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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-19 at 23:02
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Iran F-4 crash kills Brigadier Mehdi Firoozmand
Nancy Guthrie abducted, health unknown, ransom demanded
Uganda to install Yoni Netanyahu statue
The time is now 11:02 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, Iran confirmed that one of its F-4 Phantoms crashed in Hamedan due to a malfunction, killing Brigadier General Mehdi Firoozmand, an instructor of the combat crew training squadron. Peyman Vian, commander of the Iranian-Kurdish PJAK, told Israeli journalist Itai Anghel that a free Iran may come from cooperation between Iranians and Israel, describing Kurdish women fighters as central to the struggle and noting plans to strike regime bases and, when ready, return to Tehran to continue the fight. Separately, the Senate Republicans’ account on the platform X reminded Iranian leaders that President Trump is a man of his word.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, Nancy Guthrie’s abduction highlights shared anguish between the United States and Israel. The 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie was abducted on February 1 from her home and remains missing more than two weeks later; her health is unknown, and a ransom note demanded a large sum for her return. Savannah Guthrie, host of the Today show, and her siblings have issued repeated pleas for information, while authorities released video footage of the kidnapper. Separately, Trump was asked again about the deadline for Iran and said: “10-15 days maximum.”
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, a column notes a pattern as Megyn Kelly, Carrie Prejean, Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson are described as echoing one another with anti-Israel rhetoric. A separate report quotes Eric Fingerhut, president of the Jewish Federations of North America, outlining six recommendations to Congress to strengthen security for Jewish communities, including funding for security personnel, expanding capabilities to counter domestic terrorism, increased support for local and state law enforcement, prosecuting hate crimes aggressively, and holding social media platforms accountable for amplifying antisemitic rhetoric online. A commentary argues that the Star of David is an ancient decorative motif; it appears in archaeological remains such as the synagogue at Capernaum, predates Nazi misuse, and its European adoption in the 16th century served as an identity symbol for Jews rather than conquest. A segment features Jesse Watters discussing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s visit to Germany and the accompanying critique that her views are anti-Israel.
In Uplifting News, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, commander of the Ugandan Army and son of the president who has ruled for more than four decades, said Uganda will strengthen close ties with Israel and will soon install a statue honoring Yoni Netanyahu at Entebbe Airport, the site where he was killed. Yoni was the elder brother of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. God bless Uganda and Israel.
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/68959
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-887316
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68951
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-887323
https://t.me/behol
Iran F-4 crash kills Brigadier Mehdi Firoozmand
Nancy Guthrie abducted, health unknown, ransom demanded
Uganda to install Yoni Netanyahu statue
The time is now 11:02 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, Iran confirmed that one of its F-4 Phantoms crashed in Hamedan due to a malfunction, killing Brigadier General Mehdi Firoozmand, an instructor of the combat crew training squadron. Peyman Vian, commander of the Iranian-Kurdish PJAK, told Israeli journalist Itai Anghel that a free Iran may come from cooperation between Iranians and Israel, describing Kurdish women fighters as central to the struggle and noting plans to strike regime bases and, when ready, return to Tehran to continue the fight. Separately, the Senate Republicans’ account on the platform X reminded Iranian leaders that President Trump is a man of his word.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, Nancy Guthrie’s abduction highlights shared anguish between the United States and Israel. The 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie was abducted on February 1 from her home and remains missing more than two weeks later; her health is unknown, and a ransom note demanded a large sum for her return. Savannah Guthrie, host of the Today show, and her siblings have issued repeated pleas for information, while authorities released video footage of the kidnapper. Separately, Trump was asked again about the deadline for Iran and said: “10-15 days maximum.”
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, a column notes a pattern as Megyn Kelly, Carrie Prejean, Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson are described as echoing one another with anti-Israel rhetoric. A separate report quotes Eric Fingerhut, president of the Jewish Federations of North America, outlining six recommendations to Congress to strengthen security for Jewish communities, including funding for security personnel, expanding capabilities to counter domestic terrorism, increased support for local and state law enforcement, prosecuting hate crimes aggressively, and holding social media platforms accountable for amplifying antisemitic rhetoric online. A commentary argues that the Star of David is an ancient decorative motif; it appears in archaeological remains such as the synagogue at Capernaum, predates Nazi misuse, and its European adoption in the 16th century served as an identity symbol for Jews rather than conquest. A segment features Jesse Watters discussing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s visit to Germany and the accompanying critique that her views are anti-Israel.
In Uplifting News, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, commander of the Ugandan Army and son of the president who has ruled for more than four decades, said Uganda will strengthen close ties with Israel and will soon install a statue honoring Yoni Netanyahu at Entebbe Airport, the site where he was killed. Yoni was the elder brother of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. God bless Uganda and Israel.
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/68959
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-887316
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68951
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-887323
https://t.me/behol