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

HEADLINES
Trump missile talks heighten Iran strike risk
Modi historic Israel visit deepens ties
UAE launches ten billion fund for Israel

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 conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman responded to President Trump’s remarks, with Esmail Baqaei calling Trump’s statements about Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and the killing of protesters a lie. Lebanese media outlets reported that Lebanese Army troops established a new position on Tel al-Amara near a site used by the Israeli forces in Lebanon; according to sources, the Israeli army demanded the Lebanese troops vacate the location through liaison channels, and they refused. The most encouraging part of Trump’s address regarding Iran was his inclusion of the ballistic missile issue, something the ayatollahs had insisted should not be discussed in the current talks. Analysts say that inclusion could make a strike more likely than a negotiated deal, since any agreement would have to address Iran’s ballistic missile program.

In the US Policy Concerning Israel, India’s Modi visits Israel for a two-day trip aimed at deepening ties, with discussions expected on artificial intelligence and defense, and officials predicting a significant upgrade in bilateral relations. Modi is set to address Israel’s Knesset and lay a wreath at Yad Vashem, with Israeli officials saying the visit could pave the way for new partnerships across many fields. The visit comes as regional concerns mount over the risk of military conflict between the United States and Iran, and as Washington’s military posture near Iran remains a factor in regional calculations. Separately, reports note that deployment of American forces ahead of potential confrontation with Iran includes at least 200 American fighter jets stationed in the area, not counting Israeli aircraft.

In the Israeli Domestic Politics, Ben-Gurion to Yad Vashem: What to expect from Indian PM Modi’s historic two-day visit — explainer outlines Modi’s trajectory in Israel, including his becoming the first Indian prime minister to address the Knesset. The schedule highlights a welcoming ceremony at Ben-Gurion Airport, a working meeting at the airport’s Fattal Lounge, and subsequent movements toward Jerusalem, with the public dimension of the visit framed against a backdrop of domestic political dynamics that could influence the moment. Modi’s presence is framed as a milestone in India-Israel relations, even as internal political considerations in Israel loom over the visit.

In the Israeli Economy and Business, the United Arab Emirates is establishing a ten-billion-dollar investment fund to invest in Israel, signaling a major economic development that accompanies growing diplomatic and strategic ties between the two countries.

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