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HEADLINES
Pentagon tests show rapid American power erosion
Ras Ein al-Auja eviction challenged in court
Rafah Crossing Reopens Gaza Hopes Rise
The time is now 12:02 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, long before the current standoff, the Pentagon quietly tested how such a war might unfold, and the results showed how quickly American power could be undermined. Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that there are still challenges ahead and that any attack on Israel would bring consequences unbearable for the attacker.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), a High Court panel heard a petition challenging what residents describe as the effective disappearance of the Bedouin herding community of Ras Ein al-Auja in the southern Jordan Valley, with the state saying it did not sanction eviction. Petitioners say months of harassment, grazing takeovers, obstruction of access routes, infrastructure damage, livestock theft and intimidation accompanied the expansion of nearby settler outposts, and they asked the court to close the area to Israeli civilians and allow residents to return. Separately, Ali Shaath, head of the new Gaza technocratic committee, called the reopening of Rafah Crossing a window of hope for Gaza’s people, as Israel fully opened the crossing for pedestrians the next day following a limited pilot; UNRWA’s Sam Rose described the reopening as reflecting competing dynamics between progress and ongoing harm from airstrikes during a ceasefire. Also, in east Jerusalem, authorities seized about 450 ancient and counterfeit coins from a suspect’s home in a coordinated raid by the Israel Antiquities Authority, Police and Border Police; the collection included coins from the Hasmonean, Herodian and Roman periods, with some pieces set into pendants and experts noting the presence of a counterfeit coin that would be rare if authentic.
In the Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Shahid Butt, a former jihadi fighter convicted in 1999 for alleged involvement in a plot targeting the British consulate, a church and a hotel in Aden, Yemen, announced he will run as an independent in Birmingham’s Sparkhill ward as part of a pro-Palestine electoral alliance. Butt served five years in prison and has said his confession was obtained under torture; since returning to the UK in 2003, he has worked on anti-radicalization efforts, including the Home Office Prevent programme, and has previously urged Muslims to protest certain events, describing jihad as a compassionate act and arguing that British fighters who went to conflict zones acted out of sympathy, while also criticizing ISIS.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, Israeli police detained a group of local officials and businesspeople suspected of siphoning off millions in wartime aid, announcing a fraud inquiry tied to donations that flowed in after the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel in 2023. Police said investigators had tracked unnamed local leaders in the months leading up to the arrests on suspicions of diverting millions of dollars intended for wartime relief.
In Uplifting News, Alt-New Jew: Israeli grit and Diaspora wisdom combined - opinion argues for a blended identity that draws on both Diaspora and Israeli Jewish life. The piece revisits Theodor Herzl’s Altneuland and The Jewish State, suggesting a path that bridges differences between Diaspora and Israeli Jews to foster a future that is safe, strong, and vibrant. It envisions a new identity that absorbs the strengths of both cultures, aiming to unite communities rather than widen divides.
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.ynetnews.com/magazine/article/by1wnrru11g
https://t.me/JewishNews24/48957
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-885354
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-885349
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-885292
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-885308
https://t.me/JewishNews24/48955
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-885307
Pentagon tests show rapid American power erosion
Ras Ein al-Auja eviction challenged in court
Rafah Crossing Reopens Gaza Hopes Rise
The time is now 12:02 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, long before the current standoff, the Pentagon quietly tested how such a war might unfold, and the results showed how quickly American power could be undermined. Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that there are still challenges ahead and that any attack on Israel would bring consequences unbearable for the attacker.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), a High Court panel heard a petition challenging what residents describe as the effective disappearance of the Bedouin herding community of Ras Ein al-Auja in the southern Jordan Valley, with the state saying it did not sanction eviction. Petitioners say months of harassment, grazing takeovers, obstruction of access routes, infrastructure damage, livestock theft and intimidation accompanied the expansion of nearby settler outposts, and they asked the court to close the area to Israeli civilians and allow residents to return. Separately, Ali Shaath, head of the new Gaza technocratic committee, called the reopening of Rafah Crossing a window of hope for Gaza’s people, as Israel fully opened the crossing for pedestrians the next day following a limited pilot; UNRWA’s Sam Rose described the reopening as reflecting competing dynamics between progress and ongoing harm from airstrikes during a ceasefire. Also, in east Jerusalem, authorities seized about 450 ancient and counterfeit coins from a suspect’s home in a coordinated raid by the Israel Antiquities Authority, Police and Border Police; the collection included coins from the Hasmonean, Herodian and Roman periods, with some pieces set into pendants and experts noting the presence of a counterfeit coin that would be rare if authentic.
