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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-09-23 at 10:07

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Gaza City half evacuated as troops advance
Ceasefire framework floated amid hostage talks
Drones close Copenhagen Oslo airports

The time is now 6:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

This is the 6:00 AM update. Good morning. The battlefield remains active in Gaza as Israeli forces press their Gaza City operation, with new detail shaping how observers assess the war’s trajectory and humanitarian impact. The Israel Defense Forces say that roughly half of Gaza City’s population has now evacuated south as troops advance deeper into the densely populated urban area. Initial casualty figures from Hamas-controlled Gaza indicate at least 29 people killed by Israeli fire in Gaza City, with 25 of those fatalities concentrated there as the fighting intensifies. An Israeli officer, Major Shahar Netanel Bozaglo, 27, a company commander, was killed in the city after Hamas gunmen fired an RPG at a tank during the combat, marking the first fatality among the IDF’s latest ground offensive. He was taken to hospital in critical condition before he died, underscoring the human costs already unfolding in the campaign’s current phase.

In parallel, the war’s broader humanitarian dimension remains acute. Aid agencies and United Nations bodies have warned that the Gaza Strip’s health system is under extreme strain, and compassionate access continues to hinge on ongoing security considerations and blockade controls. A number of Western states have urged Israel to restore a medical corridor that would allow Gaza’s patients to receive treatment in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, as part of a coordinated set of measures to ease urgent medical needs. The joint appeal, signed by Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the European Union, and Poland, calls for resuming medical evacuations and lifting restrictions on the delivery of medicines and medical equipment. Israel has historically rejected Gazan treatment in West Bank hospitals over security concerns, though it has occasionally permitted limited evacuations to other countries. The medical crisis in Gaza has long been a point of contention between humanitarian relief efforts and security calculations.

Across the political and diplomatic spectrum, a new push for a ceasefire in Gaza has emerged. Senior Hamas officials have told the Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat that a fresh effort is underway to draft a ceasefire in Gaza. They suggest the next two weeks will clarify what each side is prepared to offer toward even a temporary pause that would halt the Israeli operation in Gaza City and open the door to more substantive talks. Reportedly, several Arab states are engaging in discussions aimed at ending the war entirely and securing a withdrawal of Israeli forces from residential areas. A proposed framework circulating in some channels includes the release of 10 hostages and the return of two bodies, including two US citizens, backed by American guarantees of a 60-day ceasefire and the delivery of humanitarian aid. Israel and Hamas have not publicly responded to these specifics. In parallel, media reports have circulated about a letter from Hamas to President Trump seeking a temporary 60-day ceasefire in exchange for freeing half the hostages, a development tied to mediation efforts that include Qatar and other mediators. The flow of mediations comes as concerns rise about the war’s toll on civilians and the disruption of daily life in Gaza and neighboring regions.

On the international front, President Netanyahu has continued to frame the conflict within a wider regional context. In a recent address to the IDF General Staff, he reiterated his government’s stance that the defeat of what he terms the Iranian axis is within the realm of Israel’s capabilities and security responsibilities. The comment aligns with a broader line that views Tehran’s network of allies and proxies as a central strategic threat, even as the conflict in Gaza dominates headlines and international diplomacy. Meanwhile, in regional security shifts, observers note that a new Saudi-Pakistan mutual defense pact and related discussions could influence how Gulf and South Asian partners collaborate to manage shared security challenges, including concerns about Iran and regional stability. Analysts say the pact may redefine aspects of US influence in the region, as Riyadh seeks to balance partnerships and detachments with different powers while pursuing its own security and diplomatic goals.

Outside the immediate theater, developments affecting Europe and beyond continued to ripple through the global security and travel landscape. Unidentified drones prompted major disruptions at Copenhagen and Oslo airports, forcing thousands of travelers to shift plans while authorities investigated the source and authorship of the incursions. Copenhagen's airport faced a four-hour closure, and Oslo’s facility a three-hour halt as police assessed the threat. Danish authorities described the incident as the work of a “capable operator” and noted that links between the Danish case and similar incidents elsewhere were not yet clear. The disruptions come amid a broader international backdrop of heightened sensitivities around drone activity near critical infrastructure, with ongoing investigations into cyberattacks at major European hubs affecting travel systems in recent days.

In the United States, a federal judge ordered the restoration of certain federal research funds that had been frozen in reaction to campus protests related to Israel and Gaza. The ruling directs the government to restore more than $500 million in NIH, DoD, and transportation research funding to UCLA, finding that suspensions appeared arbitrary and capricious. The decision underscores how domestic politics in the United States—particularly around academic freedom and political expression on campuses—can become entwined with foreign policy debates about Israel, Gaza, and antisemitism. In a related domestic note, President Trump has used public appearances to press his stance on antisemitism and religious liberty, while continuing to challenge questions from the press, illustrating the ongoing tension between political discourse and policy on issues tied to the Middle East.

Back in the region, the Gaza operation has drawn responses from humanitarian groups and rights organizations about the humanitarian crisis. Civilian suffering remains at the forefront of international concern as aid groups warn that Gaza City and other dense urban areas could face a sharply worsening situation if the fighting continues and the humanitarian corridors fail to keep pace with needs. The UN and aid agencies have repeatedly called for safe, reliable corridors for food, medicine, water, and shelter, along with viable options for evacuations of the wounded and vulnerable populations.

Looking ahead, the situation remains volatile and fast-moving. If the new ceasefire track gains traction, observers expect the terms to hinge on the balance of guarantees and the viability of humanitarian access, as well as the political will of parties to restrain violence and begin negotiations that could yield a longer-term pause in hostilities. For Israel, maintaining security and protecting its civilians remains a fundamental priority, judged in the context of international support and regional dynamics. For Gaza’s civilians, the question is whether a credible, verifiable halt to fighting can be engineered quickly enough to avert further loss of life and collapse of essential services.

That is the latest across Gaza, the region, and the international stage as of this morning. We will continue to monitor the evolving ceasefire discussions, the humanitarian situation, and the security posture in Israel and its neighbors, reporting back with updates as events unfold.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.

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