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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-05 at 14:02

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-05 at 14:02

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 HEADLINESOman Talks Edge Toward Iran Nuclear DealShooting Kills Two in Shuafat CampUAE Plans Gaza Housing Near RafahThe time is now 2:01 PM 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, Israeli officials say there is a slim chance of a breakthrough in the Oman talks as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to meet United States envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Muscat on Friday. A day before that meeting, Israeli officials cautioned there is a low likelihood of reaching a substantive agreement, even as Tehran engages with Washington. Al Jazeera reported that the United States is seeking a package that would require Iran to dismantle its nuclear program, reduce the range of its ballistic missiles so they cannot reach Israel, grant amnesty to detainees from the recent protests and eight-days of conflict, and curb oil exports to China, alongside steps toward ending hostilities with the United States. The same report said that Qatar, Turkey and Egypt proposed a framework under which Iran would freeze uranium enrichment at 3% and later be allowed to enrich to 1.5%, with 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% slated to be transferred to a third country, and Iran would commit not to export weapons and technology to proxy groups and would limit its ballistic missile activities. In the same vein, President Trump said Iran is negotiating because they do not want the United States involved, telling audiences that Iran “don’t want us involved” and that a large US fleet is moving toward the region, while arguing that Tehran fears escalation if a war with the United States continues. He noted Tehran’s discussions would likely encompass its ballistic missile program and support for proxies as part of talks expected in Oman, and stressed that meaningful talks would have to address Iran’s missile arsenal and other strike capabilities. The diplomacy backdrop follows Israeli strikes against Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, where tunnels used for weapons storage were hit and secondary explosions were observed, underscoring ongoing proxy tensions in the region and signaling that Hezbollah activity—documented in recent months at the targeted sites—continues to challenge ceasefire understandings.In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), two men were killed in a shooting in the Shuafat refugee camp near Jerusalem. Paramedics recalled finding the scene with the victims unconscious, not breathing, and in need of rapid aid as advanced CPR and medications were administered before they were transported to Hadassah-University Medical Center on Mount Scopus in critical condition; police opened an investigation, and authorities suggested the incident appears to be criminal rather than ideological in motive, against a backdrop of a broader wave of violence in Israel’s Arab sector that has produced several fatal incidents in recent days. Separately, the UAE has drafted plans to build a compound to house thousands of displaced Palestinians in south Gaza near Rafah, an area now under Israeli military control. A diplomat said Abu Dhabi has not made a final decision on funding the pilot housing project. The plan comes as reconstruction efforts in Gaza are discussed within the framework of regional diplomacy, with donors wary of disarmament disputes over Hamas and the political viability of placing civilians in Israeli-controlled zones.In the Israeli Economy and Business, language barriers, crime, and transportation are cited by experts as major factors hindering the Arab economy within Israel. At a conference titled Employment and Equal Opportunities for Young Men and Women in Arab Society, hosted by the Center for Economic Policy of Arab Society Quality in partnership with Reichman University’s Aharon Institute and the Yad Hanadiv Foundation, panels examined obstacles to economic growth in the Arab sector. They highlighted limited Hebrew-language skills, high crime rates, and inadequate public transportation as key drivers of economic inequality between Israel’s Jewish and Arab populations. The conference outlined strategies to strengthen Arab representation in business and industry and described a joint plan by Yad Hanadiv and the Authority for Economic Development to raise earned income and narrow the gap with non-Haredi Jewish communities, with a central focus on expanding access to quality employment and developing human capital within the Arab 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.SOURCEShttps://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-885787https://www.jpost.com/international/article-885773https://t.me/ILtoday/16876https://...
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