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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-02 at 15:02
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Israel Unites Against Iran After Security Review
MSF Ban Threatens Gaza Aid Catastrophe
Emirates Plans Tel Aviv Flights Return 2026
The time is now 3:01 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, opposition leader Yair Lapid said Israel is united against the Iranian threat after a security assessment on Monday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with Netanyahu’s military secretary also taking part. Lapid said, "The entire State of Israel is united in the face of Iran," and that "there are no disagreements between us about the importance of confronting this threat. It is important that Tehran knows that the State of Israel stands united against the terror of the regime." The meeting followed weeks of public sparring over the Qatargate affair and the prime minister’s cancellation of the original security assessment plans, with Lapid accusing close associates of Netanyahu of receiving millions of dollars from Qatar in what he called a grave case of treason. Separately, Iran’s leadership is believed to fear that a potential US strike could break the regime’s grip by driving an already angry public back into the streets after a deadly crackdown. Six current and former officials said Khamenei was told that public anger remains high and that fear is no longer a deterrent, with external pressure such as a limited strike potentially emboldening protesters and dealing a lasting blow to the political establishment. Some officials warned that opponents abroad are seeking more protests to bring the Islamic Republic to an end, and that there would be more violence if an uprising occurred.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Doctors Without Borders warns halting its work will be ‘catastrophic’ for Gazans. Israel’s ban on MSF’s humanitarian operation in Gaza and the West Bank takes effect on March 1 after the organization failed to provide a list of Palestinian staff, a move MSF calls a pretext to obstruct aid. MSF secretary-general Christopher Lockyear said the decision restricts humanitarian assistance at a moment when Palestinians need it most, warning that ceasing MSF activities is catastrophic for the people of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. MSF has been a key provider of medical and humanitarian aid in Gaza, especially since the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led invasion and the ensuing war, and the charity says it currently provides essential services in the region.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, IDF Spokesperson says women are essential to combat operations, that doubters 'ignore reality.' Defrin asserted that women play a crucial role in combat operations, remarking after Channel 14 aired the documentary Equality or Burden – The Struggle Over the Character of the IDF, which questioned the contribution of women combat soldiers.
In Israeli Economy and Business, Emirates expected to resume Tel Aviv flights in early 2026 after two-year hiatus - report. Emirates is expected to restart flights to Tel Aviv in the first quarter of 2026, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter, after preliminary talks and a November report by KAN News. Emirates has not announced a firm date yet. The airline began operations at Ben-Gurion Airport in June 2022, following the Abraham Accords normalization with the UAE. Emirates Chief Operating Officer Adel Ahmad Al Redha said Tel Aviv represents an important milestone as the carrier expands in the region, and that there is already strong interest in service from Tel Aviv. The move follows a high-level visit by Israeli Transportation Minister Miri Regev to Dubai, where she met with Emirates officials.
In Uplifting News, Kfar Saba dominates among Israeli cities in quality of life rankings - study. A Central Bureau of Statistics study using 56 indicators found Kfar Saba may be the
Israel Unites Against Iran After Security Review
MSF Ban Threatens Gaza Aid Catastrophe
Emirates Plans Tel Aviv Flights Return 2026
The time is now 3:01 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, opposition leader Yair Lapid said Israel is united against the Iranian threat after a security assessment on Monday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with Netanyahu’s military secretary also taking part. Lapid said, "The entire State of Israel is united in the face of Iran," and that "there are no disagreements between us about the importance of confronting this threat. It is important that Tehran knows that the State of Israel stands united against the terror of the regime." The meeting followed weeks of public sparring over the Qatargate affair and the prime minister’s cancellation of the original security assessment plans, with Lapid accusing close associates of Netanyahu of receiving millions of dollars from Qatar in what he called a grave case of treason. Separately, Iran’s leadership is believed to fear that a potential US strike could break the regime’s grip by driving an already angry public back into the streets after a deadly crackdown. Six current and former officials said Khamenei was told that public anger remains high and that fear is no longer a deterrent, with external pressure such as a limited strike potentially emboldening protesters and dealing a lasting blow to the political establishment. Some officials warned that opponents abroad are seeking more protests to bring the Islamic Republic to an end, and that there would be more violence if an uprising occurred.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Doctors Without Borders warns halting its work will be ‘catastrophic’ for Gazans. Israel’s ban on MSF’s humanitarian operation in Gaza and the West Bank takes effect on March 1 after the organization failed to provide a list of Palestinian staff, a move MSF calls a pretext to obstruct aid. MSF secretary-general Christopher Lockyear said the decision restricts humanitarian assistance at a moment when Palestinians need it most, warning that ceasing MSF activities is catastrophic for the people of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. MSF has been a key provider of medical and humanitarian aid in Gaza, especially since the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led invasion and the ensuing war, and the charity says it currently provides essential services in the region.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, IDF Spokesperson says women are essential to combat operations, that doubters 'ignore reality.' Defrin asserted that women play a crucial role in combat operations, remarking after Channel 14 aired the documentary Equality or Burden – The Struggle Over the Character of the IDF, which questioned the contribution of women combat soldiers.
In Israeli Economy and Business, Emirates expected to resume Tel Aviv flights in early 2026 after two-year hiatus - report. Emirates is expected to restart flights to Tel Aviv in the first quarter of 2026, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter, after preliminary talks and a November report by KAN News. Emirates has not announced a firm date yet. The airline began operations at Ben-Gurion Airport in June 2022, following the Abraham Accords normalization with the UAE. Emirates Chief Operating Officer Adel Ahmad Al Redha said Tel Aviv represents an important milestone as the carrier expands in the region, and that there is already strong interest in service from Tel Aviv. The move follows a high-level visit by Israeli Transportation Minister Miri Regev to Dubai, where she met with Emirates officials.
In Uplifting News, Kfar Saba dominates among Israeli cities in quality of life rankings - study. A Central Bureau of Statistics study using 56 indicators found Kfar Saba may be the