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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-17 at 10:02
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Geneva talks show cautious progress toward deal
Palestinian child killed in Tirza live-fire zone
Bennett seeks new leadership, won’t join Netanyahu
The time is now 10:02 AM 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 provocative opinion piece argues that Trump’s push for a deal with Iran would undermine regional stability and that the next steps would hinge on genuine resolve to contain Islamist extremism. It notes that Mossad directors from the era of Yitzhak Hofi through David Barnea have long identified Tehran as Israel’s existential threat, and it positions the idea of regime change in Iran as a potential historic turning point if pursued with a clear strategy to end what it describes as Shi’ite Islamist expansion. The piece also references the 12-day war in June 2025 as a missed opportunity to act decisively against the Iranian leadership, and it argues that removing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei could have been a decisive step, linking the Iranian regime to ongoing nationwide protests and harsh repression.
In the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said after the second round of talks in Geneva that the negotiations had produced guiding principles that can serve as the basis for drafting a possible deal. He described the discussions as more serious and constructive than the previous round, with a general agreement on principles, while cautioning that the process to draft text will be difficult and that no date has been set for a third round. He said both sides would work on draft proposals before scheduling further talks, signaling that a path has begun toward possible agreement.
In the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, a Hebrew-language report from Lahijan, northwest of Tehran, centers on the 40th day of protests since the demonstrations began, noting that participants called for strong backlash behind each person killed. The report depicts the ongoing, somber commemorations tied to the security crisis in Iran and the domestic crackdown that accompanies the protests.
In the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Iran’s public stance described “serious” progress in nuclear talks as indirect negotiations with the United States in Geneva yielded key understandings toward a possible deal. It notes that while Trump and Khamenei exchange threats, Iran is also conducting naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz, illustrating the ongoing tension between Tehran and Washington even as talks continue.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), one Palestinian child was killed and two others were critically injured by an explosive device while playing in an IDF live-fire zone in the Tirza area of the Jordan Valley. The IDF said the area is a live-fire zone where entry is dangerous and prohibited, and added that it would investigate the incident as troops were dispatched to provide medical aid.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), an opinion piece argues that the post–October 7 security recalibration shows the classic two-state framework no longer fits Israel’s needs and that alternatives could better protect the country. It contends Hamas’s role and deterrence are central to the risk calculus, criticizing the prior approach of allowing economic stabilization in Gaza and warning that the political and security costs of current policy demand a new strategy.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), former prime minister Naftali Bennett said there must be new leadership ahead of the October election cycle and indicated he would not form a government with Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking in Jerusalem, Bennett urged accountability for what he called a disaster during Netanyahu’s tenure, war
Geneva talks show cautious progress toward deal
Palestinian child killed in Tirza live-fire zone
Bennett seeks new leadership, won’t join Netanyahu
The time is now 10:02 AM 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 provocative opinion piece argues that Trump’s push for a deal with Iran would undermine regional stability and that the next steps would hinge on genuine resolve to contain Islamist extremism. It notes that Mossad directors from the era of Yitzhak Hofi through David Barnea have long identified Tehran as Israel’s existential threat, and it positions the idea of regime change in Iran as a potential historic turning point if pursued with a clear strategy to end what it describes as Shi’ite Islamist expansion. The piece also references the 12-day war in June 2025 as a missed opportunity to act decisively against the Iranian leadership, and it argues that removing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei could have been a decisive step, linking the Iranian regime to ongoing nationwide protests and harsh repression.
In the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said after the second round of talks in Geneva that the negotiations had produced guiding principles that can serve as the basis for drafting a possible deal. He described the discussions as more serious and constructive than the previous round, with a general agreement on principles, while cautioning that the process to draft text will be difficult and that no date has been set for a third round. He said both sides would work on draft proposals before scheduling further talks, signaling that a path has begun toward possible agreement.
In the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, a Hebrew-language report from Lahijan, northwest of Tehran, centers on the 40th day of protests since the demonstrations began, noting that participants called for strong backlash behind each person killed. The report depicts the ongoing, somber commemorations tied to the security crisis in Iran and the domestic crackdown that accompanies the protests.
In the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Iran’s public stance described “serious” progress in nuclear talks as indirect negotiations with the United States in Geneva yielded key understandings toward a possible deal. It notes that while Trump and Khamenei exchange threats, Iran is also conducting naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz, illustrating the ongoing tension between Tehran and Washington even as talks continue.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), one Palestinian child was killed and two others were critically injured by an explosive device while playing in an IDF live-fire zone in the Tirza area of the Jordan Valley. The IDF said the area is a live-fire zone where entry is dangerous and prohibited, and added that it would investigate the incident as troops were dispatched to provide medical aid.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), an opinion piece argues that the post–October 7 security recalibration shows the classic two-state framework no longer fits Israel’s needs and that alternatives could better protect the country. It contends Hamas’s role and deterrence are central to the risk calculus, criticizing the prior approach of allowing economic stabilization in Gaza and warning that the political and security costs of current policy demand a new strategy.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), former prime minister Naftali Bennett said there must be new leadership ahead of the October election cycle and indicated he would not form a government with Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking in Jerusalem, Bennett urged accountability for what he called a disaster during Netanyahu’s tenure, war