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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-03 at 13:03
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Rafah crossing abuse allegations spark outrage
Court rules Comptroller appointment needn't be competitive
Off-duty medic saves groom with CPR
The time is now 1:03 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), Palestinian women describe a journey of horror as they crossed back into Gaza after Israel's delayed reopening of the Rafah crossing under last year's ceasefire. They say they were blindfolded, handcuffed and interrogated by Israeli forces during their return from Egypt, travelling through the frontier post and across the "yellow line" zone controlled by Israel and an allied Palestinian militia. The trip involved lengthy delays and the confiscation of gifts, including toys, according to the women interviewed. One 56-year-old, Huda Abu Abed, told Reuters the ordeal was "a journey of horror, humiliation and oppression" from Khan Younis in southern Gaza. Israel's military said it did not mistreat Palestinians crossing into Gaza and did not address the specific allegations. About 50 Palestinians had been expected to enter the enclave on Monday.
In בג"ץ בפסק דין דרמטי: כך ימונה נציב שירות המדינה הבא, Israel’s Supreme Court ruled today, by a majority, that the appointment of the State Comptroller does not have to be made through a competitive process.
In Uplifting News, Off-duty medic saves groom who collapsed at central Israel wedding, United Hatzalah volunteer Ben Sinai, who was a wedding guest, provided CPR and used a defibrillator as others joined; the groom, 34, regained a pulse, and Sinai says, “By what felt like a miracle, his heart started beating again.”
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.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/02/palestinian-women-describe-journey-horror-crossing-back-gaza
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1280675
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjgjjgkdwe
Rafah crossing abuse allegations spark outrage
Court rules Comptroller appointment needn't be competitive
Off-duty medic saves groom with CPR
The time is now 1:03 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), Palestinian women describe a journey of horror as they crossed back into Gaza after Israel's delayed reopening of the Rafah crossing under last year's ceasefire. They say they were blindfolded, handcuffed and interrogated by Israeli forces during their return from Egypt, travelling through the frontier post and across the "yellow line" zone controlled by Israel and an allied Palestinian militia. The trip involved lengthy delays and the confiscation of gifts, including toys, according to the women interviewed. One 56-year-old, Huda Abu Abed, told Reuters the ordeal was "a journey of horror, humiliation and oppression" from Khan Younis in southern Gaza. Israel's military said it did not mistreat Palestinians crossing into Gaza and did not address the specific allegations. About 50 Palestinians had been expected to enter the enclave on Monday.
In בג"ץ בפסק דין דרמטי: כך ימונה נציב שירות המדינה הבא, Israel’s Supreme Court ruled today, by a majority, that the appointment of the State Comptroller does not have to be made through a competitive process.
In Uplifting News, Off-duty medic saves groom who collapsed at central Israel wedding, United Hatzalah volunteer Ben Sinai, who was a wedding guest, provided CPR and used a defibrillator as others joined; the groom, 34, regained a pulse, and Sinai says, “By what felt like a miracle, his heart started beating again.”
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.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/02/palestinian-women-describe-journey-horror-crossing-back-gaza
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1280675
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjgjjgkdwe