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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-20 at 13:02
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HEADLINES
Allied troops exit Iraq amid Iran-US standoff
Joint Arab List may win 15 seats
NYPD celebrates 25 years after 9/11
The time is now 1:01 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In the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, more than 60 Norwegian and allied troops have been relocated or withdrawn from Iraq in the past week as tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified, the Joint Headquarters of the Norwegian Armed Forces told TV 2 Norway. Sweden and Germany have urged their citizens to leave Iran immediately.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, with the 2026 Knesset elections approaching, questions center on how many seats Arab parties will win and whether they will run separately or on a joint list. Polls indicate Hadash and Ra'am are expected to win five seats each, Balad is not expected to pass the threshold, and a united Joint Arab List could win as many as 15 seats. Historically, turnout among the Arab public has fluctuated: it was slightly under 80% in 1949-1969, about 65% on average in 1973-1984, and around 75% on average in 1988-1999, during the period of the first Palestinian uprising and the Oslo peace process. A turning point in Arab political participation is described as occurring in the 2001 elections.
In Uplifting News, nearly 25 years after 9/11, the NYPD is celebrating.
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/DefenderDome/18169
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68984
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-887259
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68985
Allied troops exit Iraq amid Iran-US standoff
Joint Arab List may win 15 seats
NYPD celebrates 25 years after 9/11
The time is now 1:01 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In the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, more than 60 Norwegian and allied troops have been relocated or withdrawn from Iraq in the past week as tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified, the Joint Headquarters of the Norwegian Armed Forces told TV 2 Norway. Sweden and Germany have urged their citizens to leave Iran immediately.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, with the 2026 Knesset elections approaching, questions center on how many seats Arab parties will win and whether they will run separately or on a joint list. Polls indicate Hadash and Ra'am are expected to win five seats each, Balad is not expected to pass the threshold, and a united Joint Arab List could win as many as 15 seats. Historically, turnout among the Arab public has fluctuated: it was slightly under 80% in 1949-1969, about 65% on average in 1973-1984, and around 75% on average in 1988-1999, during the period of the first Palestinian uprising and the Oslo peace process. A turning point in Arab political participation is described as occurring in the 2001 elections.
In Uplifting News, nearly 25 years after 9/11, the NYPD is celebrating.
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/DefenderDome/18169
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68984
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-887259
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68985