HEADLINES
- Russia mediates Israel-Iran de-escalation
- Trump Netanyahu push Iran oil to China
- Second round US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva

The time is now 8:01 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 confirmed that the Kremlin was involved, at the request of 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 the negotiations between Iran and the United States, he stressed: "We remain committed to a political and diplomatic solution to conflicts." Separately, the US and Iran are expected to hold a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva next Tuesday.

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, US officials told Axios.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Francesca Albanese represents UN inability to acknowledge truth and morality - opinion. The piece argues that her antisemitic views reflect a bias aimed at pleasing her supporters and benefactors, noting her comparison of Israel to Nazi Germany. It points to remarks at an Al Jazeera conference attended by Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and contends that Albanese presented Palestine as a moral compass, raising questions about international law and universal human rights.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, Israel never annexed the Golan Heights: Why it still matters - opinion. The piece discusses the status of the Golan Heights, noting that Israel extended its sovereignty to the area and referencing a 2019 proclamation by Donald Trump stating that the Golan Heights are part of the State of Israel, which drew regret from UN Security Council members over the move and concerns about international law. It highlights the difference between sovereignty and annexation and situates the discussion in the context of the 1967 Six Day War, when Israel reclaimed the territory and how that history informs current policy considerations.

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