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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-05-27 at 05:01
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- May 27, 2026
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HEADLINES TOPGUN Vet Praises Israel and US Strikes China Urges Ceasefire as Talks Inch Forward IDF Kills Hamas Leader Mohammed Odeh The time is now 5:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In Operation Lion's Roar, Former TOPGUN instructor Dave Berke, a former Marine fighter pilot, says even the world’s most advanced fighter jets face danger and praises Israeli and US air operations during recent strikes on Iran. He opens up about combat pressure, leadership under fire and why military professionalism matters most. In Regional Impacts, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said he hopes the parties in the Iran conflict stay committed to pursuing a ceasefire and continue to meet each other halfway, noting that progress takes time and that every step forward reduces civilian casualties. Wang spoke at the United Nations in New York after chairing a meeting of the Security Council. Iran said the United States had violated the ceasefire after what it described as defensive strikes in southern Iran, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said negotiating a deal to halt the conflict could take a few days. Reports also touched on the possibility Iran could transfer its 60% enriched uranium to China. In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, The IDF struck Hamas's latest leader in Gaza on Tuesday, Mohammed Odeh, who had been appointed about a week earlier to replace Ezzedine al-Haddad. The PM's Office said the strike was carried out at the direction of Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, and Odeh had served as Hamas's intelligence chief during the October 7 attacks. Observers suggest such moves highlight Hamas leadership vulnerabilities while Israel also pursues Hezbollah on another front, raising qu…