Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

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West Bank crossings surge for Friday prayers
Israel eyes Iran strike as talks intensify
Ultra-Orthodox clash over blocked conscription bill

The time is now 2:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), more than two thousand Palestinians have crossed the Qalandia and Rafah crossings since they opened this morning to allow exits for Friday prayers at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. The Civil Administration in Judea and Samaria issued about ten thousand entry...

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US poised to strike Iran this week
Saudi Crown Prince won't join Abraham Accords
Netanyahu leads as coalition hangs in doubt

The time is now 1:01 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, the latest reporting centers on two developments. CNN reports that the US military would be ready by the end of the week to strike Iran, but sources familiar with operational planning say an attack is not expected in the near term...

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Soroka Prep as Iran War Looms
Deputy Speaker Crosses Gaza Border, IDF Pursues
Bennett Unity Gov Idea Leaks, Opposition Splits

The time is now 12:01 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, Soroka Medical Center has begun preparing for conflict with Iran, with hospital management and emergency teams updating procedures, checking readiness, and running simulations for wartime scenarios. The hospital was hit by a ballistic missile in June 2025, sustaining severe damage to its infrastructure...

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Iran F-4 crash kills Brigadier Mehdi Firoozmand
Nancy Guthrie abducted, health unknown, ransom demanded
Uganda to install Yoni Netanyahu statue

The time is now 11:02 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, Iran confirmed that one of its F-4 Phantoms crashed in Hamedan due to a malfunction, killing Brigadier General Mehdi Firoozmand, an instructor of the combat crew training squadron. Peyman Vian, commander of the Iranian-Kurdish PJAK, told Israeli journalist Itai Anghel that a...

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Kurdish fighters vow strikes on Tehran
Trump warns peace hinges on Iran nuke
American Jewish life tested; six security steps

The time is now 10:01 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 latest developments keep the region on edge. Peyman Vian, commander of the Iranian-Kurdish PJAK and described as among the Islamic Republic’s most wanted figures, told Israeli journalist Itai Anghel that a free Iran could emerge from cooperation with Israel. Vian no...

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US weighs limited strike with broader option
Iran threatens bases if attacked UN warned
Hamas reasserts control as Gaza governance resumes

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 the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Trump is weighing a limited warning strike with the option of a much broader attack if Iran does not compromise afterward. Officials describe alternatives ranging from a weeklong campaign aimed at pressuring Tehran to concede, to a smaller wave of strikes...

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US weighs limited strike on Iran
Iran warns Diego Garcia bases become targets
Netanyahu vows disarm amid Hamas Gaza control

The time is now 8:01 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, Washington is weighing a range of options for a limited strike intended to pressure Tehran into accepting terms of a deal. The Wall Street Journal reports that President Trump is considering an initial strike designed to be small enough to limit retaliation...

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US weighs limited Iran strike amid buildup
Gaza strike hits AlTofah Passover march looms
Hamas urged Raam leader to back Netanyahu

The time is now 7:01 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, President Donald Trump is weighing an initial limited strike on Iran intended to press Tehran to meet Washington's terms for a deal. Officials say options range from a weeklong campaign to a smaller opening wave aimed at a few military or...

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Israeli Women Describe Life Under Iran Tensions
Iran Warns UN of Retaliation Targets US
El Frenj Synagogue Restored in Damascus

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, three Israeli women described how the June 2025 conflict with Iran affected them and their families, and how they feel now that tensions are rising again, as the world watches whether the Trump administration will carry out strikes following failed nuclear negotiations and...

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- Israel braces for renewed Iran proxy threat
- Hamas urged Ra'am to back Netanyahu
- Damascus restores El-Frenj Synagogue, heritage revived

The time is now 5:01 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, world observers weigh potential strikes as tensions rise again. After the June 12 Day War, which targeted Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and left a lasting imprint on civilian life in Israel, families describe how they are preparing for another confrontation with Te...

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- US massing forces targets Iran missiles first
- Palestinian American killed by settler in Mukhmas
- Britain blocks US bases to attack Iran

The time is now 4:02 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 buildup of US forces in the region is framed as signaling Washington’s capacity to dismantle the Iranian regime’s power structure within hours if an order to strike is given. A former CENTCOM deputy commander described a bo...

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- US poised to topple Iran in hours
- Palestinian American teen dies in West Bank
- Comptroller releases 163 page response seeking hearing

The time is now 3:02 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, a former CENTCOM official says the United States has built up assets signaling the capacity to dismantle the Iranian regime’s power structure in a matter of hours. Vice Admiral Bob Harward, who served as deputy commander of CENTCOM, de...

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UK blocks Diego Garcia-based Iran strike
Hamas denounces PA after West Bank killings
Comptroller seeks urgent closed hearing on audits

The time is now 2:02 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 Kingdom has not yet allowed the United States to use its bases in the region to strike Iran, The Sunday Times reported, with hesitation tied to concerns about possible international law violations that could implicate supporters if they know the...

