Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-05-25 at 03:02

HEADLINES
IDF Strikes Hit Khan Yunis, Gaza
IDF Soldier Killed by Hezbollah Drone
Israel Plans Longer Warnings for Lebanon Attacks

The time is now 3:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Regional Impacts, The Israeli Defense Forces said it carried out strikes in Khan Yunis.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israel’s Home Front Command has developed the capability to issue advanced warning for attacks launched from Lebanese territory, with the window of preparation varying by geographic area and the system expected to be implemented within the next few days; the effort comes as senior commanders have stressed the importance of longer warning times and have convened a team of experts to explore solutions for extending lead times, including longer siren-to-shelter intervals for communities near the Lebanese border. Sergeant Nehoray Leizer, 19, from Eilat, was killed in combat in southern Lebanon while serving in the 601st Combat Engineering Battalion of the 401st Armored Brigade, with initial assessments saying he was killed by an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah; his funeral is planned for 5 p.m. in Eilat, with flags to be handed out at the cemetery entrance. Lebanese channels reported three Lebanese casualties in three separate drone strikes this morning in southern Lebanon, two strikes on a car and one on a motorcycle, in the villages of Ramane, Al-Jarmak, and Al-Haradli. Fallen IDF soldier Noam Hamburger was laid to rest after being killed by a Hezbollah explosive drone.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, An analysis argues that without major changes in Israeli policy, an International Criminal Court arrest warrant targeting Betzalel Smotrich could be a profound legal moment with cascading consequences. Dozens of ultra-Orthodox protesters attempted to storm the Oz military police station in Jerusalem after a suspected IDF deserter was arrested, with tires on three police cars damaged and officers from the station, the Special Patrol Unit, and Border Police dispersing protesters using force; one Border Police officer was lightly injured, and police said they acted with zero tolerance to violence and public-order violations, while a Democrats leader blamed the government for the confrontation. A commentary contends that the emerging deal between the United States and Iran appears to undermine Netanyahu’s Iran doctrine, suggesting the shift could alter the strategic framework Israel has depended on for years.

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