HEADLINES- UN says October 7 hostages among worst- Saudi bans US airspace for Iran strikes- US approves $6.5B Israel arms, $9B SaudiThe time is now 12:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), a United Nations torture expert says the October 7 attacks rank among the worst mass abductions in modern history, detailing psychological torture, inhumane conditions and systemic abuse of hostages in Gaza, and warning of deep, lasting trauma while urging careful truth-seeking amid widespread misinformation and propaganda.In the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Saudi Arabia will not allow the United States to use its airspace or bases for military strikes against Iran, following several meetings this week in Washington with Saudi defense and intelligence officials, a high-ranking government figure from a GCC state told Fox News. Iranian civilians describe living in fear as the threat of military action looms, with residents in Karaj saying the atmosphere is one of constant anxiety and that people feel the street is no longer safe, noting that regime forces can stop civilians, inspect phones, enter homes, and arrest people as the possibility of conflict grows.In US Policy Concerning Israel, the United States has approved more than $6.5 billion in potential military sales to Israel, Pentagon says, including 30 Apache helicopters and 3,250 armored vehicles, alongside a separate $9 billion deal with Saudi Arabia for 730 Patriot missiles; Washington says these moves won’t alter the regional balance of power.In Israeli Domestic Politics, enlistment among Haredim is rising but remains short of IDF targets, with roughly 1,100 Haredim enlisting since July 2025, a figure representing the first third of the recruitment year and likely to grow in the months ahead. The rise follows disciplinary measures and consequences imposed on those who do not enlist, and while the current year may see about 3,300 enlistments, the group’s annual target remains around 14,000. Separately, in Lod, police have blocked two Arab neighborhoods with concrete roadblocks, disrupting entry and exit in one area and diverting traffic through a difficult-to-access industrial zone in another; residents say the measures hinder emergency services, education, health and welfare access, with one attorney describing it as feeling like a military government in a civilian neighborhood.In Uplifting News, about 500 Jewish seniors at Sinai Residences in Boca Raton, Florida, live among Holocaust survivors while Haitian staff with Temporary Protected Status face a Tuesday deadline that could strip them of the right to work; some residents have expressed sympathy and solidarity for Haitian workers who could lose status as TPS is phased out for many affected communities. In Israel, two Jewish biographical profiles arrive on screens: Blue Moon, a Apple TV+ film about lyricist Lorenz Hart, and Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man, streaming on HBO Max, each offering a distinct look at Jewish cultural life and legacy.In Other News, thousands demonstrated in Minnesota and across the United States to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement, part of a national day of action tied to the operations surrounding Operation Metro Surge and demonstrations that drew students and community members to highlight concerns over federal immigration enforcement. A separate film-era reflection arrives with Of Dogs and Men, a review of a new Israeli film about the aftermath of October 7, depicting survivors, a search for a lost dog and life around Kibbutz Nir Oz. Minnesota’s top US attorney, Daniel Rosen, a prominent Jewish figure who once sat on the board of a Jewish group now protesting ICE, faces internal pressure as investigations and protests unfold within the Justice Department, including civil rights inquiries tied to recent deaths in the region. And extending defense-commercial ties, the Pentagon confirms a potential sale of Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia valued at about $9 billion, reflecting ongoing arms arrangements that shape regional security calculations.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.SOURCEShttps://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-885107https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-885106https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-885108https://www.jpost.com/international/article-885105https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-885084https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-885035https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-us-attorney-in-minnesota-was-once-on-board-of-jewish-group-now-protesting-ice/https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rkmglgsuwlhttps://www.maariv.co.il/...
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