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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-05 at 18:01

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-05 at 18:01

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 HEADLINESIran Launches Khorramshahr 4 Signals Offensive EraIsraelis Rally for Security Plant Nisanit TreesCanada Replaces Antisemitism Envoys with Inclusion CouncilThe time is now 6:01 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, Iran has deployed its Khorramshahr 4 long-range ballistic missile in an IRGC underground missile city, a move described by state media as shifting from a defensive to an offensive posture and sending a message to regional and extra-regional adversaries. The Khorramshahr 4 purportedly has a range of 2,000 kilometers and a 1,500-kilogram warhead, with claims of about 30-meter accuracy and speeds ranging from Mach 16 outside the atmosphere to Mach 8 within the atmosphere to shorten the enemy’s reaction time. Officials cite features such as intermediate guidance, reduced radar cross-section, and high resistance to electronic warfare to boost penetration. In parallel, Oman talks have seen Iran signal willingness to discuss not only the nuclear issue but also long-range ballistic missiles and the financing of terrorist organizations under the IRGC's Quds Force, with consideration of transferring enriched uranium to a third country, most likely Russia; however, internal opposition has constrained public positions. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reportedly told mediators that Tehran would engage on these topics, while some voices inside the regime oppose publicizing such concessions. Talks are framed as the stage is set for nuclear discussions, and Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi arrived in Muscat to participate in the discussions.In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), about 1,500 Israelis gathered along the Gaza border on Thursday to march toward the Strip and plant trees near the ruins of Nisanit in northern Gaza. Organizers from the Nachala Movement said bereaved families, families of hostages, reservists, and war-wounded joined to express solidarity and press for a security-first approach to permanent Jewish presence. The demonstration was framed as backing for renewed Jewish settlement as a security guarantor and for mounting political support to resist pressures against resettlement of new communities. Reuters published a map showing plans for the UAE's “Temporary Emirates Housing Complex” to house thousands of displaced Palestinians on the Israeli-controlled side of Rafah, near Gaza's Yellow Line. Diplomats say Palestinians may balk at living in an Israeli-controlled zone, and the project faces questions about political viability; Emirati officials say they remain committed to scaling up humanitarian aid for Gaza while not confirming details.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Canada announced it will replace the antisemitism and Islamophobia envoys with a new Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion, described as fostering social cohesion and guiding government efforts. The council will feature prominent Canadians from academia and other sectors and will be named later; the move comes after Deborah Lyons, the previous envoy, resigned claiming exhaustion in facing antisemitism, with Jewish groups arguing the change undermines the fight against antisemitism.In Israeli Domestic Politics, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released intelligence documents spanning February 2023 to an hour before the October 7 attack, showing that Israel's defense echelon misread Hamas's intentions and portrayed the group as deterred while seeking long-term economic arrangements. Netanyahu says the release underscores a systemic failure across security institutions and opposes forming a commission of inquiry; the documents were presented at a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting.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://www.israelhayom.com/2026/02/06/iran-blinked-in-oman-talks-as-us-anger-forced-tehran-to-back-down/https://worldisraelnews.com/stage-set-for-nuclear-talks-marked-by-warnings-and-distrust/https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68486https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-885783https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-885786https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-885795https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-885798
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