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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-12 at 15:02
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Trump urges Iran deal within a month
Gaza reconstruction plan unveiled with stabilization force
Yaakobi faces ethics indictment, three-week deadline
The time is now 3:02 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, President Donald Trump said the United States has to make a deal with Iran and believes such a deal could be struck over the next month, telling reporters, “we have to make a deal,” and warning that failure to reach one could be very traumatic. He also urged that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should receive a pardon for corruption charges, saying President Isaac Herzog should be “ashamed of himself” for not granting one, and adding, “I think the people of Israel should really shame him. He’s disgraceful for not giving it. He should give it.” This is a developing story. Analysts describe two plausible paths after the Trump–Netanyahu talks: a two-stage war with Iran or a Tehran–Washington nuclear deal. They note the possibility that a second US aircraft carrier could be moving toward the region as leverage. Separately, hundreds of Israeli Navy personnel took part in a dayslong exercise at sea, including infiltration scenarios and drills to defend offshore gas platforms, Israeli ports and other key infrastructure. Trump has also signaled a timeline, saying Iranians should reach a deal within a month.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Trump will unveil a multibillion-dollar Gaza reconstruction plan and detail plans for a UN-authorized stabilization force for the Palestinian enclave at the first formal meeting of his Board of Peace, in Washington, DC. Delegations from at least 20 countries, including many heads of state, are expected to attend the meeting on February 19. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has joined the board. The board’s creation was endorsed by a United Nations Security Council resolution as part of Trump’s Gaza plan.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, Prosecutors inform Prison Service chief Kobi Yaakobi of plans to indict him on ethics violations, giving him a three-week deadline to decide on a hearing date as they weigh charges on suspected breach of trust and obstructing an investigation. Yaakobi is accused of leaking details of a covert probe involving Avishai Muallem, a former senior police detective in the West Bank, to curry favor with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. The hearing will allow Yaakobi to present evidence before prosecutors decide whether to file formal charges, and his attorney has been updated on the hearing process.
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.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-886533
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-886527
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjtyljjwbx
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68694
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-886531
https://www.timesofisrael.com/prosecutors-inform-prison-chief-yaakobi-of-plans-to-indict-him-on-ethic
Trump urges Iran deal within a month
Gaza reconstruction plan unveiled with stabilization force
Yaakobi faces ethics indictment, three-week deadline
The time is now 3:02 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, President Donald Trump said the United States has to make a deal with Iran and believes such a deal could be struck over the next month, telling reporters, “we have to make a deal,” and warning that failure to reach one could be very traumatic. He also urged that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should receive a pardon for corruption charges, saying President Isaac Herzog should be “ashamed of himself” for not granting one, and adding, “I think the people of Israel should really shame him. He’s disgraceful for not giving it. He should give it.” This is a developing story. Analysts describe two plausible paths after the Trump–Netanyahu talks: a two-stage war with Iran or a Tehran–Washington nuclear deal. They note the possibility that a second US aircraft carrier could be moving toward the region as leverage. Separately, hundreds of Israeli Navy personnel took part in a dayslong exercise at sea, including infiltration scenarios and drills to defend offshore gas platforms, Israeli ports and other key infrastructure. Trump has also signaled a timeline, saying Iranians should reach a deal within a month.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Trump will unveil a multibillion-dollar Gaza reconstruction plan and detail plans for a UN-authorized stabilization force for the Palestinian enclave at the first formal meeting of his Board of Peace, in Washington, DC. Delegations from at least 20 countries, including many heads of state, are expected to attend the meeting on February 19. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has joined the board. The board’s creation was endorsed by a United Nations Security Council resolution as part of Trump’s Gaza plan.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, Prosecutors inform Prison Service chief Kobi Yaakobi of plans to indict him on ethics violations, giving him a three-week deadline to decide on a hearing date as they weigh charges on suspected breach of trust and obstructing an investigation. Yaakobi is accused of leaking details of a covert probe involving Avishai Muallem, a former senior police detective in the West Bank, to curry favor with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. The hearing will allow Yaakobi to present evidence before prosecutors decide whether to file formal charges, and his attorney has been updated on the hearing process.
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.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-886533
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-886527
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjtyljjwbx
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68694
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-886531
https://www.timesofisrael.com/prosecutors-inform-prison-chief-yaakobi-of-plans-to-indict-him-on-ethic