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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-17 at 03:02
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IDF kills 12 Hezbollah militants in Lebanon
Hamas weapons cache found near Yellow Line
Autonomous Guard inks $1.9M India deal
The time is now 3:01 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 IDF has been ramping up strikes on Lebanon's Hezbollah in preparation for an Iran conflict. Maariv, citing N12 News, reports that since the start of February the army has killed 12 Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad militants in Lebanon. The strikes have targeted Hezbollah operatives, rocket launchers and weapons stores as part of an effort to cripple Hezbollah's ability to aid Iran in a potential confrontation. Over the past week the 91st Division killed four Hezbollah militants who were working to rebuild the group’s infrastructure in Lebanon, with the latest strike hitting a terrorist in the Tallouseh area of southern Lebanon. The IDF said the operation targeted the connection between the organization and local residents and its seizure of private properties for terrorist purposes.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the IDF said it found a Hamas weapons cache near Gaza's Yellow Line belonging to Hamas's Rafah brigade, including a large quantity of guns, an RPG rocket, and an explosive device that would be used against IDF soldiers in the area. The military said it would continue to kill terrorists and dismantle terrorist infrastructures in the southern Gaza Strip in line with the ceasefire. On Tuesday morning, the IDF began demolishing a home in the village of Qarawat Bani Hassan, west of Salfit in the West Bank, reportedly for lacking a valid building permit, though the army has yet to issue a formal statement. Yesterday, a Hamas activist was killed by IDF fire in Kalkilia; at the funeral his body was wrapped in a Hamas flag, and attendees called on the Shin Bet dogs that the confrontation is near, praising Hamas figures in attendance. Kalkilia is about four kilometers from Tel Aviv’s corridor and sits along the security fence and Route 6.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, Oron Amsalem writes that after the events in Bnei Brak, the deeper problem is the collapse of ideologies across all sides. Instead of humility and listening, a tribal posture fuels further confrontation. The piece argues that the belief that “Israel is one” is under strain, and polarization is intensified by social media rewards for slogans and certainty rather than nuance. It suggests that constructive disagreement, like the Talmud’s method of challenging views while seeking understanding, represents a healthier model for debate. The author invites readers to view the full column on Facebook and notes the piece will appear soon on the new News Israel IL site.
In Israeli Economy and Business, Autonomous Guard has secured its first foothold in the Indian security market with a memorandum of understanding valued at about $1.9 million with an undisclosed Indian client. The deal covers phased deliveries of BeeSense Sensor Systems’ Bee 3 dual‑channel observation and surveillance system, developed by Autonomous Guard’s subsidiary for homeland security and critical infrastructure protection. The system provides day‑and‑night performance with mid‑range detection and identification, built on rugged hardware to operate in extreme conditions. Autonomous Guard CEO Baruch Dillion described the agreement as a significant milestone for the company.
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.
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IDF kills 12 Hezbollah militants in Lebanon
Hamas weapons cache found near Yellow Line
Autonomous Guard inks $1.9M India deal
The time is now 3:01 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 IDF has been ramping up strikes on Lebanon's Hezbollah in preparation for an Iran conflict. Maariv, citing N12 News, reports that since the start of February the army has killed 12 Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad militants in Lebanon. The strikes have targeted Hezbollah operatives, rocket launchers and weapons stores as part of an effort to cripple Hezbollah's ability to aid Iran in a potential confrontation. Over the past week the 91st Division killed four Hezbollah militants who were working to rebuild the group’s infrastructure in Lebanon, with the latest strike hitting a terrorist in the Tallouseh area of southern Lebanon. The IDF said the operation targeted the connection between the organization and local residents and its seizure of private properties for terrorist purposes.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the IDF said it found a Hamas weapons cache near Gaza's Yellow Line belonging to Hamas's Rafah brigade, including a large quantity of guns, an RPG rocket, and an explosive device that would be used against IDF soldiers in the area. The military said it would continue to kill terrorists and dismantle terrorist infrastructures in the southern Gaza Strip in line with the ceasefire. On Tuesday morning, the IDF began demolishing a home in the village of Qarawat Bani Hassan, west of Salfit in the West Bank, reportedly for lacking a valid building permit, though the army has yet to issue a formal statement. Yesterday, a Hamas activist was killed by IDF fire in Kalkilia; at the funeral his body was wrapped in a Hamas flag, and attendees called on the Shin Bet dogs that the confrontation is near, praising Hamas figures in attendance. Kalkilia is about four kilometers from Tel Aviv’s corridor and sits along the security fence and Route 6.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, Oron Amsalem writes that after the events in Bnei Brak, the deeper problem is the collapse of ideologies across all sides. Instead of humility and listening, a tribal posture fuels further confrontation. The piece argues that the belief that “Israel is one” is under strain, and polarization is intensified by social media rewards for slogans and certainty rather than nuance. It suggests that constructive disagreement, like the Talmud’s method of challenging views while seeking understanding, represents a healthier model for debate. The author invites readers to view the full column on Facebook and notes the piece will appear soon on the new News Israel IL site.
In Israeli Economy and Business, Autonomous Guard has secured its first foothold in the Indian security market with a memorandum of understanding valued at about $1.9 million with an undisclosed Indian client. The deal covers phased deliveries of BeeSense Sensor Systems’ Bee 3 dual‑channel observation and surveillance system, developed by Autonomous Guard’s subsidiary for homeland security and critical infrastructure protection. The system provides day‑and‑night performance with mid‑range detection and identification, built on rugged hardware to operate in extreme conditions. Autonomous Guard CEO Baruch Dillion described the agreement as a significant milestone for the company.
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.
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