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HEADLINES
Israel braces for Iran campaign
West Bank rescue and Gaza strikes
Randy Fine faces backlash over tweet
The time is now 10:01 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, the security picture remains tense as Israel prepares for potential escalation. The commander of the Home Front Command, Major General Shai Kalper, will participate tomorrow in a closed session of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, where he will deliver a security briefing as part of readiness for the possibility of a campaign against Iran and missile launches from its territory. Separately, the IRGC Air Force commander, Majid Mousavi, asserted that while Trump continues to talk about big, beautiful bombers and great warships, Iran also has big, beautiful missiles at its disposal.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), an Israeli was rescued from Kalkilya in the West Bank by Civil Administration officers after reports of an Israeli citizen wandering the area. The administration said it provided protection to the Israeli and transferred them to the appropriate security forces; the incident has been forwarded to Israel Police for further handling, and the circumstances of the entry into Area A are under investigation. The security establishment reiterates that entry into Area A is life-threatening and is prohibited by law. In Gaza, reports indicate there were strikes in the Al-Tofah neighborhood.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Jewish officials rebuked Representative Randy Fine over a post allegedly comparing Muslims to dogs. Fine, a Florida Republican, faced broad condemnation from Jews and pro-Israel figures after a tweet in which he wrote, “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one.” Fine said he was responding to a tweet by Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the activist group Within Our Lifetime.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, the National Headquarters for Combating Crime in Arab Society announced its establishment to address rising violence in Arab Israeli communities. The founders described a “deliberate state failure” in government and police handling of the crime wave and said the group would work with the Higher Arab Monitoring Committee and civil bodies to show that organized crime is not a cultural fate but the result of policy that diverts police from fighting crime. The headquarters called for restoring government funding for civilian crime prevention tools and programs, measures to restore security in Arab-majority areas, including weapons collection, solving murder cases, and dismantling organized crime networks. Separately, Israeli police last week arrested a Palestinian terrorist freed in the 2011 Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange after he was found outside the G Mall in Kfar Saba; the terrorist from Gaza was in Israel illegally and attempted to enter the mall using a false identity. Police also arrested a Kfar Saba resident suspected of driving him to the mall in exchange for payment.
In Uplifting News, Jewish-American speedskater Emery Lehman, a four-time Olympian, captured a silver medal in the Winter Olympics’ men’s team pursuit. Lehman, 29, and his teammates Casey Dawson and Ethan Cepuran finished 4.51 seconds behind the host nation Italy. The team has a history of success, with world records and multiple World Cup titles in recent seasons, along with a 2022 Olympic bronze and a 2025 world championship. Lehman has said he plans to retire from speedskating after the 2026 Games.
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/Newss0nline/58654
https://t.me/newssil/191842
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-887022
https://t.me/newssil/191843
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-887024
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-887020
https://t.me/JewishNews24/49700
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-887019
Israel braces for Iran campaign
West Bank rescue and Gaza strikes
Randy Fine faces backlash over tweet
The time is now 10:01 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, the security picture remains tense as Israel prepares for potential escalation. The commander of the Home Front Command, Major General Shai Kalper, will participate tomorrow in a closed session of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, where he will deliver a security briefing as part of readiness for the possibility of a campaign against Iran and missile launches from its territory. Separately, the IRGC Air Force commander, Majid Mousavi, asserted that while Trump continues to talk about big, beautiful bombers and great warships, Iran also has big, beautiful missiles at its disposal.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), an Israeli was rescued from Kalkilya in the West Bank by Civil Administration officers after reports of an Israeli citizen wandering the area. The administration said it provided protection to the Israeli and transferred them to the appropriate security forces; the incident has been forwarded to Israel Police for further handling, and the circumstances of the entry into Area A are under investigation. The security establishment reiterates that entry into Area A is life-threatening and is prohibited by law. In Gaza, reports indicate there were strikes in the Al-Tofah neighborhood.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Jewish officials rebuked Representative Randy Fine over a post allegedly comparing Muslims to dogs. Fine, a Florida Republican, faced broad condemnation from Jews and pro-Israel figures after a tweet in which he wrote, “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one.” Fine said he was responding to a tweet by Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the activist group Within Our Lifetime.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, the National Headquarters for Combating Crime in Arab Society announced its establishment to address rising violence in Arab Israeli communities. The founders described a “deliberate state failure” in government and police handling of the crime wave and said the group would work with the Higher Arab Monitoring Committee and civil bodies to show that organized crime is not a cultural fate but the result of policy that diverts police from fighting crime. The headquarters called for restoring government funding for civilian crime prevention tools and programs, measures to restore security in Arab-majority areas, including weapons collection, solving murder cases, and dismantling organized crime networks. Separately, Israeli police last week arrested a Palestinian terrorist freed in the 2011 Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange after he was found outside the G Mall in Kfar Saba; the terrorist from Gaza was in Israel illegally and attempted to enter the mall using a false identity. Police also arrested a Kfar Saba resident suspected of driving him to the mall in exchange for payment.
In Uplifting News, Jewish-American speedskater Emery Lehman, a four-time Olympian, captured a silver medal in the Winter Olympics’ men’s team pursuit. Lehman, 29, and his teammates Casey Dawson and Ethan Cepuran finished 4.51 seconds behind the host nation Italy. The team has a history of success, with world records and multiple World Cup titles in recent seasons, along with a 2022 Olympic bronze and a 2025 world championship. Lehman has said he plans to retire from speedskating after the 2026 Games.
