The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Female soldiers under attack in Israel
Feb 16, 2026
David Horovitz, founding editor of The Times of Israel and longtime analyst of Israeli politics and security, breaks down tense US-Iran signals and Netanyahu’s shifting narrative about the war. He covers the violent attack on two female soldiers in Bnei Brak and concerns about police inaction. They also touch on the varied paths of former hostages rebuilding their lives.
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Israel's Broader Iran Demands
- David Horovitz highlights a gulf between US-led talks' narrow nuclear focus and Israel's demand for broader constraints on Iran.
- Israel insists on ending enrichment, removing enriched uranium, halting ballistic missiles, and stopping proxy funding.
Polling, Power Balance, And Narrative Control
- Horovitz explains polling shows neither bloc has a clear majority and Arab parties hold the balance of power.
- He argues Netanyahu is reshaping the narrative to minimize his blame for October 7 while remaining electorally potent.
Reframing The War Through Language
- Netanyahu reframes the conflict as a "war of revival," influencing memorial language and public memory.
- Families object that this wording erases the reality of the October 7 massacre and its aftermath.