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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-21 at 21:01
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- Israel braces as Iran strike delayed
- Beqaa airstrikes kill Hezbollah commander Hussein Yaghi
- Nurses ratify contracts ending NewYork-Presbyterian strike
The time is now 9:01 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, Israel prepared for imminent United States strike on Iran, but now it’s on hold. The Security Cabinet is set to meet on Sunday after the United States strike was postponed, with Israel signaling readiness to assist as diplomacy lingers, though escalation appears more likely. President Donald Trump holds final say as force buildup, timing concerns and potential targets remain under review. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes overnight in Lebanon's eastern Beqaa Valley targeted three Hezbollah missile command centers near Baalbek, with the Israel Defense Forces saying the sites were used to prepare rocket and missile attacks in violation of ceasefire understandings. Hezbollah confirmed eight operatives were killed, including commander Hussein Mohammed Yaghi, while Lebanese media reported at least ten dead and dozens wounded.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and others condemn the United States ambassador’s remark that it would be 'fine' if Israel claimed biblical land from Nile to Euphrates, despite noting no expansion is planned. Senator Lindsey Graham said in an interview with Channel 14 that Hamas will never disarm unless someone forces it, adding that in his view, no one will take their weapons except Israel.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, a 32-year-old man was charged with a hate crime after allegedly ramming a truck into the front gates of The Brisbane Synagogue in Brisbane, Australia on Friday. No injuries were reported.
In Uplifting News, nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian voted overwhelmingly to ratify the new contracts, ending the historic strike that lasted over a month.
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/bjbrecdd11e
https://t.me/JewishNews24/49869
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bjghyapowx
https://t.me/JewishNews24/49875
https://t.me/JewishNews24/49871
https://t.me/JewishNews24/49876
- Israel braces as Iran strike delayed
- Beqaa airstrikes kill Hezbollah commander Hussein Yaghi
- Nurses ratify contracts ending NewYork-Presbyterian strike
The time is now 9:01 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, Israel prepared for imminent United States strike on Iran, but now it’s on hold. The Security Cabinet is set to meet on Sunday after the United States strike was postponed, with Israel signaling readiness to assist as diplomacy lingers, though escalation appears more likely. President Donald Trump holds final say as force buildup, timing concerns and potential targets remain under review. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes overnight in Lebanon's eastern Beqaa Valley targeted three Hezbollah missile command centers near Baalbek, with the Israel Defense Forces saying the sites were used to prepare rocket and missile attacks in violation of ceasefire understandings. Hezbollah confirmed eight operatives were killed, including commander Hussein Mohammed Yaghi, while Lebanese media reported at least ten dead and dozens wounded.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and others condemn the United States ambassador’s remark that it would be 'fine' if Israel claimed biblical land from Nile to Euphrates, despite noting no expansion is planned. Senator Lindsey Graham said in an interview with Channel 14 that Hamas will never disarm unless someone forces it, adding that in his view, no one will take their weapons except Israel.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, a 32-year-old man was charged with a hate crime after allegedly ramming a truck into the front gates of The Brisbane Synagogue in Brisbane, Australia on Friday. No injuries were reported.
In Uplifting News, nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian voted overwhelmingly to ratify the new contracts, ending the historic strike that lasted over a month.
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/bjbrecdd11e
https://t.me/JewishNews24/49869
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bjghyapowx
https://t.me/JewishNews24/49875
https://t.me/JewishNews24/49871
https://t.me/JewishNews24/49876