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/Newss0nline/58654
https://t.me/newssil/191842
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-887022
https://t.me/newssil/191843
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-887024
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-887020
https://t.me/JewishNews24/49700
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-887019
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HEADLINES
Israel braces for Iran campaign
West Bank rescue and Gaza strikes
Randy Fine faces backlash over tweet
The time is now 10:01 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, the security picture remains tense as Israel prepares for potential escalation. The commander of the Home Front Command, Major General Shai Kalper, will participate tomorrow in a closed session of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, where he will deliver a security briefing as part of readiness for the possibility of a campaign against Iran and missile launches from its territory. Separately, the IRGC Air Force commander, Majid Mousavi, asserted that while Trump continues to talk about big, beautiful bombers and great warships, Iran also has big, beautiful missiles at its disposal.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), an Israeli was rescued from Kalkilya in the West Bank by Civil Administration officers after reports of an Israeli citizen wandering the area. The administration said it provided protection to the Israeli and transferred them to the appropriate security forces; the incident has been forwarded to Israel Police for further handling, and the circumstances of the entry into Area A are under investigation. The security establishment reiterates that entry into Area A is life-threatening and is prohibited by law. In Gaza, reports indicate there were strikes in the Al-Tofah neighborhood.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Jewish officials rebuked Representative Randy Fine over a post allegedly comparing Muslims to dogs. Fine, a Florida Republican, faced broad condemnation from Jews and pro-Israel figures after a tweet in which he wrote, “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one.” Fine said he was responding to a tweet by Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the activist group Within Our Lifetime.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, the National Headquarters for Combating Crime in Arab Society announced its establishment to address rising violence in Arab Israeli communities. The founders described a “deliberate state failure” in government and police handling of the crime wave and said the group would work with the Higher Arab Monitoring Committee and civil bodies to show that organized crime is not a cultural fate but the result of policy that diverts police from fighting crime. The headquarters called for restoring government funding for civilian crime prevention tools and programs, measures to restore security in Arab-majority areas, including weapons collection, solving murder cases, and dismantling organized crime networks. Separately, Israeli police last week arrested a Palestinian terrorist freed in the 2011 Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange after he was found outside the G Mall in Kfar Saba; the terrorist from Gaza was in Israel illegally and attempted to enter the mall using a false identity. Police also arrested a Kfar Saba resident suspected of driving him to the mall in exchange for payment.
In Uplifting News, Jewish-American speedskater Emery Lehman, a four-time Olympian, captured a silver medal in the Winter Olympics’ men’s team pursuit. Lehman, 29, and his teammates Casey Dawson and Ethan Cepuran finished 4.51 seconds behind the host nation Italy. The team has a history of success, with world records and multiple World Cup titles in recent seasons, along with a 2022 Olympic bronze and a 2025 world championship. Lehman has said he plans to retire from speedskating after the 2026 Games.
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/Newss0nline/58654
https://t.me/newssil/191842
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-887022
https://t.me/newssil/191843
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-887024
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-887020
https://t.me/JewishNews24/49700
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-887019
Israel braces for Iran campaign
West Bank rescue and Gaza strikes
Randy Fine faces backlash over tweet
The time is now 10:01 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, the security picture remains tense as Israel prepares for potential escalation. The commander of the Home Front Command, Major General Shai Kalper, will participate tomorrow in a closed session of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, where he will deliver a security briefing as part of readiness for the possibility of a campaign against Iran and missile launches from its territory. Separately, the IRGC Air Force commander, Majid Mousavi, asserted that while Trump continues to talk about big, beautiful bombers and great warships, Iran also has big, beautiful missiles at its disposal.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), an Israeli was rescued from Kalkilya in the West Bank by Civil Administration officers after reports of an Israeli citizen wandering the area. The administration said it provided protection to the Israeli and transferred them to the appropriate security forces; the incident has been forwarded to Israel Police for further handling, and the circumstances of the entry into Area A are under investigation. The security establishment reiterates that entry into Area A is life-threatening and is prohibited by law. In Gaza, reports indicate there were strikes in the Al-Tofah neighborhood.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Jewish officials rebuked Representative Randy Fine over a post allegedly comparing Muslims to dogs. Fine, a Florida Republican, faced broad condemnation from Jews and pro-Israel figures after a tweet in which he wrote, “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one.” Fine said he was responding to a tweet by Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the activist group Within Our Lifetime.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, the National Headquarters for Combating Crime in Arab Society announced its establishment to address rising violence in Arab Israeli communities. The founders described a “deliberate state failure” in government and police handling of the crime wave and said the group would work with the Higher Arab Monitoring Committee and civil bodies to show that organized crime is not a cultural fate but the result of policy that diverts police from fighting crime. The headquarters called for restoring government funding for civilian crime prevention tools and programs, measures to restore security in Arab-majority areas, including weapons collection, solving murder cases, and dismantling organized crime networks. Separately, Israeli police last week arrested a Palestinian terrorist freed in the 2011 Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange after he was found outside the G Mall in Kfar Saba; the terrorist from Gaza was in Israel illegally and attempted to enter the mall using a false identity. Police also arrested a Kfar Saba resident suspected of driving him to the mall in exchange for payment.
In Uplifting News, Jewish-American speedskater Emery Lehman, a four-time Olympian, captured a silver medal in the Winter Olympics’ men’s team pursuit. Lehman, 29, and his teammates Casey Dawson and Ethan Cepuran finished 4.51 seconds behind the host nation Italy. The team has a history of success, with world records and multiple World Cup titles in recent seasons, along with a 2022 Olympic bronze and a 2025 world championship. Lehman has said he plans to retire from speedskating after the 2026 Games.
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/Newss0nline/58654
https://t.me/newssil/191842
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-887022
https://t.me/newssil/191843
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-887024
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-887020
https://t.me/JewishNews24/49700
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-887019
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