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 Stay informed, no matter how busy you are. Reporter Noa Levi of Israel Today: Ongoing War Report brings you the most crucial updates from Israel every hour. Sourced directly from leading news channels and top-rated RSS feeds, our team distills extensive news coverage from 'Telegram Channel Israel Today', 'Haaretz', 'JPost.com', 'The Times of Israel', 'Ynet' and more, into concise 2-3 minute summaries. From breaking headlines to political shifts and cultural happenings, get a comprehensive snapshot of the nation's heartbeat without the fluff. Subscribe now and never miss a beat from the heart of Israel.

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  • Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-23 at 13:07

    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-23 at 13:07
    Jan 23 2026
    HEADLINESTorq hits unicorn status with $1.2B fundingGantz rallies for broad unity governmentUS weighs Iran options as Lincoln nearsThe time is now 8:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.At eight o’clock in the morning, here is the latest update on the Middle East and related global developments.A leading Israeli cybersecurity firm has reached unicorn status as Torq announced a funding round valued at about one point two billion dollars, following an infusion of roughly three hundred thirty-two million dollars. The round brings in Merlin Ventures alongside a roster of strategic investors including Insight Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, Greenfield Partners, Evolution Equity Partners, Notable Capital, and JPMorgan Private Bank. Torq specializes in automating security operations through artificial intelligence agents, aiming to move beyond traditional security operations centers and automatic responses to more dynamic, agent-guided threat management. The company, founded in two thousand twenty, has grown to more than three hundred fifty employees with offices in New York, Tel Aviv, Amsterdam, London, and other global locations, and plans to hire up to two hundred more. Clients cited include Marriott, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, Uber, and Virgin Atlantic, with expansion expected into public sector markets in the near term. Executives stressed that the funding will accelerate growth in both commercial and government markets as Torq works to scale its AI-powered security operations platform.On the political front in Israel, the commentary around unity and reform continued to dominate discourse ahead of elections. Benny Gantz and the Blue and White Party have regained momentum, with surveys signaling renewed electoral viability. A central argument in his campaign is the call for a broad government of moderates, designed to exclude extremes on both the left and the right. Gantz has indicated openness to joining a national unity government if a Netanyahu-led coalition collapses into a narrow arrangement, and he has pressed for Arab inclusion in national service and for a reset of the balance of power and judicial authority. Analysts note that these pledges carry potential consequences for traditional party lines, with risks for both the center-left and center-right blocs as they evaluate how a merged or reconfigured list might perform in a realistic post-election configuration. The broader question for Israelis remains how to address security, civil rights, and governance in a climate of heightened regional risk and political polarization, and whether a broad-based approach can muster the stability many voters say they seek.Turning to regional security and diplomacy, questions surrounding Iran’s posture continue to echo through Washington and the region. A claim circulating in recent days asserted by then-President Donald Trump that he halted more than eight hundred executions in Iran was disputed by Iran’s Prosecutor-General, who said there was no such decision from the judiciary and that Tehran’s systems remain independent of foreign orders. In parallel, US discussions about decisive options for responding to Iran persisted in reporting, with the Wall Street Journal noting ongoing deliberations among senior officials as the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln moved closer to the region. The United States has signaled a readiness to pursue a range of options, from limited strikes to broader pressure campaigns, while refraining from a public order to escalate at this moment.In the West Bank, the Kalandia Training Centre—home to about three hundred fifty young men learning practical trades—faces potential shutdown as Israeli authorities contemplate land expropriation. The closure would cut off the only formal education avenue for a large cohort of Palestinian refugees and could affect access to economic opportunities. UNRWA cautioned that there is currently no ready educational alternative for these students, raising concerns about the impact on families and communities who depend on the center’s services. The Israeli government has faced continued scrutiny from the agency, which denies ties to Hamas, even as Israel’s parliament passed measures limiting UNRWA’s activities inside the country.In international opinion pieces and commentary, a long-form analysis in the Middle East press examined the leadership of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, arguing that while he has asserted a moral stance against the West, his rule has coincided with economic decline, the growth of state cronies controlling key sectors, and expansion of militias abroad. The piece portrays a leadership profile marked by contradictions between rhetoric and outcomes, highlighting the enduring consequences for Iran’s domestic prospects and regional behavior.A separate opinion column urged a reframing of Holocaust remembrance in light of ...
