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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-25 at 11:02
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Iran seeks third US talks in Geneva
Hezbollah red line threatens Lebanon airport
British councilors back Palestinian rights divestment
The time is now 11:02 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, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that all options remain on the table, saying Tehran would be open to a diplomatic approach or a remorseful response that would make any aggressor regret their behavior as the United States signals renewed dialogue ahead of talks on Tehran’s nuclear program. He stressed that so long as Washington commits to diplomacy and respects Iran’s national dignity and mutual interests, Tehran would be prepared to negotiate, but warned that any attempt to repeat past mistakes through deception or attacks would provoke a decisive response from the Iranian nation and its defense forces as negotiations resume. Separately, a Hezbollah official told AFP the group would not engage militarily if the United States carries out limited strikes against Iran, yet would intervene if Tehran’s leadership, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is targeted—a red line that could reshape the region’s balance of power. Israel has signaled it would strike Lebanon hard if Hezbollah becomes involved in any conflict with Iran, with two senior Lebanese officials citing possible attacks on civilian infrastructure such as the airport, while the IDF has detailed recent strikes against Hezbollah assets after the 2024 war that killed its leader and thousands of fighters. Iran, for its part, sees a good outlook for a third round of talks with the United States as a delegation heads to Geneva, with Tehran’s negotiators led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi expected to meet US officials following comments from a senior American official about possible progress; Washington has indicated a deal may be within reach if diplomacy holds. Meanwhile, the United States Treasury announced new Iran-related sanctions targeting four individuals, several entities and tankers, part of ongoing pressure as talks proceed.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), more than a thousand British councilors from across the political spectrum pledged to uphold Palestinian rights and stand against what organizers call Israel’s genocide, under the Pledge for Palestine launched by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign. The pledge asks council representatives to take all appropriate steps to uphold Palestinian rights, oppose crimes described as genocide and apartheid, and ensure their councils are not complicit — including through divestment of pension funds from companies deemed to be enabling Israel’s actions. The organizers say local council pension funds manage substantial assets, with investments running into billions of pounds in companies linked to those activities.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, a Hebrew-language report portrays Israel as having become a major regional power with potential for greater influence in the near term, amid how security dynamics are unfolding across the region. The piece notes that Hezbollah has expressed anger, while a live broadcast discussion touches on calls for Shin Bet involvement; it also highlights Qatar and Al Jazeera closely following Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Israel and describes a sense of political and security tension in the region. The report also references broader regional anxieties, including commentary about the Iranian regime and warnings of instability, and notes unusual developments following a cliff collapse in Herzliya that observers described as foreshadowing possible future shocks.
In Uplifting News, former hostage Alon Ohel performed “Song Without a Name” at Tel Aviv’s Hangar 11, a highlight of a concert held to mark his first birthday outside captivity. The event sold out within hou
Iran seeks third US talks in Geneva
Hezbollah red line threatens Lebanon airport
British councilors back Palestinian rights divestment
The time is now 11:02 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, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that all options remain on the table, saying Tehran would be open to a diplomatic approach or a remorseful response that would make any aggressor regret their behavior as the United States signals renewed dialogue ahead of talks on Tehran’s nuclear program. He stressed that so long as Washington commits to diplomacy and respects Iran’s national dignity and mutual interests, Tehran would be prepared to negotiate, but warned that any attempt to repeat past mistakes through deception or attacks would provoke a decisive response from the Iranian nation and its defense forces as negotiations resume. Separately, a Hezbollah official told AFP the group would not engage militarily if the United States carries out limited strikes against Iran, yet would intervene if Tehran’s leadership, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is targeted—a red line that could reshape the region’s balance of power. Israel has signaled it would strike Lebanon hard if Hezbollah becomes involved in any conflict with Iran, with two senior Lebanese officials citing possible attacks on civilian infrastructure such as the airport, while the IDF has detailed recent strikes against Hezbollah assets after the 2024 war that killed its leader and thousands of fighters. Iran, for its part, sees a good outlook for a third round of talks with the United States as a delegation heads to Geneva, with Tehran’s negotiators led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi expected to meet US officials following comments from a senior American official about possible progress; Washington has indicated a deal may be within reach if diplomacy holds. Meanwhile, the United States Treasury announced new Iran-related sanctions targeting four individuals, several entities and tankers, part of ongoing pressure as talks proceed.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), more than a thousand British councilors from across the political spectrum pledged to uphold Palestinian rights and stand against what organizers call Israel’s genocide, under the Pledge for Palestine launched by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign. The pledge asks council representatives to take all appropriate steps to uphold Palestinian rights, oppose crimes described as genocide and apartheid, and ensure their councils are not complicit — including through divestment of pension funds from companies deemed to be enabling Israel’s actions. The organizers say local council pension funds manage substantial assets, with investments running into billions of pounds in companies linked to those activities.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, a Hebrew-language report portrays Israel as having become a major regional power with potential for greater influence in the near term, amid how security dynamics are unfolding across the region. The piece notes that Hezbollah has expressed anger, while a live broadcast discussion touches on calls for Shin Bet involvement; it also highlights Qatar and Al Jazeera closely following Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Israel and describes a sense of political and security tension in the region. The report also references broader regional anxieties, including commentary about the Iranian regime and warnings of instability, and notes unusual developments following a cliff collapse in Herzliya that observers described as foreshadowing possible future shocks.
In Uplifting News, former hostage Alon Ohel performed “Song Without a Name” at Tel Aviv’s Hangar 11, a highlight of a concert held to mark his first birthday outside captivity. The event sold out within hou