Israel Brief: Friday, February 6
Muscat opens as Tehran keeps its missiles and proxies “out of scope.” Israel is forced to fight multiple enemies and one temptation: letting paperwork replace capability removal.
Shabbat shalom, friends.
Diplomacy runs in Oman under carrier pressure while Iran keeps demonstrating it still intends to fight with missiles, proxies, and maritime disruption. Gaza proves again that “managed” anything is meaningless when Hamas controls movement, uniforms, and ambulances. Inside Israel, the fissures are getting wider. Today’s exemplars are smuggling into Gaza for profit and Iranian recruitment for cash—while the Oct. 7 accountability fight turns into a Shin Bet vs. political leadership knife match.
⚡️Flash Brief: The Day in 90 Seconds or Less
Muscat Talks: U.S.–Iran talks open without either missiles or proxies sitting on the table. See Israel and the World.
IRGC Signaling: Missile tests continue and two tankers are seized as talks run. See Israel and the World.
Gaza Line: Gunfire at IDF near the Yellow Line triggers a precise strike overnight. See The War Today.
Medical Abuse: Drone footage shows ambulances moving armed men and weapons between a hospital and school. See The War Today.
Lebanon Strikes: Israel hits Hezbollah weapons shafts and secondary blasts confirm stockpiles still active. See The War Today.
Internal Politics: Oct. 7 inquiry fight intensifies as prosecutors indict Gaza-route smugglers and Iran recruits. See Inside Israel.
Below: Gaza enforcement patterns and militia risks, Lebanon strike logic, Muscat negotiation limits, and state-capacity stress inside Israel.
