Live Updates February 08, 2026Share to FacebookShare to XArticle printing is available to subscribers onlyPrint in a simple, ad-free formatSubscribeComments: Zen reading is available to subscribers onlyAd-free and in a comfortable reading formatSubscribeFebruary 08, 2026UpdatesHaaretz fact-check: Meeting protocols show Netanyahu's lies and deceptions about October 7Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Credit: Oren Ben HakoonPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Credit: Oren Ben HakoonPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a detailed 55-page document on Thursday, containing his version of the failures that led to October 7."This document includes transcripts of security meetings and other documents covering a period of 12 years, starting with Operation Protective Edge [the 2014 Gaza War] and up to the morning of October 7," Netanyahu said in the press release that accompanied the document.Since October 7, Haaretz has obtained minutes and summaries of many discussions referred to by Netanyahu in his arguments. Perusing the full documents reveals a clear and unambiguous picture: Netanyahu has manipulated the facts, lied, and presented half-truths in what he presented to the public.Some of his arguments are completely wrong, some are presented in a manipulative manner, while the quotes he chose to provide are selective and omit other parts of a discussion that are not congruent with the narrative he wants to promote.Read the full articleIranian president says U.S.-Iran talks progressing, while foreign minister says Iran won't bow down to pressureIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks in Ilam, in June. Credit: Iran's Presidential website/רIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks in Ilam, in June. Credit: Iran's Presidential website/רIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the ongoing talks between Tehran and Washington represent progress, while stressing that the Iranian people respond to respect with respect but will not accept coercion or threats.According to Pezeshkian, the discussions have been conducted under the guidance and oversight of friendly regional governments, reflecting Iran's strategy of using dialogue to resolve disputes through political and peaceful means. He emphasized that Iran's position on the nuclear issue is based on the rights enshrined in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi last month. Credit: Ramil Sitdikov/AP Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi last month. Credit: Ramil Sitdikov/AP Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi said the talks would bear fruit only when the rights of the Iranian people are fully respected. Aragchi stressed that, unlike in the past, Iran will not yield to pressure, describing Iran as "a nation of diplomacy, but also capable of war, even though we do not seek it." He warned against the misconception that an attack would force Iranian surrender, asserting that Tehran does not accept any dictation and that the only path to resolution is through negotiation.February 08, 2026GOP’s Graham says Iran deal ‘tough sell,’ hints at congressional roadblocksRepublican Sen. Lindsey Graham expressed skepticism Saturday regarding a deal with Iran that only addresses the country's nuclear program, hinting at a congressional roadblock to any potential agreement. As to any deal between Iran and the U.S., I hope it can meet our national security objectives and the needs of the people of Iran through diplomacy. Given Iran’s behavior regarding deals, it could be a tough sell. However, I am open minded, understanding any agreement with theShow moreGraham, an ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said in a post on X that he hopes any deal meets U.S. "national security objectives and the needs of the people of Iran through diplomacy." He described a potential deal with Iran as "a tough sell," given Tehran's track record, adding that he was "open minded, understanding any agreement with the Islamic Republic and the United States must come to Congress for review and a vote."Israeli troops kill two Palestinians crossing Yellow Line in Gaza, IDF saysThe Israeli military shot and killed two Palestinian men crossing the "Yellow Line" in Gaza, the IDF said in a statement.The men were shot in two separate incidents in the north and south of the Gaza Strip, according to the military, after approaching troops in a manner that posed an "imminent threat to their safety."IDF intelligence officer who died in his cell in prison in 2021 named as Tomer EigesTomer Eiges Credit: Omri Assenheim/XTomer EigesCredit: Omri Assenheim/XThe identity of an IDF intelligence officer accused of security offenses who died in military custody in 2021 has been cleared for publication. He was confirmed as Capt. Tomer Eiges, 24 at the time of his death.The case evoked widespread public furor ever since Eiges' death in 2021, with many details still kept under wraps. The circumstances surrounding the officer's death are unclear, and the reason for his imprisonment remains under a gag order. However, in 2021, it was cleared for publication that he was not accused of treason offenses nor of contact with a foreign agent.In September 2020, Eiges was arrested after a lengthy military investigation into serious security offenses. The army had said his motives were neither ideological nor political, and that he had concealed his actions despite being aware of the potential damage they could cause to state security.Eiges cooperated during his interrogation and admitted to many of the acts attributed to him. He was held in the military prison while legal proceedings against him continued.Read the full articleFebruary 08, 2026Police detain one after counterprotester splashes unknown liquid on anti-gov't protestersA man splashed an unknown burning liquid at anti-government protesters in Be'er Sheva, leading one protester to be hospitalized.Witnesses said the man was a pro-Netanyahu activist who often arrives at local anti-government demonstrations with a sign reading "Leftists are traitors." Police said they detained a man suspected of attacking protesters."At first I was sure it was water, but it really burned," said Professor Haim Marantz, 85, who participated in the demonstration. "I realized it was probably oil, and I went to the hospital."RECAP: Gaza hospitals face a medicine shortage; Israeli troops kill three Palestinians crossing Gaza's Yellow LineHere are Saturday's updates from Israel, Gaza, the West Bank and the Middle East:■ Gaza hospitals are facing shortages of 43 percent of essential medicines, including painkillers, the enclave's health ministry said.■ The White House will host a Board of Peace summit later this month, which Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to attend.■ Iran said there are no scheduled second talks with the U.S. over its nuclear program.■ Thousands ‍of people protested in ‍Berlin on Saturday in support of Iranians' ‌nationwide uprising, coinciding with the anniversary of Iran's 1979 anti-monarchy ⁠revolution.■ The Israeli military shot and killed three Palestinians crossing the Yellow Line, including one militant it said participated in the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel.■ Thousands of protesters across Israel attended anti-government demonstrations led by the October Council, a group of Israelis demanding a state commission of inquiry after their family members were killed on or after October 7.■ A man splashed an unknown burning liquid at anti-government protesters in Be'er Sheva, leading one demonstrator to be hospitalized.In the News'All the Wars Made Me Want to Escape. 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