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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-25 at 06:02

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 HEADLINESHandala Hack Claims Clalit Breach, Israel ProbesWest Bank Arson in Khirbet al-Nawaj‘aF-22s Arrive in Israel Amid Rising TensionsThe 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, Iran-linked hacker group Handala claimed to have hacked Clalit, Israel's largest healthcare provider; Clalit says it is examining the reliability of the message and has not confirmed any data breach. Meanwhile, amid rising US-Iran tensions, Tehran appears outwardly calm but privately anxious as officials stress diplomacy while preparing for the possibility of conflict. Iranian state media and officials have signaled openness to diplomacy, with foreign minister and deputy foreign minister suggesting an agreement could be possible, and President Masoud Pezeshkhian meeting diplomats. The Foreign Ministry dismissed claims about Iran's nuclear program and missiles as "big lies" amid what state media describe as hostile propaganda. An Al-Ain report from the UAE cites documentation of public anxiety and preparations at home for possible next steps, noting civilian readiness and precautionary measures being discussed. In Israel, a social-media post circulated claiming F-22 stealth fighters were seen on roadways, reflecting heightened concern about regional military deployments.In the Disputed Territories, IDF responds to alleged settler arson in West Bank Palestinian village, no injuries reported. Israeli forces were dispatched to the southern West Bank village of Khirbet al-Nawaj‘a following reports of deliberate burnings of Palestinian property in the Susya area, according to an IDF statement. The fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported; the military said security forces condemned such incidents and will continue to operate to enforce law and order. The area has seen similar incidents in recent years, including a prior arson attack in Susya reported in June 2025, underscoring ongoing tensions in the region.In US Policy Concerning Israel, America's deadliest fighter jet: F-22 fleet lands in Israel, sending clear message to Iran. Twelve F-22 Raptor fighters landed at an Israel Air Force base on Tuesday evening as tensions in the region rise. The F-22, renowned for speed and stealth, is tightly restricted by the US Department of Defense from export. The deployment accompanies a broader buildup in the region, including the USS Gerald R. Ford off Israel’s coast and more than 300 US military aircraft reportedly deployed in the Middle East, as Washington and Jerusalem coordinate ahead of the next round of nuclear diplomacy in Geneva. Trump’s Iran calculus: A final diplomatic gamble or a countdown to conflict? analysis. In his State of the Union address, President Trump framed Iran as an imminent threat and laid out concerns over protesters, missiles, and nuclear ambitions, prompting observers to debate whether the rhetoric signals a push for diplomacy or a path toward conflict. Full comments by US President Donald Trump on Iran during his State of the Union address: “As President, I will make peace wherever I can, but I will never hesitate to confront threats to America wherever we must. That’s why in a breakthrough operation last June, the United States military obliterated Iran's nuclear weapons program with an attack on Iranian soil known as Operation Midnight Hammer. For decades, it had been the policy of the United States never to allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.” The remarks are framed as part of a broader effort to show resolve while recounting past actions against Iran. The strategic move bringing a US strike on Iran closer: The United States has deepened security cooperation with Arab partners and repaired rifts with Britain, with Jordan, Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus, and with Israel playing a central role. The coalition provides intelligence, logistics, and defensive support, and joint exercises have hardened planning and coordination for potential action, including shared flight paths and troop movements. If a strike is pursued, officials say it would involve a broad coalition rather than a single operation.In Israeli Domestic Politics, חוק הכותל אושר בטרומית בתמיכת חלק מהקואליציה. The Western Wall law was approved preliminarily with the support of part of the coalition. Now: חוק הכותל בהצבעה במליאה. כל חברי האופוזיציה כמובן מצביעים נגד. The bill is moving to a plenary vote, with opposition members expected to vote against, illustrating a sharp partisan divide over the arrangement at the holy site.In Uplifting News, פאדיחה להפקה בקבלת הפנים לראש ממשלת הודו בנתב"ג. השטיח האדום לא הונח במקום הנכון והוא לא מתחבר למדרגות המטוס. A miscue during the welcome ceremony for India's prime minister at Ben-Gurion Airport ...
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