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  • Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-23 at 12:08

    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-23 at 12:08
    Jan 23 2026
    HEADLINESWest Bank Kalandia Centre Education At RiskTarabin al-Sana Crackdown Kills Father of SixIran Protests Prompt Emergency UN Rights CouncilThe time is now 7:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.This morning we survey a regional landscape where diplomacy, security concerns, and humanitarian questions collide, shaping the choices of Israelis, their allies, and rival powers around the Middle East and beyond.First, a warning from UNRWA about education in the West Bank. The Kalandia Training Centre, which serves about 350 Palestinian youths, could be closed within days as Israeli authorities weigh expropriation of the land. UNRWA warns that such a closure would deprive a large cohort of Palestine refugees of an educational path and economic opportunity, undermining the right to education. An Israeli government spokesperson has rejected claims of bias, while UNRWA maintains its mandate to aid millions of Palestinian descendants. The dispute highlights a persistent friction between security concerns and the right to schooling in a volatile border region.In the Negev, Bedouin communities face days of upheaval after a tightly choreographed security operation. Tarabin al-Sana, a village that backed Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Likud party in recent elections, saw roadblocks, tear gas, and searches that villagers say resembled military raids on the West Bank. A 36-year-old father of six was among those killed in the crackdown, which officials billed as part of a broader effort against crime and illegal weapons flow. Residents describe the move as punitive and point to long-standing grievances over infrastructure, employment, and discrimination. Critics argue the operation could become a political signal ahead of forthcoming elections, while supporters say it demonstrates resolve to restore order in a region long plagued by crime.Turning to broader human rights concerns, the United Nations Human Rights Council is convening an emergency session on Iran to address the violence against protesters. Rights groups cite thousands of deaths and abuses since nationwide demonstrations began, arguing for accountability and potential future legal proceedings. Countries backing the session are framing this as a pivotal moment for transitional justice, with Iranian authorities blaming outsiders for unrest. The discussion foregrounds the international community’s intent to document abuses and consider consequences for rights protection as Iran’s government pursues a path it views as resisting dissent.In Syria, government forces say they have taken over al-Aktan prison in Raqqa, a facility previously under Kurdish-led control. The shift comes as Damascus advances against IS-linked detainees and coordinates with partners in an ongoing security realignment in the northeast. The move follows a broader effort to consolidate control over territory that has seen multiple power centers contend for influence. The United States has been transferring thousands of ISIS detainees from Syrian jails to Iraq, a development that raises questions about regional stability and the management of detainee populations across borders.In another security-focused development, a warning from Kurdish activists about potential violence in northwestern Syria has drawn international attention. Kurdish groups and their supporters warn of possible massacres if regime forces consolidate power in regions now under Kurdish control. The discourse comes as US forces reassess their footprint in the area and debate the implications of any withdrawal for regional stability and Kurdish protection.On the political-security front, the Gaza-based Board of Peace conversation continues to loom large in international diplomacy. Analysts caution that despite talk of ceasefires and reconstruction, Hamas intelligence gathering and deployment planning persist in the background as the group weighs its next steps. The long arc of governance and security in Gaza remains in focus as various actors seek to harmonize humanitarian relief with strategic pressure.Across the broader arena, trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi involving the United States, Russia, and Ukraine mark a notable diplomatic step. Washington has sought to mediate a framework for ending the war in Ukraine, with attention directed at territory in Donbas and security guarantees that Kyiv says it needs to prevent renewed aggression. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy reiterates that the Donbas question will be central to discussions, while signaling readiness to consider security assurances that could shape future reconstruction. The discussion also touches on how frozen assets might be allocated in post-conflict rebuilding, though Kyiv rejects any plan to divert assets toward reconstruction in Russia-occupied areas.Meanwhile, a separate diplomatic thread involves Russia’s military intelligence chief, Admiral Igor Kostyukov, who is slated to lead Moscow’s delegation ...
