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HEADLINES
US carrier Ford deploys amid Iran tensions
Iran US talks resume in Switzerland
IDF strikes Hezbollah as disarmament talks loom
The time is now 10:02 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, the standoff has entered its sixth week of escalating rhetoric and visible displays of force. The United States has continued what officials describe as an unprecedented military buildup in the region, led by the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, a deployment expected to last at least three weeks. Iran has pressed ahead with propaganda videos and public demonstrations of its military capabilities, while indirect negotiations are reportedly underway, with a second round set to take place in Switzerland in midweek. There remains a wide gap between combative public declarations and the opening positions on both sides, and observers question whether the talks are a tactic to buy time. Each side has its own interest in delay: Washington seeks additional time to accumulate forces and complete operational planning, and Tehran appears to be betting that the longer the crisis lasts, the more leverage it can press internationally.
US forces boarded the Iranian-linked Veronica III in the Indian Ocean in what the Pentagon described as a maritime right-of-visit interdiction, after tracking the vessel from the Caribbean across international waters. The operation was conducted without incident as part of Washington’s expanded enforcement campaign targeting sanctioned Iranian oil shipments and ghost fleet tankers. The tanker, carrying 1.9 million barrels of oil, escaped from Venezuela on January 3, the day Nicolás Maduro was captured, and violated American sanctions. The US military chased it to the Indian Ocean and stopped it in the last hours.
Iran says energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks as US prepares for next round. Tehran and Washington resumed negotiations earlier this month aimed at resolving their decades-long dispute over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program and averting a new military confrontation.
IDF strikes again Hezbollah continue as key meetings loom over disarmament in Lebanon. Beirut to review second phase of weapons consolidation north of the Litani as Hezbollah refuses to disarm; ceasefire monitoring panel and a March 5 Paris aid conference add pressure amid a diplomatic stalemate.
Iran led by ‘religious Nazis,’ says US senator, comparing Ayatollah to Hitler. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham calls the Iranian regime the mothership of terrorism that must be toppled, drawing a stark comparison to Nazi leadership.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, which Doctors Without Borders has left, is described by the IDF as a Hamas headquarters and military post, with armed presence prompting MSF to suspend noncritical medical activity and the military warning against the use of hospitals as bases for terror. The IDF says intelligence indicates Hamas uses the facility to move weapons and coordinate operations, reinforcing calls for disarmament. Turkey’s Diyanet Foundation opened three mosques in Gaza ahead of Ramadan as Ankara expands its religious and political influence in the enclave. The government-approved move to begin a land-registration process in Judea and Samaria marks a significant step, with large tracts of land in the West Bank intended to be registered in the state’s name, overseen by the Land Registration and Rights Settlement Authority as part of the government’s broader plan.
Iranian protestors hand flowers to police. Unlike the pro-Hamas radical mobs that attack officers in the streets and spread Antisemitism, this moment is highlighted as a contrast between courage and chaos.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, President Isaac Herzog announced he will press for anti-gun legislation, arguing that more civilians with permits could raise security risks and telling a delegation of bereaved Arab relatives that banning guns and violence must be a top priority. Separately, reports cite Haredi protesters attacking female soldiers, as Iran protests gain momentum, underscoring domestic tension and protest dynamics. The Attorney-General has not begun reviewing Netanyahu’s pardon request, with the Justice Ministry clarifying that an advisory opinion had not yet been initiated, countering Channel 13’s report of imminent progress.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/02/15/who-truly-benefits-from-the-delay-with-iran/
https://t.me/selena_updates/55303
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bympf8ydwe
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1ledlk00wx
https://worldisraelnews.com/iran-led-by-religious-nazis-says-us-senator-comparing-ayatollah-to-hitler/
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-886721
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-886716
https://t.me/abualiexpress/114730
https://t.me/hnaftali/21267
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-886722
https://www.jpost.com/podcast/jpost-headlines/article-886720
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-886672
US carrier Ford deploys amid Iran tensions
Iran US talks resume in Switzerland
IDF strikes Hezbollah as disarmament talks loom
The time is now 10:02 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, the standoff has entered its sixth week of escalating rhetoric and visible displays of force. The United States has continued what officials describe as an unprecedented military buildup in the region, led by the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, a deployment expected to last at least three weeks. Iran has pressed ahead with propaganda videos and public demonstrations of its military capabilities, while indirect negotiations are reportedly underway, with a second round set to take place in Switzerland in midweek. There remains a wide gap between combative public declarations and the opening positions on both sides, and observers question whether the talks are a tactic to buy time. Each side has its own interest in delay: Washington seeks additional time to accumulate forces and complete operational planning, and Tehran appears to be betting that the longer the crisis lasts, the more leverage it can press internationally.
