Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-23 at 08:02
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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-23 at 08:02
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US deploys 200 jets near Crete
Abu Bakr al-Siddiq Mosque attacked near Nablus
Miami Beach stabbing with no antisemitic motive
The time is now 8:02 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, tensions continue to rise in the region. The US Embassy in Beirut evacuated dozens of staff as student protests persisted in Tehran with reports of injuries, and Washington has positioned more than 200 US fighter jets along with two carrier strike groups, including the USS Gerald R. Ford, near Crete.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), mosques are targeted amid renewed friction. The Palestinian Authority's ministry of religious affairs said Israeli settlers attempted to set fire to Abu Bakr al-Siddiq Mosque in Tell near Nablus, condemning the act and noting 45 mosque attacks in 2025. An AFP journalist described burnt carpets and damaged doors, while the Israeli military said police and army forces were dispatched after a report and footage; no injuries were reported.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, the USS Gerald Ford moves toward the region. The Ford arrived near Crete, and within hours it will be near Israel.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, incidents cast a wide net. In Miami Beach, a transgender adult content creator identified as La'Rose Sainte stabbed a man in a shower after he refused to have sex with her because she was not Jewish, with authorities charging her with aggravated battery and several misdemeanors; the victim told police that after he declined, Sainte became upset, demanded keys and money, and attacked him. Police noted there is no indication of antisemitic intent. Separately, a report warns antisemitism is going mainstream in China, with universities and social media serving as major vectors.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, opposition narratives shape the public discourse. An opinion piece argues that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's opponents portray him as a threat to democracy, cautioning against coercive tactics and highlighting the long tenure of Netanyahu since 1996 as prime minister.
In Uplifting News, culture makes its mark in Los Angeles. Watermelon Books LA opened in the Holy Ground community space, holding about 1,000 books on art, food, poetry, history, fiction, and Palestinian politics, with tatreez embroidery and artwork by Palestinian artists. Proceeds reportedly support Palestinian artists and artisans. The store plans an inaugural reading with Randa Jarrar and Nancy Kricorian titled "Literature During Genocide." Some titles in the collection deny the existence of the Jewish people and promote radical anti-Israel narratives.
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.ynetnews.com/article/h10ftaf00bg
https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/02/israeli-settlers-attack-west-bank-mosque-local-officials-and-army-say
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/69112
https://t.me/newssil/192511
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-887611
https://worldisraelnews.com/antisemitism-going-mainstream-in-china-report-warns/
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-887487
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-887618
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