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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-30 at 23:01

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-30 at 23:01

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 HEADLINESIran War Looms as US Israel PrepareUN Details Gaza Hostage Torture and AbductionsUS Approves Billions in Israel Saudi ArmsThe time is now 11:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), UN expert: October 7 massacre among worst mass abductions in modern history. Torture expert Alice Edwards details psychological torture, inhumane conditions and systemic abuse of hostages in Gaza, warning of deep, lasting trauma and urging careful truth-seeking amid widespread misinformation and propaganda.In the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Despair, 'endless anger' growing among Iranians as military action looms. Iranian citizens describe living in fear and anxiety as the threat of military action weighs on daily life, with residents reporting disrupted communications, increased security crackdowns, and a sense that civilians are bearing the brunt while some say external help could be on the horizon. Decision-making circles in the United States and Israel have moved past diplomacy with Iran, viewing military action as effectively decided, with only the timing under debate. Israel is on high alert, and one scenario discussed would wait for a triggering action—such as Iran firing a first missile toward Israel—that could be used as justification for a broader campaign. “The decision has been made. This will happen. The only question is when.”In US Policy Concerning Israel, US approves more than $6.5 billion in potential military sales to Israel, Pentagon says. Arms packages to include 30 Apache helicopters and 3,250 armored vehicles, alongside a $9 billion deal with Saudi Arabia for 730 Patriot missiles; Washington says the moves won’t alter the regional balance of power.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Anti-Zionist protesters disrupt Israel critic Ezra Klein with genocide accusations. Video shows demonstrators interrupting Klein’s event at Sarah Lawrence College, labeling him a Nazi normalizer as they argue with attendees; Klein, who has hosted anti-Israel speakers, engages the crowd and defends his reporting. The campus branch of Students for Justice in Palestine had denounced Klein as a Zionist pig before the disruption.In Other News, thousands demonstrate in Minnesota and across US to protest ICE. The national day of protest coincides with mixed messages from the Trump administration about whether to de-escalate Operation Metro Surge as 3,000 federal officers patrol Minneapolis streets, drawing participants from families to student activists calling for ICE to withdraw. From Nir Oz to the screen, Of Dogs and Men: A haunting story in the aftermath of October 7 massacre - review. The film follows survivors and families around the Gaza envelope, portraying the search for loved ones and the impact of the attack through a mix of professional and non-actor performances. From Lorenz Hart to Mel Brooks: Two Jewish lives now available on Israeli screens. New releases highlight two distinct Jewish cultural figures, Blue Moon and Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man, now streaming on Apple TV+ and HBO Max, showcased in Israel. Top US attorney in Minnesota was once on board of Jewish group now protesting ICE. Daniel Rosen, the state’s top federal prosecutor, previously sat on the board of a Jewish organization that now opposes ICE policies; his office has faced internal protests and civil rights investigations connected to high-profile cases. ארה"ב אישרה מכירה פוטנציאלית של טילי פטריוט לסעודיה בסך של 9 מיליארד דולר. The Pentagon announced a potential $9 billion Patriot missile sale to Saudi Arabia, a deal part of broader defense discussions in the region. Josh Shapiro’s new memoir puts his Jewish identity at the center of his political vision. In Where We Keep the Light, the Pennsylvania governor presents Judaism as a central organizing principle shaping his public life and leadership. Israel caught off guard by Turkey’s talk of restoring ties. Israeli officials expressed surprise at Turkish foreign minister’s statements linking a renewal of ties to policy rather than to actions by Israel, while Ankara signaled a possible diplomatic shift despite lingering mistrust.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.SOURCEShttps://www.jpost.com/international/article-885105https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-885084https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-885035https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-us-attorney-in-minnesota-was-once-on-board-of-jewish-group-now-protesting-ice/https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rkmglgsuwlhttps://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news...
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