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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-10 at 22:02
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US eyes seizing Iranian oil tankers
IDF arrests M4 rifle suspect near Tulkarm
US demilitarization plan fuels Hamas debate
The time is now 10:01 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, the Trump administration is weighing seizing additional Iranian oil tankers in an effort to pressure Tehran. The move would hit Iran’s main revenue source but faces obstacles, including concerns about near-certain retaliation and the impact it could have on global oil markets. Officials warn Tehran could seize US-allied oil tankers passing through the region or mine the Strait of Hormuz, and such actions would likely prompt a US military response. Experts note that blocking the strait isn’t in anyone’s interest, but Iran could act if cornered. In recent months, the United States has seized several ships tied to Iran’s shadow fleet as part of its Venezuela-related tanker campaign, with more than 20 ships involved.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the IDF arrested a suspect armed with an M4-type rifle in the area of Kafr Shufa, near Tulkarm. The weapon was found in the suspect’s vehicle, and the individual was transferred to security forces for further processing and investigation. Last week, the IDF announced counterterrorism operations across the West Bank, arresting about 60 wanted individuals, seizing six firearms, ten airsoft weapons, and dozens of other weapons. The operations included the arrest of 15 wanted individuals, including Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists involved in explosive devices in the Menashe Regional Brigade area. The military also seized M16 rifles, weapon parts, and other military equipment in the region. Additionally, soldiers from the Etzion Regional Brigade carried out over 100 operations, destroying the house of a terrorist responsible for killing Shalev Zevoluni last July. The military did not indicate a timeframe for when these operations occurred.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, Hamas may be allowed to keep small arms under a US demilitarization plan, while Hamas would be required to surrender all weapons capable of striking Israel. The draft plan is being developed by a team that includes a US Special Envoy, Jared Kushner, and a former United Nations official, with plans to share the document with Hamas within weeks; details could change as further drafts are crafted. The plan envisions decommissioning heavy weapons immediately, while ownership of relinquished arms remains unclear. In related developments, Netanyahu met in Washington with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, and he is in the US ahead of White House discussions on Gaza and security policy. A separate report notes that the plan on Gaza could allow Hamas to keep some small arms, reflecting ongoing debates about demilitarization and security.
In Israeli Economy and Business, Chinese billionaire Haoyu Wang is in talks to buy control of Israeli irrigation giant Netafim from Mexico’s Orbia. Orbia has been seeking to reduce leverage and has held talks with various parties, including a failed bid by Israeli private equity Fortissimo. Wang, who lives in Maryland, is Chinese and has served as chairman of Dayu Conserving Water Group for the past nine years, a company that designs, manufactures, markets, and installs precision irrigation systems. Dayu operates plants in several centers in China, and Wang holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins University.
In Uplifting News, New PBS series examines bittersweet ties that have historically bound US Blacks and Jews. The four-part series Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History looks at how violence targeted both communities in the early 20th century and how journalists from Black, Jewish, and Yiddish press documented parallels in their coverage. Filmmaker Sara Wolitzky and Phil Bertel
US eyes seizing Iranian oil tankers
IDF arrests M4 rifle suspect near Tulkarm
US demilitarization plan fuels Hamas debate
The time is now 10:01 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, the Trump administration is weighing seizing additional Iranian oil tankers in an effort to pressure Tehran. The move would hit Iran’s main revenue source but faces obstacles, including concerns about near-certain retaliation and the impact it could have on global oil markets. Officials warn Tehran could seize US-allied oil tankers passing through the region or mine the Strait of Hormuz, and such actions would likely prompt a US military response. Experts note that blocking the strait isn’t in anyone’s interest, but Iran could act if cornered. In recent months, the United States has seized several ships tied to Iran’s shadow fleet as part of its Venezuela-related tanker campaign, with more than 20 ships involved.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the IDF arrested a suspect armed with an M4-type rifle in the area of Kafr Shufa, near Tulkarm. The weapon was found in the suspect’s vehicle, and the individual was transferred to security forces for further processing and investigation. Last week, the IDF announced counterterrorism operations across the West Bank, arresting about 60 wanted individuals, seizing six firearms, ten airsoft weapons, and dozens of other weapons. The operations included the arrest of 15 wanted individuals, including Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists involved in explosive devices in the Menashe Regional Brigade area. The military also seized M16 rifles, weapon parts, and other military equipment in the region. Additionally, soldiers from the Etzion Regional Brigade carried out over 100 operations, destroying the house of a terrorist responsible for killing Shalev Zevoluni last July. The military did not indicate a timeframe for when these operations occurred.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, Hamas may be allowed to keep small arms under a US demilitarization plan, while Hamas would be required to surrender all weapons capable of striking Israel. The draft plan is being developed by a team that includes a US Special Envoy, Jared Kushner, and a former United Nations official, with plans to share the document with Hamas within weeks; details could change as further drafts are crafted. The plan envisions decommissioning heavy weapons immediately, while ownership of relinquished arms remains unclear. In related developments, Netanyahu met in Washington with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, and he is in the US ahead of White House discussions on Gaza and security policy. A separate report notes that the plan on Gaza could allow Hamas to keep some small arms, reflecting ongoing debates about demilitarization and security.
In Israeli Economy and Business, Chinese billionaire Haoyu Wang is in talks to buy control of Israeli irrigation giant Netafim from Mexico’s Orbia. Orbia has been seeking to reduce leverage and has held talks with various parties, including a failed bid by Israeli private equity Fortissimo. Wang, who lives in Maryland, is Chinese and has served as chairman of Dayu Conserving Water Group for the past nine years, a company that designs, manufactures, markets, and installs precision irrigation systems. Dayu operates plants in several centers in China, and Wang holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins University.
In Uplifting News, New PBS series examines bittersweet ties that have historically bound US Blacks and Jews. The four-part series Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History looks at how violence targeted both communities in the early 20th century and how journalists from Black, Jewish, and Yiddish press documented parallels in their coverage. Filmmaker Sara Wolitzky and Phil Bertel