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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-25 at 13:02

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Khamenei cements regime dominance after death
Israel-India seal historic $8-10B defense deals
Netanyahu summoned to testify amid Modi visit

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, Khamenei has safeguarded the regime so that the hardline Qom clergy and the security establishment will remain dominant after his death.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, Trump reportedly prefers diplomacy as new Iran sanctions are imposed, and the US vice president declined to say whether the United States would seek the removal of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, opposition parties Yesh Atid and Yisrael Beytenu announced they would be present for Prime Minister Modi’s speech but would boycott Benjamin Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana’s remarks during the special plenum. The session still included other guests and former MPs, and Benny Gantz and other Blue and White members joined Netanyahu’s address while Yair Lapid spoke later, telling Modi that whatever happened there had nothing to do with him. Separately, Netanyahu was summoned to testify in the Night Meeting case, with Modi’s address at the plenum highlighting zero tolerance for terrorism and emphasizing a strengthened Israel-India partnership. A COLUMN in the domestic debate argues that pouring billions into the Israel Police has not made Israelis safer, noting the budget has more than doubled since 2015 to about 17 billion shekels, with most of the increase going to pensions and salaries, and arguing that incentives, not funding alone, determine security outcomes.

In Israeli Economy and Business, India is expected to sign lucrative deals with Israel worth roughly eight to ten billion dollars as Prime Minister Modi visits Jerusalem, spanning all four major elements of Israel’s missile defense and related systems. The potential agreements cover Arrow, David’s Sling, Iron Dome, and Iron Beam, along with offensive and defensive drone warfare, with Elbit’s Hermes 900 receiving particular attention, reflecting Israel’s enhanced defense posture after regional conflicts and the perceived need for broader, multi-layered protection.

In Uplifting News, Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first recipient of the Knesset Medal during his official Israel visit, receiving the new award from Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana as Modi addressed the chamber. Modi condemned the October 7 massacre, voiced support for Israel’s firm stance against terrorism, and emphasized a forward-looking partnership rooted in Israel’s innovation and India’s strategic ties, reinforcing a shared commitment to regional peace and stability.

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://worldisraelnews.com/who-will-rule-iran-if-the-united-states-kills-khamenei/
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sj11v2i200ze
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-887984
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1289208
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-887879
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-887975
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-887988

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