Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-06 at 06:02

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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-06 at 06:02

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HEADLINES
Gaza flotilla plans 100 boats, 1,000 activists
Rising antisemitism tests US leadership
Israeli Arabs back Joint List relaunch

The time is now 6:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the Sumud flotilla has announced a new mission to Gaza on March 29, involving 100 boats and up to 1,000 activists who say they aim to deliver aid to the strip. The previous flotilla in October saw 40 boats blocked and about 450 activists detained. The report notes the border situation remains tense with the IDF describing a persistent cat-and-mouse dynamic at the borders and ongoing military cooperation with Egypt.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, American Jews face rising antisemitism from both the left and the right, a concern that unfolds as Biden, Trump, Vance, and Netanyahu figures weigh in on policy in the region. A Times of Israel feature highlights threats, defamation, and violence since October 7, with William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, weighing in on steps to address this climate. Separately, World Israel News cites the ousted NYC antisemitism czar saying Mamdani replaced him because he’s a “proud Jew” who doesn’t hate Israel, as New York City saw a 182% rise in antisemitic violence in January year over year.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, a new ArPanel poll shows strong backing among Israeli Arabs for re-establishing a Joint List for Knesset elections, with 82% in favor, 9% opposed, and 9% unsure. Leadership preferences place Ahmad Tibi and Yousef Jabareen at 23% each, Mansour Abbas at 20%, and Sami Abu Shehadeh at 10%. A supermajority, 79%, want renewed Arab representation and prefer new candidates on the list, while 68% would vote for the Joint List and 11% would not vote for it if it runs. The survey polled 500 participants between January 26 and 29, with 270 completing a digital survey and 230 completing a telephone interview.

In Israeli Economy and Business, Dr. Alona Barnea is highlighted as the brain behind Israel’s future battlefield technology, revealing how the Defense Ministry is testing mind-controlled drones, AI “digital twins” of commanders, and silent brain-based communication, technologies that were once classified and are now being explored for military use.

In Uplifting News, a wounded IDF soldier speaks of a renewed sense of purpose after a life-changing injury, saying that if he’s still here, he has a mission to fulfill and will not waste the second chance he was given.

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.

SOURCES
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1281786
https://www.timesofisrael.com/william-daroff-what-trump-needs-to-do-for-that-nobel-prize/
https://worldisraelnews.com/ousted-nyc-antisemitism-czar-mamdani-replaced-me-because-im-a-proud-jew-who-doesnt-hate-israel/
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-885823
https://www.ynetnews.com/magazine/article/skgser7wwg
https://worldisraelnews.com/if-im-still-here-then-i-still-have-a-purpose-says-wounded-idf-soldier/

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