HEADLINES - **Israel Condemns UN's Moment of Silence for Iran's Raisi, Likens to Honoring Hitler** - **Ex-Trump Officials Meet Netanyahu Amid Growing US-Israel Tensions** - **ICC Seeks Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas Leaders Over War Crimes** The time is now 05:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In the latest developments concerning the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, a series of significant events have unfolded over the past hours. We begin with the reaction from Israel to the United Nations' moment of silence for the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who perished in a helicopter crash on Sunday. ### Israeli Response to UN’s Moment of Silence for Raisi The Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, expressed strong condemnation in a video statement, comparing the UN Security Council’s commemoration of Raisi to a hypothetical moment of silence for Adolf Hitler. Erdan labeled Raisi a "mass murderer" responsible for the deaths of thousands in Iran, Israel, and globally. This reaction underscores the deep-seated tensions between Israel and Iran, particularly given Raisi's notorious human rights record, earning him the moniker "Butcher of Tehran." ### Meeting Between Trump Advisors and Netanyahu In an unrelated yet concurrent development, a delegation of former Trump administration officials met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The delegation included Robert O’Brien, John Rakolta, and Ed McMullen. The meeting aimed to understand Israel's intricate political landscape, marked by internal disputes within Netanyahu's coalition and widespread criticism of his government’s handling of the conflict with Hamas. This visit occurs amidst growing friction between Israel and the Biden administration, notably regarding Israel's strategies in Gaza. The International Criminal Court's prosecutor has also requested arrest warrants for Netanyahu and several Hamas leaders, alleging war crimes and crimes against humanity. The prosecutor's move has drawn sharp rebukes from Israeli and US officials alike. ### Israeli Military Operations On the military front, the Israeli Air Force and Navy successfully intercepted several aerial threats from Syria. Fighter jets intercepted a suspicious aerial target en route to Israeli territory from the Syrian region, and a joint operation involving a "Saar 4.5" missile boat and fighter jets intercepted two additional targets from the east. These interceptions highlight the ongoing security challenges Israel faces from neighboring territories. ### International Criminal Court and War Crimes Allegations The International Criminal Court's prosecutor, Karim Khan, has formally applied for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, alongside three Hamas leaders. The allegations encompass severe charges including "starvation," "wilful killing," and "extermination and/or murder." This unprecedented move has elicited strong reactions, with Netanyahu dismissing it outright and US President Joe Biden condemning it as "outrageous." ### US-Iran Relations Post-Raisi Crash Following the helicopter crash that killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the United States revealed that Iran had sought assistance in the immediate aftermath. While logistical challenges prevented the US from providing aid, the State Department extended official condolences, a gesture that has sparked controversy among opponents of the Iranian regime. ### Conclusion These developments reflect the complex and multi-faceted nature of the Israel-Hamas conflict, involving geopolitical maneuvers, international legal battles, and ongoing military engagements. Each event underscores the broader tensions and the intricate web of...