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IRGC drills raise Hormuz closure risk
Turkey to Dispatch Troops for Gaza Stabilization
Bennett Refuses to Boycott Right-Wing Partners

The time is now 1:01 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, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy says it is prepared to shut the Strait of Hormuz if ordered by the country’s senior leadership, as large-scale drills unfold in the Persian Gulf and routines of 24-hour intelligence coverage over the waterway are emph...

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IRGC ready to close Hormuz on orders
Israel warns Iran, Houthis of grave price
Turkey to send troops to Gaza ISF

The time is now 12:02 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, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy says it is ready to close the Strait of Hormuz if ordered by Tehran's leadership. Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri told state media during large-scale Persian Gulf drills that the decision to close rests with senior...

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- Israel warns Iran, Houthis risk grave price
- Gaza stabilization force backed by five nations
- Antisemitism surge prompts non-Jewish Zionist Congress

The time is now 11:02 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, Israeli military and defense leaders warned of an immediate and grave price if Iran or the Yemen-based Houthis attack Israel in response to a potential American strike on Tehran. IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Eyal Zamir said the IDF's...

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Israel warns Iran proxies grave price ahead
EU designates IRGC terrorist imposes sanctions
No Palestinians invited to Peace Council

The time is now 10:02 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, Israeli defense leadership warned of an immediate, grave price if Iran or its proxies attack Israel. IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Eyal Zamir said the IDF's finger is "on the trigger" should enemies make any operational change, and Defense Minister Israel Katz described...

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Area C land reopens with 244m budget
Congress pushes Iran war powers vote
US to base 5,000 peacekeepers in Gaza

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, security tensions are shaping public concerns and policy considerations. The government campaign by the Tax Authority to broaden war-damage compensation has prompted many homeowners to reassess protections for their property, while accompanying advertisements have raised questions about why extra coverage would be needed...

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Iran Strike Looms Weekend If Trump Decides
Area C West Bank Land Registration Reopens
Lawmakers Push War Powers On Iran Strike

The time is now 8:02 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, top national security officials say the United States could strike Iran as soon as this weekend if President Trump decides on military intervention. The warning indicates a potential escalation shaped by a regional buildup and evolving assessments of Iran’s posture, wi...

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US mounts largest Middle East air presence
UN warns of Gaza ethnic cleansing risk
Gaza War Cemetery damaged during tunnel operation

The time is now 7:01 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 forces have shifted to the largest air presence in the Middle East since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, with a substantial number of fighter jets and support aircraft deployed in recent days. A new assessment indicates that President Trump has not...

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Widower Engaged Nine Months After Wife's Killing
IDF Demolishes Walid Tzabarna's House
Bennett Calls Carlson Israel Visit a Lie

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 Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), the Hamas information office published border-crossing data for Rafah covering February 2 through February 18 yesterday: 640 people exited Gaza, 508 entered, and 26 were refused. In West Bank news, Hananel Gez announced his engagement nine months after his wife Tzeela was killed in a shooting attack...

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- Poland urges citizens in Iran to evacuate
- Bat Yam unveils 138 homes 430m financing
- Solid raises $20M to boost AI

The time is now 5:02 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, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged Polish citizens in Iran to leave immediately, warning that evacuation may no longer be possible in a matter of hours. "Please leave Iran immediately... and do not go to this country under any circumstances,"...

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Trump decision nears Iran strike
Hamas dismantles Rafah tunnels
Britain condemns Iran's 10-year sentence

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, tensions are rising as Washington weighs a major military move against Tehran. Reports indicate US President Donald Trump may be nearing a decision, while three Iranian citizens told N12 News that American action could offer Iranians a chance to take to the streets and challenge the regime in...

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Lavrov warns US strike on Iran backlash
Gaza militia nears phase dismantling Hamas tunnels
Israel splits AG role ends police oversight

The time is now 3:02 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, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned that any new US strike on Iran would have serious consequences and urged restraint to find a path to a peaceful nuclear program. He noted there have been strikes on Iranian nuclear sites under the...

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IDF Demolishes Attacker Home in Beit Omar
Trump Board of Peace Sets Gaza Talks
Bennett Pushes Unity Government Like Peres Shamir

The time is now 2:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Israeli forces destroyed the home of the attacker who carried out the ramming and stabbing at the Gush junction that killed Aharon Cohen z”l and wounded two civilians and a soldier on November 18, 2025. The overnight operation by the IDF’s Et...

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US eyes Iran strike as Ford nears
Peace board backs five-billion Gaza reconstruction fund
Brooklyn Navy Yard cancels Israeli drone lease

The time is now 1:01 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, overnight reports indicate that the US president convened a discussion on war with Iran. The preparations for a possible military action would be completed when the aircraft carrier Ford arrives in the region next week. The United States is assembling what...

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- Iran strike readiness grows as ships mass
- Jordan warns annexing West Bank kills peace
- Sa'ar confronts UK at UN Security Council

The time is now 12:01 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 Wall Street Journal report, quoted from a senior US Navy official, says there are 13 ships deployed in the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean, and that Washington possesses firepower capable of sustaining an air campaign against Iran...

