Reuters World News Iran talks, Guthrie, West Bank and Bondi Beach
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Feb 16, 2026 Emily Rose, Reuters Jerusalem correspondent who reports on Israeli policy and West Bank developments. She discusses Israel’s new measures tightening control over the occupied West Bank. She outlines Netanyahu’s demands on Iran’s nuclear capacity and covers Tehran’s negotiating signals. Short updates also touch on a DNA lead in a high-profile U.S. case and a Bondi Beach court appearance.
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Tense, Tentative Iran-Geneva Talks
- Iran and the US head to Geneva with low odds of a deal but cautious openness from Tehran raises hope.
- Netanyahu demands dismantling Iran's enrichment infrastructure, signaling a tough negotiating red line.
West Bank Measures Undermine Two-State Hope
- Israel's cabinet approved measures tightening control over the occupied West Bank, seen by Palestinians as de facto annexation.
- Policies since October 7th and the current coalition have accelerated Jewish expansion and undermined two-state prospects.
Watch Talks And Data For Market Signals
- Investors should monitor Geneva talks closely because outcomes could move oil prices and market sentiment.
- Watch Japan's GDP and US inflation data for early-week market direction given US markets are closed.