HEADLINESUS targets Iran shadow fleet choking oilIsrael cyber vets form Radiant Research LabsIsrael selects 2026 Eurovision entryThe time is now 2:01 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, the US State Department announced new sanctions targeting 15 entities, two individuals, and 14 vessels linked to Iran's "shadow fleet," aiming to disrupt the network of tankers used to evade sanctions and export Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products.The sanctions target a clandestine shipping network that has facilitated the evasion of penalties and the movement of Iranian oil and related products, aiming to choke off a key supply and export channel for Tehran.In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), First values, then holy places: Lesson from Sinai and Jerusalem - opinion. A hostage’s testimony from Gaza describes a militant mindset tied to the Temple Mount, with captors indicating a continuing commitment to action framed as a lifelong mission. The piece uses Parshat Yitro to argue that the Torah places values before territory and that this framework helps explain why the conflict persists, noting Judaism’s belief in the sanctity of the Temple Mount as God’s eternal house.In US Policy Concerning Israel, MEGA speakers criticize EU leaders for stalling Ukraine diplomacy, urge tougher pro-Israel stance. A Brussels conference brought together European sovereignty-focused figures and US lawmakers, with organizers aiming to bridge MAGA-aligned circles in America and European parties. Participants argued that a Trump-backed negotiating track is being blocked by Europe’s leadership, and immigration was discussed as a domestic priority alongside the perceived Islamist threat. Attendees included representatives from several European countries and US figures such as Representative Brian Babin and former congressman Steve King, while discussions singled out France’s Emmanuel Macron, the UK’s Keir Starmer, and Germany’s Friedrich Merz.In Israeli Domestic Politics, Why the IDF should hire a PR firm, not a general - opinion. The column notes that after the October 7 massacre, IDF spokespersons opened access to critical information and restricted sites to foreign media before local reporters, underscoring the need to tailor messaging for the world audience. It describes the IDF Spokesman’s Unit as balancing three audiences—the home front, the enemy, and international readers—and argues that messaging across Hebrew, Arabic, and English must be coherent to avoid contradictions, with broader implications for public perception of the conflict.In Israeli Economy and Business, Israel’s zero-click future: How cyber veterans are reinventing offensive intelligence. Former IDF intelligence and NSO Group experts have formed Radiant Research Labs, developing zero-click and other advanced cyber tools for Western intelligence services. Led by Tal Slomka and Zvika Moshkovitz, the firm operates as a new cyber offense venture, reflecting a shift in talent and partnerships as Israeli cyber veterans move toward joint business-intelligence operations with Washington, with Slomka and Moshkovitz bringing deep intelligence and platform experience from their military and private-sector backgrounds.In Uplifting News, Former Eurovision contestant Yuval Raphael co-writes song selected for this year's submission. Israel’s public broadcaster KAN announced that the song, written by Yuval Raphael with Nadav Aharoni and Tzlil Klipi, was chosen by its professional committee from about 200 submissions to represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Noam Bettan will perform it if the European Broadcasting Union approves the entry, which would be unveiled on March 5 across KAN platforms. The 2024 entry, “October Rain,” was reworked into “Hurricane” and accepted after initial reluctance by the EBU, and Raphael, a former contestant, remains a notable contributor to the selection.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://t.me/JewishNews24/49210https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-885628https://www.jpost.com/international/article-885846https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-885645https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-885789https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-885845
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