Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-02 at 06:01
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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-02 at 06:01
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Netanyahu grilled again in Case 4000
Rafah opens as peace plan faces hurdles
Drone strike kills vehicle in South Lebanon
The time is now 6:01 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, Lebanese sources report a death in an Israeli drone strike on a vehicle on a highway in southern Lebanon.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Rafah will reopen on Sunday after nearly two years, with Israel overseeing the crossing; the move is tied to pressure to open Gaza and support rehabilitation, and is described as part of the Trump 20-point peace plan. Officials have given varying numbers on how many Palestinians will be allowed through; Rafah is Gaza’s only exit not controlled by Israel and has historically provided access for medical treatment abroad, family reunifications, and relief from isolation. As Rafah opens, attention turns to the US-backed peace plan’s second phase; replacing Hamas’s Health Ministry has not been prioritized but is viewed as a key step, with a Palestinian technical committee announced to support governance; the committee does not control any territory and Israel has not empowered it to operate in the half of Gaza it controls, while Hamas continues to run the other half, creating obstacles to normalizing life in Gaza.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Milorad Dodik, president of the Republika Srpska, drew parallels between Israel and Republika Srpska, saying both are under pressure from Europe and international institutions; he cited rising antisemitism in Europe, singled out Sarajevo and Bosnian Muslim political institutions, and pointed to the cancellation of a European rabbis conference in Sarajevo and decisions on Jewish cultural funds as evidence; he argued that criticisms of Israel during the Gaza war reflect broader trends against the rights of nations.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned to the witness stand for Case 4000, facing cross-examination over his alleged quid pro quo with Shaul Elovitch, the Bezeq-Walla owner; prosecutors say Netanyahu advanced regulatory decisions benefiting Bezeq while Elovitch ensured favorable coverage on Walla; Netanyahu denies the charges; the session included questioning about discussions before a trip to Japan related to media coverage.
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://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-885320
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https://www.jpost.com/podcast/article-885303
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-885306
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