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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

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 Stay informed, no matter how busy you are. Reporter Noa Levi of Israel Today: Ongoing War Report brings you the most crucial updates from Israel every hour. Sourced directly from leading news channels and top-rated RSS feeds, our team distills extensive news coverage from 'Telegram Channel Israel Today', 'Haaretz', 'JPost.com', 'The Times of Israel', 'Ynet' and more, into concise 2-3 minute summaries. From breaking headlines to political shifts and cultural happenings, get a comprehensive snapshot of the nation's heartbeat without the fluff. Subscribe now and never miss a beat from the heart of Israel.

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  • Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-21 at 19:01

    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-21 at 19:01
    Feb 22 2026
    HEADLINES
    Iran not recovered; fewer missiles, damaged defenses
    Raphaeli denies Epstein links amid emails
    Baku to Jerusalem: Jewish solidarity grows

    The time is now 7:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

    In the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Israeli minister Eli Cohen, in an interview on Kan, said Iran has not recovered from the June operation and now arrives with fewer missiles and damaged air defenses. He added that there is no need to buy generators because supply can be maintained continuously even in emergencies.

    In Israeli Economy and Business, Ofer Raphaeli, who runs the Tel Aviv branch of the MC2 modeling agency, says he did not know about criminal activity linked to Jeffrey Epstein. A Channel 12 report aired emails suggesting Epstein’s contact with Jean-Luc Brunel and Raphaeli in recruitment efforts, which Raphaeli says he is contesting as defamation and plans to consult a lawyer. He told Ma’ariv that he met Epstein only twice, for a few minutes, and there was no friendship or business connection. He says he had a relationship with Brunel, was unaware of any criminal activity by the agency in New York, and that the Miami and New York agencies were closed several years ago.

    In Uplifting News, From Baku to Jerusalem: Jewish solidarity against terror, the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations traveled to Baku, met senior officials, visited Jewish communal institutions, and began its 51st leadership mission in Jerusalem. Officials say the visit underscores the importance of partnerships with the United States and Israel and recognizes Azerbaijan as an essential ally in the region. As Ramadan meets Purim, Jews and Muslims must choose shared humanity over fear, an opinion piece notes that across the Middle East Jews have lived in the region for centuries and that acts of neighborliness persist; the author argues that Ramadan and Purim evoke shared values of fasting, generosity, and community, calling for renewed commitment to shared humanity.

    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://t.me/newssil/192299
    https://www.jpost.com/international/article-887415
    https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-887272
    https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-887250
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  • Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-21 at 18:01

    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-21 at 18:01
    Feb 21 2026
    HEADLINES
    - Iran proposes civilian enrichment under IAEA supervision
    - Five Nations to Staff Gaza Stabilization Force
    - Carlson Epstein island claim debunked amid misinformation

    The time is now 6:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

    In the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Iran has sent another message to the US through Oman indicating it is prepared to show flexibility on its nuclear program, provided it is allowed to keep its uranium enrichment facilities and centrifuges on its own soil. Under the proposal, the facilities would not be activated until after an interim period and would operate under strict supervision by the International Atomic Energy Agency, with enrichment framed as civilian. Western sources say the offer, though being examined in Washington, remains far from American demands, and if Tehran does not move closer, the US is considering a series of limited strikes to prove seriousness while some senior figures in Iran believe Washington may refrain from attacking given the concentration of American forces in the region.

    In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the Board of Peace faces an uphill battle to achieve its goals. At the inaugural Washington meeting, Trump said allied relief contributions for Gaza exceed seven billion dollars and that the US would contribute about ten billion. He also announced five countries—Indonesia, Morocco, Albania, Kosovo, and Kazakhstan—agreed to provide thousands of personnel to the International Stabilization Force, which is to gradually replace IDF troops in Gaza. Former US ambassador Daniel Shapiro expressed skepticism, calling the event a grand display with limited Palestinian input and warning that disarmament and other conditions may limit real progress.

    In US Policy Concerning Israel, the administration is weighing a possible token arrangement that would allow minimal, strictly safeguarded uranium enrichment, testing the limits of long-standing demands that Iran’s program not create any path to a bomb. The debate centers on a narrow offer in which Tehran would retain limited enrichment capacity under tight verification to prevent weaponization, while publicly the policy remains zero enrichment. Axios reports the administration is open to a limited compromise as long as enrichment remains purely civilian and verifiable, even as a broader risk of conflict persists with naval and air forces continuing to move into the region.

    In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Tucker Carlson’s claim that President Isaac Herzog visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island is a false report, acknowledged by the journalist who circulated it and tied to a broader pattern of misinformation about Israel. The piece frames the incident as part of an ongoing ideological war where disinformation and AI-generated fabrication circulate, highlighting concerns about misinformation directed at Israel.

