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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-26 at 09:01
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Geneva Talks Aim to Curb Iran Nuclear
Record West Bank Homes Amid Territorial Consolidation
Israel India Sign 16 Deals Boosting Ties
The time is now 9:01 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, US and Iran are pursuing Geneva talks aimed at curbing Tehran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs, with Washington seeking an agreement that substantially reduces Iran's nuclear weapons capabilities and limits the ballistic missile threat, even as Israel wants a deal that neutralizes both threats. President Donald Trump has amassed the largest buildup of American forces in the Middle East since 2003 to pressure Tehran to reach a deal, and the open question is whether the two sides' redlines can overlap enough to avoid a broader war. Iran has, over the decades, developed an advanced and large-scale uranium enrichment program, which at high levels can be used to make nuclear weapons. Until Israel and the US attacked its nuclear facilities last June 2025, Iran had been under intense international pressure over its program.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the government approved a record-high number of new housing units in Judea and Samaria last year and established more new communities than in any other year, as Israel consolidates control over large swathes of territory.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, a recent in-depth program examines what history can reveal about Trump’s next move on Iran, asking whether a deal or military action is more likely and highlighting patterns from past presidents. Separately, the United States and Iran have resumed nuclear talks, holding a third round of indirect discussions in Geneva after President Trump’s State of the Union address raised questions about potential war options. Oman’s foreign minister mediates the talks, and negotiators reportedly broke after about three hours with plans to reconvene later. The United States has deployed two aircraft carriers in the region to provide potential strike options, while Ali Shamkhani, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, said an immediate agreement is within reach if the discussions focus on Iran’s commitment not to develop nuclear weapons.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, the Israel Air Force has issued a new directive asking soldiers not to order food to the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv, fearing that unusual ordering patterns could alert outsiders to military activity. The guidelines emphasize maintaining a routine and caution against sharing real-time location with food delivery apps to avoid tipping off the enemy.
In Israeli Economy and Business, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi oversaw the signing of 16 economic, security, and diplomatic agreements in Jerusalem, spanning agriculture, geophysical exploration, heritage, science, education, economy, cyber, technology, security, and artificial intelligence. The agreements include allowing 50,000 Indian workers in the next five years, and Modi said India will soon finalize a mutually beneficial free trade agreement with Israel, with joint development, production, and technology transfer in defense planned.
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.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888117
https://worldisraelnews.co
Geneva Talks Aim to Curb Iran Nuclear
Record West Bank Homes Amid Territorial Consolidation
Israel India Sign 16 Deals Boosting Ties
The time is now 9:01 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, US and Iran are pursuing Geneva talks aimed at curbing Tehran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs, with Washington seeking an agreement that substantially reduces Iran's nuclear weapons capabilities and limits the ballistic missile threat, even as Israel wants a deal that neutralizes both threats. President Donald Trump has amassed the largest buildup of American forces in the Middle East since 2003 to pressure Tehran to reach a deal, and the open question is whether the two sides' redlines can overlap enough to avoid a broader war. Iran has, over the decades, developed an advanced and large-scale uranium enrichment program, which at high levels can be used to make nuclear weapons. Until Israel and the US attacked its nuclear facilities last June 2025, Iran had been under intense international pressure over its program.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the government approved a record-high number of new housing units in Judea and Samaria last year and established more new communities than in any other year, as Israel consolidates control over large swathes of territory.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, a recent in-depth program examines what history can reveal about Trump’s next move on Iran, asking whether a deal or military action is more likely and highlighting patterns from past presidents. Separately, the United States and Iran have resumed nuclear talks, holding a third round of indirect discussions in Geneva after President Trump’s State of the Union address raised questions about potential war options. Oman’s foreign minister mediates the talks, and negotiators reportedly broke after about three hours with plans to reconvene later. The United States has deployed two aircraft carriers in the region to provide potential strike options, while Ali Shamkhani, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, said an immediate agreement is within reach if the discussions focus on Iran’s commitment not to develop nuclear weapons.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, the Israel Air Force has issued a new directive asking soldiers not to order food to the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv, fearing that unusual ordering patterns could alert outsiders to military activity. The guidelines emphasize maintaining a routine and caution against sharing real-time location with food delivery apps to avoid tipping off the enemy.
In Israeli Economy and Business, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi oversaw the signing of 16 economic, security, and diplomatic agreements in Jerusalem, spanning agriculture, geophysical exploration, heritage, science, education, economy, cyber, technology, security, and artificial intelligence. The agreements include allowing 50,000 Indian workers in the next five years, and Modi said India will soon finalize a mutually beneficial free trade agreement with Israel, with joint development, production, and technology transfer in defense planned.
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.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-888117
https://worldisraelnews.co