Today's News Summary from Israel: February 9, 2026 - Morning
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President Herzog visited the scene of the attack on Bondi Beach in which 15 people were murdered: "It was a terrible event that expresses how dangerous anti-Semitism is throughout the world."

Gazan sources report that one of the terrorists killed by the IDF in Rafah this morning is Hamas military wing operative Anas a-Nashar, the son of Issa a-Nashar, one of the founders of Hamas and former mayor of Rafah.

Iran arrested four opposition figures, including reformists Azar Mansouri, former diplomat Mohsen Aminzadeh, and ex-lawmaker Ebrahim Asgharzadeh, accusing them of ties to the U.S. and Israel, state media said.

Israel is preparing to enforce the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners convicted of terrorism, Channel 13 reports. The Prison Service is setting up a hanging facility, assembling volunteer execution teams, and planning to carry out sentences within 90 days of a final verdict.

The IDF confirms, exceptionally: In a nighttime operation in the Har Dov area in southern Lebanon, we arrested a senior terrorist in the terrorist organization Jama'ah al-Islami.

Faced with the "threat map" presented in Tehran: Netanyahu will try to influence the issue of ballistic missiles in negotiations between the US and Iran. At the same time, Israel and the US held a discussion on maintaining the IDF's strategic advantage.

 China Classifies Israel as High-Risk Investment Zone: China (PRC) has classified Israel as a "high-risk zone" since the Gaza war began and banned all new Chinese investments in the country, according to court filings by investment fund Ballet Vision in an Israeli lawsuit.

*US-Iran negotiations stall after talks in Oman* Negotiations between the US and Iran are stalled after failed talks in Oman. No progress was made on the nuclear issue, and the Americans are demanding that a broad discussion also include the issue of missiles and support for terrorism.

The US administration has conveyed a message to Iran that it expects Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and the Iranian delegation to come to the next meeting "with significant content," two sources familiar with the matter told i24NEWS. They added that the Americans expect the Iranians to come to the next meeting with concessions on various issues, according to the two sources.

In an attempt to reignite the protest, calls are being made on social media in Iran for people to take to the streets again.

Australia: Thousands protest against President Herzog's visit to Sydney.

Iranian leader Ali Khamenei was absent yesterday for the first time in the last 37 years from participating in the Air Force Day event in Iran.

IDF: Attempt to smuggle 12 pistols from the Jordanian border into Israeli territory foiled.

Majdal Shams vs. Hezbollah: The families whose children were murdered in an incident in July 2024, in which a rocket launched by the terrorist organization hit the children's playground in the town, filed a lawsuit for 80 million shekels.

The Competition Authority is investigating El Al on suspicion of charging excessive prices during the war.

An ultra-Orthodox family fled Tehran and managed to reach Israel. The family fled quickly and with nothing but the clothes on their backs. The family refused to go to an absorption center and is living in a Haredi city, with the community mobilizing to help them with whatever is needed.

Somalia has signed a military cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, after canceling all its security deals with the United Arab Emirates last month. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud yesterday criticized Israel's recognition of Somaliland, saying his country would never allow Israeli military bases to be established in its territory.

Lt. Col. (res.) Dana Ben Ezra on the campaign against integrating women into combat roles: "I am directing my words to young girls before conscription who really want to be fighters and may think that this campaign is reality. Today's female fighters are doing a tremendous service and are relevant to the defense of the country - and it is very important that we continue to be like that."

"First time I've seen this": Intelligence led the police to find drugs in the home of Osher Cohen's parents, who were released after his interrogation, but promised to report back if called. His lawyer: The suspicion was refuted.

Mona Juhl, Norway's ambassador to Iraq and Jordan, resigned from her position due to her ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

A senior Iranian official will visit Oman in the coming days for an "important visit." The assessment is that the diplomatic process in negotiations with the US will be accelerated. Source: Iranian News Agency.


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[Anonymous] 14:33 09.02.2026
Israel’s female fighters should be given the duty of protecting the society from enemies within and participate in civil social services for the protection of the civilians .
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[Anonymous] 14:30 09.02.2026
Israeli female fighters should never be engaged in frontline fighting. Who will raise and care for the children of Israel, the future of Israel ?!? Israel’s female fighters are precious gold.
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[Anonymous] 14:26 09.02.2026
For a better future for Israel and better family environment for the children of Israel, the IDF has to spare the females from direct or even indirect battle fighting.
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