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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-13 at 23:01
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Hostage reveals Gazan abuse over 482 days
US leads Ukraine Iran talks in Geneva
Health Ministry halts cylinders after refinery incident
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 Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Arbel Yahoud, a female Israeli hostage, says she was sexually abused by Gazan terrorists almost every day during 482 days in captivity in Gaza. She says two of her ribs were broken and she was starved, and she attempted suicide three times.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, two rounds of US-led diplomatic talks on Ukraine and Iran are set for Tuesday in Geneva, with Witkoff and Kushner heading the American delegation, according to Reuters sources. Separately, Trump threatens Iran as officials say the US is preparing for a weeks-long operation, with American forces building up in the Middle East and reports that attack and defense capabilities were reinforced in 11 exposed countries. A separate report says the US military is preparing for a sustained campaign against Iran, potentially targeting state and security facilities, with Iran expected to retaliate; the Pentagon has sent an additional aircraft carrier and thousands of troops, as diplomats in Oman seek to revive talks on Tehran’s nuclear program.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, The Kennedy curse: Assassinations, crashes, overdoses and the Jewish connection examines tragedies in one of the world’s most famous families. The piece notes two brothers assassinated five years apart, at least four relatives killed in plane crashes, and others lost to drug overdoses, along with car accidents, a ski crash and a lobotomy, with some attributing these events to a Jewish connection and blaming an angry rabbi.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, a Health Ministry directive after a safety incident at an oil refinery has hospitals and emergency services inspecting all air and oxygen canisters. All cylinders from the company Salem Yaakov and Sons must be removed from service immediately, and checks must verify imprint, color, and label contents, as well as ensuring the supplier identity matches. Any cylinder that fails must be taken out of service and labeled accordingly. The ministry is coordinating recalls for home-ventilated patients and United Hatzalah is instructing volunteers to assist in the effort.
In Uplifting News, Israel won historic under-21 MMA gold at the European Championships in Belgrade as Yotam Glander captured Israel’s first under-21 gold in the 52 kg division, defeating his Spanish opponent in under a minute. The win caps Israel’s medal tally at 19 across all age groups at the championships, with four Israeli referees on hand and Ido Priente, president of the Israel MMA Association, calling the year unprecedented for the country’s teams.
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://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68726
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68725
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/r1dhxmtvzg
https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-readying-for-potential-weeks-long-military-campaign-against-iran-sources/
https://www.ynetnews.com/magazine
Hostage reveals Gazan abuse over 482 days
US leads Ukraine Iran talks in Geneva
Health Ministry halts cylinders after refinery incident
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 Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Arbel Yahoud, a female Israeli hostage, says she was sexually abused by Gazan terrorists almost every day during 482 days in captivity in Gaza. She says two of her ribs were broken and she was starved, and she attempted suicide three times.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, two rounds of US-led diplomatic talks on Ukraine and Iran are set for Tuesday in Geneva, with Witkoff and Kushner heading the American delegation, according to Reuters sources. Separately, Trump threatens Iran as officials say the US is preparing for a weeks-long operation, with American forces building up in the Middle East and reports that attack and defense capabilities were reinforced in 11 exposed countries. A separate report says the US military is preparing for a sustained campaign against Iran, potentially targeting state and security facilities, with Iran expected to retaliate; the Pentagon has sent an additional aircraft carrier and thousands of troops, as diplomats in Oman seek to revive talks on Tehran’s nuclear program.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, The Kennedy curse: Assassinations, crashes, overdoses and the Jewish connection examines tragedies in one of the world’s most famous families. The piece notes two brothers assassinated five years apart, at least four relatives killed in plane crashes, and others lost to drug overdoses, along with car accidents, a ski crash and a lobotomy, with some attributing these events to a Jewish connection and blaming an angry rabbi.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, a Health Ministry directive after a safety incident at an oil refinery has hospitals and emergency services inspecting all air and oxygen canisters. All cylinders from the company Salem Yaakov and Sons must be removed from service immediately, and checks must verify imprint, color, and label contents, as well as ensuring the supplier identity matches. Any cylinder that fails must be taken out of service and labeled accordingly. The ministry is coordinating recalls for home-ventilated patients and United Hatzalah is instructing volunteers to assist in the effort.
In Uplifting News, Israel won historic under-21 MMA gold at the European Championships in Belgrade as Yotam Glander captured Israel’s first under-21 gold in the 52 kg division, defeating his Spanish opponent in under a minute. The win caps Israel’s medal tally at 19 across all age groups at the championships, with four Israeli referees on hand and Ido Priente, president of the Israel MMA Association, calling the year unprecedented for the country’s teams.
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://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68726
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68725
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/r1dhxmtvzg
https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-readying-for-potential-weeks-long-military-campaign-against-iran-sources/
https://www.ynetnews.com/magazine