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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-12 at 02:01
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US Accepts Enrichment Limits in Iran Talks
Australia Fears Antisemitism Silent Majority Seeks Peace
Herzog Seeks Overseas Support for Lone Soldiers
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, the United States and Iran are showing flexibility on a nuclear deal, with Washington appearing willing to tolerate some enrichment within clearly set boundaries, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told the Financial Times in an interview published Thursday. He said it is positive that the Americans appear willing to tolerate Iranian enrichment within clearly set boundaries, and that Tehran recognizes it must reach a deal with Washington while the Americans understand that Iran has limits, making it pointless to press them further. Washington has until now demanded Iran relinquish its stockpile of uranium enriched to up to 60% fissile purity, a small step away from weapons-grade. Iran has said it will continue to demand the lifting of financial sanctions and insist on its nuclear rights including enrichment. Fidan told the FT he believes Tehran genuinely wants to reach a real agreement and would accept restrictions on enrichment levels and a strict inspection regime, as it did in the 2015 agreement with the United States.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, President Isaac Herzog said antisemitism in Australia is frightening, but most people want good relations with the Jewish community, on the final day of a tightly policed four-day visit that was met with protests. He noted a wave of anti-Jewish hatred culminated in the December 14 Bondi Beach attack in which 15 people were killed, and police used pepper spray on protesters and members of the media during scuffles in Sydney. Ahead of a visit to Melbourne, Herzog told Channel Seven’s Sunrise that there is a silent majority of Australians who seek peace, respect the Jewish community, and want dialogue with Israel, carrying a message of goodwill and hoping for change. Separately, new findings from the Jewish Federations of North America survey show 37% of American Jews identify as Zionists, 7% anti-Zionist, 8% non-Zionist, 18% not sure, and 30% saying none of the labels describe them, with 88% saying Israel has the right to exist as a Jewish, democratic state. Younger Jews are more likely to declare themselves anti-Zionists, while only 33% of Jews 75 and older identify as Zionists, and a 35- to 44-year-old millennial group shows the highest share of Zionists at 55%. The results suggest the term’s meaning has shifted across generations and is not simply tied to views on Israel.
In Uplifting News, Herzog meets lone soldiers and families in a closed-door Melbourne gathering. On the last day of his visit to Australia, the president held a private session with about 12 former lone soldiers serving and their parents, with names and photos kept off the record due to concerns about repercussions and a growing movement to publicly challenge lone soldiers abroad. The gathering underscored both pride and unease among Diaspora families whose children have chosen to join the IDF. After opening remarks, Herzog invited questions and heard directly from the soldiers about their needs, including stronger overseas support networks and psychological support similar to what soldiers receive in Israel, as well as questions about how to present military service on CVs when applying for jobs back home in a climate that has grown increasingly hostile. Herzog expressed gratitude for their service and reiterated the importance of support from Israelis living abroad.
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. Fin
US Accepts Enrichment Limits in Iran Talks
Australia Fears Antisemitism Silent Majority Seeks Peace
Herzog Seeks Overseas Support for Lone Soldiers
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, the United States and Iran are showing flexibility on a nuclear deal, with Washington appearing willing to tolerate some enrichment within clearly set boundaries, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told the Financial Times in an interview published Thursday. He said it is positive that the Americans appear willing to tolerate Iranian enrichment within clearly set boundaries, and that Tehran recognizes it must reach a deal with Washington while the Americans understand that Iran has limits, making it pointless to press them further. Washington has until now demanded Iran relinquish its stockpile of uranium enriched to up to 60% fissile purity, a small step away from weapons-grade. Iran has said it will continue to demand the lifting of financial sanctions and insist on its nuclear rights including enrichment. Fidan told the FT he believes Tehran genuinely wants to reach a real agreement and would accept restrictions on enrichment levels and a strict inspection regime, as it did in the 2015 agreement with the United States.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, President Isaac Herzog said antisemitism in Australia is frightening, but most people want good relations with the Jewish community, on the final day of a tightly policed four-day visit that was met with protests. He noted a wave of anti-Jewish hatred culminated in the December 14 Bondi Beach attack in which 15 people were killed, and police used pepper spray on protesters and members of the media during scuffles in Sydney. Ahead of a visit to Melbourne, Herzog told Channel Seven’s Sunrise that there is a silent majority of Australians who seek peace, respect the Jewish community, and want dialogue with Israel, carrying a message of goodwill and hoping for change. Separately, new findings from the Jewish Federations of North America survey show 37% of American Jews identify as Zionists, 7% anti-Zionist, 8% non-Zionist, 18% not sure, and 30% saying none of the labels describe them, with 88% saying Israel has the right to exist as a Jewish, democratic state. Younger Jews are more likely to declare themselves anti-Zionists, while only 33% of Jews 75 and older identify as Zionists, and a 35- to 44-year-old millennial group shows the highest share of Zionists at 55%. The results suggest the term’s meaning has shifted across generations and is not simply tied to views on Israel.
In Uplifting News, Herzog meets lone soldiers and families in a closed-door Melbourne gathering. On the last day of his visit to Australia, the president held a private session with about 12 former lone soldiers serving and their parents, with names and photos kept off the record due to concerns about repercussions and a growing movement to publicly challenge lone soldiers abroad. The gathering underscored both pride and unease among Diaspora families whose children have chosen to join the IDF. After opening remarks, Herzog invited questions and heard directly from the soldiers about their needs, including stronger overseas support networks and psychological support similar to what soldiers receive in Israel, as well as questions about how to present military service on CVs when applying for jobs back home in a climate that has grown increasingly hostile. Herzog expressed gratitude for their service and reiterated the importance of support from Israelis living abroad.
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. Fin