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AI Platforms Clash Over US Attack Date
US Condemns Hamas Tents Destruction in Gaza
Modi in Jerusalem Fuels Israel-India Deals

The time is now 8:01 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 methodological exercise among four major AI platforms explored how models respond to a prompt asking for the exact day the US would attack Iran, with the Jerusalem Post noting it is not predicting military action. The test showed a range of responses: one model refused, another changed its mind, a third built a diplomatic trigger calendar and proved the most operationally precise, and two supplied date-level forecasts with later versions adding caveats. The backdrop is tense, with President Trump saying Tehran has about 10 to 15 days to make a deal as Washington maintains a major military buildup in the region, and with diplomacy described as the first option as talks are set for Geneva on Thursday.

In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the US State Department condemned Hamas for destroying tents of Gazans who refused to pay taxes, in response to an undated video circulating online showing Hamas's Sahm Unit terrorizing civilians in Khan Younis. The video appears to show masked Hamas operatives tearing down a tent while bystanders protest; activists describe Hamas shutting down small vendors and threatening violence, disappearance, and torture for noncompliance. The Sahm Unit, part of Hamas's police force, has been tied to abuses as Gaza experiences internal opposition and crackdowns, with protests demanding peace. Separately, an opinion piece argues that disarming Hamas is non-negotiable, referencing the February Board of Peace in Washington that gathered dozens of representatives and pledged substantial funding to Gaza, aiming to transform governance and reduce jihadist indoctrination; the piece warns that without disarmament, consequences will be severe, noting donor pledges of about $17 billion in total from the United States and other donor nations, and that the special envoy suggested Hamas's disarmament is plausible but cautioned.

In the Israeli Domestic Politics, BROTHERS: Benjamin Netanyahu and Narendra Modi embrace on the tarmac of Ben Gurion Airport is highlighted, signaling a public display of camaraderie between the two leaders as Modi visits Jerusalem.

In the Israeli Economy and Business, Israel-India defense boost: Major deals mark a turning point in strategic relations - explainer outlines defense agreements potentially topping $8-10 billion as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Jerusalem. The deals would cover key components of Israel’s layered air defense, including Arrow, David’s Sling, Iron Dome and Iron Beam, with a focus on Iron Dome and Iron Beam. India currently relies on Russia’s S-400 systems and has deployments of Akash, Barak, and QRSAM, while Israel could assist with broader detection and coordination across air defense layers. The talks come in the wake of regional conflicts and India’s vulnerabilities in drone, missile, and cyberwarfare domains, underscoring a deepening strategic partnership as Modi’s visit proceeds.

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I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
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https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-887917
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-887927