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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-13 at 15:02
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Global powers weigh Iran crisis and action
West Bank land rule change sparks clashes
Police summon PM aide over classified leaks
The time is now 3:01 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, a chorus of voices from Washington and capitals around the world weigh the state of tensions and the prospects of influence in the region. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said you cannot tell Iranian protesters to keep demonstrating and then offer help and do nothing, adding he is confident the President will act. At the Munich Security Conference, the exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi told CNN that he does not seek the throne but aims to be a bridge to a democratic Iran, not the destination itself. Nikolai Maldanov, the top representative of Trump’s Peace Council, responded to reports that Hamas might be allowed to keep light weapons by insisting that all armed militants in Gaza must disarm and that there is no alternative unless fighting resumes; he noted there is a framework agreed by mediators and the United States that should be implemented, though he would not publicly spell out the strategy. President Trump, speaking at Fort Bragg, said it is hard to make a deal with Iran and that the United States has the strongest military, hoping that confrontation can be avoided. Macron said he would not speak about Iran at the Munich Security Conference. In Tehran, the Crown Prince of Iran said Iranians are fed up and ready to act, arguing that an equalizing factor is needed and that many hope external intervention could neutralize the regime.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), tensions and clashes in the West Bank have escalated amid a confrontation between Palestinians and Israeli settlers. Palestinians approached an illegal farm established by Jewish settlers on private land in Area B of the West Bank, and dozens attacked the farm, according to police cited by KAN. Two settlers required medical attention as the scene unfolded; in retaliation, settlers descended on Talfit, smashing seven cars and wounding four people, including one by gunfire. The IDF dispersed the chaos and remained in the village, while police opened an investigation and reported no arrests at this time. The incident follows a court decision last Sunday altering how West Bank land is treated, with the government announcing new rules that require additional approvals from the IDF legal division, the Civil Administration, the Palestinian Authority, and others before land purchases or construction. On Sunday, the government confirmed changes to land rules in the West Bank.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, the legal and political furies surrounding the prime minister’s circle are continuing to unfold. The police are planning to summon the PM’s military secretary, Aluf Roman Gopman, to testify next week in the so‑called late-night meeting case, according to Channel 12. It is expected that Gopman may be asked to describe how classified material moved from security services to the prime minister and to specify whether any of that material passed through the chief of staff, TZACHI BRAVERMAN, and through what route. The broader conversation around the case includes questions about mechanisms for handling sensitive material and potential implications for the premier’s inner circle.
In Israeli Economy and Business, a personal finance vignette explores how inheritance can shape planning and investment. A man who recently received about $1.25 million after a family inheritance is contemplating a strategy to produce about $30,000 a year in supplemental income, potentially through a diversified portfolio. The narrative also includes a personal note about a recent Super Bowl win by the Seattle Seahawks and the family celebration that accompanied the milestone, underscoring h
Global powers weigh Iran crisis and action
West Bank land rule change sparks clashes
Police summon PM aide over classified leaks
The time is now 3:01 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, a chorus of voices from Washington and capitals around the world weigh the state of tensions and the prospects of influence in the region. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said you cannot tell Iranian protesters to keep demonstrating and then offer help and do nothing, adding he is confident the President will act. At the Munich Security Conference, the exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi told CNN that he does not seek the throne but aims to be a bridge to a democratic Iran, not the destination itself. Nikolai Maldanov, the top representative of Trump’s Peace Council, responded to reports that Hamas might be allowed to keep light weapons by insisting that all armed militants in Gaza must disarm and that there is no alternative unless fighting resumes; he noted there is a framework agreed by mediators and the United States that should be implemented, though he would not publicly spell out the strategy. President Trump, speaking at Fort Bragg, said it is hard to make a deal with Iran and that the United States has the strongest military, hoping that confrontation can be avoided. Macron said he would not speak about Iran at the Munich Security Conference. In Tehran, the Crown Prince of Iran said Iranians are fed up and ready to act, arguing that an equalizing factor is needed and that many hope external intervention could neutralize the regime.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), tensions and clashes in the West Bank have escalated amid a confrontation between Palestinians and Israeli settlers. Palestinians approached an illegal farm established by Jewish settlers on private land in Area B of the West Bank, and dozens attacked the farm, according to police cited by KAN. Two settlers required medical attention as the scene unfolded; in retaliation, settlers descended on Talfit, smashing seven cars and wounding four people, including one by gunfire. The IDF dispersed the chaos and remained in the village, while police opened an investigation and reported no arrests at this time. The incident follows a court decision last Sunday altering how West Bank land is treated, with the government announcing new rules that require additional approvals from the IDF legal division, the Civil Administration, the Palestinian Authority, and others before land purchases or construction. On Sunday, the government confirmed changes to land rules in the West Bank.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, the legal and political furies surrounding the prime minister’s circle are continuing to unfold. The police are planning to summon the PM’s military secretary, Aluf Roman Gopman, to testify next week in the so‑called late-night meeting case, according to Channel 12. It is expected that Gopman may be asked to describe how classified material moved from security services to the prime minister and to specify whether any of that material passed through the chief of staff, TZACHI BRAVERMAN, and through what route. The broader conversation around the case includes questions about mechanisms for handling sensitive material and potential implications for the premier’s inner circle.
In Israeli Economy and Business, a personal finance vignette explores how inheritance can shape planning and investment. A man who recently received about $1.25 million after a family inheritance is contemplating a strategy to produce about $30,000 a year in supplemental income, potentially through a diversified portfolio. The narrative also includes a personal note about a recent Super Bowl win by the Seattle Seahawks and the family celebration that accompanied the milestone, underscoring h