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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-25 at 07:02

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-25 at 07:02

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 HEADLINES- Handala hackers claim Clalit data breach- Shamkhani named Defence Council secretary- F-22s land in Israel amid Iran standoffThe 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, Iran-linked hacker group Handala claimed to have hacked Clalit, Israel’s largest healthcare provider, stating that Clalit’s so-called secure systems have been shattered by their will. Clalit says it is examining the reliability of the message and has not confirmed any patient data was compromised, though the group asserted it released data belonging to over 10,000 patients and warned that harsher responses would follow if attacks continue. Separately, as tensions between the United States and Iran rise, Tehran appears to be preparing for the possibility of war even as official messaging emphasizes diplomacy. Iranian state media report officials suggesting an agreement may be within reach through diplomacy, with the foreign minister and deputy foreign minister signaling openness to talks, while President Masoud Pezeshkhian has been meeting with diplomats in hopes of a diplomatic path. At the same time, Ali Shamkhani, a veteran policymaker and trusted adviser to the Supreme Leader, has resumed a central role in Iran’s decision-making during this period of heightened confrontation. Surviving a past strike and returning to influence, Shamkhani has been named secretary of Iran’s newly established Defence Council, a body designed to coordinate wartime actions as the United States and its allies press a hard line in the broader standoff.In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Israeli forces responded to reports of deliberate arson attributed to extremist settlers in the West Bank village area, with Khirbet al-Nawaj‘a cited as a site of action and Susya repeatedly mentioned in related reports. The IDF, Israel Police, and Border Police were dispatched to the area after reports of arson targeting Palestinian property; the fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported, though footage circulating online has shown fires at buildings and vehicles. The security forces condemned such incidents and vowed to continue operations to maintain law and order. In Jerusalem, Israel also moved to shut down five Palestinian media sites, with the defense minister asserting that the platforms acted as Hamas propaganda arms and incited violence.In US Policy Concerning Israel, twelve American F-22 Raptor fighter jets landed at an Israel Air Force base, signaling a firm United States stance as tensions with Iran remain high. The F-22s, regarded as among the world’s most advanced fighters for their speed and stealth, are part of a broader surge in US forces in the region, which includes the deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford off Israel’s coast and more than 300 US military aircraft operating in the Middle East. The moves come as nuclear negotiations with Iran in Geneva approach, underscoring Washington and Jerusalem’s intent to demonstrate readiness ahead of talks.In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, the Trump administration filed a federal lawsuit against UCLA, accusing the university of creating a hostile work environment for Jews and Israeli faculty in violation of the Civil Rights Act. The suit marks a federal action over concerns that anti-Jewish hostility and discrimination have affected campus life and academic freedom.In Israeli Economy and Business, the German Navy announced the official handover of the first Israel-developed BlueWhale unmanned underwater vehicle and its plan to pursue a hybrid fleet concept combining crewed and uncrewed platforms. The announcement did not specify how many additional UUVs would be acquired or the timeline for those acquisitions.In Uplifting News, the State of Israel extends a heartfelt welcome in Hindi, greeting listeners with a message of warm reception to the state.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.SOURCEShttps://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-887911https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-887910https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/02/surviving-strike-shamkhani-resumes-central-role-irans-war-roomhttps://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-887898https://worldisraelnews.com/israel-shuts-down-five-palestinian-media-sites-in-jerusalem/https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-887908https://worldisraelnews.com/trump-administration-sues-ucla-amid-antisemitism-accusations/https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/69192https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/69191
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