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Trump Netanyahu push delay as deal nears
Iranian missiles strike Mojtaba Khamenei believed injured
US-Israel rift deepens after 100-day nadir

The time is now 9:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Direct Israel-Iran Clashes, a phone conversation between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly discussed the Iranian missile attack. The participants were told Trump asked Netanyahu not to respond to the attack and to wait a few days for negotiations, claiming that something good in terms of a deal was close. Netanyahu reportedly agreed in part, though he reiterated his call for strikes against Iran.

In Iranian Retaliation, President Trump commented on the status of Mojtaba Khamenei, saying there is a good probability he knows where he is and that he is very seriously injured. He also described the deal with Iran as very close, noting a few points remain, and that Iran has conceded it will not have nuclear weapons.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, coverage reflects tension in the US-Israel relationship as officials urge restraint. A Times of Israel piece describes the 100-day mark since the partners went to war as a nadir in their alliance, with Israel’s response to Iran evolving and US warnings shaping decisions. Netanyahu was said to agree to delay strikes on Iran after Trump urged against retaliation. Reports note hospitals moving underground, schools shutting and bus schedules limited after Iran fired missiles at northern Israel. The president said no to unfreezing Iranian assets or lifting sanctions upfront as part of any deal. Trump told the Financial Times Netanyahu will not have a choice but to accept a deal, and he has indicated the Iran strikes did not derail negotiations. Additionally, Trump is said to be pressing Israel not to respond to avoid disrupting talks with Tehran. Finally, senior US officials told Axios the White House did not give a green light to Sunday’s Israeli strike in Beirut, which reportedly spurred tonight’s Iranian missile attack.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, the Defense Ministry says 25,000 people have been wounded since Oct. 7. More than 70% have been officially recognized. A new committee is urging a major rehabilitation overhaul with personalized care, help returning to work, tailored support for wounded abroad, and expanded assistance for families, including remaining cases.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, a viral gym trend revives antisemitic stereotypes online, according to CyberWell. The “Promised 3,000 Years Ago” trend portrays Jews as greedy and money-obsessed, with posters placing rope attachments around their heads to symbolize sidelocks worn by some Jewish men. The report notes that antisemitic captions and dog-whistle comments amplify the content, helping to normalize prejudice in online spaces and highlighting the ongoing need for countering such hostility.

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https://t.me/DefenderDome/21303
https://t.me/JewishNews24/55408
https://t.me/JewishNews24/55409
https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-ties-israels-hands-as-the-partnership-that-went-to-war-100-days-ago-collapses/