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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-04 at 00:02

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-04 at 00:02

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 HEADLINESIran Unrest Deepens as Internet Goes DarkUS Iran Talks in Istanbul Revive DiplomacyHIAS Closes Vienna Office, Refugees StrandedThe time is now 12:02 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, Iranian protesters last month took to the streets in the deadliest domestic unrest since the 1979 revolution, carrying handwritten signs addressed to US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and renaming streets after Trump. They believed explicit warnings from Trump against killing demonstrators signaled a willingness to intervene, but they were wrong. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are set to meet in Istanbul to revive diplomacy over Iran’s nuclear program and dispel fears of a new regional war, with a regional diplomat saying representatives from Saudi Arabia and Egypt would participate. Eyewitness accounts describe a crackdown some observers call a crime against humanity, with the internet shut down for more than three weeks to hide mass arrests. In a related development, the Trump administration agreed to move the negotiation talks on Friday from Turkey to Oman at Iran’s request. Separately, an Iranian channel broadcast images it claimed showed attacks on Israel’s Nevatim base, but the pictured site was in east Tehran, a miscaption that drew ridicule. Tasnim News Agency reported that the President of Iran did not receive a green light from Supreme Leader Khamenei for flexibility in nuclear negotiations.In US Policy Concerning Israel, the Pentagon said a State Department-approved potential sale of F-15 aircraft sustainment and related equipment to Saudi Arabia, valued at about three billion dollars, would not shift the regional balance or affect US defense readiness. The administration framed the package as supporting foreign policy and national security objectives, arguing that stronger Gulf defense capabilities can contribute to stability and growth. The context comes as Iran faces a sixth week of protests, with rights groups reporting thousands of deaths in a crackdown described as the largest since the 1979 revolution. In a separate development, HIAS announced the closure of its Vienna office after the Trump administration ended US refugee programs and funding for the Resettlement Support Center in Austria, leaving thousands of Iranian religious minorities and others stranded and vulnerable, according to HIAS leadership.In Israeli Economy and Business, Primrose Candy Co, a nearly century-old Illinois candy maker, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, joining a wave of small and mid-sized firms struggling to survive in the current US economy. The company sought protection as it reorganizes its debts. Separately, the annual Duns 100 forum of engineering and infrastructure leaders convened to assess the sector, with participants noting a decline in the standing of engineers and ongoing difficulties in recruiting and retaining talent, underscoring tensions in the construction and infrastructure segments.In Uplifting News, an Argentinian oleh to Israel who made aliyah 20 years ago celebrated his Bar Mitzvah in Eilat after choosing a full conversion to Judaism. Ariel Weintraub, an Argentinian-Israeli living in the country for two decades, connected with his Jewish coworkers in the Garbage Removal Department of the Eilat municipality, and the Shabbat kiddush helped deepen his connection to the faith. The conversion process included studying customs, circumcision, and a Torah reading in a ceremony at which friends and family gathered, with Eilat’s mayor among the attendees offering congratulations on his milestone.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/opinion/article-885513https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68410https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68409https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68407https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-885521https://www.timesofisrael.com/hias-closes-vienna-office-that-aided-generations-of-refugees-after-trump-yanks-funding/https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1280761https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1280759https://www.jpost.com/aliyah/article-885523
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