HEADLINES
US vows to block Iran nuclear weapon
Hamas-linked group trains Gazans as Wikipedia editors
Herzog meets US Jewish leaders amid tensions

The time is now 4:02 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, officials emphasized nuclear nonproliferation as a top priority. Vice President Vance reiterated that the United States’ main interest is preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and stopping nuclear proliferation. In parallel, Republicans in the Senate delivered a message to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei that threatening President Trump and the United States is not a wise move. In comments about Geneva talks, Vice President Vance said that while some aspects of today’s negotiations went well, Iran has not yet acknowledged or addressed certain red lines set by President Trump; the president prefers diplomacy but cautioned that other options remain on the table for Iran.

In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), a Hamas-linked group is expanding a project to train Gazans as Wikipedia editors. The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor launched the third edition of the WikiRights program in Gaza, training 12 young Palestinians in human rights research and professional editing to document victims’ stories and fill gaps about the conflict, with content in Arabic and English and a focus on the Israeli-Gaza war, including the Gaza crisis. Upon training completion, participants are expected to contribute documentation-based articles to Wikipedia. Additionally, a Gazan living in Egypt, Yousef Yasser, described posting about Hamas terrorists clearing displaced families from a tent camp to occupy it; his mother then received a threatening call from Hamas police. He says Hamas has developed a “keyboard army” to silence opponents, and accuses the Hamas government of moral bankruptcy, noting a campaign of character assassination against Gazan youth and activists who speak on behalf of families in distress.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, American Jewish leaders voiced concerns about political polarization in Israel, including rising violence and deaths in the Arab sector, tensions from settler actions, and the Iranian threat. These concerns surfaced during a meeting between President Isaac Herzog and a delegation from the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. Delegates also highlighted a spike in antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment at home. Herzog acknowledged the challenges and said there is no simple solution, suggesting that more effort is needed to help American Jews shape understanding, while noting the issues reflect a broader global trend.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Frederick Wiseman, the renowned documentary filmmaker, died at 96. Wiseman, who created dozens of influential films examining social institutions, had long spoken about his Jewish heritage and the antisemitism he faced, which shaped his career and choices.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, observers note a volatile dynamic ahead of elections. One analysis suggests Yair Lapid launched a “doom campaign” early, warning that the liberal bloc could lose if opponents fail to unite; he argued the polls show troubling trends, and urged a cooperative approach among parties including Yisrael Beiteinu, Naftali Bennett’s outfit, Yesh Atid, Gadi Eisenkot’s new party, and the Democrats. Another analysis reports Bezalel Smotrich, speaking at a religious Zionist party event, declaring he would push to cancel the Oslo Accords. The piece also touches on broader regional pressures, including Iran’s actions around global oil routes and the Israeli defense posture, describing increased interception capabilities and Hezbollah-related developments in Lebanon, and noting a government comptroller report about tens of millions of shekels paid unnecessarily, all within a climate of heightened security concerns.

In Uplifting News, researchers in Egypt reported the discovery of a rock-art shelter spanning nearly 10,000 years on the Umm Arak Plateau in Sinai. The site features red and grey pigment drawings, engravings of hunting scenes, and other figures etched across a shelter more than 100 meters long. Separately, Portugal returned three stolen archaeological artifacts to Mexico, marking the first such restitution by Portugal to Mexico. The handover was coordinated through official channels and will be followed by formal repatriation in the coming weeks.

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