Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-06 at 13:02
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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-06 at 13:02
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- Hezbollah Security Chief Wafiq Safa Resigns
- US Targets Iran Shadow Fleet Vessels
- Ex-NSO Experts Launch Radiant Research Labs
The time is now 1:01 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, Hezbollah accepted the resignation of senior security official Wafiq Safa on Friday, the first time an official of his rank has stepped down, according to sources familiar with the group. Safa heads Hezbollah’s liaison and coordination unit that works with Lebanese security agencies, and he survived an Israeli assassination attempt in October 2024. The resignation, submitted some time ago, was accepted by Hezbollah’s leadership after he insisted on stepping down, with no reason given publicly. The move comes as Israel and Lebanon were under a US-brokered ceasefire in 2024 to end more than a year of cross-border fire that culminated in Israeli strikes that weakened Hezbollah. Since the truce, the sides have traded accusations of ceasefire violations. Lebanon faces mounting pressure from the United States and Israel to disarm Hezbollah, with fears that Israel could escalate strikes across the country to push Beirut to constrain Hezbollah’s arsenal more quickly. The broader regional dynamic remains shaped by Iran-backed proxies and ongoing tensions in the period ahead. The Iranian Foreign Ministry also said that Araghchi was on his way to Doha to hold talks with Qatar’s prime minister and foreign minister.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Jerusalem ranked last in the Central Bureau of Statistics’ annual Quality of Life Index for Israel’s major cities. The ranking draws attention to economic and employment indicators such as workforce participation and income, which are influenced by Jerusalem’s distinctive demographics, including large ultra-Orthodox and Arab communities, some of whom do not participate in the conventional economy. Advocates note that the data don’t tell the full story of life in the city, where many productive residents work, study, and contribute daily, and where ongoing projects in housing, cranes, and transit signal momentum despite the headline ranking.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, the US State Department announced new sanctions targeting 15 entities, two individuals, and 14 vessels linked to Iran’s “shadow fleet,” aiming to disrupt the network of tankers used to evade sanctions and export Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products.
In Israeli Economy and Business, a group of former IDF intelligence and NSO Group cyber experts has formed Radiant Research Labs, led by Tal Slomka and Zvika Moshkovitz. The venture is developing zero-click cyber weapons and other advanced tools for Western intelligence agencies. Slomka, who served in IDF intelligence in the air force and Unit 8200 and later worked for NSO as an analysis manager, and Moshkovitz, who served in IDF intelligence and the Prime Minister’s Office and also worked at NSO in analysis and market development, are at the helm of the new firm. The launch comes as the policy landscape shifts between administrations, with observers noting a movement from the Biden era toward a Trump-era stance that has seen Israeli cyber experts assume leadership roles in new joint business–intelligence efforts with Washington.
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.
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https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-885843
https://t.me/newssil/190431
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-885612
https://t.me/JewishNews24/49210
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-885789
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