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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-11 at 06:02
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Iran displays downed Israeli drones on anniversary
Israel raises flags at Judea Samaria sites
Qatar's emir and Trump push Iran de-escalation
The time is now 6:01 AM 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, state media in Iran reported that several downed Israeli drones were among the military hardware displayed at Tehran’s Azadi Square during the Islamic Revolution anniversary celebrations. The display also featured Iranian cruise and ballistic missiles, including the Soumar, Noor, and Qadir cruise missiles, as well as the Haj Qassem, Emad, and Zolfaghar ballistic missiles. The nationwide commemorations were said to have extensive arrangements for mass rallies beginning at 9:30 a.m., with more than 200 foreign journalists allegedly covering the events. Protests continued overnight across Iran, with videos from Tehran, Mashhad, and Kermanshah showing demonstrators shouting slogans.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), מרגש ועצמתי: לראשונה דגלי ישראל מונפים באתרי מורשת ביהודה ושומרון reports that for the first time Israeli flags are being raised at Jewish heritage sites in Judea and Samaria. The program, led by Heritage Minister Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu, began with the Hasmonean Palaces in Jericho, a central site in Jewish history. The site had been effectively handed over to Palestinian control following the Oslo agreements and endured years of neglect, looting, and systematic damage. Now, a wide restoration effort is underway as part of a national plan to restore responsibility for Jewish heritage sites in the region. According to the minister, “What was stolen, we return,” with the flag raising described as a correction of historical injustice and a clear statement that this heritage belongs to the Jewish people and will be safeguarded for future generations.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and US President Donald Trump discussed efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and promote stability as Washington and Tehran pursue diplomacy over Iran’s nuclear program, the Emiri Diwan said. The call comes ahead of a meeting between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is expected to press for broader talks with Iran to include curbs on Tehran’s missile arsenal and other security threats beyond the nuclear program. Qatar has been engaging regional partners to ease tensions between Washington and Tehran to avert a military confrontation. Iran’s side signaled openness to diplomacy, with adviser Ali Larijani arriving in Qatar and meetings anticipated with the emir as indirect talks in Oman resume.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, a pair of items highlight recent debates around Jewish identity and pro-Israel speech. A finalist for Columbia University’s Middle East position was placed on probation at Princeton after participating in an anti-Israel encampment, including standing on the steps with a bullhorn and leading a call-and-response with cheering activists. Separately, Betty Taylor, an anti-violence activist and Order of Australia recipient, faced backlash over a tweet about a Jewish school visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, with critics arguing that words matter and raising concerns about targeting Jewish students.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, former Gaza hostage Eliya Cohen called for hostages to be given “the honor of pressing the button” to carry out death penalties for Hamas terrorists, responding to Hamas’s criticism of Otzma Yehudit’s death-penalty bill. Cohen quoted graphic acts attributed to Hamas as justification. Hamas responded by saying such measures would violate international law; international law is addressed in the ICCPR, which allows the death penalty in limited circumstances. The exchange underscores a heated debate inside Isra
Iran displays downed Israeli drones on anniversary
Israel raises flags at Judea Samaria sites
Qatar's emir and Trump push Iran de-escalation
The time is now 6:01 AM 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, state media in Iran reported that several downed Israeli drones were among the military hardware displayed at Tehran’s Azadi Square during the Islamic Revolution anniversary celebrations. The display also featured Iranian cruise and ballistic missiles, including the Soumar, Noor, and Qadir cruise missiles, as well as the Haj Qassem, Emad, and Zolfaghar ballistic missiles. The nationwide commemorations were said to have extensive arrangements for mass rallies beginning at 9:30 a.m., with more than 200 foreign journalists allegedly covering the events. Protests continued overnight across Iran, with videos from Tehran, Mashhad, and Kermanshah showing demonstrators shouting slogans.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), מרגש ועצמתי: לראשונה דגלי ישראל מונפים באתרי מורשת ביהודה ושומרון reports that for the first time Israeli flags are being raised at Jewish heritage sites in Judea and Samaria. The program, led by Heritage Minister Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu, began with the Hasmonean Palaces in Jericho, a central site in Jewish history. The site had been effectively handed over to Palestinian control following the Oslo agreements and endured years of neglect, looting, and systematic damage. Now, a wide restoration effort is underway as part of a national plan to restore responsibility for Jewish heritage sites in the region. According to the minister, “What was stolen, we return,” with the flag raising described as a correction of historical injustice and a clear statement that this heritage belongs to the Jewish people and will be safeguarded for future generations.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and US President Donald Trump discussed efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and promote stability as Washington and Tehran pursue diplomacy over Iran’s nuclear program, the Emiri Diwan said. The call comes ahead of a meeting between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is expected to press for broader talks with Iran to include curbs on Tehran’s missile arsenal and other security threats beyond the nuclear program. Qatar has been engaging regional partners to ease tensions between Washington and Tehran to avert a military confrontation. Iran’s side signaled openness to diplomacy, with adviser Ali Larijani arriving in Qatar and meetings anticipated with the emir as indirect talks in Oman resume.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, a pair of items highlight recent debates around Jewish identity and pro-Israel speech. A finalist for Columbia University’s Middle East position was placed on probation at Princeton after participating in an anti-Israel encampment, including standing on the steps with a bullhorn and leading a call-and-response with cheering activists. Separately, Betty Taylor, an anti-violence activist and Order of Australia recipient, faced backlash over a tweet about a Jewish school visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, with critics arguing that words matter and raising concerns about targeting Jewish students.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, former Gaza hostage Eliya Cohen called for hostages to be given “the honor of pressing the button” to carry out death penalties for Hamas terrorists, responding to Hamas’s criticism of Otzma Yehudit’s death-penalty bill. Cohen quoted graphic acts attributed to Hamas as justification. Hamas responded by saying such measures would violate international law; international law is addressed in the ICCPR, which allows the death penalty in limited circumstances. The exchange underscores a heated debate inside Isra