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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-13 at 14:01
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Israel braces for Iran missile onslaught
West Bank clashes amid land policy shift
UNRWA future in limbo after US freeze
The time is now 2:01 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, Israel braces for a worst-case scenario as talks with Tehran falter, mobilizing Arrow and David’s Sling batteries, a large air and naval deployment, and US interceptor systems to defend the home front. The plan contemplates Tehran launching a massive missile barrage as a last resort, with possible international backing.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Palestinians clashed with Israeli settlers after an attack on an illegal settler farm near Talfit in Area B of the West Bank. Palestinians approached the private land farm; dozens attacked the farm, and two settlers required medical attention. In retaliation, settlers descended on Talfit, damaging cars and attacking residents. Locals say Hilltop Youth smashed seven cars, and four people were wounded, including one by gunfire. The IDF dispersed the chaos and remained in the village. Police opened an investigation, with no arrests reported. Conflicts between Palestinians and settlers have occurred in recent months and are expected to increase following a court decision on Sunday altering how West Bank land is treated. Until Sunday, a series of rules required additional approvals from the IDF legal division, the Civil Administration, the Palestinian Authority, and others for purchasing or building on land in the West Bank. On Sunday, the government announced that changes to land policy would be implemented.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, the future of UNRWA remains unclear, with agency chief Philippe Lazzarini warning that jettisoning the agency would create a black hole similar to Iraq after 2003. The United States froze funding in January 2024 after evidence that multiple UNRWA staff took part in Hamas’s October 7 massacre. Lazzarini told Reuters at the Munich Security Conference that there is no definitive answer, and that removing the agency before an alternative is in place would leave a large gap in services. He said UNRWA did not foresee further immediate cuts and will continue to offer public health and education services. Lazzarini, who leaves his post at the end of March, urged Gulf Arab countries to increase their support.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, the Justice Ministry says Netanyahu’s request for a pardon will soon be transferred to the Pardons Department. The attorney general and the prosecution will hand over the opinions of the adviser and the prosecution to the Pardons Department, which are finishing writing. The ministry says this is not a pardon request but a cancellation of the trial, and President Herzog cannot treat the request as a pardon.
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.ynetnews.com/article/bjzv1cnp11e
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-886572
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-886579
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1284555
Israel braces for Iran missile onslaught
West Bank clashes amid land policy shift
UNRWA future in limbo after US freeze
The time is now 2:01 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, Israel braces for a worst-case scenario as talks with Tehran falter, mobilizing Arrow and David’s Sling batteries, a large air and naval deployment, and US interceptor systems to defend the home front. The plan contemplates Tehran launching a massive missile barrage as a last resort, with possible international backing.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Palestinians clashed with Israeli settlers after an attack on an illegal settler farm near Talfit in Area B of the West Bank. Palestinians approached the private land farm; dozens attacked the farm, and two settlers required medical attention. In retaliation, settlers descended on Talfit, damaging cars and attacking residents. Locals say Hilltop Youth smashed seven cars, and four people were wounded, including one by gunfire. The IDF dispersed the chaos and remained in the village. Police opened an investigation, with no arrests reported. Conflicts between Palestinians and settlers have occurred in recent months and are expected to increase following a court decision on Sunday altering how West Bank land is treated. Until Sunday, a series of rules required additional approvals from the IDF legal division, the Civil Administration, the Palestinian Authority, and others for purchasing or building on land in the West Bank. On Sunday, the government announced that changes to land policy would be implemented.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, the future of UNRWA remains unclear, with agency chief Philippe Lazzarini warning that jettisoning the agency would create a black hole similar to Iraq after 2003. The United States froze funding in January 2024 after evidence that multiple UNRWA staff took part in Hamas’s October 7 massacre. Lazzarini told Reuters at the Munich Security Conference that there is no definitive answer, and that removing the agency before an alternative is in place would leave a large gap in services. He said UNRWA did not foresee further immediate cuts and will continue to offer public health and education services. Lazzarini, who leaves his post at the end of March, urged Gulf Arab countries to increase their support.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, the Justice Ministry says Netanyahu’s request for a pardon will soon be transferred to the Pardons Department. The attorney general and the prosecution will hand over the opinions of the adviser and the prosecution to the Pardons Department, which are finishing writing. The ministry says this is not a pardon request but a cancellation of the trial, and President Herzog cannot treat the request as a pardon.
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.ynetnews.com/article/bjzv1cnp11e
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-886572
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-886579
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1284555