US forces boarded the Iranian-linked Veronica III in the Indian Ocean in what the Pentagon described as a maritime right-of-visit interdiction, after tracking the vessel from the Caribbean across international waters. The operation was conducted without incident as part of Washington’s expanded enforcement campaign targeting sanctioned Iranian oil shipments and ghost fleet tankers. The tanker, carrying 1.9 million barrels of oil, escaped from Venezuela on January 3, the day Nicolás Maduro was captured, and violated American sanctions. The US military chased it to the Indian Ocean and stopped it in the last hours.
Iran says energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks as US prepares for next round. Tehran and Washington resumed negotiations earlier this month aimed at resolving their decades-long dispute over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program and averting a new military confrontation.
IDF strikes again Hezbollah continue as key meetings loom over disarmament in Lebanon. Beirut to review second phase of weapons consolidation north of the Litani as Hezbollah refuses to disarm; ceasefire monitoring panel and a March 5 Paris aid conference add pressure amid a diplomatic stalemate.
Iran led by ‘religious Nazis,’ says US senator, comparing Ayatollah to Hitler. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham calls the Iranian regime the mothership of terrorism that must be toppled, drawing a stark comparison to Nazi leadership.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, which Doctors Without Borders has left, is described by the IDF as a Hamas headquarters and military post, with armed presence prompting MSF to suspend noncritical medical activity and the military warning against the use of hospitals as bases for terror. The IDF says intelligence indicates Hamas uses the facility to move weapons and coordinate operations, reinforcing calls for disarmament. Turkey’s Diyanet Foundation opened three mosques in Gaza ahead of Ramadan as Ankara expands its religious and political influence in the enclave. The government-approved move to begin a land-registration process in Judea and Samaria marks a significant step, with large tracts of land in the West Bank intended to be registered in the state’s name, overseen by the Land Registration and Rights Settlement Authority as part of the government’s broader plan.
Iranian protestors hand flowers to police. Unlike the pro-Hamas radical mobs that attack officers in the streets and spread Antisemitism, this moment is highlighted as a contrast between courage and chaos.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, President Isaac Herzog announced he will press for anti-gun legislation, arguing that more civilians with permits could raise security risks and telling a delegation of bereaved Arab relatives that banning guns and violence must be a top priority. Separately, reports cite Haredi protesters attacking female soldiers, as Iran protests gain momentum, underscoring domestic tension and protest dynamics. The Attorney-General has not begun reviewing Netanyahu’s pardon request, with the Justice Ministry clarifying that an advisory opinion had not yet been initiated, countering Channel 13’s report of imminent progress.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/02/15/who-truly-benefits-from-the-delay-with-iran/
https://t.me/selena_updates/55303
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bympf8ydwe
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1ledlk00wx
https://worldisraelnews.com/iran-led-by-religious-nazis-says-us-senator-comparing-ayatollah-to-hitler/
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-886721
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-886716
https://t.me/abualiexpress/114730
https://t.me/hnaftali/21267
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-886722
https://www.jpost.com/podcast/jpost-headlines/article-886720
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-886672
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HEADLINES
US carrier Ford deploys amid Iran tensions
Iran US talks resume in Switzerland
IDF strikes Hezbollah as disarmament talks loom
The time is now 10:02 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, the standoff has entered its sixth week of escalating rhetoric and visible displays of force. The United States has continued what officials describe as an unprecedented military buildup in the region, led by the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, a deployment expected to last at least three weeks. Iran has pressed ahead with propaganda videos and public demonstrations of its military capabilities, while indirect negotiations are reportedly underway, with a second round set to take place in Switzerland in midweek. There remains a wide gap between combative public declarations and the opening positions on both sides, and observers question whether the talks are a tactic to buy time. Each side has its own interest in delay: Washington seeks additional time to accumulate forces and complete operational planning, and Tehran appears to be betting that the longer the crisis lasts, the more leverage it can press internationally.
