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

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

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

Listen for free

View show details

About this listen

HEADLINES
Ras Ein al-Auja Faces Quiet Expulsion
Pentagon Talks Deepen Israel-US Intelligence Ties
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty in ISIS Plot

The time is now 6:02 PM 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 High Court of Justice is set to hear a petition on Monday filed by residents of Ras Ein al-Auja, a Palestinian herding community in the Jordan Valley. They allege that sustained settler violence, combined with failures by the IDF and police to intervene, has led to the gradual displacement of families from the area. The state says security forces operate continuously in the area to prevent friction and maintain public order, and that several of the petitioners' claims are unsubstantiated or factually inaccurate. The petition describes a months-long pattern of harassment, grazing takeovers, infrastructure damage, and livestock theft centered around nearby illegal settler outposts, arguing that the cumulative effect amounts to a quiet expulsion carried out without a formal evacuation order but through constant pressure that renders daily life untenable.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, Secret Israel-US Pentagon talks focused on intelligence sharing as Iran tensions rise. During a quiet visit to Washington, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir met senior US military leaders in closed-door talks at the Pentagon, described by sources as one of the most significant working channels in Israel-US relations. The meetings, held behind closed doors, were part of a three-part operational and strategic axis among Zamir, the commander of United States Central Command, and the Joint Chiefs and their staff, with frequent engagement and coordination mechanisms discussed, including intelligence sharing.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, Lindsey Graham: “This is not the time for deals with the ayatollahs; this is the time to bring down the regime,” the senator told Fox News in a recent interview, urging action and arguing that the Iranian regime must fall.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, reports describe preparations for potential conflict and an overnight flight by the Israeli Chief of Staff conducted in the dark of night, with sensitive information presented to senior Pentagon officials during the visit, underscoring heightened security coordination and information exchange amid regional tensions.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Michael Sam Teekaye Jr., a 22-year-old from Hanover, Maryland, pleaded guilty to federal charges of attempting to provide material support to ISIS. He planned to join the group in Somalia via Turkey and Ethiopia, but prepared a “Plan B” to attack Jews and pro-Israel targets in the United States, including researching local sites, buying ammunition, and practicing at a shooting range. He was arrested at BWI Airport in October 2024 before boarding a flight. He faces up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing set for July 8, 2026.

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.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-885266
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-885270
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1279869
https://t.me/Newss0nline/58446
https://t.me/JewishNews24/48930
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.