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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-14 at 00:02
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US Builds Up Forces Against Iran
Captivity Survivor Details Gazan Abuse
Stanford Protests Mistrial Declared
The time is now 12:02 AM 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 US president again threatened Iran’s leaders as American forces continued building up in the Middle East. Officials told Reuters they are preparing for a prolonged operation, and reports say attack and defense capabilities have been reinforced in 11 exposed countries.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Arbel Yehoud describes the captivity, saying she spoke up only after her partner Ariel Cunio was freed, and that she attempted suicide three times during detention. She recalls letters that sustained them and, after Romi Gonen’s interview, she says, “I’m still a closed suitcase.” She also details abuse she endured, including sexual abuse by Gazan militants on nearly every day of the 482 days in captivity, injuries such as two broken ribs, starvation, and that she tried to commit suicide on three occasions during captivity in Gaza.
In the Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, a reflection marks 130 years since Theodor Herzl’s Der Judenstaat and considers how antisemitism and internal divisions affect Israel today. Herzl’s vision imagined a Jewish state where Jews could live without fear of antisemitism; while non-Jews would be welcome, the vast majority would be Jewish. He was not a practicing Jew and did not speak Hebrew, and at one point contemplated Uganda as a home for the Jewish people. Today, antisemitism remains a challenge in many places. Separately, a mistrial was declared in the case of five Stanford University students charged in connection with the 2024 pro-Palestinian protests after jurors were unable to reach a verdict on felony vandalism and conspiracy to trespass. The panel reportedly voted nine to three to convict on vandalism and eight to four on trespass; twelve protesters were initially charged, and the case highlights ongoing tensions on campuses amid debate over Gaza and Israel.
In the Uplifting News, Israel’s under-21 MMA team celebrated a historic milestone as Yotam Glander won Israel’s first under-21 gold at the European Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, defeating his Spanish opponent in under a minute. Competing in the 52 kg class, Glander earned the gold by rear-naked choke, following silver medals in earlier age groups for Israel. The team earned 19 medals across all age groups, and four Israeli referees took part. Ido Priente, president of the Israel MMA Association and Glander’s coach, said this has been an unprecedented European Championship for Israel’s teams this year.
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/r1dhxmtvzg
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rynb0v6pbl
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68726
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-886428
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-886595
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/sports/article-886591
US Builds Up Forces Against Iran
Captivity Survivor Details Gazan Abuse
Stanford Protests Mistrial Declared
The time is now 12:02 AM 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 US president again threatened Iran’s leaders as American forces continued building up in the Middle East. Officials told Reuters they are preparing for a prolonged operation, and reports say attack and defense capabilities have been reinforced in 11 exposed countries.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Arbel Yehoud describes the captivity, saying she spoke up only after her partner Ariel Cunio was freed, and that she attempted suicide three times during detention. She recalls letters that sustained them and, after Romi Gonen’s interview, she says, “I’m still a closed suitcase.” She also details abuse she endured, including sexual abuse by Gazan militants on nearly every day of the 482 days in captivity, injuries such as two broken ribs, starvation, and that she tried to commit suicide on three occasions during captivity in Gaza.
In the Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, a reflection marks 130 years since Theodor Herzl’s Der Judenstaat and considers how antisemitism and internal divisions affect Israel today. Herzl’s vision imagined a Jewish state where Jews could live without fear of antisemitism; while non-Jews would be welcome, the vast majority would be Jewish. He was not a practicing Jew and did not speak Hebrew, and at one point contemplated Uganda as a home for the Jewish people. Today, antisemitism remains a challenge in many places. Separately, a mistrial was declared in the case of five Stanford University students charged in connection with the 2024 pro-Palestinian protests after jurors were unable to reach a verdict on felony vandalism and conspiracy to trespass. The panel reportedly voted nine to three to convict on vandalism and eight to four on trespass; twelve protesters were initially charged, and the case highlights ongoing tensions on campuses amid debate over Gaza and Israel.
In the Uplifting News, Israel’s under-21 MMA team celebrated a historic milestone as Yotam Glander won Israel’s first under-21 gold at the European Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, defeating his Spanish opponent in under a minute. Competing in the 52 kg class, Glander earned the gold by rear-naked choke, following silver medals in earlier age groups for Israel. The team earned 19 medals across all age groups, and four Israeli referees took part. Ido Priente, president of the Israel MMA Association and Glander’s coach, said this has been an unprecedented European Championship for Israel’s teams this year.
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/r1dhxmtvzg
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rynb0v6pbl
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68726
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-886428
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-886595
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/sports/article-886591