US forces boarded the Iranian-linked Veronica III in the Indian Ocean in what the Pentagon described as a maritime right-of-visit interdiction, after tracking the vessel from the Caribbean across international waters. The operation was conducted without incident as part of Washington’s expanded enforcement campaign targeting sanctioned Iranian oil shipments and ghost fleet tankers. The tanker, carrying 1.9 million barrels of oil, escaped from Venezuela on January 3, the day Nicolás Maduro was captured, and violated American sanctions. The US military chased it to the Indian Ocean and stopped it in the last hours.
Iran says energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks as US prepares for next round. Tehran and Washington resumed negotiations earlier this month aimed at resolving their decades-long dispute over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program and averting a new military confrontation.
IDF strikes again Hezbollah continue as key meetings loom over disarmament in Lebanon. Beirut to review second phase of weapons consolidation north of the Litani as Hezbollah refuses to disarm; ceasefire monitoring panel and a March 5 Paris aid conference add pressure amid a diplomatic stalemate.
Iran led by ‘religious Nazis,’ says US senator, comparing Ayatollah to Hitler. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham calls the Iranian regime the mothership of terrorism that must be toppled, drawing a stark comparison to Nazi leadership.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, which Doctors Without Borders has left, is described by the IDF as a Hamas headquarters and military post, with armed presence prompting MSF to suspend noncritical medical activity and the military warning against the use of hospitals as bases for terror. The IDF says intelligence indicates Hamas uses the facility to move weapons and coordinate operations, reinforcing calls for disarmament. Turkey’s Diyanet Foundation opened three mosques in Gaza ahead of Ramadan as Ankara expands its religious and political influence in the enclave. The government-approved move to begin a land-registration process in Judea and Samaria marks a significant step, with large tracts of land in the West Bank intended to be registered in the state’s name, overseen by the Land Registration and Rights Settlement Authority as part of the government’s broader plan.
Iranian protestors hand flowers to police. Unlike the pro-Hamas radical mobs that attack officers in the streets and spread Antisemitism, this moment is highlighted as a contrast between courage and chaos.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, President Isaac Herzog announced he will press for anti-gun legislation, arguing that more civilians with permits could raise security risks and telling a delegation of bereaved Arab relatives that banning guns and violence must be a top priority. Separately, reports cite Haredi protesters attacking female soldiers, as Iran protests gain momentum, underscoring domestic tension and protest dynamics. The Attorney-General has not begun reviewing Netanyahu’s pardon request, with the Justice Ministry clarifying that an advisory opinion had not yet been initiated, countering Channel 13’s report of imminent progress.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/02/15/who-truly-benefits-from-the-delay-with-iran/
https://t.me/selena_updates/55303
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bympf8ydwe
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1ledlk00wx
https://worldisraelnews.com/iran-led-by-religious-nazis-says-us-senator-comparing-ayatollah-to-hitler/
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-886721
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-886716
https://t.me/abualiexpress/114730
https://t.me/hnaftali/21267
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-886722
https://www.jpost.com/podcast/jpost-headlines/article-886720
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-886672
US carrier Ford deploys amid Iran tensions
Iran US talks resume in Switzerland
IDF strikes Hezbollah as disarmament talks loom
The time is now 10:02 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, the standoff has entered its sixth week of escalating rhetoric and visible displays of force. The United States has continued what officials describe as an unprecedented military buildup in the region, led by the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, a deployment expected to last at least three weeks. Iran has pressed ahead with propaganda videos and public demonstrations of its military capabilities, while indirect negotiations are reportedly underway, with a second round set to take place in Switzerland in midweek. There remains a wide gap between combative public declarations and the opening positions on both sides, and observers question whether the talks are a tactic to buy time. Each side has its own interest in delay: Washington seeks additional time to accumulate forces and complete operational planning, and Tehran appears to be betting that the longer the crisis lasts, the more leverage it can press internationally.
