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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-11 at 02:02
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Netanyahu presses Iran red lines in Washington
US draft plan lets Hamas keep arms
Jericho Wall intel review panel set
The time is now 2:01 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, Netanyahu is in Washington laying down red lines: zero enrichment, strict monitoring and an expanded scope to include missiles and proxies. Washington, for its part, is weighing a fast diplomatic route. Israeli sources tell closed-door talks that any agreement, even one that looks perfect on paper, would give Iran something it prizes most: time and economic oxygen to preserve the regime, lift sanctions, and regain status as a regional power. Satellite imagery, meanwhile, shows Iran building concrete walls at the entrances to nuclear bunkers, and fortifications around the bunkers that store missiles and other assets, including positions linked to senior officials. Tehran is pressing ahead in negotiations with the United States over preserving its missile program, while seeking to build a regional coalition from Turkey to Saudi Arabia. At home, the regime has continued arrests and crackdowns as protests are expected to resume by week’s end to mark the 40th day since the violence, with authorities signaling a hard line against dissent.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), A review panel is set to report on how Israel handled intelligence about Hamas’s Jericho Wall invasion plan, after years of debate, limited follow-up and warnings that did not trigger major operational changes before Oct. 7.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, Netanyahu is expected to press President Trump to widen US talks with Iran to include curbs on Tehran’s missile arsenal and other security threats beyond its nuclear program. In Washington, this comes as Trump has warned he could take "something very tough" if Iran refuses to strike a deal, and he has floated the possibility of sending a second aircraft carrier strike group as part of a large buildup of US forces near the region. In a separate development, a US draft plan reportedly would allow Hamas to keep some arms, requiring Hamas to surrender weapons capable of striking Israel, with heavy arms dismantled first and lighter firearms registered and phased out over time.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, police across the Coastal District closed 10 businesses and detained more than 45 undocumented Palestinians employed illegally in the area during a large-scale operation that involved inspections of more than 120 businesses. The operation targeted employment of people entering Israel without valid permits; unauthorized entry from the West Bank is commonly linked to security incidents, and those detained, along with their employers, were questioned and taken into custody. Separately, a column by Yitzhak Brik argues that Netanyahu missed the moment for responsible leadership, presenting a narrative of ignorance and shifting blame to the operational level, suggesting a leadership approach that avoids accountability in a time of crisis.
In Israeli Economy and Business, the shekel’s strength is drawing attention as the dollar trades near expectations of 3.70 shekels. The piece notes that while many await a dollar pullback, the shekel is showing surprising resilience, triggering questions about whether this signals a structural shift or a temporary deviation in the market.
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.maariv.co.il/breaki
Netanyahu presses Iran red lines in Washington
US draft plan lets Hamas keep arms
Jericho Wall intel review panel set
The time is now 2:01 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, Netanyahu is in Washington laying down red lines: zero enrichment, strict monitoring and an expanded scope to include missiles and proxies. Washington, for its part, is weighing a fast diplomatic route. Israeli sources tell closed-door talks that any agreement, even one that looks perfect on paper, would give Iran something it prizes most: time and economic oxygen to preserve the regime, lift sanctions, and regain status as a regional power. Satellite imagery, meanwhile, shows Iran building concrete walls at the entrances to nuclear bunkers, and fortifications around the bunkers that store missiles and other assets, including positions linked to senior officials. Tehran is pressing ahead in negotiations with the United States over preserving its missile program, while seeking to build a regional coalition from Turkey to Saudi Arabia. At home, the regime has continued arrests and crackdowns as protests are expected to resume by week’s end to mark the 40th day since the violence, with authorities signaling a hard line against dissent.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), A review panel is set to report on how Israel handled intelligence about Hamas’s Jericho Wall invasion plan, after years of debate, limited follow-up and warnings that did not trigger major operational changes before Oct. 7.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, Netanyahu is expected to press President Trump to widen US talks with Iran to include curbs on Tehran’s missile arsenal and other security threats beyond its nuclear program. In Washington, this comes as Trump has warned he could take "something very tough" if Iran refuses to strike a deal, and he has floated the possibility of sending a second aircraft carrier strike group as part of a large buildup of US forces near the region. In a separate development, a US draft plan reportedly would allow Hamas to keep some arms, requiring Hamas to surrender weapons capable of striking Israel, with heavy arms dismantled first and lighter firearms registered and phased out over time.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, police across the Coastal District closed 10 businesses and detained more than 45 undocumented Palestinians employed illegally in the area during a large-scale operation that involved inspections of more than 120 businesses. The operation targeted employment of people entering Israel without valid permits; unauthorized entry from the West Bank is commonly linked to security incidents, and those detained, along with their employers, were questioned and taken into custody. Separately, a column by Yitzhak Brik argues that Netanyahu missed the moment for responsible leadership, presenting a narrative of ignorance and shifting blame to the operational level, suggesting a leadership approach that avoids accountability in a time of crisis.
In Israeli Economy and Business, the shekel’s strength is drawing attention as the dollar trades near expectations of 3.70 shekels. The piece notes that while many await a dollar pullback, the shekel is showing surprising resilience, triggering questions about whether this signals a structural shift or a temporary deviation in the market.
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.maariv.co.il/breaki