HEADLINESIRGC claims 100 MEK killed near TehranCompass Call deployed to Middle EastLoomer sounds alarm over Carlson antisemitism riftThe time is now 4:02 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 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it killed or arrested at least 100 Mojahedin-e-Khalq fighters during clashes near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Tehran headquarters. MEK confirms the clash and says the group sustained heavy losses, while stating that more than 150 other MEK insurgents returned to their bases by Monday night and that they will provide the names of those killed and injured to international human rights organizations. The clashes centered on the Motahari Complex, which houses Khamenei’s headquarters and several key state offices, and MEK noted that 17 surveillance cameras were operational, with some disabled at dawn. MEK also contended that pro-regime casualties were heavy, although no precise figures were published. Beyond that confrontation, Hebrew-language outlets cite President Donald Trump reaffirming a hard line on Iran, including a pledge that Iran will not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon, while analysts characterize Tehran’s leadership and tactics as calibrated and, some say, strategically designed to complicate external pressure.In the US Policy Concerning Israel, the US military has deployed the EC-130H Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft to the Middle East as forces gather in the region ahead of possible action against Iran. The aircraft, while older, is regarded as a critical asset in electronic warfare, with a crew of at least 10 and systems designed to jam and disrupt enemy communications, including cellular networks, radios, and data links, as well as radar, air defense, navigation, and GPS. The platform is also described as capable of interfering with missile and unmanned aerial vehicle operations and is viewed as a means to penetrate advanced radar systems. Separately, authorities highlight a first-of-its-kind cooperation between the Israel Defense Forces and the US Air Force. In Washington, the brother of Israeli embassy staffer Yaron Lischinsky attended President Trump’s State of the Union as Trump touted the return of all remaining Israeli hostages. In Jerusalem, Foreign Minister Sa’ar praised the US Embassy’s decision to expand consular services to Efrat in Judea and Samaria, calling it a demonstration of moral leadership.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Loomer sounds alarm over Carlson as right-wing antisemitism rift widens, with critics arguing that Carlson’s White House engagement coincides with increasing concerns about antisemitic rhetoric on the political right.In Israeli Domestic Politics, a series of developments unfold. A Knesset member, Ayman Hatib Yasine, tells Tzvi Sukkot in blunt terms: you are rude and backward. At the Knesset cafeteria, staff are preparing for the visit of India’s prime minister. A yeshiva student who texted Yair Lapid that he wished to kill Netanyahu, then deleted the message, was arrested at a Highway 6 gas station and released after questioning. Israeli President Isaac Herzog began an official state visit to Ethiopia, landing in Addis Ababa and planning meetings with Ethiopian leaders and the local Jewish community. After a clash involving Einav Bubilil, Yaakov Bardugo has entered a new phase of activity, and commentary from Rani Regev harshly questions Bardugo’s approach, signaling ongoing political frictions and public disputes.In uplifting news, Connor Hellebuyck was named the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Trump after guiding the United States to Olympic gold in Milan with a 2-1 overtime victory over Canada. The Winnipeg Jets goaltender, a 32-year-old Michigan native and three-time Vezina Trophy winner, is celebrated as a national figure. Twenty players from the US men’s hockey team visited the White House ahead of the State of the Union, with Trump praising the team as champions and expressing high regard for Hellebuyck’s performance.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.SOURCEShttps://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-887869https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1288966https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1288965https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1288962https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-887873https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1288960https://worldisraelnews.com/brother-of-murdered-israeli-diplomat-attends-trumps-state-of-the-union-address/https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/69181https://worldisraelnews.com/...
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