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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-25 at 18:01
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HEADLINES
Iran rebuilds nuclear program, US warns Geneva
Aqabat Jaber raid nets terrorists, West Bank
Atlanta film festival apologizes after antisemitic juror
The time is now 6:01 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, the United States says it has evidence that Iran is trying to rebuild its nuclear program after US-led strikes against Iranian nuclear sites in June, with Vice President JD Vance insisting the principle is simple: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. He spoke to reporters a day ahead of talks in Geneva between the US and Iranian delegations. A separate account notes that the Trump administration seeks a nuclear deal that lasts indefinitely, with no sunset clause, arguing that there should be no time limit and that Iran must behave for the rest of its life. The same remarks were echoed in a Hebrew-language briefing reiterating the core point.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Jerusalem Border Police and IDF troops detained terrorists in the Aqabat Jaber refugee camp in the West Bank in a joint operation, with a simultaneous attack on two hideout apartments where the suspects were hiding; detainees were transferred to the General Security Service for further investigation. In Tel Aviv, the Yarkon Police Station arrested 30 undocumented immigrants along with six people suspected of illegally employing them, in a crackdown that involved volunteers and checks at construction sites, businesses, restaurants and transportation. This was the second major police action against undocumented migrants in 2026, following a January 2 raid targeting seven businesses employing more than 50 people illegally; the operation concluded a week-long effort that netted numerous arrests.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival apologized after the Israeli Consulate withdrew its support upon learning that a student juror in the human rights category shared antisemitic and anti-Israel content, with the festival saying it would review its internal processes and policies. Separately, activists and protests around journalist Lucy Aharish included a protester being arrested outside her home for spitting at police and disobedience, while reports also noted right-wing activists gathering beneath her residence.
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.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/02/vp-vance-says-us-sees-evidence-iran-trying-rebuild-nuclear-weapon
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888021
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1289281
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-887979
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-888020
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1289275
https://t.me/newssil/192648
Iran rebuilds nuclear program, US warns Geneva
Aqabat Jaber raid nets terrorists, West Bank
Atlanta film festival apologizes after antisemitic juror
The time is now 6:01 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, the United States says it has evidence that Iran is trying to rebuild its nuclear program after US-led strikes against Iranian nuclear sites in June, with Vice President JD Vance insisting the principle is simple: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. He spoke to reporters a day ahead of talks in Geneva between the US and Iranian delegations. A separate account notes that the Trump administration seeks a nuclear deal that lasts indefinitely, with no sunset clause, arguing that there should be no time limit and that Iran must behave for the rest of its life. The same remarks were echoed in a Hebrew-language briefing reiterating the core point.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Jerusalem Border Police and IDF troops detained terrorists in the Aqabat Jaber refugee camp in the West Bank in a joint operation, with a simultaneous attack on two hideout apartments where the suspects were hiding; detainees were transferred to the General Security Service for further investigation. In Tel Aviv, the Yarkon Police Station arrested 30 undocumented immigrants along with six people suspected of illegally employing them, in a crackdown that involved volunteers and checks at construction sites, businesses, restaurants and transportation. This was the second major police action against undocumented migrants in 2026, following a January 2 raid targeting seven businesses employing more than 50 people illegally; the operation concluded a week-long effort that netted numerous arrests.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival apologized after the Israeli Consulate withdrew its support upon learning that a student juror in the human rights category shared antisemitic and anti-Israel content, with the festival saying it would review its internal processes and policies. Separately, activists and protests around journalist Lucy Aharish included a protester being arrested outside her home for spitting at police and disobedience, while reports also noted right-wing activists gathering beneath her residence.
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.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/02/vp-vance-says-us-sees-evidence-iran-trying-rebuild-nuclear-weapon
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888021
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1289281
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-887979
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-888020
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1289275
https://t.me/newssil/192648