Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - 12:00 AM

US Strikes Qeshm Island, Iran; Trump Calls Off Major Attack, Eyes Diplomacy
Defense Minister Clashes With IDF Over West Bank Commander Appointment
Netanyahu Admits Haredi Draft Law Failed; Enlistment or Prison Promised

This episode of Israel Today: Ongoing War Report covers the escalating conflict with Iran, including a reported U.S. strike on Qeshm Island and President Trump's decision to halt a major attack in favor of negotiations. We also examine a public dispute between Israel's Defense Minister and the IDF leadership over a West Bank commander, and Prime Minister Netanyahu's admission that his government's law exempting ultra-Orthodox draft evaders was a failure. Finally, a human interest report shares a deeply personal story highlighting the lasting psychological impact of the October 7th massacre.

Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-904383
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-talks-with-iran-will-start-monday-on-deal-to-reopen-hormuz/
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/report-israel-was-hours-from-joining-massive-strike-on-iran-before-trump-pulled-the-plug/
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/katz-announces-hes-replacing-top-west-bank-general-idf-says-hell-stay-in-his-role/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-904371
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-904382

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