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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-12 at 17:02
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Trump pushes Iran deal within a month
Israel debates Gaza war expansion against Hamas
Bennett pledges security and cost cuts
The time is now 5:02 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, US President Donald Trump said the United States must strike a deal with Iran and that such an agreement could be reached within the next month. He told reporters that “we have to make a deal, otherwise it's going to be very traumatic, very traumatic.” He also asserted that he has been the best friend to Israel the country has ever had. Separately, Iranian state television aired what it described as Iran's "target bank" of senior Israeli officials.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir sit against the backdrop of destruction in Gaza as a debate unfolds about Gaza's future. The security and political establishment are weighing whether to maintain the current situation in the Strip or renew the war until Hamas is destroyed. Hamas still controls Gaza's interior, reorganizes its ranks, and taxes money from humanitarian aid and other goods, including items such as iPhone 17. A columnist’s reflection accompanying the discussion notes that a debate is now unfolding at the top of Israel's security and political establishment about whether to sustain the current approach or pursue a broader confrontation, acknowledging past warnings from incendiary kite tactics and noting that such methods can escalate beyond what walls might deter.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, Trump says Herzog should be ashamed of himself for not pardoning Netanyahu. He argued that Herzog failed to act responsibly by not granting a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying, “I think the people of Israel should really shame him,” for not moving on the issue.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, Bennett pledges security focus and cost of living cuts in comeback bid campaign. Speaking to more than 1,000 olim and English-speaking residents in Tel Aviv, former prime minister Naftali Bennett outlined his plan to fix Israel and said he would implement it immediately if reelected. In a speech delivered entirely in English, he told the crowd, “I want to share with you what we’re actually going to do and then how we win.” Bennett remains the leading challenger in the race for Israel’s next prime minister, with Bennett 2026 trailing Likud in polls as elections are set to take place no later than the end of October.
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://t.me/newssil/191214
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-886533
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68698
https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/02/12/will-israel-reoccupy-gaza/
https://worldisraelnews.com/trump-says-herzog-should-be-ashamed-of-himself-for-not-pardoning-netanyahu/
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-886535
Trump pushes Iran deal within a month
Israel debates Gaza war expansion against Hamas
Bennett pledges security and cost cuts
The time is now 5:02 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, US President Donald Trump said the United States must strike a deal with Iran and that such an agreement could be reached within the next month. He told reporters that “we have to make a deal, otherwise it's going to be very traumatic, very traumatic.” He also asserted that he has been the best friend to Israel the country has ever had. Separately, Iranian state television aired what it described as Iran's "target bank" of senior Israeli officials.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir sit against the backdrop of destruction in Gaza as a debate unfolds about Gaza's future. The security and political establishment are weighing whether to maintain the current situation in the Strip or renew the war until Hamas is destroyed. Hamas still controls Gaza's interior, reorganizes its ranks, and taxes money from humanitarian aid and other goods, including items such as iPhone 17. A columnist’s reflection accompanying the discussion notes that a debate is now unfolding at the top of Israel's security and political establishment about whether to sustain the current approach or pursue a broader confrontation, acknowledging past warnings from incendiary kite tactics and noting that such methods can escalate beyond what walls might deter.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, Trump says Herzog should be ashamed of himself for not pardoning Netanyahu. He argued that Herzog failed to act responsibly by not granting a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying, “I think the people of Israel should really shame him,” for not moving on the issue.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, Bennett pledges security focus and cost of living cuts in comeback bid campaign. Speaking to more than 1,000 olim and English-speaking residents in Tel Aviv, former prime minister Naftali Bennett outlined his plan to fix Israel and said he would implement it immediately if reelected. In a speech delivered entirely in English, he told the crowd, “I want to share with you what we’re actually going to do and then how we win.” Bennett remains the leading challenger in the race for Israel’s next prime minister, with Bennett 2026 trailing Likud in polls as elections are set to take place no later than the end of October.
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://t.me/newssil/191214
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-886533
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/68698
https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/02/12/will-israel-reoccupy-gaza/
https://worldisraelnews.com/trump-says-herzog-should-be-ashamed-of-himself-for-not-pardoning-netanyahu/
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-886535