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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-15 at 19:01
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Iran insists missiles nonnegotiable seeks sanctions relief
ZIM sold to Hapag-Lloyd FIMI for $4.2B
Jerusalem man indicted for bus arson plot
The time is now 7:01 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, Iranian officials signaled firmness on missiles and air defense systems, saying they are not negotiable and will never be on the table. Tehran also moved into an out-of-town diplomacy track, with arrangements that saw Arrakchi arriving in Geneva ahead of the second round of talks with the United States. In a parallel note, Iran’s Majid Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC that Tehran is prepared to consider compromises to reach a nuclear agreement if Washington is willing to discuss lifting sanctions.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Ir Amim criticized what it described as an aggressive policy on the Temple Mount ahead of the Ramadan period, which begins shortly. The group cited steps that it says expand Jewish prayer at the site, allow prayer sheets for Jews, and maintain restrictions on Muslim worshippers, arguing such changes alter the status quo. Ir Amim also pointed to police data suggesting the number of Muslim worshippers on the Mount in 2025 was less than half of what it was a decade earlier, a trend the group attributes to systematic deterrence.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, sources familiar with the matter say President Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a December meeting at Mar-a-Lago that he would back Israeli strikes on Iran’s ballistic missile program if a deduced Washington-Tehran accord could not be reached.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Tsion Cafe in Harlem announced it is ending its regular dine-in hours after sustained backlash over Israel targeting its owner, Beejhy Barhany, according to supporters who describe the campaign as anti-Israel.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, a Jerusalem man has been indicted for allegedly attempting to set a 12-year-old on fire aboard a bus, after an earlier confrontation with the boy’s father. The indictment identifies Yaakov Yisrael Berkowitz, 31, and details plans he allegedly formed to harm the minor or his father, including obtaining gasoline and boarding a bus with a lighter to try multiple times. Separately, Israel’s Health Ministry is reported to have ordered a nationwide inspection and recall of certain medical oxygen cylinders after a deadly incident; United Hatzalah has paused use of the canisters and plans to replace up to 15,000 tanks while continuing lifesaving operations. In Bnei Brak, two senior ultra-Orthodox rabbis urged yeshiva students to avoid demonstrations after a mob attacked two female IDF servicewomen, issuing a public letter against protests or confrontations with police. Earlier, authorities announced that seven of 27 detainees in the Bnei Brak unrest would be produced for a morning detention extension, with police planning additional arrests including suspects in arson and property damage tied to the protests.
In Israeli Economy and Business, ZIM, the Israeli shipping giant, is set to be sold to a German-Israeli consortium led by Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI Opportunity Funds for about $4.2 billion, a deal approved by ZIM’s board despite opposition from the workers’ committee and some politicians. Under the arrangement, Hapag-Lloyd will run ZIM’s international operations, while FIMI will control the Israeli-flagged fleet, bypassing the government’s golden share. The deal value surpasses earlier estimates and follows a period when ZIM’s market value hovered around $2.7 billion.
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 s
Iran insists missiles nonnegotiable seeks sanctions relief
ZIM sold to Hapag-Lloyd FIMI for $4.2B
Jerusalem man indicted for bus arson plot
The time is now 7:01 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, Iranian officials signaled firmness on missiles and air defense systems, saying they are not negotiable and will never be on the table. Tehran also moved into an out-of-town diplomacy track, with arrangements that saw Arrakchi arriving in Geneva ahead of the second round of talks with the United States. In a parallel note, Iran’s Majid Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC that Tehran is prepared to consider compromises to reach a nuclear agreement if Washington is willing to discuss lifting sanctions.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Ir Amim criticized what it described as an aggressive policy on the Temple Mount ahead of the Ramadan period, which begins shortly. The group cited steps that it says expand Jewish prayer at the site, allow prayer sheets for Jews, and maintain restrictions on Muslim worshippers, arguing such changes alter the status quo. Ir Amim also pointed to police data suggesting the number of Muslim worshippers on the Mount in 2025 was less than half of what it was a decade earlier, a trend the group attributes to systematic deterrence.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, sources familiar with the matter say President Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a December meeting at Mar-a-Lago that he would back Israeli strikes on Iran’s ballistic missile program if a deduced Washington-Tehran accord could not be reached.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, Tsion Cafe in Harlem announced it is ending its regular dine-in hours after sustained backlash over Israel targeting its owner, Beejhy Barhany, according to supporters who describe the campaign as anti-Israel.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, a Jerusalem man has been indicted for allegedly attempting to set a 12-year-old on fire aboard a bus, after an earlier confrontation with the boy’s father. The indictment identifies Yaakov Yisrael Berkowitz, 31, and details plans he allegedly formed to harm the minor or his father, including obtaining gasoline and boarding a bus with a lighter to try multiple times. Separately, Israel’s Health Ministry is reported to have ordered a nationwide inspection and recall of certain medical oxygen cylinders after a deadly incident; United Hatzalah has paused use of the canisters and plans to replace up to 15,000 tanks while continuing lifesaving operations. In Bnei Brak, two senior ultra-Orthodox rabbis urged yeshiva students to avoid demonstrations after a mob attacked two female IDF servicewomen, issuing a public letter against protests or confrontations with police. Earlier, authorities announced that seven of 27 detainees in the Bnei Brak unrest would be produced for a morning detention extension, with police planning additional arrests including suspects in arson and property damage tied to the protests.
In Israeli Economy and Business, ZIM, the Israeli shipping giant, is set to be sold to a German-Israeli consortium led by Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI Opportunity Funds for about $4.2 billion, a deal approved by ZIM’s board despite opposition from the workers’ committee and some politicians. Under the arrangement, Hapag-Lloyd will run ZIM’s international operations, while FIMI will control the Israeli-flagged fleet, bypassing the government’s golden share. The deal value surpasses earlier estimates and follows a period when ZIM’s market value hovered around $2.7 billion.
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 s