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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-12 at 18:01
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BC Shooter Linked to Antisemitic Online Content
Haifa Court Refunds 30M on Land Tax
Birthright Reboot and Israel Joins Peace Council
The time is now 6:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, authorities connect the Tumbler Ridge attack to antisemitic online content and a troubling pattern of radicalization. The shooter killed eight people and wounded dozens in British Columbia, and investigators identify the assailant as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar. He allegedly posted antisemitic content two days before the attack, including the line: “I need to hate Jews because the Zionists want me to hate Jews. This benefits them, somehow.” The ADL’s Center on Extremism says the case illustrates online radicalization and ties to neo-Nazi ideology, with what appears to be the shooter’s X account regularly sharing antisemitic and racist material and content glorifying past killers. The ADL notes a pattern of online activity linked to violence, including use of the WatchPeopleDie platform. Authorities say the gunman died by an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound following the attack.
In Israeli Economy and Business, a Haifa district court ruling could affect a major housing program and tax treatment on land components. The court found that Ashtrum acts as the state’s executing arm in the Price to the Buyer projects and therefore should not pay purchase tax on the land portion, awarding a refund of about 30 million shekels. The decision could impact construction firms and tens of thousands of young couples who purchased homes under the program.
In Uplifting News, two items offer a look at ongoing efforts to strengthen Jewish life and international ties. An opinion piece argues that after Birthright Israel’s two-decade impact, it is time for new ideas to sustain Jewish peoplehood in a post-Oct. 7 world, emphasizing bridging connections among Jews through shared experiences and values to counter rising antisemitism and political polarization. Separately, the Peace Council’s official X page announces that Israel has joined as a founding member of the organization, signaling Israel’s growing role in international collaboration.
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.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-886539
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1284343
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-886543
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1284345
BC Shooter Linked to Antisemitic Online Content
Haifa Court Refunds 30M on Land Tax
Birthright Reboot and Israel Joins Peace Council
The time is now 6:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, authorities connect the Tumbler Ridge attack to antisemitic online content and a troubling pattern of radicalization. The shooter killed eight people and wounded dozens in British Columbia, and investigators identify the assailant as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar. He allegedly posted antisemitic content two days before the attack, including the line: “I need to hate Jews because the Zionists want me to hate Jews. This benefits them, somehow.” The ADL’s Center on Extremism says the case illustrates online radicalization and ties to neo-Nazi ideology, with what appears to be the shooter’s X account regularly sharing antisemitic and racist material and content glorifying past killers. The ADL notes a pattern of online activity linked to violence, including use of the WatchPeopleDie platform. Authorities say the gunman died by an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound following the attack.
In Israeli Economy and Business, a Haifa district court ruling could affect a major housing program and tax treatment on land components. The court found that Ashtrum acts as the state’s executing arm in the Price to the Buyer projects and therefore should not pay purchase tax on the land portion, awarding a refund of about 30 million shekels. The decision could impact construction firms and tens of thousands of young couples who purchased homes under the program.
In Uplifting News, two items offer a look at ongoing efforts to strengthen Jewish life and international ties. An opinion piece argues that after Birthright Israel’s two-decade impact, it is time for new ideas to sustain Jewish peoplehood in a post-Oct. 7 world, emphasizing bridging connections among Jews through shared experiences and values to counter rising antisemitism and political polarization. Separately, the Peace Council’s official X page announces that Israel has joined as a founding member of the organization, signaling Israel’s growing role in international collaboration.
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.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-886539
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1284343
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-886543
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1284345