HEADLINES
Iran Crackdown Intensifies as Protests Detained
MSF Halts Medical Ops in Khan Younis
Rubio Pushes UN Reform Citing Gaza Hostages

The time is now 7:01 AM 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, weeks after crushing nationwide demonstrations, Iranian authorities are conducting sweeping raids, detaining protesters incommunicado and tracking them through surveillance, as tensions rise over possible US action and calls grow for regime change. Iran’s crackdown has continued with arrests and disappearances, and observers note a pattern aimed at stifling dissent as regional tensions remain high.

In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), MSF halted all non-critical medical operations at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis after reports of armed men, some masked, moving through the large hospital complex. The organization said such incidents have occurred in areas where it is not conducting activities and have included intimidation and arbitrary arrests of patients, with concerns about the suspected movement of weapons. MSF emphasized that these acts threaten the safety of staff and patients and stressed that hospitals must remain neutral, civilian spaces free from military presence or activity.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference criticized the United Nations for being unable to solve conflicts, including the Gaza hostage situation and Iran’s nuclear program, and called for reforms to make the UN more effective. Rubio cited the US-led actions that freed hostages in Gaza and helped secure a fragile truce, recalling the 12-day confrontation with Iran in 2026 and the use of precision air power. He highlighted the US role in Ukraine-Russia negotiations and in Maduro’s detention, pressed for continued unity with Europe, and said the United States would not abandon its approach to global security.

In Israeli Economy and Business, a report describes Turkey arming Somalia with a shipment of Patton M48 and M60 tanks that arrived in Mogadishu. It notes that Israel’s defense industry has previously refurbished tanks of this type for the Turkish army, known as the Sabra tank, and that the shipment underscores ongoing defense trade dynamics in the region.

In Uplifting News, Shoes off, sushi on: Terasu redefines omakase in Israel presents Terasu, a Tokyo-influenced 22-course omakase in Jaffa where guests remove their shoes and sit low to the floor in a minimalist space, led by chef Daniel Schiff who is largely self-taught and completed a six-month internship in Tokyo with Hiroyuki Sato, a daily market-centered routine shaping a meticulous approach to sourcing. R48 Chef’s Table: A Far East testing menu in Tel Aviv describes Ohad Solomon’s 12-course tasting experience in a quiet hotel lobby dining room, with nine tables and 22 seats, a winter menu rooted in Far East techniques and seasonal ingredients, and a price of 620 shekels per person, including soft drinks, featuring a Lion’s Mane “Pie Tee” and other refined courses. Palomino: Taste the latest Italian creations at a Jerusalem favorite highlights Palomino’s Chef’s Table concept with rotating specials every two months, a Friday brunch buffet, and cannoli as a standout dessert, underscoring Jerusalem’s appetite for elevated Italian dining.

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