HEADLINES
Ain Kana strike video triggers swift retaliation
War and peace collide in Iran talks
Tesla begins supervised autonomous driving trials Israel

The time is now 9:02 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, a special video documents the moment of a strike in Ain Kana in southern Lebanon, with one immediate response noted. In Israel, concerns mount that a temporary agreement with Iran could endure longer than expected, potentially becoming a de facto framework that leaves elusive questions about timing, verification, and enforcement. The dynamics suggest there is no simple choice between attack and negotiation, as both options may run in parallel and influence each other. The European Union said it rejects Iran's labeling of EU armies as terrorist groups after the bloc designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, an opinion piece argues that Ran Gvili's return marks the start of the Day After the Israel-Hamas War, urging Israel to draw a shield for a new dawn. A separate police briefing reports that a vehicle entering Jerusalem was found with knives and a military garment; the suspect, a 49-year-old resident of the territories without a permit, was arrested for further investigation, and authorities say they will continue to respond quickly to reports to neutralize threats and protect residents.

In Israeli Economy and Business, Tesla will begin supervised autonomous driving trials in Israel after approval from the Transportation Ministry, marking the first step toward enabling Tesla's Full Self-Driving system with a supervising driver. Transportation Minister Miri Regev said Israel leads in innovation and that integrating smart autonomous systems on roads is another measure to improve road safety. Moshe Ben Zaken, the ministry's director general, described Israel as a testing and development arena for advanced vehicle technologies for leading global manufacturers. Tesla did not comment on the announcement, and it remains unclear when testing will begin. The program follows similar trials in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Tesla's 2025 Q4 brief notes plans to expand FSD trials in Asia, with approvals already underway in South Korea.

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