HEADLINES
Kremlin Mediates Israel Iran Tensions
US Netanyahu Target Iran Oil for China
Golan Heights Sovereignty Debate Flares

The time is now 7:01 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, Russia’s Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov said the Kremlin was involved, at the request of both Israel and Iran, in efforts to reduce tensions last month. He noted that recent events did not contribute to relations with Israel, but added that there is a solid foundation. Regarding negotiations between Iran and the United States, he stressed that Moscow remains committed to a political and diplomatic solution to conflicts.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed during their White House meeting Wednesday to ramp up economic pressure on Iran, particularly targeting its oil sales to China. Separately, the United States and Iran are expected to hold a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva next Tuesday.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, an opinion piece argues that UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese displays antisemitic views, including a comparison of Israel to Nazi Germany, and suggests Palestine stands as a moral compass. It notes her remarks at an Al Jazeera conference that also featured Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and cites Avi Nir-Feldklein describing the Qatar-based outlet as the “Muslim Brotherhood propaganda arm,” while asserting the claim that humanity has a common enemy. The author contends Albanese’s stance reflects a skewed moral framework.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, the piece argues that Israel never annexed the Golan Heights, instead extending sovereignty in 1967 to safeguard security. It contrasts sovereignty extension with formal annexation and recalls President Trump’s 2019 proclamation recognizing the Golan Heights as part of Israel, noting the UN Press Office reporting regret from Security Council members and highlighting how the Six Day War context informs ongoing debates about future policy.

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