Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-14 at 05:02

HEADLINES
Geneva Talks Spotlight Iran and Ukraine Conflicts
Hamas Pushes Demilitarization in Cairo Talks
Police Warn Netanyahu Office Ahead Nova Massacre

The time is now 5:01 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, two rounds of talks are expected in Geneva on Tuesday: one between the United States and Iran, and another regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, with the American side represented by Kushner and Vitkof in both tracks. Separately, an article notes an interesting way to apply pressure on the ayatollah regime.

In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), Hamas plans to discuss demilitarization and its disapproval of NCAG appointments during upcoming talks with mediators in Cairo, outlining proposals that include pausing the use of all weapons until the full withdrawal of Israeli forces and surrendering heavy weapons, including missiles and rockets, and maps of its tunnel network, in exchange for permission to retain light weapons. Earlier reports suggested a draft plan could allow Hamas to keep small arms; The Cairo meeting is part of a broader set of negotiations to implement US President Donald Trump’s peace plan.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio used the Munich Security Conference to challenge the UN’s ability to solve conflicts, saying it has tremendous potential but needs reforms, and pointing to US leadership that freed Gaza hostages and pressed ahead on Iran’s nuclear program. He cited a June 2026 12-day war with Iran and said the UN was powerless to constrain Tehran’s nuclear program, adding that it took precision bombing by American B-2 bombers. He also pointed to the United States’ role in Ukraine-Russia negotiations and the removal of Nicolas Maduro, and urged continued unity with Europe.

In Antisemitism and Anti-Jewish Hate, The Reel Schmooze with The Times of Israel features a discussion around Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman and the Israeli short The Butcher’s Stain, with hosts Amanda Borschel-Dan and Jordan Hoffman guiding commentary, following a listener email, and previewing upcoming coverage on entertainment and Jewish-focused media.

In Israeli Domestic Politics, new testimony indicates police warned Netanyahu’s office at 8:00 this morning with a severe alert ahead of the Nova massacre, raising questions about what military secretary Avivi Gil did with the information; a separate release documents dramatic moments in the police operations room on the morning of the October 7 attack.

In Uplifting News, Teaching Jewish happiness after October 7: An educator's fresh approach to Jewish pride describes Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar's push to teach positivity, resilience and success in Jewish education after trauma, noting rising PTSD and highlighting his work teaching happiness studies at Columbia University and running programs at Centenary University, with reference to his three secrets to happiness.

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