    In Israeli Domestic Politics, a Tel Aviv demonstration led to the detention of two protesters on suspicion of trespass and disorder, one of whom is right-wing activist Mordechai David, with video showing actor Tzachi Halevi confronting David before police separate them. Separately, the Security Cabinet is scheduled to meet tomorrow at 7:00 PM in the Prime Minister’s Office.

    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.israelhayom.com/2026/02/22/is-iran-stalling-tehran-floats-flexibility-as-us-signals-strike-readiness/
    https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-887409
    https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-887405
    https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-887411
    https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1287506
    https://t.me/newssil/192297
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    4 mins
  • Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-21 at 17:02

    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-21 at 17:02
    Feb 21 2026
    HEADLINESYemen Houthis mobilize troops on multiple frontsGaza relief plan hinges on Hamas disarmamentIran token enrichment plan US weighs strikesThe time is now 5:02 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, the Houthis in Yemen are reportedly mobilizing troops on multiple fronts, a move described by UAE-based Al-Ain media as potentially aimed at “igniting a new round of war.” The report says reinforcements have been sent to Marib, the Hodeidah front along the Red Sea, and to northern border fronts, with unclear objectives. The significance lies in timing, as tensions with Iran rise and Saudi-UAE policy differences in Yemen continue to surface. Observers say the mobilization could target Riyadh-backed government forces, or reflect attempts to exploit regional rifts amid broader US-Iran tensions. The piece also notes the possibility that Al-Ain’s report could be influenced by misinformation designed to inflame tensions.In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the Board of Peace faces an uphill battle to advance its Gaza relief and reconstruction agenda. At its Washington inaugural meeting, former US ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro and Israeli journalist Barak Ravid weighed in on the effort. Trump said allies have contributed more than seven billion dollars to Gaza relief, with the US expected to provide about ten billion, and five countries—Indonesia, Morocco, Albania, Kosovo, and Kazakhstan—pledging thousands of personnel to an International Stabilization Force meant to gradually replace IDF troops in Gaza. Shapiro criticized the event as a grandiose display with limited Palestinian input and a plan contingent on Hamas disarmament, while Ravid warned that without Hamas disarmament and genuine Palestinian participation, the initiative could struggle to gain traction.In US Policy Concerning Israel, three developments are in focus. First, the Trump administration is weighing an Iranian proposal that would permit a narrow, “token” enrichment with strict safeguards to prevent weaponization, leaving minimal enrichment capacity on Iranian soil but under tight verification to ensure civilian purposes. Washington would study a written offer, though public messaging continues to insist zero enrichment remains the standard. If Tehran does not move closer to US demands, officials say limited strikes could be considered to demonstrate seriousness. Second, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry condemned remarks by the US Ambassador to Israel suggesting Israel could seize territory between the Nile and the Euphrates, calling the comments a violation of international law and diplomatic norms; Riyadh reiterated support for a two-state solution based on 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as the future capital of a Palestinian state, a stance echoed by Egypt, Jordan, the Palestinian Authority, and Hamas. Third, Iran has floated flexibility through Oman, proposing that it would allow limited flexibility in its nuclear program if it may retain enrichment facilities and centrifuges on Iranian soil; enrichment would be civilian and activated only after an interim period under IAEA supervision. Western officials say the offer remains far from US demands, and some conclude the United States may pursue limited strikes to illustrate the threat, while others believe an attack might be avoided.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, two items address harmful narratives. First, Tucker Carlson’s claim that President Isaac Herzog visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island is described as a clear fabrication; the journalist who circulated the claim acknowledged it was unverified and that AI-generated disinformation played a role, underscoring a broader pattern of misinformation directed at Israel and a modern ideological conflict in media. Second, Italy’s state broadcaster RAI apologized after an off-air remark advising producers to avoid the Israeli bobsleigh crew during the Winter Olympics; the incident drew condemnation from Israel’s ambassador, who urged accountability, and comes after the network’s leadership had already faced criticism for earlier missteps.In Israeli Domestic Politics, two items stand out. In Tel Aviv, police moved to quell a street protest in the southern district; two protesters were detained on suspicion of trespass and disorder after allegedly entering a residence with loudspeakers, including right-wing activist Mordechai David, with footage showing actor Tzachi Levi confronting him as police separated the pair. Separately, the Security Cabinet is slated to convene tomorrow at 19:00 in the Prime Minister’s Office.In Uplifting News, culture and sport are highlighted as a moment of national pride. Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar praised Gordon, celebrating another notable victory for an Israeli fighter and lifting spirits with a hopeful note for the country.Thank you ...
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