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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-16 at 21:01
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HEADLINES
Trump to participate indirectly in Iran talks
US Deploys Second Carrier to Middle East
Bnei Brak erupts over internal Haredi dispute
The time is now 9:01 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, President Donald Trump said he would be involved indirectly in talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran's nuclear program, which are set to begin in Geneva on Tuesday, and he believed Tehran wanted to make a deal. I'll be involved in those talks, indirectly. And they'll be very important, he told reporters aboard Air Force One. Tensions are high ahead of the negotiations, with the United States deploying a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East. US officials have said the military is preparing for the possibility of a sustained campaign if the talks do not succeed. Trump said Iran was prepared for tough negotiations but had learned the consequences of such a hardened stance last summer when the US bombed Iranian nuclear sites, and he suggested Iranians were motivated this time to negotiate, saying he did not think they want the consequences of not making a deal. Previously, talks had stalled over Washington's demand that Tehran forgo enrichment on its soil, a condition the United States views as a pathway to a nuclear weapon.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, following what the IDF described as normal operations in Gaza, rocket fire was felt in the south and central areas. Violent clashes erupted in Bnei Brak over an internal Haredi dispute, with roadblocks, property damage and clashes with police, just one day after riots sparked by rumors that female soldiers were issuing draft notices.
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/international/article-886889
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hjczie11ubx
https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/02/trump-says-he-will-be-involved-indirectly-iran-talks
https://t.me/DefenderDome/18024
https://t.me/newssil/191695
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/ry8hnx11obl
Trump to participate indirectly in Iran talks
US Deploys Second Carrier to Middle East
Bnei Brak erupts over internal Haredi dispute
The time is now 9:01 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, President Donald Trump said he would be involved indirectly in talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran's nuclear program, which are set to begin in Geneva on Tuesday, and he believed Tehran wanted to make a deal. I'll be involved in those talks, indirectly. And they'll be very important, he told reporters aboard Air Force One. Tensions are high ahead of the negotiations, with the United States deploying a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East. US officials have said the military is preparing for the possibility of a sustained campaign if the talks do not succeed. Trump said Iran was prepared for tough negotiations but had learned the consequences of such a hardened stance last summer when the US bombed Iranian nuclear sites, and he suggested Iranians were motivated this time to negotiate, saying he did not think they want the consequences of not making a deal. Previously, talks had stalled over Washington's demand that Tehran forgo enrichment on its soil, a condition the United States views as a pathway to a nuclear weapon.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, following what the IDF described as normal operations in Gaza, rocket fire was felt in the south and central areas. Violent clashes erupted in Bnei Brak over an internal Haredi dispute, with roadblocks, property damage and clashes with police, just one day after riots sparked by rumors that female soldiers were issuing draft notices.
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/international/article-886889
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hjczie11ubx
https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/02/trump-says-he-will-be-involved-indirectly-iran-talks
https://t.me/DefenderDome/18024
https://t.me/newssil/191695
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/ry8hnx11obl