In the Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Shahid Butt, a former jihadi fighter convicted in 1999 for alleged involvement in a plot targeting the British consulate, a church and a hotel in Aden, Yemen, announced he will run as an independent in Birmingham’s Sparkhill ward as part of a pro-Palestine electoral alliance. Butt served five years in prison and has said his confession was obtained under torture; since returning to the UK in 2003, he has worked on anti-radicalization efforts, including the Home Office Prevent programme, and has previously urged Muslims to protest certain events, describing jihad as a compassionate act and arguing that British fighters who went to conflict zones acted out of sympathy, while also criticizing ISIS.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, Israeli police detained a group of local officials and businesspeople suspected of siphoning off millions in wartime aid, announcing a fraud inquiry tied to donations that flowed in after the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel in 2023. Police said investigators had tracked unnamed local leaders in the months leading up to the arrests on suspicions of diverting millions of dollars intended for wartime relief.
In Uplifting News, Alt-New Jew: Israeli grit and Diaspora wisdom combined - opinion argues for a blended identity that draws on both Diaspora and Israeli Jewish life. The piece revisits Theodor Herzl’s Altneuland and The Jewish State, suggesting a path that bridges differences between Diaspora and Israeli Jews to foster a future that is safe, strong, and vibrant. It envisions a new identity that absorbs the strengths of both cultures, aiming to unite communities rather than widen divides.
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.ynetnews.com/magazine/article/by1wnrru11g
https://t.me/JewishNews24/48957
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-885354
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-885349
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-885292
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-885308
https://t.me/JewishNews24/48955
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-885307
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HEADLINES
Pentagon tests show rapid American power erosion
Ras Ein al-Auja eviction challenged in court
Rafah Crossing Reopens Gaza Hopes Rise
The time is now 12:02 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, long before the current standoff, the Pentagon quietly tested how such a war might unfold, and the results showed how quickly American power could be undermined. Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that there are still challenges ahead and that any attack on Israel would bring consequences unbearable for the attacker.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), a High Court panel heard a petition challenging what residents describe as the effective disappearance of the Bedouin herding community of Ras Ein al-Auja in the southern Jordan Valley, with the state saying it did not sanction eviction. Petitioners say months of harassment, grazing takeovers, obstruction of access routes, infrastructure damage, livestock theft and intimidation accompanied the expansion of nearby settler outposts, and they asked the court to close the area to Israeli civilians and allow residents to return. Separately, Ali Shaath, head of the new Gaza technocratic committee, called the reopening of Rafah Crossing a window of hope for Gaza’s people, as Israel fully opened the crossing for pedestrians the next day following a limited pilot; UNRWA’s Sam Rose described the reopening as reflecting competing dynamics between progress and ongoing harm from airstrikes during a ceasefire. Also, in east Jerusalem, authorities seized about 450 ancient and counterfeit coins from a suspect’s home in a coordinated raid by the Israel Antiquities Authority, Police and Border Police; the collection included coins from the Hasmonean, Herodian and Roman periods, with some pieces set into pendants and experts noting the presence of a counterfeit coin that would be rare if authentic.
In the Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Shahid Butt, a former jihadi fighter convicted in 1999 for alleged involvement in a plot targeting the British consulate, a church and a hotel in Aden, Yemen, announced he will run as an independent in Birmingham’s Sparkhill ward as part of a pro-Palestine electoral alliance. Butt served five years in prison and has said his confession was obtained under torture; since returning to the UK in 2003, he has worked on anti-radicalization efforts, including the Home Office Prevent programme, and has previously urged Muslims to protest certain events, describing jihad as a compassionate act and arguing that British fighters who went to conflict zones acted out of sympathy, while also criticizing ISIS.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, Israeli police detained a group of local officials and businesspeople suspected of siphoning off millions in wartime aid, announcing a fraud inquiry tied to donations that flowed in after the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel in 2023. Police said investigators had tracked unnamed local leaders in the months leading up to the arrests on suspicions of diverting millions of dollars intended for wartime relief.
