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Syria Considers Military Aid to Saudi Arabia; Hamas Commander Eliminated · Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

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  Speaker 1: You're listening to Israel Today ongoing war report. I'm Noah Levi.
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  Speaker 1: In regional developments, Syria is reportedly considering offering military assistance
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  Speaker 1: to Saudi Arabia in its escalating war against the Iran-backed Houthis.
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  Speaker 1: Sources indicate this could involve defensive aid or offensive troop deployment.
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  Speaker 1: The consideration comes as Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara recently visited Riyadh,
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  Speaker 1: and met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. A Syrian
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  Speaker 1: diplomat emphasised Syria's support for Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks,
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  Speaker 1: while noting domestic priorities, including recovery from the civil war.
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  Speaker 1: Closer to home, the IDF announced it eliminated Ibrahim Alam,
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  Speaker 1: a commander in Hamas's military wing, in Khan Yunis earlier
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  Speaker 1: this week. The Mariv News Flash reported Alam participated in
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  Speaker 1: the October 7 massacre, murdered Israeli civilians and abducted a body. Meanwhile,
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  Speaker 1: ongoing threats are being addressed. An Omani national, Copal at
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  Speaker 1: Hammam al-Hammami, reportedly told investigators he planned to crash a
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  Speaker 1: plane into an Israeli target, such as Ben Gurion Airport,
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  Speaker 1: due to the situation in Gaza. This plot was delayed
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  Speaker 1: from its initial July timing. In Jerusalem, a 22-year-old pharmacy
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  Speaker 1: student has been indicted for preparing a murderous terrorist act
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  Speaker 1: using explosives and poisons, aiming for mass casualties against security
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  Speaker 1: forces and civilians. according to the state attorney's office. Efforts
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  Speaker 1: to combat denial and preserve the memory of October 7th continue.
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  Speaker 1: The Friends of the IDF has released an English-language video
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  Speaker 1: library featuring over 50 first-hand testimonies from former hostages, soldiers
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  Speaker 1: and victims' families, aiming to inform supporters in the United States. Additionally,
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  Speaker 1: an event at NYU marked three years since October 7th,
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  Speaker 1: with discussions on Hamas' sexual violence and the fight against denial.
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  Speaker 1: featuring Israel Prize laureate Kochav Elkayam Levi and feminist scholar
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  Speaker 1: Carol Gilligan. In New York City, Mezor and Mamdani faced
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  Speaker 1: jeers and accusations at an Israelis for Peace event memorialising
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  Speaker 1: October 7 amid pro-Hamas chants. In economic and defence news,
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  Speaker 1: the innovation economy in southern Israel demonstrates remarkable resilience despite
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  Speaker 1: the ongoing conflict. Initiatives like Rise and Southup are supporting
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  Speaker 1: start-ups in the region. which is described as the world's
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  Speaker 1: most advanced living lab for resilience. On the defence front,
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  Speaker 1: Elbit Systems' C-Music laser technology continues to offer protection for
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  Speaker 1: commercial airliners against MANPAD's threats. President Isaac Herzog also bestowed
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  Speaker 1: Israel's presidential award for civilian heroism upon six Israelis who
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  Speaker 1: bravely thwarted the recent fly-Jubai hijacking attempt, recognising their extraordinary courage. Domestically,
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  Speaker 1: Israel police are preparing for potential traffic disruptions on Thursday.
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  Speaker 1: managing a combination of ultra-Orthodox protests against IDF-draft evader arrests,
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  Speaker 1: and a large concert at Rahmat Gan Stadium. In judicial news,
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  Speaker 1: MK Ofer Kasif was convicted of assaulting a police officer
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  Speaker 1: during a protest four years ago. A verdict National Security
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  Speaker 1: Minister Itamar Ben-Givia commented on, criticising the court system's timeline.
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  Speaker 1: I'm Noah Levi, thank you for listening to Israel Today
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