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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-14 at 06:01
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MSF suspends care at Khan Younis hospital
Ex-hostage recalls Gaza abuse and suicide attempts
Rubio urges UN reforms to curb Iran
The time is now 6:01 AM 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), authorities face security challenges as Doctors Without Borders suspends non-critical operations at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis amid reports of armed men moving weapons and questioning patients. MSF says armed men, some masked, were seen in different areas of the hospital compound, including zones where the organization was not conducting care, raising safety concerns. The organization notes a pattern of unacceptable acts that threaten staff and patients and stresses that hospitals must remain neutral civilian spaces free from military presence. MSF has formally alerted the relevant authorities about the situation. Separately, ex-hostage Arbel Yehoud described multiple suicide attempts during captivity by Palestinian terrorists in Gaza, saying she ultimately decided not to after captors showed her a protest video from Israel that featured her and others, which she said gave her a reason to endure. In interviews, Yehoud also spoke of daily sexual assaults while held in isolation and recounted seeing drone footage of Hostages Square in Tel Aviv with signs for her and for others from her kibbutz, noting that the protests helped sustain her will to live.
In the US Policy Concerning Israel, at the Munich Security Conference, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the United Nations for being unable to resolve major conflicts, including securing Gaza hostages’ release from Hamas and constraining Iran’s nuclear program. He argued that the UN has tremendous potential but needs reforms to be effective and that US leadership has helped free captives from what he described as barbarians in Gaza and to broker a fragile ceasefire. Rubio cited the June 2026 12-day conflict with Iran and said the UN was powerless to constrain Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, implying past American precision strikes were required. He also highlighted Washington’s role in Ukraine-Russia negotiations and the capture of Nicolas Maduro, and urged continued unity with Europe as a central feature of US strategy.
In Israeli Economy and Business, Terasu in Jaffa offers a Tokyo-influenced 22-course omakase experience where guests remove their shoes and sit low to the floor in a minimalist space, signaling a departure from standard dining formats. Chef Daniel Schiff is largely self-taught, with a six-month internship in Tokyo under Hiroyuki Sato shaping his approach to the menu. R48 Chef’s Table in Tel Aviv presents a 12-course Far East–inspired tasting in an intimate room inside a hotel lobby, with nine tables and 22 seats, priced at 620 shekels per person with soft drinks, delivering a measured progression of dishes that blend techniques and ingredients from across the region. Palomino in Jerusalem showcases Italian-inspired dishes and has launched a rotating Chef’s Table with new specials every two months, complemented by a well-regarded Friday brunch and desserts such as cannoli.
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.jpost.com/middle-east/article-886602
https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-hostage-reveals-she-tried-to-kill-herself-in-gaza-says-view-of-protests
MSF suspends care at Khan Younis hospital
Ex-hostage recalls Gaza abuse and suicide attempts
Rubio urges UN reforms to curb Iran
The time is now 6:01 AM 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), authorities face security challenges as Doctors Without Borders suspends non-critical operations at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis amid reports of armed men moving weapons and questioning patients. MSF says armed men, some masked, were seen in different areas of the hospital compound, including zones where the organization was not conducting care, raising safety concerns. The organization notes a pattern of unacceptable acts that threaten staff and patients and stresses that hospitals must remain neutral civilian spaces free from military presence. MSF has formally alerted the relevant authorities about the situation. Separately, ex-hostage Arbel Yehoud described multiple suicide attempts during captivity by Palestinian terrorists in Gaza, saying she ultimately decided not to after captors showed her a protest video from Israel that featured her and others, which she said gave her a reason to endure. In interviews, Yehoud also spoke of daily sexual assaults while held in isolation and recounted seeing drone footage of Hostages Square in Tel Aviv with signs for her and for others from her kibbutz, noting that the protests helped sustain her will to live.
In the US Policy Concerning Israel, at the Munich Security Conference, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the United Nations for being unable to resolve major conflicts, including securing Gaza hostages’ release from Hamas and constraining Iran’s nuclear program. He argued that the UN has tremendous potential but needs reforms to be effective and that US leadership has helped free captives from what he described as barbarians in Gaza and to broker a fragile ceasefire. Rubio cited the June 2026 12-day conflict with Iran and said the UN was powerless to constrain Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, implying past American precision strikes were required. He also highlighted Washington’s role in Ukraine-Russia negotiations and the capture of Nicolas Maduro, and urged continued unity with Europe as a central feature of US strategy.
In Israeli Economy and Business, Terasu in Jaffa offers a Tokyo-influenced 22-course omakase experience where guests remove their shoes and sit low to the floor in a minimalist space, signaling a departure from standard dining formats. Chef Daniel Schiff is largely self-taught, with a six-month internship in Tokyo under Hiroyuki Sato shaping his approach to the menu. R48 Chef’s Table in Tel Aviv presents a 12-course Far East–inspired tasting in an intimate room inside a hotel lobby, with nine tables and 22 seats, priced at 620 shekels per person with soft drinks, delivering a measured progression of dishes that blend techniques and ingredients from across the region. Palomino in Jerusalem showcases Italian-inspired dishes and has launched a rotating Chef’s Table with new specials every two months, complemented by a well-regarded Friday brunch and desserts such as cannoli.
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.jpost.com/middle-east/article-886602
https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-hostage-reveals-she-tried-to-kill-herself-in-gaza-says-view-of-protests