Iran in rejecting Britain, France and Germany’s move to restore sanctions on Tehran, arguing the snapback mechanism is legally and procedurally flawed. The stance adds friction to Western efforts to pressure Iran amid an evolving regional security picture. In a broader media note, more than 200 outlets worldwide staged a mass editorial protest condemning killings in Gaza and calling for press freedom and independent reporting.

In Europe, Israel moved the process for EU bond prospectus approval away from Ireland to Luxembourg as Dublin pushes to reject ties with Israel’s central bank role in approving the prospectus. The shift reflects a broader diplomatic dispute over how Israel markets diaspora bonds within the European Union.

Domestically, National Security Minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir voiced shock after a Hamas leader’s relative bought a home in the town of Omer, underscoring ongoing tensions surrounding Hamas and Israeli society. In the West Bank, officials reported the highest rate of terrorist home demolitions in a decade since October 7, a policy described by security authorities as both punishment and deterrence.

The United Nations refugee agency UNHCR faces a funding shortfall, prompting plans for major budget cuts and office closures as humanitarian needs rise in multiple conflict zones, including Afghanistan. In a separate development, Norway informed Israel it could enter its World Cup qualifier only one day before kickoff due to security concerns, illustrating how security considerations touch even regional sports.

On the security front, a Negev resident was indicted for supporting ISIS and for handling an illegal weapon, highlighting ongoing concerns about extremist activity within Israeli territory. The legal and protest landscape remains active as directives to minimize demonstrations continue to be debated in courts and the political arena.

IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir warned that a Gaza plan could push Israel toward military rule, illustrating the stakes involved in any operational approach to Gaza while hostages remain in Hamas hands. In Gaza itself, humanitarian access remains a critical thread; the Israeli military says it allows aid operations to proceed near distribution zones, while UN and aid groups report funding pressures and ongoing challenges in delivering relief.

Palestinian water shortages persist in the West Bank, with Israel’s military agency, COGAT, noting the Palestinian Authority bears primary responsibility for water supply and that Israel transfers about 90 million cubic meters annually, with shortages blamed in part on theft and system losses. The humanitarian and diplomatic frictions surrounding Gaza continue to shape regional policy as voices call for accountability and protection of civilians.

Meanwhile, the debate over genocide claims intensified after the International Association of Genocide Scholars concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, a stance Israel rejected as an affront to legal norms. The United States position on the matter remains a point of contention in global discourse and at the UN system, with President Donald Trump’s administration described in some quarters as resisting such characterization while other voices maintain the severity of alleged crimes. The issue continues to be debated in international courts and among allied governments.

On the humanitarian and aid front, Israel rejected UN claims of forcible disappearances at Gaza aid sites, stating that individuals approaching sites outside operational hours or in threatening ways may be detained for questioning. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation responded that it operates in a war zone and noted the difficulties of delivering aid amid conflict. In parallel, Israel has distributed hundreds of millions of meals through aid programs since May, though independent reporting has highlighted challenges in distribution and the risk of diversion.

In reconstruction news, Kibbutz Nahal Oz barriers are being dismantled as the defense establishment assesses a diminished Gaza threat; highway Route 25 is planned to reopen by the end of September, symbolizing a step toward return for residents near the Gaza border. Nir Oz marked its first house demolition as part of reconstruction efforts following the October 7 attacks, with continued rebuilding across the Gaza envelope.

On the defense technology front, Israel signed a $115 million multi-year contract with Semiconductor Devices, SCD, to expand local production of infrared sensors and laser diodes, a move intended to strengthen the IDF’s defensive capabilities and deepen domestic industry across space, air and ground platforms.

In health and consumer news, Teva Pharmaceuticals secured FDA approval for the first generic version of Saxenda, liraglutide, potentially widening access and reducing costs for US patients confronting obesity and related health conditions.

Finally, a late-breaking road incident near Morasha Junction left two people injured, with responders delivering medical care and transporting the victims to hospital.

This hour’s snapshot underscores a security environment under strain, a political landscape in flux, and a country moving to restore normal life even as humanitarian, diplomatic and security challenges persist at home and abroad.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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