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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-26 at 04:02
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Iran unveils nuclear proposal for Geneva talks
Khamenei holed up in Tehran bunker
USS Ford sails to eastern Mediterranean
The time is now 4:01 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, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has submitted Tehran's new nuclear proposal ahead of a third round of indirect talks with the United States in Geneva on Thursday. The document, delivered to Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, is said to counter US excuses regarding Iran's nuclear program while laying out key elements of a potential agreement. Araghchi told India Today that Iran is fully prepared for both options: war and peace, adding that a fair, balanced and just agreement may be achievable and that Iran’s armed forces are ready to defend the nation, as they did in the last conflict. Tehran’s position is tied to a long-standing pledge by the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that Tehran will not pursue weapons of mass destruction.
In Tehran metro, a report describes a confrontation in which a regime-aligned supporter berated teenage girls for not wearing the hijab; the girls reportedly shouted “death to Khamenei” and forced the supporter from the carriage, while cheers were heard in the background. Separately, there are reports that Ayatollah Khamenei has holed up in a secret bunker connected to an extensive underground tunnel network in Tehran. Analysts weighing Geneva talks note that the United States and Iran remain divided on any final agreement, and one expert references a map of potential regional targets in a broader Middle East scenario as part of the discussion surrounding the talks. Separately, the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford departed Crete, Greece, en route to the eastern Mediterranean as a display of heightened regional presence.
In the topic’s broader context, the discourse around Iran’s posture and potential pathways to conflict continues to unfold as Geneva approaches, with officials in Tehran insisting on their own terms and outside observers weighing signals from both Tehran and Washington.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the US ambassador to the region says Iran faces a clear choice between diplomacy and consequences; on Gaza and the region’s future, he stresses Hamas has no place and warns global security is at stake; amid uncertainty, Huckabee praises Israeli resilience and urges listeners to pray for peace and prepare for the worst.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, senior advisers to President Trump are reported to prefer Israel strike Iran first, arguing that such action would provide better optics and help muster support for a US strike. The sources say the politics would be stronger if Israel acts first and Iran retaliates against the United States, giving policymakers a firmer rationale to respond. They note risks including depleting munitions stocks and potential American casualties, and caution that a full-scale attack could draw in broader regional dynamics.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, a brochure that circulated in Bnei Brak promotes the fastest way to legally refuse military service as an Orthodox Jew, with official advice and help for exemptions. The material touts immediate exemptions from IDF service, claiming a short timeline and high success, and asserts there is no impact on future life plans or rights. There is growing anger among non-Orthodox Israeli Jews that a large portion of the population is not only avoiding national service but actively seeking exemption.
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. F
Iran unveils nuclear proposal for Geneva talks
Khamenei holed up in Tehran bunker
USS Ford sails to eastern Mediterranean
The time is now 4:01 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, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has submitted Tehran's new nuclear proposal ahead of a third round of indirect talks with the United States in Geneva on Thursday. The document, delivered to Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, is said to counter US excuses regarding Iran's nuclear program while laying out key elements of a potential agreement. Araghchi told India Today that Iran is fully prepared for both options: war and peace, adding that a fair, balanced and just agreement may be achievable and that Iran’s armed forces are ready to defend the nation, as they did in the last conflict. Tehran’s position is tied to a long-standing pledge by the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that Tehran will not pursue weapons of mass destruction.
In Tehran metro, a report describes a confrontation in which a regime-aligned supporter berated teenage girls for not wearing the hijab; the girls reportedly shouted “death to Khamenei” and forced the supporter from the carriage, while cheers were heard in the background. Separately, there are reports that Ayatollah Khamenei has holed up in a secret bunker connected to an extensive underground tunnel network in Tehran. Analysts weighing Geneva talks note that the United States and Iran remain divided on any final agreement, and one expert references a map of potential regional targets in a broader Middle East scenario as part of the discussion surrounding the talks. Separately, the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford departed Crete, Greece, en route to the eastern Mediterranean as a display of heightened regional presence.
In the topic’s broader context, the discourse around Iran’s posture and potential pathways to conflict continues to unfold as Geneva approaches, with officials in Tehran insisting on their own terms and outside observers weighing signals from both Tehran and Washington.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the US ambassador to the region says Iran faces a clear choice between diplomacy and consequences; on Gaza and the region’s future, he stresses Hamas has no place and warns global security is at stake; amid uncertainty, Huckabee praises Israeli resilience and urges listeners to pray for peace and prepare for the worst.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, senior advisers to President Trump are reported to prefer Israel strike Iran first, arguing that such action would provide better optics and help muster support for a US strike. The sources say the politics would be stronger if Israel acts first and Iran retaliates against the United States, giving policymakers a firmer rationale to respond. They note risks including depleting munitions stocks and potential American casualties, and caution that a full-scale attack could draw in broader regional dynamics.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, a brochure that circulated in Bnei Brak promotes the fastest way to legally refuse military service as an Orthodox Jew, with official advice and help for exemptions. The material touts immediate exemptions from IDF service, claiming a short timeline and high success, and asserts there is no impact on future life plans or rights. There is growing anger among non-Orthodox Israeli Jews that a large portion of the population is not only avoiding national service but actively seeking exemption.
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. F