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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-05 at 00:02
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Antisemitism online surges; removals uneven
Guardiola genocide remarks spark Jewish backlash
Israeli dairy protests drive 20% shortage
The time is now 12:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, online antisemitism is described as growing more sophisticated and event-driven even as platform removal rates rise, with scapegoating and conspiratorial self-victimization narratives reaching an all-time high in 2025. CyberWell’s annual report notes that removal rates vary widely by narrative and platform, leaving gaps that allow harmful content to spread. Conspiracies about Jewish power and manipulation were removed about 59% of the time, while scapegoating content was removed about 50% of the time. The report also highlights that these narratives often surge after major events, fueling visible spikes in online discourse.
Separately, Jewish community leaders criticized Pep Guardiola’s remarks about “genocide in Gaza” as he addressed global conflicts ahead of a match in Manchester, urging him to focus on soccer after his comments linked to Gaza and other crises. Guardiola had previously addressed a pro-Palestinian event in Barcelona, where he wore a keffiyeh and condemned political leaders. Israel rejects genocide claims, saying it takes measures to protect civilians and blaming Hamas for fighting from civilian areas. The Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester said the remarks were troubling and called for greater solidarity with the Jewish community, noting the context of a deadly Yom Kippur attack on a synagogue that preceded the remarks.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, milk policy turmoil is producing a shortage as 2026 rationing unfolds, driven by dairy farmers’ protests against a reform push and regulators’ inaction. Production has fallen, creating roughly a 20% market shortfall, with basic staples like milk now felt in households. The piece argues that essential services and cost-of-living issues have been turned into political battlegrounds, eroding public trust and demanding responsible governance from those in charge of supply. The Jerusalem Post’s Herb Keinon is cited on the structural problem, underscoring the idea that policy should start with the basics, “from the cow onward,” rather than becoming a partisan lever.
A Likud spokesperson, Gai Levi, spoke on Kol Barama radio, addressing internal party dynamics ahead of elections and weighing in on comments about Naftali Bennett, while also touching on ongoing investigations and political maneuvers as the campaign landscape shifts.
Analysts weigh in on Israel’s security posture, arguing that Hamas is shifting its approach and moving toward guerrilla-style tactics. The assessment suggests this reorientation complicates the military campaign and public discourse, with implications for how the state conducts operations and communicates strategy amid ongoing regional tensions and external pressures.
In Israeli Economy and Business, Primark clothing brand is reported to be nearing entry into Israel as part of the retailer’s Middle East expansion, a move linked to the opening of a Dubai store. Three potential local partners are named as possible routes to bring Primark to the country: Electra Consumer Network, Max Stock, and the Israeli franchise of Inditex Group. Electra operates brands like Columbia and Shekem Electric, while Max Stock is a major discount retailer, and Inditex’s local arm, which already runs Zara, would also participate in any move to introduce Primark. The report notes that Inditex in Israel denied plans to bring Primark at this time, while highlighting ongoing deliberations over the brand’s local rollout.
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Antisemitism online surges; removals uneven
Guardiola genocide remarks spark Jewish backlash
Israeli dairy protests drive 20% shortage
The time is now 12:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, online antisemitism is described as growing more sophisticated and event-driven even as platform removal rates rise, with scapegoating and conspiratorial self-victimization narratives reaching an all-time high in 2025. CyberWell’s annual report notes that removal rates vary widely by narrative and platform, leaving gaps that allow harmful content to spread. Conspiracies about Jewish power and manipulation were removed about 59% of the time, while scapegoating content was removed about 50% of the time. The report also highlights that these narratives often surge after major events, fueling visible spikes in online discourse.
Separately, Jewish community leaders criticized Pep Guardiola’s remarks about “genocide in Gaza” as he addressed global conflicts ahead of a match in Manchester, urging him to focus on soccer after his comments linked to Gaza and other crises. Guardiola had previously addressed a pro-Palestinian event in Barcelona, where he wore a keffiyeh and condemned political leaders. Israel rejects genocide claims, saying it takes measures to protect civilians and blaming Hamas for fighting from civilian areas. The Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester said the remarks were troubling and called for greater solidarity with the Jewish community, noting the context of a deadly Yom Kippur attack on a synagogue that preceded the remarks.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, milk policy turmoil is producing a shortage as 2026 rationing unfolds, driven by dairy farmers’ protests against a reform push and regulators’ inaction. Production has fallen, creating roughly a 20% market shortfall, with basic staples like milk now felt in households. The piece argues that essential services and cost-of-living issues have been turned into political battlegrounds, eroding public trust and demanding responsible governance from those in charge of supply. The Jerusalem Post’s Herb Keinon is cited on the structural problem, underscoring the idea that policy should start with the basics, “from the cow onward,” rather than becoming a partisan lever.
A Likud spokesperson, Gai Levi, spoke on Kol Barama radio, addressing internal party dynamics ahead of elections and weighing in on comments about Naftali Bennett, while also touching on ongoing investigations and political maneuvers as the campaign landscape shifts.
Analysts weigh in on Israel’s security posture, arguing that Hamas is shifting its approach and moving toward guerrilla-style tactics. The assessment suggests this reorientation complicates the military campaign and public discourse, with implications for how the state conducts operations and communicates strategy amid ongoing regional tensions and external pressures.
In Israeli Economy and Business, Primark clothing brand is reported to be nearing entry into Israel as part of the retailer’s Middle East expansion, a move linked to the opening of a Dubai store. Three potential local partners are named as possible routes to bring Primark to the country: Electra Consumer Network, Max Stock, and the Israeli franchise of Inditex Group. Electra operates brands like Columbia and Shekem Electric, while Max Stock is a major discount retailer, and Inditex’s local arm, which already runs Zara, would also participate in any move to introduce Primark. The report notes that Inditex in Israel denied plans to bring Primark at this time, while highlighting ongoing deliberations over the brand’s local rollout.
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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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