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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-05 at 17:02

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-05 at 17:02

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 HEADLINESIran Deploys Khorramshahr 4, Signals Offensive ShiftUAE Rafah Housing Gaza's Uncertain FutureCanada Replaces Antisemitism Envoy with Inclusion CouncilThe time is now 5:02 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, Iran says it has deployed its Khorramshahr 4 long-range ballistic missile in one of the IRGC’s underground missile cities, described by state media as the force’s most advanced system. The Khorramshahr 4 is said to have a 2,000-kilometer range and the capacity to carry a 1,500-kilogram warhead. Officials cited an accuracy of about 30 meters and speeds up to Mach 16 when outside the atmosphere and Mach 8 within it, with intermediate guidance, a reduced radar cross-section and high resistance to electronic warfare to improve penetration. The deployment is framed as a shift from defense to offense and as a clear message to regional and extra-regional adversaries. A separate report from World Israel News notes theKhorramshahr-4 was placed in underground sites and is claimed to have a 10-minute reach to Israel, signaling an operational deployment in such facilities. Also breaking, Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi arrived in Muscat, Oman. In parallel coverage, a World Israel News piece described the stage for nuclear talks as set, paired with warnings and distrust, with officials saying a report would follow after discussions. The reporting suggests a tension around a potential nuclear deal, with some signals of a quick agreement on the nuclear issue amid others presenting red lines as talks open in Oman, while Israeli officials say the United States will not blink despite uncertainty surrounding the process.In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Reuters saw a map showing plans by the United Arab Emirates to build a housing complex for thousands of displaced Palestinians in a portion of south Gaza under Israeli military control, near Rafah along the area known as the Yellow Line. The planning map indicates the “UAE Temporary Emirates Housing Complex” would sit on the Israeli-controlled side of Rafah, raising questions about political viability since most Palestinians live in Hamas-run Gaza. Diplomats note that the Emirati project would sit alongside discussions of a potential US-led multinational mission for Gaza that emerged during broader humanitarian planning, with Emirati officials reiterating a commitment to humanitarian aid while not publicly confirming the housing plans.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Canada said it will replace its antisemitism and Islamophobia envoys with a new Rights, Equality and Inclusion advisory council intended to foster social cohesion, combat racism and guide government efforts. The government describes the advisory council as composed of prominent Canadians from academia, experts and community leaders to be named later. The change follows the resignation of Deborah Lyons, the previous antisemitism envoy, who said it had become exhausting to get people to speak up about antisemitism in Canada. Canadian Jewish groups criticized the decision, saying it could weaken the fight against antisemitism.In Israeli Domestic Politics, new disclosures from the Epstein files include an audio recording in which former prime minister Ehud Barak discusses demographics and the peace process, saying he told Russian President Vladimir Putin that Russian immigration could offset Israeli Arab growth. Investigators emphasize there is no evidence of wrongdoing by Barak, and the recording appears from a time when Barak was moving from public service toward the private sector. The release is part of a broader set of documents connected to the Jeffrey Epstein case.In Uplifting News, nearly 70 people were rescued from gondola cabins at Gore Mountain in North Creek, New York, after a mechanical problem forced the lift system to shut down. Staff and state park rangers climbed lift poles and used rope and body harnesses to lower passengers to the ground, a process that took about five hours. No injuries were reported, and some riders were stranded as high as 70 feet (21 meters) above ground.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/iran-news/article-885796https://worldisraelnews.com/stage-set-for-nuclear-talks-marked-by-warnings-and-distrust/https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68486https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68485https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rkxwvtmdbghttps://worldisraelnews.com/iran-says-khorramshahr-4-missile-placed-in-underground-sites-claims-10-minute-reach-to-israel/https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-885786https://www.jpost.com/diaspora...
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