In Uplifting News, Alt-New Jew: Israeli grit and Diaspora wisdom combined - opinion argues for a blended identity that draws on both Diaspora and Israeli Jewish life. The piece revisits Theodor Herzl’s Altneuland and The Jewish State, suggesting a path that bridges differences between Diaspora and Israeli Jews to foster a future that is safe, strong, and vibrant. It envisions a new identity that absorbs the strengths of both cultures, aiming to unite communities rather than widen divides.
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.ynetnews.com/magazine/article/by1wnrru11g
https://t.me/JewishNews24/48957
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-885354
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-885349
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-885292
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-885308
https://t.me/JewishNews24/48955
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-885307
Pentagon tests show rapid American power erosion
Ras Ein al-Auja eviction challenged in court
Rafah Crossing Reopens Gaza Hopes Rise
The time is now 12:02 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, long before the current standoff, the Pentagon quietly tested how such a war might unfold, and the results showed how quickly American power could be undermined. Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that there are still challenges ahead and that any attack on Israel would bring consequences unbearable for the attacker.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), a High Court panel heard a petition challenging what residents describe as the effective disappearance of the Bedouin herding community of Ras Ein al-Auja in the southern Jordan Valley, with the state saying it did not sanction eviction. Petitioners say months of harassment, grazing takeovers, obstruction of access routes, infrastructure damage, livestock theft and intimidation accompanied the expansion of nearby settler outposts, and they asked the court to close the area to Israeli civilians and allow residents to return. Separately, Ali Shaath, head of the new Gaza technocratic committee, called the reopening of Rafah Crossing a window of hope for Gaza’s people, as Israel fully opened the crossing for pedestrians the next day following a limited pilot; UNRWA’s Sam Rose described the reopening as reflecting competing dynamics between progress and ongoing harm from airstrikes during a ceasefire. Also, in east Jerusalem, authorities seized about 450 ancient and counterfeit coins from a suspect’s home in a coordinated raid by the Israel Antiquities Authority, Police and Border Police; the collection included coins from the Hasmonean, Herodian and Roman periods, with some pieces set into pendants and experts noting the presence of a counterfeit coin that would be rare if authentic.
In the Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Shahid Butt, a former jihadi fighter convicted in 1999 for alleged involvement in a plot targeting the British consulate, a church and a hotel in Aden, Yemen, announced he will run as an independent in Birmingham’s Sparkhill ward as part of a pro-Palestine electoral alliance. Butt served five years in prison and has said his confession was obtained under torture; since returning to the UK in 2003, he has worked on anti-radicalization efforts, including the Home Office Prevent programme, and has previously urged Muslims to protest certain events, describing jihad as a compassionate act and arguing that British fighters who went to conflict zones acted out of sympathy, while also criticizing ISIS.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, Israeli police detained a group of local officials and businesspeople suspected of siphoning off millions in wartime aid, announcing a fraud inquiry tied to donations that flowed in after the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel in 2023. Police said investigators had tracked unnamed local leaders in the months leading up to the arrests on suspicions of diverting millions of dollars intended for wartime relief.
In Uplifting News, Alt-New Jew: Israeli grit and Diaspora wisdom combined - opinion argues for a blended identity that draws on both Diaspora and Israeli Jewish life. The piece revisits Theodor Herzl’s Altneuland and The Jewish State, suggesting a path that bridges differences between Diaspora and Israeli Jews to foster a future that is safe, strong, and vibrant. It envisions a new identity that absorbs the strengths of both cultures, aiming to unite communities rather than widen divides.
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.ynetnews.com/magazine/article/by1wnrru11g
https://t.me/JewishNews24/48957
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-885354
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-885349
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-885292
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-885308
https://t.me/JewishNews24/48955
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-885307
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