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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-30 at 19:02

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-30 at 19:02

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 HEADLINESSatellite imagery shows Iran roofing damaged sitesUS approves $6.5B Israel Apache gunshipsColtan mine collapse kills 227 in CongoThe 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, satellite imagery from Planet Labs shows new roofs covering two damaged buildings at Isfahan and Natanz, a sign that Iran may be trying to salvage any remaining materials from strikes by Israel and the United States. Experts say the coverings could be part of an effort to assess whether key assets, including limited stocks of highly enriched uranium, survived the attacks, while also blocking ground observation at a time when the IAEA has limited access. Iran has not publicly addressed the work, and the IAEA did not respond to comment requests. In the same broader context, CENTCOM issued a warning ahead of a live-fire exercise by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Strait of Hormuz, a central international shipping lane through which roughly 100 vessels pass daily. The United States says Iran has the right to operate in international waters and airspace, but certain actions will be treated as dangerous and unacceptable. The command highlighted dangerous activities such as Iranian flights over US ships during air operations, low or armed flights over US assets with unclear intent, and rapid approaches by Iranian boats that could risk a collision with American vessels or the deployment of weapons against US forces. The Pentagon underscored it will safeguard the safety of its personnel, ships, and aircraft in the region and will not tolerate unsafe conduct by the IRGC.In the US Policy Concerning Israel, the United States has approved a package of potential military sales to Israel described as worth more than $6.5 billion, including Apache gunships. A separate breakdown cited in related reporting places the Apache portion at about $3.8 billion and the sale of light armored JLTV vehicles at about $1.98 billion, totaling roughly $5.8 billion in specified components. The announcements reflect ongoing security cooperation as Israel faces regional tensions and security challenges.In Israeli Economy and Business, Teva Israel announced a supplementary recall of Nutrilon AR baby formula intended for infants with acid reflux and spitting up, following laboratory tests ordered by the Health Ministry and in the wake of a global recall related to the toxin cereulide. The Health Ministry reported no unusual clinical manifestations observed in Israel so far. The recall adds to a prior recall from January 24, 2026, of 800-gram packages of Nutrilon Phase 1 (batch number 2027.01.07), and now Nutrilon AR is recalled in two different packages, both sharing the same batch number.In Uplifting News, Jewish and Israeli athletes are to be watched at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, with nine athletes slated to represent Israel, its second-largest delegation at its ninth Winter Games. The event opens February 6, followed by the Paralympics about a month later. Building on the momentum from Paris 2024, where Israel earned seven Olympic medals, the Milan delegation includes a notable presence in events such as the country’s emerging bobsled program.In Other News, more than 200 people were killed in a coltan mine collapse at Rubaya in eastern Congo this week, with officials later confirming the toll of at least 227. The mine, a significant source of coltan used in electronics, has been under the control of the M23 rebel group since 2024, which the United Nations says has looted Rubaya to fund its insurgency, a claim Kigali denies. In Washington, the Department of Justice announced the public release of more than 3 million documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, including thousands of photos and video clips. In North Africa, Tunisia’s president extended the state of emergency by 11 months, until December 31, citing ongoing security concerns since the 2015 measure.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/health-and-wellness/article-885096https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-885097https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-january-31-2026/https://www.jpost.com/international/article-885095https://www.timesofisrael.com/satellite-images-indicate-iran-working-to-salvage-nuclear-materials-from-damaged-sites/https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1279190https://t.me/newssil/189506https://t.me/newssil/189505https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1279188https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/01/tunisia-extends-state-emergency-11-months-until-dec-31
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