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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-05 at 12:02

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-05 at 12:02

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 HEADLINESIsrael Strikes Hezbollah Across Lebanon After ViolationsPakistan Pushes Diplomacy as Iran Talks LoomShuafat Shooting Leaves Two InjuredThe time is now 12:02 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, the Israeli military says it began striking Hezbollah targets across Lebanon on Thursday, describing the strikes as being conducted in response to Hezbollah’s repeated violations of the ceasefire understandings. The army added that earlier on Thursday, troops operating in the Gaza Strip near the Yellow Line identified a terrorist approaching and posing an immediate threat to soldiers; the IDF acted to remove the threat and killed the terrorist, with the military stating that IDF troops in the Southern Command remain deployed in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat. Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, said Islamabad is pursuing diplomacy to ease rising tensions between the United States and Iran as planned Iran-US nuclear talks in Oman are now scheduled for Friday after a reported breakdown over the meeting’s format and location. Sharif noted direct and indirect engagement with Iranian leaders and said Pakistan is coordinating with Qatar, Turkey, Egypt, Oman, and Saudi Arabia to find a way through dialogue and prevent further escalation in an already volatile region. Washington had pressed for a broader framework in these discussions, aiming to address Iran’s ballistic missile program, regional proxy activity, and other related issues, even as US officials recently rejected Iran’s request to shift the talks from Turkey to Oman and to limit the agenda strictly to nuclear matters.In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), a report from Jerusalem says that around 17:25 a shooting incident at the Shuafat checkpoint resulted in two injured victims arriving by private vehicle. The responders described one victim as about 30 years old and the other about 40, both with gunshot injuries; both were reported to have no pulse and no breathing when help arrived, and advanced CPR was begun before they were transported by an MDA mobile treatment unit to Hadassah Mount Scopus in serious condition.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Jewish leaders are raising concerns about unclear political conditions attached to federal funding for security at houses of worship. The federal government distributes hundreds of millions of dollars annually to protect congregations from violent attacks, but after more than six months of inquiries by Jewish organizations and members of Congress, there is no definitive explanation of the conditions that will apply to the funding. With the application deadline passed, congregations that applied are waiting to learn whether they will receive awards. Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, stressed the real threats facing communities and urged clarity on eligibility criteria. Separately, Canada’s plan to dissolve the Office of the Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism drew concern from Jewish groups, who warn that Ottawa’s commitments under the IHRA could be weakened without a dedicated envoy to coordinate national policy and accountability. The Abraham Global Peace Initiative argued that while reform may have been needed, eliminating the office could hamper focused work on antisemitism and Holocaust memory, risking a dilution of attention within broader advisory structures.In Uplifting News, Israel’s Winter Olympics delegation is framed by resolve as nine Olympians and one Paralympian prepare to compete at Milano Cortina 2026. Leading the team on the slopes are alpine skiers Barnabas Szollos and Noa Szollos, with Barnabas bringing extensive cross-disciplinary experience and Noa recently earning Israel’s first World Cup points in alpine skiing. On the ice, figure skater Mariia Seniuk will make her Olympic debut and is slated to carry the flag for Israel during the opening ceremony, signaling a blend of continuity and progress for the country in a sport where Israel remains an evolving presence.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/article-885769https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-885763https://t.me/newssil/190297https://t.me/newssil/190300https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-885767https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-885762https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/sports/article-885756
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