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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-31 at 07:02

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-31 at 07:02

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 HEADLINESIsrael Strikes Four Hamas Commanders in GazaNetanyahu Remark Triggers Israeli On Air ClashIran Cracks Down as Protests Turn DeadlyThe 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 Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Israeli forces and Shin Bet carried out overnight strikes against Hamas and Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza, hitting four commanders and militants as well as a weapons warehouse, a weapons-production site, and two launch infrastructures in central Gaza. The IDF said the operations were in response to ceasefire violations, including militants emerging from a Rafah tunnel. Gaza health officials reported 28 killed, including some at a police headquarters, while medical sources outside the health ministry put the day’s toll at 26. A building was reported to have collapsed in the ongoing bombardment, and footage circulated of an attack on a Hamas police center in the Sheikh Radwan district in northern Gaza. Additionally, Gaza channels reported three fatalities in a drone strike on a apartment in the al-Nasr neighborhood of western Gaza near an UNRWA school complex, bringing the reported death toll from today’s Israeli strikes to 22.In Israeli Domestic Politics, the discord over leadership and conduct in the war scene dominated the airwaves, beginning with a public spat sparked by a controversial remark attributed to Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding the response to the conflict and the handling of those who were killed. A series of opinion pieces and commentary on the Friday edition of a major program examined the tone and leadership decisions, with critics arguing that a culture of bullying and intimidation has been normalized in public discourse. One prominent reflection asserted that the on-air discussion around Mordechai David laid bare a troubling pattern of pressure and political protection around such figures, while another commentary suggested the broadcast conveyed a clear, unsettling message about the state of public accountability. A separate segment described how host Gai Pelag appeared to lose support on air as the discussion around the same figure unfolded, underscoring divisions within the media landscape over how these events are presented and who stands with or against them.In Other News, Iran’s president said foreign powers have exploited the country’s economic hardships to incite unrest, accusing US, Israeli, and European leaders of fomenting protests to tear the nation apart, as security forces have cracked down with thousands reported dead in the broader crackdown. Tens of thousands have fled Pakistan’s Tirah Valley amid warnings of military action against Islamist militants, with residents describing long family evacuations in harsh winter conditions. In Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appeared publicly at the tomb of Ruhollah Khomeini to mark the Islamic Revolution’s 47th anniversary, a development noted after earlier reports that he might be kept in a safe underground facility. The global news landscape also features the ongoing Epstein file saga, with the US Justice Department releasing a vast new batch of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and his associates, alongside separate reports detailing long-hidden pretrial materials and communications involving prominent figures, including Bill Gates in some accounts. Nvidia chief Jensen Huang cautioned that China is leading in science and technology, noting that nine of the top ten science and technology universities are now in China. Other items include a report of eight people lightly injured in a road crash on Highway 44 near the Ganot interchange, and discussions of broader geopolitical shifts as the world weighs the withdrawal of the United States from various international bodies, with observers cautioning about the wider costs to global governance. Additionally, Iran faced economic strain as it confronted internet blackouts impacting commerce, while in the region a Druze protest movement in southern Syria voiced opposition to the Assad regime, and South America saw a shifting political landscape with a rise of right-leaning leadership redefining regional alignments.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/middle-east/iran-news/article-885116https://www.jpost.com/international/islamic-terrorism/article-885115https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1279275https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-885114https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1279273https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hk2orvj8blhttps://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1279272https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1279269https://...
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