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West Bank Offensive Launched After Deadly Attack · 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: We begin with significant developments in the West Bank. Prime
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  Speaker 1: Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a major military operation following an
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  Speaker 1: attack near Hebron that killed two soldiers, identified as Ron
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  Speaker 1: Yonatan Reutman and Yuval Shai Suilam, and wounded three others.
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  Speaker 1: The operation is described as potentially on a scale not
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  Speaker 1: seen since Israel occupied the territory in 1967. According to reports,
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  Speaker 1: the IDF has launched counter-terrorism operations in the Hebron area,
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  Speaker 1: including raids and demolitions. Hamas, while not claiming responsibility, praised
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  Speaker 1: the attack. Turning to regional tensions, Iran has reportedly drawn
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  Speaker 1: up detailed plans to target undersea communications cables in the
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  Speaker 1: Gulf if attacked by the United States and Israel. Senior
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  Speaker 1: Iranian security officials told Reuters that that the IRGC deputy head,
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  Speaker 1: Yadola Jarvani, indicated a potential targeting of seven major internet
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  Speaker 1: cables beneath the Strait of Hormuz. While experts suggest the
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  Speaker 1: global impact might be limited, the threat highlights escalating rhetoric.
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  Speaker 1: This comes amid assessments by experts that the US may
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  Speaker 1: be preparing to resume large-scale strikes against Iran shortly after
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  Speaker 1: the US midterms, with signs including increased US military assets
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  Speaker 1: in the region. Adding to the uncertainty, US Ambassador to
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  Speaker 1: Turkey Tom Barrack suggested a strike could occur this weekend,
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  Speaker 1: though President Donald Trump stated he was unaware of such plans.
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  Speaker 1: In parallel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israel
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  Speaker 1: cannot take future US military assistance for granted, suggesting it
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  Speaker 1: may be significantly reduced due to evolving American policy. He
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  Speaker 1: also revealed that Israel is preparing for potential banking sanctions
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  Speaker 1: and is exploring alternative financial mechanisms, such as blockchain technology.
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  Speaker 1: A recent survey indicates the United States has recorded the
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  Speaker 1: highest number of measures against Israel among its allies. Domestically,
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  Speaker 1: the Israeli election campaign is being described as notably subdued
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  Speaker 1: and disappointing. Analysts note a focus on personal attacks rather
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  Speaker 1: than substantive policy discussions on national security or economic issues.
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  Speaker 1: Current polling suggests a close race. A Can11 poll shows
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  Speaker 1: Gadi Eizenkot's party leading. but no single bloc has secured
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  Speaker 1: a clear majority for government formation, while a News 13
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  Speaker 1: poll indicates the Change bloc widening its lead. Concerns are
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  Speaker 1: also being raised about the broader threat to Israeli democracy
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  Speaker 1: from cognitive warfare and artificial intelligence. Finally, a disturbing report
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  Speaker 1: from New York City indicates a masked man reportedly declared
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  Speaker 1: an intent to kill as many Zionists as possible, highlighting
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  Speaker 1: ongoing anti-Semitic threats. For continuing coverage of antisemitism around the world,
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  Speaker 1: slash watch. I'm Noah Levi, thank you for listening to
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