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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-17 at 13:02
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Iran narrows talks to nuclear file
Hezbollah rejects four month disarmament timetable
Ford Carrier Heads East Amid Tensions
The time is now 1:02 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, Iran is reportedly narrowing negotiations to the nuclear file and pressing to buy time in hopes of pushing Washington toward change, with observers saying internal and external pressure could determine Tehran’s course. Hezbollah rejected the Lebanese government’s plan to grant the army at least four months to advance the second phase of a nationwide disarmament program, saying the move would serve Israeli interests; the cabinet had previously welcomed the army’s plan but warned that limited capabilities and ongoing Israeli strikes could hinder progress. Meanwhile, the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group has departed the Caribbean with six destroyers as tensions rise and Iranian threats linger, as negotiators in Geneva report serious progress toward a potential nuclear deal but acknowledge that key gaps remain.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), attorney Shashi Gaz warns against moving the indictment process to the military prosecutor, arguing there are no precedents for such a move and that it could threaten the system. Gaz repeats that starting to present evidence against the so-called Nuh’ovot would risk collapsing the entire framework. An independent United Nations body condemned what it described as vicious attacks based on disinformation by several European ministers against the UN special rapporteur for Palestine, Francesca Albanese, noting Albanese denies making the remarks. British authorities are investigating a rising trend of door-to-door campaigns by pro-Palestinian groups urging residents to boycott Israeli products, following a Sheffield confrontation in which a participant said she was assaulted. IDF troops employ technologies to detect tunnels and terrorists beneath the battlefield, a measure tied to countering Hamas’s underground network sometimes referred to as the Gaza Metro. A Jerusalem Post roundup highlights top stories from the West Bank and notes ongoing US-Iran talks in Geneva.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar is set to fly to the United States to represent Israel at the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington and to participate in a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York, with other foreign ministers attending as well. Israel’s participation in the Board of Peace follows Prime Minister Netanyahu’s invitation to join, and Sa’ar’s departure comes ahead of a pledge of more than $5 billion for reconstruction and humanitarian efforts in Gaza. Separately, reporting outlines a massive US military buildup in the Middle East: the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford departed the Caribbean for the Atlantic toward the Middle East, escorted by five destroyers, to join the carrier strike group already operating in the Arabian Sea; additional destroyers, mine-clearing ships, and other assets are deployed across the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, and Mediterranean, while extensive air operations continue with F-16 and F-22 patrols and movements through Europe.
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.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1286068
https://www
Iran narrows talks to nuclear file
Hezbollah rejects four month disarmament timetable
Ford Carrier Heads East Amid Tensions
The time is now 1:02 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, Iran is reportedly narrowing negotiations to the nuclear file and pressing to buy time in hopes of pushing Washington toward change, with observers saying internal and external pressure could determine Tehran’s course. Hezbollah rejected the Lebanese government’s plan to grant the army at least four months to advance the second phase of a nationwide disarmament program, saying the move would serve Israeli interests; the cabinet had previously welcomed the army’s plan but warned that limited capabilities and ongoing Israeli strikes could hinder progress. Meanwhile, the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group has departed the Caribbean with six destroyers as tensions rise and Iranian threats linger, as negotiators in Geneva report serious progress toward a potential nuclear deal but acknowledge that key gaps remain.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), attorney Shashi Gaz warns against moving the indictment process to the military prosecutor, arguing there are no precedents for such a move and that it could threaten the system. Gaz repeats that starting to present evidence against the so-called Nuh’ovot would risk collapsing the entire framework. An independent United Nations body condemned what it described as vicious attacks based on disinformation by several European ministers against the UN special rapporteur for Palestine, Francesca Albanese, noting Albanese denies making the remarks. British authorities are investigating a rising trend of door-to-door campaigns by pro-Palestinian groups urging residents to boycott Israeli products, following a Sheffield confrontation in which a participant said she was assaulted. IDF troops employ technologies to detect tunnels and terrorists beneath the battlefield, a measure tied to countering Hamas’s underground network sometimes referred to as the Gaza Metro. A Jerusalem Post roundup highlights top stories from the West Bank and notes ongoing US-Iran talks in Geneva.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar is set to fly to the United States to represent Israel at the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington and to participate in a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York, with other foreign ministers attending as well. Israel’s participation in the Board of Peace follows Prime Minister Netanyahu’s invitation to join, and Sa’ar’s departure comes ahead of a pledge of more than $5 billion for reconstruction and humanitarian efforts in Gaza. Separately, reporting outlines a massive US military buildup in the Middle East: the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford departed the Caribbean for the Atlantic toward the Middle East, escorted by five destroyers, to join the carrier strike group already operating in the Arabian Sea; additional destroyers, mine-clearing ships, and other assets are deployed across the Persian Gulf, Red Sea, and Mediterranean, while extensive air operations continue with F-16 and F-22 patrols and movements through Europe.
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.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1286068
https://www