HEADLINES
- Iran Regime Change Backed by International Pressure
- Turkey Eyes Demining Role in Hormuz Strait
- Israel Faces War Fatigue and Leadership Strain

The time is now 6:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, with large-scale US military action against Iran winding down, the piece argues that stage two of the campaign should be regime change in Iran, targeting the Ayatollahs and the Revolutionary Guards. It contends that with international backing this could be possible, and that millions of Iranians want change. It notes that while neither President Trump nor Prime Minister Netanyahu defined regime change as an official goal of their current assault, both have encouraged Iranian protesters to take back their country. The piece argues that only regime change can neutralize Iran’s nuclear threat in the long term and contends that the Iranian people themselves must overturn the regime. It calls for steps to support an opposition movement, including a dedicated anti-regime media outlet and training of opposition factions inside Iran, among other measures.

In Regional Impacts, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Turkey could consider taking part in demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz following a possible peace agreement between Iran and the United States. He described mine-clearing work as a humanitarian duty and said a technical team from various countries would conduct the operation, with Turkey viewing such efforts positively in principle under those conditions. He cautioned that Turkey would reassess its position if any future technical coalition became a party to renewed conflict. He also said issues related to Iran’s nuclear program could be resolved at the next round of talks in Pakistan.

In the Conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, an opinion piece in Hebrew portrays three years of a war of attrition as wearing down Israel. It argues the country is exhausted, the IDF is not in good shape, and signs of strain appear in discipline and morale amid political pressure on the government. The article suggests the army has felt compelled to bluff about “dismantling Hezbollah” with no clear military objective, paying a price in casualties and public trust. It notes growing public fatigue and skepticism toward leadership, including references to high-level pressure within Iran and a meeting with Pakistan’s leader amid questions about real policy shifts versus tactical moves. The piece ends by describing Iran’s posture as challenging to international expectations and highlighting ongoing regional dynamics and diplomacy rhetoric.

In Uplifting News, Israel marks 78 years of independence with a thriving musical landscape that has evolved since 1948. The piece highlights the country’s cultural vitality, noting a long tradition of music and high-quality output across decades. It references Yoav Kutner’s 2008 Hebrew-language work Shi’ur Moledet, which traces the evolution of Israeli music and its ties to homeland identity, illustrating how music has shaped the country’s identity over time.

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https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-893987
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-894098
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1313665
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-893964