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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-13 at 17:01
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US on high alert over Iran strikes
Europe recalibrates as Iran leverage grows
Israel's Orthodox bobsledder makes two-sport history
The time is now 5:01 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, a senior American official said that B-2 stealth bombers and other long-range fighters based in the United States remain on higher alert than usual for potential strikes on Iran. The Pentagon raised its readiness level nearly a month ago after President Trump asked for options in response to the crackdown on protests in Iran. Reports also say that F-35 stealth fighters and F/A-18 attack aircraft stationed with the carrier fleet are within striking distance of targets in Iran. Washington has dispatched more than a dozen additional F-15E strike aircraft to the region, according to American sources cited by The New York Times. Analysts say a further signal of seriousness would be if a Navy ballistic-missile submarine, normally operating in the Mediterranean, were moved to the Red Sea or, more likely, to the Arabian Sea, placing it in an optimal position to strike Iran’s targets.
In Europe stunned: "Iran can economically destroy it with a button", Europe faces a recalibration as Tehran’s leverage is felt beyond the region and the bloc weighs its diplomatic reach against Tehran and Moscow. The analysis notes geopolitical and economic consequences, including halting investments in energy, technology, and transportation and the loss of multi-billion-euro contracts with European firms involved in drone production for Russia. Escalation with Tehran could trigger tougher sanctions and knock about 0.5% to 1% off EU GDP growth. At the same time, the trade framework with India, around 200 billion euros a year and tied to the REPowerEU plan for green hydrogen, batteries, and electric vehicles, acts as a diversification tool to reduce dependency on Russian oil and gas. Data cited show Russian oil imports to Europe falling from 27% to 2%, depriving Moscow of roughly 100 billion euros in annual revenue and contributing to a 40% slump in its energy exports, diminishing its influence in countries such as Germany and Hungary.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Trump told reporters that he does not want any uranium enrichment in Iran and said he intends to take the enriched uranium buried at sites bombed during the 12-day war, a position reflected in his remarks during the discussion with reporters.
In Uplifting News, Israel’s bobsled team is making history in its first Winter Olympic appearance in Milan, with Adam “AJ” Edelman at the helm. Edelman, a 34-year-old from Brookline, Massachusetts, is the first Orthodox Jewish athlete to compete at the Winter Games and the first Israeli to qualify for the Olympics in two sports. He previously placed 28th in skeleton at the 2018 Games in PyeongChang. Edelman describes the journey as a long road that goes beyond medals, a mission to redefine how the Israeli and broader Jewish communities view investment in sport and the role it plays in identity and opportunity.
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.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1284603
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1284601
https://t.me/newssil/191286
US on high alert over Iran strikes
Europe recalibrates as Iran leverage grows
Israel's Orthodox bobsledder makes two-sport history
The time is now 5:01 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, a senior American official said that B-2 stealth bombers and other long-range fighters based in the United States remain on higher alert than usual for potential strikes on Iran. The Pentagon raised its readiness level nearly a month ago after President Trump asked for options in response to the crackdown on protests in Iran. Reports also say that F-35 stealth fighters and F/A-18 attack aircraft stationed with the carrier fleet are within striking distance of targets in Iran. Washington has dispatched more than a dozen additional F-15E strike aircraft to the region, according to American sources cited by The New York Times. Analysts say a further signal of seriousness would be if a Navy ballistic-missile submarine, normally operating in the Mediterranean, were moved to the Red Sea or, more likely, to the Arabian Sea, placing it in an optimal position to strike Iran’s targets.
In Europe stunned: "Iran can economically destroy it with a button", Europe faces a recalibration as Tehran’s leverage is felt beyond the region and the bloc weighs its diplomatic reach against Tehran and Moscow. The analysis notes geopolitical and economic consequences, including halting investments in energy, technology, and transportation and the loss of multi-billion-euro contracts with European firms involved in drone production for Russia. Escalation with Tehran could trigger tougher sanctions and knock about 0.5% to 1% off EU GDP growth. At the same time, the trade framework with India, around 200 billion euros a year and tied to the REPowerEU plan for green hydrogen, batteries, and electric vehicles, acts as a diversification tool to reduce dependency on Russian oil and gas. Data cited show Russian oil imports to Europe falling from 27% to 2%, depriving Moscow of roughly 100 billion euros in annual revenue and contributing to a 40% slump in its energy exports, diminishing its influence in countries such as Germany and Hungary.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Trump told reporters that he does not want any uranium enrichment in Iran and said he intends to take the enriched uranium buried at sites bombed during the 12-day war, a position reflected in his remarks during the discussion with reporters.
In Uplifting News, Israel’s bobsled team is making history in its first Winter Olympic appearance in Milan, with Adam “AJ” Edelman at the helm. Edelman, a 34-year-old from Brookline, Massachusetts, is the first Orthodox Jewish athlete to compete at the Winter Games and the first Israeli to qualify for the Olympics in two sports. He previously placed 28th in skeleton at the 2018 Games in PyeongChang. Edelman describes the journey as a long road that goes beyond medals, a mission to redefine how the Israeli and broader Jewish communities view investment in sport and the role it plays in identity and opportunity.
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.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1284603
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1284601
https://t.me/newssil/191286
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