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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-31 at 06:03

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-31 at 06:03

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 HEADLINESGaza toll hits 22 as strikes escalateIran warns of escalation amid US threatsIsrael braces for LPG shortage this winterThe time is now 6:02 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), the latest monitoring from Gaza describes intensified hostilities and casualties. A video surface shows the Hamas police center that was attacked in the Sheikh Radwan district in the north of Gaza City. Gaza channels report three people killed in a Israeli drone strike on an apartment in the al-Nazr neighborhood in western Gaza, near the UNRWA school complex, bringing the death toll in Israeli strikes across the Strip since this morning to 22. Palestinian journalists note notices from the Israeli military indicating the evacuation of several buildings across Gaza ahead of further strikes. Another report says Israeli forces struck the administration building of a camp on Street 5 in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, with the strike preceded by an evacuation warning delivered by knocking on the roof.In the conflicts with Iran and its regional proxies, Iranian leadership and security officials remain in focus. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei publicly appeared to pray at the tomb of Ruhollah Khomeini, marking the start of the Islamic Revolution’s 47th anniversary celebrations, according to his official account. Earlier reports suggested he had been moved to a safe underground facility amid fears of a possible US strike, with Masoud Khamenei taking on day‑to‑day duties as a primary channel to the regime’s executive branches. Tehran’s authorities have signaled preparedness for escalation, including warnings that metro stations and underground parking across Tehran could be converted into war shelters in the event of an attack. Iran’s Chief of Staff Amir Hatami asserted that Iran’s defensive, scientific, and nuclear capabilities are local and cannot be destroyed, delivering a clear deterrent message to Washington. Iranian activists say protests continue and are driven by broader grievances beyond prior years, highlighting rising poverty and calling attention to broader social strains, even as chants occasionally touch on historical political sentiments.In Israeli Domestic Politics, routine local incidents sit alongside infrastructure and political discourse. A 41-year-old woman was injured in a car rollover in Barkan and was evacuated to Beilinson Hospital with injuries to her limbs, with three other people treated for minor injuries. Behind the scenes, major infrastructure development continues with a look at Tel Aviv’s Green Line light rail, where tunnels, underground stations, and around-the-clock work are shaping the longest line of its kind, expected to serve about 250,000 passengers daily. Public and political debate remains vocal around leadership and accountability, with Hadas Klein publishing reflections on the political climate and the implications for Prime Minister Netanyahu, including calls for accountability over the October 7 attacks and commentary about the state of public discourse and treatment of critics. Klein also described targeted online harassment and legal action she has pursued, including lawsuits and defamation actions, and she recounted attempts to defend herself against alleged damaging assertions. Separately, remarks attributed to Yossi Cohen, the former security chief, reflect personal frustration with how the public discussion has unfolded, including a claim about someone close to the matter and questions about access to a residence and oversight.In Israeli Economy and Business, the focus is on energy security and supply. Israel faces a looming liquified gas shortage despite government assurances of stable supply, with a minimal security stockpile raising concerns for heating, energy, and manufacturing sectors that rely on LPG. Institutions and businesses have priority access to cooking gas, while private consumers may experience delays as the situation worsens with approaching winter. A gas shipment reached the Ktzaa terminal in early January, but officials say it will not fully resolve the broader supply challenge.In Other News, developments span international security, economics, technology, and culture. In Pakistan’s Tirah Valley, tens of thousands of families have fled amid warnings of potential military operations against Islamist militants, aided by heavy snowfall and cold conditions. In southern Syria’s Druz‑majority region of al-Suwaydaa, Druze protests against the regime of Bashar al-Assad featured banners and imagery referencing regional leadership, with protesters voicing discontent and solidarity with broader regional concerns. Across the Americas, the political map has shifted toward right‑wing leadership, with implications for regional policy and alignment with Israel in the region. In Washington, the Justice Department ...
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