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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-12 at 23:01
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US Moves 6,000 Starlink Terminals to Iran
Palestinian Draft Omits Jewish Jerusalem Ties
Whistleblower Complaint Ties Gabbard to Iran Intercept
The time is now 11:01 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 United States has taken steps to support internet access for Iranians amid a government crackdown. A Wall Street Journal report cites officials saying Washington moved around 6,000 Starlink satellite terminals into Iran in January as part of an unprecedented effort to provide internet freedom to anti-regime protesters. The purchase of nearly 7,000 terminals was funded largely from redirected internet-freedom programs, and Starlink terminals offer portable satellite service while the US also funds VPNs as options for circumventing blackouts; officials note there is debate among policymakers about which approach best protects Iranian activists.
Separately, a whistleblower complaint against former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is tied to an Iran-linked Kushner intercept. The complaint centers on an NSA-collected intercepted conversation and was held in the intelligence chief’s office for eight months before being shared with Congress in a heavily redacted form.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the Palestinian Authority published the draft constitution for a Palestinian state this week. The full draft, as read by The Jerusalem Post, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem in Article III, while designating Jerusalem as the capital and pledging to preserve its religious character and sanctities. Article IV designates Islam as the official religion, with Islamic Sharia as the primary source for legislation, while protecting Christianity as having a special status with rights. The draft also envisions the right of return for refugees, care for families of martyrs, prisoners, and exiles, and reaffirms the PLO’s role as the representative of Palestinians. It notes that the president would swear by God upon taking office, and includes provisions related to Jerusalem’s status under international law and other constitutional protections.
Additionally, there is coverage addressing a widely circulated claim that Israel is preventing Christian pilgrims from entering churches on Easter and other major holidays; the article presents the truth about that claim.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, a Yeshiva University student was assaulted Thursday night near the 181st Street 1 train station in Washington Heights, by a group of six to eight masked individuals. The attack occurred on a staircase in a known blind spot with no police presence or camera coverage; the student was hospitalized and is recovering, and the motive remains unknown.
Separately, Representative Elise Stefanik is urging US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to launch a probe of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Department of Health after staffers allegedly used taxpayers’ resources to form a “global oppression” working group that accused Israel of genocide. Stefanik, the chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, asked whether civil rights laws were violated by federally funded agencies.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just landed in Israel.
In Uplifting News, a social media influencer announced a minor non-invasive surgery earlier today and will be resting and recovering over the next few days, thanking followers for their support and expecting a return to regular posting by Sunday.
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 p
US Moves 6,000 Starlink Terminals to Iran
Palestinian Draft Omits Jewish Jerusalem Ties
Whistleblower Complaint Ties Gabbard to Iran Intercept
The time is now 11:01 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 United States has taken steps to support internet access for Iranians amid a government crackdown. A Wall Street Journal report cites officials saying Washington moved around 6,000 Starlink satellite terminals into Iran in January as part of an unprecedented effort to provide internet freedom to anti-regime protesters. The purchase of nearly 7,000 terminals was funded largely from redirected internet-freedom programs, and Starlink terminals offer portable satellite service while the US also funds VPNs as options for circumventing blackouts; officials note there is debate among policymakers about which approach best protects Iranian activists.
Separately, a whistleblower complaint against former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is tied to an Iran-linked Kushner intercept. The complaint centers on an NSA-collected intercepted conversation and was held in the intelligence chief’s office for eight months before being shared with Congress in a heavily redacted form.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the Palestinian Authority published the draft constitution for a Palestinian state this week. The full draft, as read by The Jerusalem Post, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem in Article III, while designating Jerusalem as the capital and pledging to preserve its religious character and sanctities. Article IV designates Islam as the official religion, with Islamic Sharia as the primary source for legislation, while protecting Christianity as having a special status with rights. The draft also envisions the right of return for refugees, care for families of martyrs, prisoners, and exiles, and reaffirms the PLO’s role as the representative of Palestinians. It notes that the president would swear by God upon taking office, and includes provisions related to Jerusalem’s status under international law and other constitutional protections.
Additionally, there is coverage addressing a widely circulated claim that Israel is preventing Christian pilgrims from entering churches on Easter and other major holidays; the article presents the truth about that claim.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, a Yeshiva University student was assaulted Thursday night near the 181st Street 1 train station in Washington Heights, by a group of six to eight masked individuals. The attack occurred on a staircase in a known blind spot with no police presence or camera coverage; the student was hospitalized and is recovering, and the motive remains unknown.
Separately, Representative Elise Stefanik is urging US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to launch a probe of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Department of Health after staffers allegedly used taxpayers’ resources to form a “global oppression” working group that accused Israel of genocide. Stefanik, the chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, asked whether civil rights laws were violated by federally funded agencies.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just landed in Israel.
In Uplifting News, a social media influencer announced a minor non-invasive surgery earlier today and will be resting and recovering over the next few days, thanking followers for their support and expecting a return to regular posting by Sunday.
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 p