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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-02 at 13:02
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Khamenei brands protests foreign plot ISIS-linked
Red Sea naval drill cements US-Israel alliance
Paris Jewish school vandalized amid rising antisemitism
The time is now 1:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In the the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei criticized the protests, comparing protesters to Islamic State terrorists in a post on X/Twitter written in English. He said seditionists in Iran burned people alive, beheaded people, and committed the same atrocities as ISIS. He argued that the protests were orchestrated from abroad by the United States and by Zionists, with the CIA and Mossad deploying resources into the field. He said the sedition's plan was developed and managed abroad, adding that the ringleaders had been trained by the US and Zionists to carry out engineered killings, and noted that President Trump encouraged the protesters to "keep going."
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), an opinion piece frames Hamas disarmament as a choice between the easy path of voluntary disarmament or the hard path of military disarmament. It argues that voluntary disarmament, as with the IRA, can take years, while forced disarmament, as with Sri Lanka’s LTTE, can be immediate. It cites historical timelines: the Provisional IRA ceased fire in 1997 but disarmament was completed in 2005; Spain’s ETA moved from a 2011 permanent ceasefire to weapon handover in 2017; Colombia’s FARC required a full year from signing its 2016 peace accord to complete disarmament in 2017. The piece asks how long the international community will wait and notes that this framing repeats in debates over Hamas disarmament.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, the United States and Israel conducted a joint naval exercise in the Red Sea, described as demonstrating a strong military partnership between the two countries.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, a Jewish primary school in Paris's 20th arrondissement was vandalized over the weekend, with three windows smashed, surveillance equipment damaged, and a plaque ripped off; the plaque was later found in a nearby square. The Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office opened an investigation into aggravated criminal damage, citing that the offense was committed by a group and motivated by religion. Jewish groups and Israel's foreign ministry condemned the act, with the European Jewish Congress calling it a reminder of the rising antisemitism facing Jewish communities in France and across Europe, noting acts of hatred directed at Jews.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, two developments are noted. First, far-right activist Mordechai David has been barred from contacting former Supreme Court president Aharon Barak or others connected to last week's car-blocking incident, under conditions after questioning by police. He was released on personal recognizance with a 30-day contact ban for anyone involved in the incident. He has a history of harassing journalists; last week he and Roi Star allegedly attacked the partner of left-wing activist Sigal Shukrun at her home and blocked Barak’s car as he left a conference in Tel Aviv. Second, an opinion piece argues that the Haredim do not have a credible argument for avoiding IDF service, saying Israel cannot sustain a system where a portion of society fights, pays taxes, and bears the costs while another portion does not contribute. It notes reserve forces are strained, the economy is under pressure, and the home front bears lasting scars, calling for a more balanced sharing of national duties while recognizing Torah study’s value.
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
Khamenei brands protests foreign plot ISIS-linked
Red Sea naval drill cements US-Israel alliance
Paris Jewish school vandalized amid rising antisemitism
The time is now 1:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In the the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei criticized the protests, comparing protesters to Islamic State terrorists in a post on X/Twitter written in English. He said seditionists in Iran burned people alive, beheaded people, and committed the same atrocities as ISIS. He argued that the protests were orchestrated from abroad by the United States and by Zionists, with the CIA and Mossad deploying resources into the field. He said the sedition's plan was developed and managed abroad, adding that the ringleaders had been trained by the US and Zionists to carry out engineered killings, and noted that President Trump encouraged the protesters to "keep going."
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), an opinion piece frames Hamas disarmament as a choice between the easy path of voluntary disarmament or the hard path of military disarmament. It argues that voluntary disarmament, as with the IRA, can take years, while forced disarmament, as with Sri Lanka’s LTTE, can be immediate. It cites historical timelines: the Provisional IRA ceased fire in 1997 but disarmament was completed in 2005; Spain’s ETA moved from a 2011 permanent ceasefire to weapon handover in 2017; Colombia’s FARC required a full year from signing its 2016 peace accord to complete disarmament in 2017. The piece asks how long the international community will wait and notes that this framing repeats in debates over Hamas disarmament.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, the United States and Israel conducted a joint naval exercise in the Red Sea, described as demonstrating a strong military partnership between the two countries.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, a Jewish primary school in Paris's 20th arrondissement was vandalized over the weekend, with three windows smashed, surveillance equipment damaged, and a plaque ripped off; the plaque was later found in a nearby square. The Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office opened an investigation into aggravated criminal damage, citing that the offense was committed by a group and motivated by religion. Jewish groups and Israel's foreign ministry condemned the act, with the European Jewish Congress calling it a reminder of the rising antisemitism facing Jewish communities in France and across Europe, noting acts of hatred directed at Jews.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, two developments are noted. First, far-right activist Mordechai David has been barred from contacting former Supreme Court president Aharon Barak or others connected to last week's car-blocking incident, under conditions after questioning by police. He was released on personal recognizance with a 30-day contact ban for anyone involved in the incident. He has a history of harassing journalists; last week he and Roi Star allegedly attacked the partner of left-wing activist Sigal Shukrun at her home and blocked Barak’s car as he left a conference in Tel Aviv. Second, an opinion piece argues that the Haredim do not have a credible argument for avoiding IDF service, saying Israel cannot sustain a system where a portion of society fights, pays taxes, and bears the costs while another portion does not contribute. It notes reserve forces are strained, the economy is under pressure, and the home front bears lasting scars, calling for a more balanced sharing of national duties while recognizing Torah study’s value.
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