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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-02 at 08:02

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-02 at 08:02

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 HEADLINESIDF strikes Hezbollah site as Lebanon bracesUS envoy visits Israel amid Gaza phaseIsrael to recognize 140 Jewish farmsThe time is now 8:01 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, the IDF carried out a strike in southern Lebanon that killed a Hezbollah operative involved in rebuilding military infrastructure, issuing evacuation warnings ahead of further strikes on Hezbollah-linked sites. The attack followed a day after a senior Hezbollah air defense commander was killed.In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), developments frame the post-war landscape. An opinion piece argues that Ran Gvili’s return marks the Day After the Israel-Hamas War has begun, noting that the last Israeli hostage has been returned and that no hostages remain in Gaza since 2014, while describing October 8 as a blank slate that should become a shield for a stronger defensive posture. Separately, the Israel Defense Forces declared the village of Umm al-Hir a closed military area, and a group attempting to plant olive trees was ordered to leave; this marked a second such closure in a week and sparked debate about the balance between security measures and civic activity. Finally, Israel’s Defense Minister announced plans to recognize 140 Jewish farms across Judea and Samaria to block Palestinian land grabs.In US Policy Concerning Israel, senior US envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to visit Israel for meetings with Prime Minister Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir as Phase II of Gaza operations begins. The visit comes as tensions with Iran rise and as Washington presses ahead with its Gaza objectives, including the full reopening of the Rafah border crossing for pedestrians. Reports from Washington also note discreet meetings with the Joint Chiefs of Staff leadership during the visit.In Israeli Domestic Politics, the Health Ministry issued an urgent advisory urging the general population to limit outdoor activity due to deteriorating air quality caused by higher concentrations of respirable particulates, with guidance that sensitive groups should avoid strenuous outdoor exercise.In Israeli Economy and Business, Tesla will begin supervised autonomous driving trials in Israel after approval from the Transportation Ministry, marking a first step toward allowing the Full Self-Driving system to operate with a supervised driver. Transportation Minister Miri Regev and the ministry’s director general Moshe Ben Zaken praised Israel as a hub for innovation in vehicle technology, while Tesla did not comment. The program follows earlier trials in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, and plans to expand FSD trials in Asia with approvals already underway in South Korea.In Uplifting News, a new collective agreement among the Histadrut, the Local Government Center, and the Veterinarians Association improves the terms for about 300 veterinarians working for local authorities. The agreement includes two 6,000-shekel bonuses, a 500-shekel incremental pay raise, a 6% overall raise, eight additional vacation days paid by the employer over the next two years, and a shortened 40-hour workweek beginning April 2028, strengthening the role of veterinarians in safeguarding public health.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.ynetnews.com/article/bkg11tgcuzlhttps://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-885224https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1280101https://worldisraelnews.com/israel-to-legalize-140-farms-in-judea-and-samaria/https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-885326https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1280104https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-885328https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1280105
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