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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-26 at 06:02
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ICC probes Iran protest crimes against humanity
US troops surge into Israel amid tensions
Palestinians drop UN GA bid after veto
The time is now 6:01 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 coalition of about 60 Iranian opposition organizations has submitted a legal communication to the International Criminal Court, urging prosecutors to examine alleged crimes against humanity committed by Iranian authorities and affiliated security forces during recent protest crackdowns. The filing, dated February 25, 2026, requests a preliminary examination under Article 15 of the Rome Statute and was also sent to the UN Secretary-General and national jurisdictions that apply universal jurisdiction. The submission argues that Iranian security institutions carried out a sustained campaign of violence against civilians during multiple protest waves, citing live fire against demonstrators, pellet ammunition causing lasting injuries, arrests without due process, and enforced disappearances. The opposition coalition claims that the reported conduct could meet the legal standard of a widespread or systematic attack against a civilian population. The communication was prepared by attorney Danial Estakhr and endorsed by diaspora-based political and human rights groups, including monarchist groups. In a separate piece, a post headlined The Islamic Republic of Iran’s war against non-Muslims argues that to understand the implications of the spread of Sharia in Europe and the US, one should study the Islamic Republic.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the PA drops UN General Assembly presidency bid under pressure. The United States vetoed a Security Council resolution that would have afforded the Palestinians full member-state recognition, and, under pressure, the Palestinian Authority reportedly dropped its bid to lead the General Assembly.
In the US Policy Concerning Israel, hundreds of US troops arrive in Israel as military presence expands. Reports say hundreds of American troops have arrived in Israel as part of a broader expansion of military presence across the Middle East, with thousands of American troops deployed to allied bases throughout the region.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, former British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn faced sharp criticism after sharing unverified allegations that the IDF was involved in the removal of organs from Palestinian bodies, a claim Jewish groups have described as a modern blood libel. Separately, at a San Francisco event, chants briefly shifted from “tax the rich” to “tax the Jews,” prompting the mayor to condemn antisemitism and reiterate that such bigotry has no place in the city; he noted a history of antisemitic acts in the community, including a dumpster fire at the Hillel building.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, Netanyahu, Indian Prime Minister Modi tour Yad Vashem Holocaust museum. The two leaders visited the Yad Vashem Holocaust museum, where Modi laid a wreath and placed a stone on the memorial; after the visit, Modi was expected to meet Israeli leaders to sign a series of agreements spanning science, agriculture, renewable energy, academic exchange, and financial cooperation, with a potential Free Trade Agreement on the horizon. Also, an unusual moment in the Knesset drew attention when Ehud Yaari commented on opposition lawmakers walking out during the prime minister’s address, calling the act a shameful display as tensions within the chamber persisted.
In uplifting news, Ariel Zilber did what many artists fear in one moment, praising Mati Kaspi, whose stance against boycotts against him highlighted the question of separating art from politics when public figures face political disagreements. A separate notice praises Zilber’s enduring performance at ag
ICC probes Iran protest crimes against humanity
US troops surge into Israel amid tensions
Palestinians drop UN GA bid after veto
The time is now 6:01 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 coalition of about 60 Iranian opposition organizations has submitted a legal communication to the International Criminal Court, urging prosecutors to examine alleged crimes against humanity committed by Iranian authorities and affiliated security forces during recent protest crackdowns. The filing, dated February 25, 2026, requests a preliminary examination under Article 15 of the Rome Statute and was also sent to the UN Secretary-General and national jurisdictions that apply universal jurisdiction. The submission argues that Iranian security institutions carried out a sustained campaign of violence against civilians during multiple protest waves, citing live fire against demonstrators, pellet ammunition causing lasting injuries, arrests without due process, and enforced disappearances. The opposition coalition claims that the reported conduct could meet the legal standard of a widespread or systematic attack against a civilian population. The communication was prepared by attorney Danial Estakhr and endorsed by diaspora-based political and human rights groups, including monarchist groups. In a separate piece, a post headlined The Islamic Republic of Iran’s war against non-Muslims argues that to understand the implications of the spread of Sharia in Europe and the US, one should study the Islamic Republic.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the PA drops UN General Assembly presidency bid under pressure. The United States vetoed a Security Council resolution that would have afforded the Palestinians full member-state recognition, and, under pressure, the Palestinian Authority reportedly dropped its bid to lead the General Assembly.
In the US Policy Concerning Israel, hundreds of US troops arrive in Israel as military presence expands. Reports say hundreds of American troops have arrived in Israel as part of a broader expansion of military presence across the Middle East, with thousands of American troops deployed to allied bases throughout the region.
In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, former British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn faced sharp criticism after sharing unverified allegations that the IDF was involved in the removal of organs from Palestinian bodies, a claim Jewish groups have described as a modern blood libel. Separately, at a San Francisco event, chants briefly shifted from “tax the rich” to “tax the Jews,” prompting the mayor to condemn antisemitism and reiterate that such bigotry has no place in the city; he noted a history of antisemitic acts in the community, including a dumpster fire at the Hillel building.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, Netanyahu, Indian Prime Minister Modi tour Yad Vashem Holocaust museum. The two leaders visited the Yad Vashem Holocaust museum, where Modi laid a wreath and placed a stone on the memorial; after the visit, Modi was expected to meet Israeli leaders to sign a series of agreements spanning science, agriculture, renewable energy, academic exchange, and financial cooperation, with a potential Free Trade Agreement on the horizon. Also, an unusual moment in the Knesset drew attention when Ehud Yaari commented on opposition lawmakers walking out during the prime minister’s address, calling the act a shameful display as tensions within the chamber persisted.
In uplifting news, Ariel Zilber did what many artists fear in one moment, praising Mati Kaspi, whose stance against boycotts against him highlighted the question of separating art from politics when public figures face political disagreements. A separate notice praises Zilber’s enduring performance at ag