# Israel
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Hamas Refuses to Relinquish Arms as Israel Plans New Gaza Offensive — A Fragile Ceasefire on the Brink
Hamas has publicly refused to surrender arms while Israel continues strikes, directly challenging US and Israeli plans to demilitarize Gaza under a second-phase settlement. With mediators yet to present a full weapons proposal and Israeli plans for a new offensive reportedly underway, the fragile ceasefire faces a high risk of collapse.
Trump Publicly Scolds Herzog Over Netanyahu Pardon, Prompting Presidential Rebuff in Jerusalem
Donald Trump criticized Israeli President Isaac Herzog for not pardoning Benjamin Netanyahu, after a White House meeting between Trump and Netanyahu. Herzog’s office said a legal review is ongoing and that any pardon decision will be made independently and in the national interest, underscoring tensions between political pressure and judicial process in Israel.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak Expresses Regret over Ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Denies Wrongdoing
Ehud Barak has publicly expressed regret for his association with Jeffrey Epstein while denying any involvement in illegal activity. The interview follows a major U.S. document release tying numerous high-profile figures to Epstein and raises reputational questions for Barak without, so far, indicating criminal exposure.
Sifting Sand for Bones: Gazans Search for Lost Kin as Recovery Efforts Stall
Gazans are manually searching collapsed buildings for the remains of relatives due to limited access to heavy machinery and restricted recovery operations since the October 2025 ceasefire. Local authorities say roughly 8,000 people remain under rubble while only about 700 bodies have been recovered, underscoring both humanitarian and forensic challenges in post-conflict recovery.
Trump’s Final Warning to Tehran: Military Pressure, Israeli Backing and a Russian Plea for Restraint
President Trump warned on February 10 that Washington would use military force if Iran does not agree to a tougher nuclear framework that also curbs missiles and regional proxies. Israel has reinforced US resolve by sharing intelligence, while Iran vows destructive retaliation and Russia urges diplomacy to avoid wider war.
Iran’s Larijani Says US Is ‘Turning to Reason’ as Tehran Warns Israel Against Sabotage of Talks
Ali Larijani, Iran’s chief security adviser, said indirect talks with the United States continue and signalled that American engagement indicates a move toward pragmatism, while warning that Israel is trying to undermine the negotiations. Meeting Qatar’s leaders, Larijani said Iran has not received concrete US proposals and reiterated that an attack on Iran would bring retaliatory strikes on US bases in the region.
Israel Announces First New Maneuver Division in Decades as It Prepares for High‑Intensity War
The Israel Defense Forces announced the creation of a new 38th maneuver division — the first new deep‑penetration division since the 1970s — drawn from training units and slated to reach combat capability by 2027. The move signals a long‑term shift toward preparing for large‑scale, high‑intensity warfare and has implications for regional deterrence, logistics demands, and international support.
Trump Weighs Sending Second Carrier to Middle East as Iran Talks Hang in Balance
President Trump said he may send a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East as a contingency if talks with Iran fail, even as indirect negotiations continue after meetings in Muscat. The planned deployment would signal U.S. resolve but risks creating coverage gaps elsewhere and heightening the chance of escalation.
Netanyahu Flies to Washington to Press Trump: Wants Missile and Proxy Limits Written Into Any Iran Deal
Benjamin Netanyahu made a rapid, high-stakes visit to Washington to press President Trump to insist that U.S. talks with Iran include limits on ballistic missiles and Tehran’s support for proxy militias, not just nuclear restrictions. The move reflects Israeli anxiety about being sidelined in negotiations and risks complicating an already delicate diplomatic process with Iran.
Empty Talks, Immediate Pressure: How a Failed US–Iran Meeting Exposed a Wider Geo‑Strategic Game
A recent round of US–Iran talks ended without agreement, and Washington immediately escalated economic pressure while Tehran moved to shore up ties with China and Russia. Deep divides over negotiation scope, nuclear baselines, and mutual distrust make a quick resolution unlikely and favour a prolonged strategic contest.
Netanyahu Races to Washington to Shape US‑Iran Talks: Demands Ballistic‑Missile and Proxy Limits
Benjamin Netanyahu made an expedited trip to Washington to press President Trump to insist that any US negotiations with Iran include limits on ballistic missiles and an end to support for regional proxies. Israel intends to deliver fresh intelligence and has warned that a nuclear‑only agreement would leave key Israeli security concerns unaddressed.
Netanyahu’s Warning to Tehran: A Signal of Possible Unilateral Action, or Diplomatic Pressure on Washington?
Israel has accelerated a high-level visit to Washington after warning that Iran’s ballistic-missile programme constitutes an existential threat; Israeli officials say they may strike unilaterally if Tehran crosses unspecified red lines on missile range and numbers. Tel Aviv still prefers coordinated action with the United States, but the signal of possible independent action is meant to sharpen deterrence and press Washington for support.