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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-07 at 03:02

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-07 at 03:02

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 HEADLINES- IRGC member refuses orders amid protest bloodshed- Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Iran trade- Historic Caesarea aqueduct restoration worth 39mThe time is now 3:01 AM 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, three weeks after the unprecedented massacre of protesters carried out largely by the IRGC and its Basij militia, there are growing signs of discontent among some IRGC members over the continued use of live fire against civilians. An IRGC member in Tehran, speaking through an intermediary, said he has not reported to work since Thursday, Jan. 8, and has refused to return, citing severe depression and ongoing medical treatment. He said shoot-to-kill orders had been issued against protesters and harsh crackdowns were expected on Jan. 8 and 9 and in the days that followed, yet he was shocked by the level of violence. He added that some members of his own family were among the wounded or the disappeared. Unconfirmed reports indicate that in recent weeks the IRGC’s Intelligence Protection Organization sent confidential directives to commanders warning that any refusal to carry out orders, whether from troops or officers, would be met with consequences.In US Policy Concerning Israel, Trump signed a presidential order that would impose 25% tariffs on countries that do business with Iran. The move signals a hard line amid debates over Iran policy and allied responses. Separately, the United States plans to hold the first working meeting of the Board of Peace on February 19 in Washington, inviting 26 other countries, with the date set to coincide with the start of Ramadan and potentially complicating attendance. Diplomats described the board as aimed at overseeing Gaza’s postwar management and fundraising for its reconstruction, though questions linger about its charter and its relation to existing UN mechanisms. In a parallel development, a separate presidential order was signed to cancel the 25% tariff on all imports from India, marking a rollback of that specific levy.In Uplifting News, Caesarea’s Roman-era aqueduct is set to undergo a multi-million shekel preservation and restoration project led by the Israel Antiquities Authority, with the Carmel Beach Regional Council and the CDC signing the agreement. The effort, supported by the Edmond de Rothschild Foundation and other partners, will total about 39 million shekels and span roughly 40 months, aiming to repair and safeguard the ancient engineering work built by King Herod around 20 BC and restore the arches along the coastal site. The project also includes upgrades to the surrounding environs and the beach to enhance the historic landmark’s setting. Separately, ANU – Museum of the Jewish People in Ramat Aviv is hosting Framing females, then and now, an exhibition highlighting 40 exclusively Jewish female photographers from past and present, emphasizing the ongoing conversation about gender inequality through a new look at a century of visual storytellers. The show’s title references the roster of photographers and their living counterparts featured in the exhibit, underscoring how women’s contributions across generations are being revisited. In Jerusalem, Dr. Kobi Cherness, a Health Ministry psychiatrist in the city’s district, has integrated his passion for birdwatching with medicine by creating 74 photographs for psychiatric and elderly patients. The exhibition space at Herzog Medical Center began January 25 and will travel through two floors at the Migdalor Clinic before extending to other buildings on the campus. Cherness visits the clinic weekly to treat security forces personnel, and his bird images—along with sunrises, sunsets, and fields—offer patients a moment of pause and the sense of freedom that birds symbolize, a hopeful counterpoint to the injuries endured by tens of thousands of IDF soldiers since October 7.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-885858https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1281944https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-plans-board-of-peace-meeting-on-feb-19-to-fundraise-for-gaza-rebuild/https://t.me/newssil/190477https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-885837https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-885661https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-885656
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