HEADLINES - Biden puts pressure on Israel to open more humanitarian transits amidst strained relations with Netanyahu - US faces challenges in providing Gaza aid due to adverse weather, prepares to remove humanitarian pier - Hamas accuses Israel of "Judaization" of Temple Mount, fierce clashes reported in Rafah The time is now 05:00 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In the latest developments within the Israel-Hamas conflict, tensions have escalated on multiple fronts. United States President Joe Biden has been vocal about his expectations for Israel, emphasizing the importance of Israel's security in the region. Biden has expressed pressure on Israel to withdraw from certain operations and open more humanitarian transits. However, reports suggest strained relations between Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with alleged derogatory remarks made by Biden in private conversations. On another front, the United States military is facing challenges in providing humanitarian aid to Gaza due to adverse weather conditions. The US is preparing to temporarily remove its humanitarian pier off the coast of Gaza, impacting aid delivery to the region. The situation has raised concerns about the perceived neutrality of the aid route, with the United Nations reassessing its use amidst Israeli military activities in the area. Meanwhile, in Gaza, Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida has accused Israel of imposing "Judaization" on the Temple Mount, a site of significance in Islam. The ongoing conflict has led to intensified fighting in Rafah, with reports of fierce clashes between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hamas forces. Israeli artillery and helicopters have been involved in the fighting, with both Hamas-affiliated and Palestinian Authority news agencies reporting on the developments. Additionally, internal tensions have risen in Israel, as two young men were shot and killed in a northern town in what appears to be linked to a crime family dispute. The violence in Arab communities has been a growing concern, with a significant number of fatalities attributed to violent criminal incidents, highlighting the challenges faced by law enforcement in these areas. In Libya, military strongman Khalifa Haftar has appointed his son as army chief, consolidating his family's grip on the region and raising succession speculations. Haftar's actions have sparked concerns about power struggles and human rights abuses within the region. As the situation continues to evolve in the Israel-Hamas conflict and its related areas, the international community closely monitors the developments and works towards addressing the escalating tensions and humanitarian challenges in the region. Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update. I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed. Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description. SOURCES https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/Article-1107189 https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-806300 https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-to-temporarily-remove-aid-pier-from-gaza-coast-again-due-to-bad-weather/ https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2024/06/strongman-haftar-and-sons-tighten-grip-eastern-libya a...