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Israel strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon
US ready to strike Iran, missiles looming
Tucker Carlson detained in Israel, passport seized

The time is now 11:00 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, overnight the Israeli Defense Forces said it carried out a strike on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon. US officials reportedly told President Trump that the moment to act against Iran has arrived, with talk of readiness to strike Iran and warnings...

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Israel targets Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon
Trump weighs Iran strike to topple regime
Trump unveils Board of Peace for Gaza

The time is now 10:01 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, Israeli forces say they are striking Hezbollah terror infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon in response to repeated violations of the ceasefire understandings. President Donald J. Trump has received several briefings on military options against Iran that would aim to maximize damage to...

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US weighs Iran strike options; Russia warns
IDF hits Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon
Trump launches Gaza peace board, pledges $5B

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 the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, President Trump has been briefed on several options to strike Iran, including a campaign to kill Iranian political and military leaders with the aim of overthrowing the government, as well as a limited air attack targeting nuclear and ballistic-missile facilities; both...

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Iran missile stockpile jolts Geneva talks
Rubio to meet Netanyahu amid regional crisis
US readies largest post-2003 conflict

The time is now 8:01 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, Iran is expected to submit a written proposal on how to resolve the standoff with the United States in the wake of Geneva talks, a senior US official said. Top national security advisers met in the White House Situation Room and were told all...

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Iran to submit written proposal in Geneva
US readies forces for weekend strikes
Iran declares no-fly zone with missile drills

The time is now 7:01 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, Iran is expected to submit a written proposal outlining how to resolve the standoff with the United States as Geneva talks move forward. A senior US official told Reuters that top national security advisers in the White House Situation Room were told...

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Iran talks and US force posture escalate
Rubio meets Netanyahu amid Iran talks
Israeli skater Seniuk advances to Olympic final

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 US Policy Concerning Israel, Iran remains at the center of Washington's deliberations as diplomats press for a written proposal to resolve the standoff after Geneva talks and White House discussions. A senior US official said Iran is expected to submit a written proposal addressing US concerns, while top national security...

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Iran offers peace proposal amid tense standoff
Rubio to meet Netanyahu Feb 28
Israeli skater Seniuk advances to Olympic final

The time is now 5:01 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, Iran is expected to submit a written proposal to avoid its standoff with the United States in the wake of Geneva talks, a senior official said. Top national security advisers met in the White House Situation Room and were told all US forces...

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Iran warns rocket launches, drills with Russia
US to withdraw troops from Syria
Rabbis urge Netanyahu block women armored units

The time is now 4:02 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, Iran issued on Wednesday a notice to airmen that it plans rocket launches in areas across its south on Thursday from 3:30 GMT to 13:30 GMT. The notice appeared on the US Federal Aviation Administration website, and comes as Iran held naval drills this...

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Israel-US Eye Iran Strike Amid Diplomatic Push
Graham Saudi Regression Hits Abraham Accords
Lebanon Israel Civil Panel Sparks Hope

The time is now 3:02 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, a range of voices map potential paths in a tense regional moment. Former Israeli Navy chief V.-Adm. (Reserve) Eliezer Marom said the United States is not aiming to topple Iran’s regime, but to weaken the Islamic Regime through airstrikes. He stressed Is...

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Netanyahu Trump Unity Faces Iran Missile Uncertainty
GOP Senator Rejects Nominee Over Antisemitic Remarks
Histadrut Opposes Wizz Air Base Plan

The time is now 2:02 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, Prime Minister Netanyahu traveled to Washington for talks with President Trump and came away with a stated unity on preventing Tehran's nuclear ambitions, but private doubts linger about how any deal would affect the immediate missile threat and Tehran’s funding network. Ne...

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Iran defense in depth plan raises risk
US issues ultimatum dismantle Iran nuclear program
First female missile boat commander appointed

The time is now 1:02 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, Tehran appears to be prolonging negotiations in Geneva to counter the Trump administration’s push for clear concessions. Iran is also intensifying activity in Lebanon, with reports that attacks have increased and that Hezbollah should not intervene if a war with Iran be...

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Iran fortifies Parchin amid rising tensions
US weighs strike on Iran amid talks
Israel names first female missile boat commander

The time is now 12:02 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, satellite imagery this week shows Iran reinforcing and concealing activities at sensitive sites as tensions with the United States and Israel persist. The images indicate Iran has built a concrete shield over a new facility at a sensitive military site and covered...

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UN Security Council tackles West Bank moves
Ford carrier speeds toward Middle East
Manchester foiled deadlist terror attack

The time is now 11:03 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Pillars of smoke seen in Tehran, Shiraz, following explosions, fires - report, locals reported explosions in the Iranian capital and the southern city of Shiraz on Wednesday, with footage circulating on social media showing pillars of smoke rising from the sites. In Tehran, authorities said the smoke was near Parand in Tehran...