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  • Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-23 at 11:08

    Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-23 at 11:08
    Jan 23 2026
    HEADLINESUN Demands Inquiry as Iran Crackdown IntensifiesKurdish Genocide Fears Rise Amid Syria PushTarabin al-Sana Raids Spark OutcryThe time is now 6:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.This is an hourly update on the Middle East and related security developments shaping the international landscape, with emphasis on Israeli perspectives and US policy considerations.In Iran, pressure and protest continue to ripple through the region. The United Nations Human Rights Council has scheduled an emergency session to address the violence against protesters, as rights groups warn of widespread abuses and growing casualties. A coalition of human rights actors is urging a renewed international inquiry and potential accountability mechanisms for possible future prosecutions. Separately, internet access remains largely cut or severely restricted, complicating documentation and verification of events on the ground. Independent monitors and rights groups put the confirmed toll in the thousands, with thousands more injured and tens of thousands detained or arrested according to NGO reporting. Iranian authorities attribute the unrest to terrorists and rioters backed by external adversaries, while insisting their security forces are maintaining order. The international discussion centers on safeguarding civic space, preventing further bloodshed, and ensuring that any investigations can proceed with credibility.In the broader regional arena, Kurdish communities in northwestern Syria warn of a potential genocide as Syrian government forces push into areas previously controlled by Kurdish-led authorities. The development raises alarm about a repeat of past mass violence and raises questions about the fate of civilians in contested border zones. US forces have been drawn into the calculus of a possible withdrawal from parts of western Syria, which many observers fear could remove a key bulwark against chaos in the region. Amid these security concerns, Kurdish activists and allied supporters have sought solidarity from international partners, underscoring the fragility of stability along Syria’s northeast.Within Israel and the Negev, the Bedouin town Tarabin al-Sana experienced a harsh two-week security operation that drew wider attention. Police erect roadblocks, deploy tear gas, and conduct door-to-door searches in what residents describe as military-style raids. A 36-year-old father of six was killed in the course of the crackdown, prompting criticism that the measures targeted a civilian community rather than the underlying crimes they are meant to curb. Government officials have described the operation as part of a broader drive to remove illegal weapons and disrupt criminal networks in the region, while Bedouin residents argue that policing has veered into collective punishment. Local leaders and advocacy groups say the core challenge is addressing long-standing inequalities, with calls for greater investment in education and economic opportunities to break cycles of crime and tension.On the Gaza front, the ongoing governance debate surrounding a new international mechanism for post-conflict rebuilding has moved into a broader political spotlight. The leadership of a proposed Board of Peace—intended to coordinate reconstruction and security arrangements—has drawn scrutiny from European partners who question its scope, governance, and compatibility with existing international frameworks. Several major Western states have opted not to join, citing concerns about the charter and the balance of authority, while Israel has joined the body alongside regional partners. The arrangement is designed to complement UN-led efforts, but its practical authority and scope remain under debate in Brussels and beyond. The developments come as dialogue over Gaza's future continues, with allied and adversarial capitals watching how the board’s actions might intersect with broader regional security and humanitarian goals.In Washington, US policy dynamics loom large for Israel’s security calculations. A prominent Republican voice who has risen to a central role in shaping foreign policy—while balancing competing factions within the party—has emphasized a robust approach to Iran and to ensuring credible security guarantees for Israel and its regional partners. At the same time, another prominent figure known for an “America First” orientation has signaled a more distant posture on overseas engagement, prompting careful analysis within allied capitals about how much Washington will remain involved in theater-defining conflicts and deterrence beyond the immediate region. The evolution of these currents will influence decisions on how hard or how soft the United States should press Iran’s adversaries, how it coordinates with Israel and Gulf partners, and how it supports stability across the Levant and beyond.In the realm of international diplomacy and diplomacy-related ...
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