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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2025-10-11 at 21:05

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Trump to attend Sharm el-Sheikh summit
Hamas hostage releases could begin any time
Iran open to balanced US nuclear proposal

The time is now 5:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

This is the 5:00 PM hour of the daily news briefing. The United States brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, announced in Sharm el-Sheikh, continues to shape regional diplomacy as Egypt prepares to host a major summit aimed at finalizing a plan to end the Gaza war. Egyptian officials say more than 20 world leaders will attend the Red Sea resort meeting, including United States President Donald Trump. In Gaza, Hamas officials say the first group of hostages will be freed on Monday morning as part of the ceasefire deal, with three hospitals ready to receive returning hostages. Israel says hostage releases could come at any time while maintaining readiness and continuing security operations along the Gaza border.

In Israel, families and communities remain focused on the long road home for captives taken on October 7, 2023. Tens of thousands gathered in Tel Aviv to mark 735 days since Hamas took hostages, expressing renewed hope that a ceasefire may finally bring them home. The mood is tempered by vigilance, as officials stress that progress could come in stages and that security concerns remain paramount for the Israeli public.

On the diplomatic front, Iran says it is open to a fair and balanced US nuclear proposal, but Tehran has not received a formal offer for negotiations. Tehran says it would consider a reasonable proposal, while insisting it will not surrender its right to enrich uranium, though it could accept confidence-building measures to demonstrate the peaceful intent of its nuclear program. At the same time, Iran dismissed President Trump’s suggestion that Tehran might normalize relations with Israel as wishful thinking.

Regional dynamics are evolving in other ways as well. Syria appears eager to capitalize on newly loosened international ties, signaling it could move to reap the benefits of potential relief from sanctions. In the broader picture, a leaked United States document set details of covert regional security cooperation, showing that at least six Arab states secretly participated in a security framework with Israel focused on countering Iran and shared expertise on tunnel warfare. The development underscores the shifting, sometimes quiet, regional alignments surrounding the Gaza conflict.

Across the boundary of combat and diplomacy, ground elements continued to shift as well. The Israel Defense Forces reported two suspects attempting to smuggle across the Egyptian border were spotted near the border; one was neutralized and the other detained, with no injuries to soldiers. On the security front inside Israel, authorities say a prisoner scheduled for release under the ceasefire deal attacked a prison guard, prompting a review of release lists that could affect the deal’s implementation.

There is also a political and media thread, as Ivanka Trump spoke from Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, telling a crowd that her father sees the people and stands with them, reflecting how the Trump administration’s approach to peace through strength has framed public expectations in Israel. In another public sign of regional pressure, senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouk briefly walked out of an interview when pressed about the consequences of the October 7 attack, highlighting the ongoing tensions within Hamas about accountability and strategy.

On the battlefield, the casualties in Gaza continue to be a source of international concern. The Gaza health authorities report tens of thousands killed or missing, while Israel says it has killed a substantially smaller but significant number of its fighters in the conflict. The conflict’s human cost remains at the center of every discussion of any ceasefire agreement and any pathway to a lasting peace.

In sports and security headlines, a World Cup qualifier in Oslo drew large, tense crowds. Norway defeated Israel 5-0 amid heavy security and pro-Palestinian protests that led to tear gas and arrests. Police enforced strict measures around the stadium, and the day’s atmosphere reflected the broader international sensitivities surrounding Israel’s participation in international sports while the Gaza crisis continues unabated.

In other developments, cultural and domestic news remind us that life goes on beyond the conflict. The American actress Diane Keaton, renowned for her work in classic films, has died at 79. Back in Israel, a renewed focus on mental health acknowledges the lasting impact of the months of conflict; health officials are calling for expanded access to psychological services to support communities processing trauma.

Looking ahead, the scheduled Monday events in Sharm el-Sheikh carry significant implications. Officials say the summit will involve discussions with more than twenty leaders and will include a focus on hostages, ceasefire verification, and steps toward stabilizing the region. The plan appears to be: progress on the hostage releases as a confidence-building measure, while maintaining firm security postures and pause points to prevent a relapse into full-scale hostilities. The United States is framed as a central partner in pursuing a peace through strength approach, working in close alignment with Israel to advance security, stability, and a sustainable ceasefire.

This is your hourly briefing. We will continue to monitor the evolving ceasefire, diplomatic maneuvers, and the broader regional shifts as events unfold.

Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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