Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-02 at 01:01
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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-02 at 01:01
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American drone spells attack over Persian Gulf
Ancient Pilgrims Path opens in Jerusalem
Israel signs $183m Elbit munitions deal
The time is now 1:01 AM 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, a nighttime American drone over the Persian Gulf spelled out حمله, the Persian word for Attack.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the Pilgrimage Road, a roughly 2,000-year-old street once used by millions of pilgrims traveling from the City of David to the Temple Mount, has opened to the public after years of digging. The route, known as the Pilgrims’ Path, begins near the Siloam pool in Silwan and runs largely underground beneath modern infrastructure. On January 20, a group including Michael Ganeles and his family joined an inaugural walk, joining about 30 other visitors as part of the opening. Archaeologists view this road as part of the ancient ascent to the Temple Mount, preserved beneath today’s city landscape.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, the Knesset will mark 60 years since its opening with a Tu Bishvat open house, expected to draw more than 2,000 visitors including soldiers, police officers, Holocaust survivors, and students from across the country. New robots will guide tours, and an honorary guard ceremony is planned in the Knesset plaza, culminating with the raising of the national flag. Tree-planting ceremonies will take place in the morning, followed by a ceremonial session in the plenum and a prayer service in the Knesset synagogue, with visitors receiving surprise gift bags echoing a historic pin tradition. Separately, an editorial calls on the government to address an epidemic of crime in Arab Israeli society, noting last year’s toll of 252 fatalities and 27 murders in January 2026, urging sustained and focused action. A corruption-related case in the south reports the police raiding a municipality, with the head of the local authority and other senior officials detained for questioning. And in commentary on the hostages’ return, an article argues the Hostages and Missing Families Forum delivered the outcome despite delays and was used by opponents; a Hamas document found by the IDF is cited, with the piece noting embarrassment to the deep state and suggesting attention shifted to pursuing a leaker, while implying a next focus on measures related to Israeli Arabs.
In Israeli Economy and Business, the Defense Ministry and Elbit Systems signed a multi-year air munitions procurement deal valued at about $183 million. The arrangement aims to replenish inventory, strengthen the defense industrial base, and advance a broader strategy to bolster domestic manufacturing and national security capabilities now and in the years ahead, with Defense Minister Israel Katz and IMOD Director General Major General (Res.) Amir Baram underscoring the importance of expanding Israel’s defense sector.
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.
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https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68325
https://www.timesofisrael.com/2000-year-old-pilgrimage-road-to-temple-mount-opens-to-public-after-years-of-digging/
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-885274
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-885253
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1279887
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68328
https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-885279
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68329
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