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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-18 at 17:01
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Iran offers peace proposal amid tense standoff
Rubio to meet Netanyahu Feb 28
Israeli skater Seniuk advances to Olympic final
The time is now 5:01 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, Iran is expected to submit a written proposal to avoid its standoff with the United States in the wake of Geneva talks, a senior official said. Top national security advisers met in the White House Situation Room and were told all US forces deployed to the region should be in place by mid-March. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to travel to Israel to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the weekend of February 28. Iran issued a NOTAM for rocket launches across southern Iran on Thursday from 3:30 GMT to 13:30 GMT, with naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz and plans for a joint naval exercise with Russia that day. The heightened tensions come as the United States has deployed warships near Iran. American officials say every force needed for a potential attack would be in the region by mid-March. In Washington and Jerusalem, officials cautioned that a decisive moment could be approaching, with a visible emphasis on coordinating any actions as military postures tighten, including movements connected to the carrier USS Gerald R. Ford. Iran has also warned pilots to avoid broad areas of its airspace ahead of extensive missile launches following weeks of exercises, as sanctions and diplomacy continue to shape the trajectory of the crisis.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to arrive in Israel next week. CENTCOM posted an update an hour ago, reflecting ongoing attention to the region and its security posture.
In Uplifting News, crowd support helped Israeli figure skater Mariia Seniuk advance to the Olympic final. The four-time national champion nailed the short program in Milan, qualifying for the free skate in 22nd place with a score of 58.61. Seniuk, born in Moscow and competing for Israel since 2019, carried Israel’s flag at the opening ceremony and said the atmosphere was very special, even as she acknowledged some criticism from parts of the crowd.
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-887172
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-887169
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-887167
https://t.me/DefenderDome/18111
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1286566
https://t.me/DefenderDome/18110
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1286564
https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/02/18/israeli-officials-us-action-against-iran-could-come-within-days/
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bjzclsquzl
https://t.me/new
Iran offers peace proposal amid tense standoff
Rubio to meet Netanyahu Feb 28
Israeli skater Seniuk advances to Olympic final
The time is now 5:01 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, Iran is expected to submit a written proposal to avoid its standoff with the United States in the wake of Geneva talks, a senior official said. Top national security advisers met in the White House Situation Room and were told all US forces deployed to the region should be in place by mid-March. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to travel to Israel to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the weekend of February 28. Iran issued a NOTAM for rocket launches across southern Iran on Thursday from 3:30 GMT to 13:30 GMT, with naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz and plans for a joint naval exercise with Russia that day. The heightened tensions come as the United States has deployed warships near Iran. American officials say every force needed for a potential attack would be in the region by mid-March. In Washington and Jerusalem, officials cautioned that a decisive moment could be approaching, with a visible emphasis on coordinating any actions as military postures tighten, including movements connected to the carrier USS Gerald R. Ford. Iran has also warned pilots to avoid broad areas of its airspace ahead of extensive missile launches following weeks of exercises, as sanctions and diplomacy continue to shape the trajectory of the crisis.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to arrive in Israel next week. CENTCOM posted an update an hour ago, reflecting ongoing attention to the region and its security posture.
In Uplifting News, crowd support helped Israeli figure skater Mariia Seniuk advance to the Olympic final. The four-time national champion nailed the short program in Milan, qualifying for the free skate in 22nd place with a score of 58.61. Seniuk, born in Moscow and competing for Israel since 2019, carried Israel’s flag at the opening ceremony and said the atmosphere was very special, even as she acknowledged some criticism from parts of the crowd.
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-887172
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-887169
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-887167
https://t.me/DefenderDome/18111
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1286566
https://t.me/DefenderDome/18110
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1286564
https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/02/18/israeli-officials-us-action-against-iran-could-come-within-days/
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bjzclsquzl
https://t.me/new