Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-19 at 11:02
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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-19 at 11:02
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- Israel warns Iran, Houthis risk grave price
- Gaza stabilization force backed by five nations
- Antisemitism surge prompts non-Jewish Zionist Congress
The time is now 11:02 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, Israeli military and defense leaders warned of an immediate and grave price if Iran or the Yemen-based Houthis attack Israel in response to a potential American strike on Tehran. IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Eyal Zamir said the IDF's finger was on the trigger should its enemies make any operational change, signaling readiness to respond quickly. Defense Minister Israel Katz cited recent operations that killed top Yemeni Houthi officials as a down payment on a broader retaliation if the group attacks Israel in response to Washington's actions against Tehran. Some Israeli officials described a surge of international media speculation about a possible US strike on Iran as noise, noting that Washington has not decided on a final course of action.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the technocrat government is recruiting police to operate in Gaza, with job requirements including no criminal record and ages 18 to 35. Jasper Jepras, named to lead the stabilization forces in Gaza, will command a force supported by five countries that have agreed to contribute troops: Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Albania, and Kosovo.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, commentary focuses on the interplay of US and regional dynamics with Israel’s leadership questions. Analyst Michael Shemesh argues that Trump has already missed Gideon Saar, and cautions how foreign and domestic pressures shape the current moment. At the First Judeo-Christian Zionist Congress in Tennessee, Sagiv Asulin, a former senior Mossad official and security scholar, warns of a broad wave of antisemitism and anti-Western sentiment and argues for new approaches, including the idea of a non-Jewish Zionist Congress to confront the challenge and to position Israel as a leading voice in the Western alliance.
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/israel-news/defense-news/article-887277
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https://t.me/newssil/192061
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-887266
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