HEADLINES
**Escalating Conflict: Israel Strikes Hamas Command Center**
**Hezbollah Drone Threats Heighten Regional Tensions**
**Protests Erupt in Israel Amid Gaza Crisis**

The time is now 12:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

Israeli military operations against Hamas and Islamic Jihad continue to escalate amid increasing regional tensions. In a recent airstrike, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted a command and control facility hidden within a humanitarian complex in Deir al-Balah, Gaza. This operation resulted in the deaths of several militants, including Abdullah Khattab and Hatem Abu Al-Jadyan, both commanders of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The IDF has stated that extensive measures were taken to minimize civilian casualties during this operation, which has been a point of contention given the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.

On the northern front, Hezbollah's activities remain a concern for Israeli security. Two attack drones launched by Hezbollah reportedly crashed in southern Lebanon without reaching their intended target in Israel. This incident highlights the persistent threat posed by Hezbollah, as well as the ongoing military tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border.

Internationally, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a united Islamic front against what he describes as Israel's "growing expansionism." His statements follow the controversial killing of a Turkish-American activist, Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, during a protest in the West Bank. Turkey's call for solidarity among Islamic nations signifies an increasing regional alignment against Israel, potentially complicating diplomatic efforts in the future.

Domestically within Israel, protests have erupted among Arab citizens in response to the violence in Gaza. Demonstrators are voicing their opposition to what they describe as "genocide in Gaza," reflecting widespread anger over the ongoing conflict.

In other developments, a drone reportedly aimed at Israel was intercepted over the Alon Tavor industrial area, prompting air raid sirens in the nearby community of Na'ura. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries or damages from this incident.

The aftermath of a recent car accident on Highway 65 has left a 71-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman in moderate condition, with three additional individuals sustaining minor injuries. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, transporting the injured to the Hillel Yaffe Medical Center.

As the situation evolves, authorities in Gaza are warning residents of potential flooding due to damage to infrastructure ahead of the rainy season, further complicating the humanitarian situation for displaced individuals in the region.

This dynamic and multifaceted conflict continues to unfold, with domestic and international implications that are likely to affect the geopolitical landscape in the coming weeks.

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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