US forces boarded the Iranian-linked Veronica III in the Indian Ocean in what the Pentagon described as a maritime right-of-visit interdiction, after tracking the vessel from the Caribbean across international waters. The operation was conducted without incident as part of Washington’s expanded enforcement campaign targeting sanctioned Iranian oil shipments and ghost fleet tankers. The tanker, carrying 1.9 million barrels of oil, escaped from Venezuela on January 3, the day Nicolás Maduro was captured, and violated American sanctions. The US military chased it to the Indian Ocean and stopped it in the last hours.
Iran says energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks as US prepares for next round. Tehran and Washington resumed negotiations earlier this month aimed at resolving their decades-long dispute over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program and averting a new military confrontation.
IDF strikes again Hezbollah continue as key meetings loom over disarmament in Lebanon. Beirut to review second phase of weapons consolidation north of the Litani as Hezbollah refuses to disarm; ceasefire monitoring panel and a March 5 Paris aid conference add pressure amid a diplomatic stalemate.
Iran led by ‘religious Nazis,’ says US senator, comparing Ayatollah to Hitler. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham calls the Iranian regime the mothership of terrorism that must be toppled, drawing a stark comparison to Nazi leadership.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, which Doctors Without Borders has left, is described by the IDF as a Hamas headquarters and military post, with armed presence prompting MSF to suspend noncritical medical activity and the military warning against the use of hospitals as bases for terror. The IDF says intelligence indicates Hamas uses the facility to move weapons and coordinate operations, reinforcing calls for disarmament. Turkey’s Diyanet Foundation opened three mosques in Gaza ahead of Ramadan as Ankara expands its religious and political influence in the enclave. The government-approved move to begin a land-registration process in Judea and Samaria marks a significant step, with large tracts of land in the West Bank intended to be registered in the state’s name, overseen by the Land Registration and Rights Settlement Authority as part of the government’s broader plan.
Iranian protestors hand flowers to police. Unlike the pro-Hamas radical mobs that attack officers in the streets and spread Antisemitism, this moment is highlighted as a contrast between courage and chaos.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, President Isaac Herzog announced he will press for anti-gun legislation, arguing that more civilians with permits could raise security risks and telling a delegation of bereaved Arab relatives that banning guns and violence must be a top priority. Separately, reports cite Haredi protesters attacking female soldiers, as Iran protests gain momentum, underscoring domestic tension and protest dynamics. The Attorney-General has not begun reviewing Netanyahu’s pardon request, with the Justice Ministry clarifying that an advisory opinion had not yet been initiated, countering Channel 13’s report of imminent progress.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/02/15/who-truly-benefits-from-the-delay-with-iran/
https://t.me/selena_updates/55303
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bympf8ydwe
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1ledlk00wx
https://worldisraelnews.com/iran-led-by-religious-nazis-says-us-senator-comparing-ayatollah-to-hitler/
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-886721
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-886716
https://t.me/abualiexpress/114730
https://t.me/hnaftali/21267
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-886722
https://www.jpost.com/podcast/jpost-headlines/article-886720
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-886672
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