The Times of Israel Daily Briefing In DC, Trump appears to rein in Israel on Iran
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Feb 12, 2026 
Jacob Magid, U.S. Bureau Chief for The Times of Israel, offers on-the-ground reporting on U.S.-Israel ties. He unpacks the private Netanyahu–Trump White House meeting and competing U.S.-Israeli frames on Iran talks. He outlines the upcoming Board of Peace meeting, a new PA draft constitution, expanded Israeli West Bank measures, and a surprising AIPAC intervention in a New Jersey primary.
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U.S. Pushes Diplomacy With Iran
- Trump publicly said he 'insisted' Netanyahu let U.S. negotiations with Iran continue, signaling U.S. restraint for now.
- Jacob Magid notes this frames a diplomatic track while Israel remains deeply skeptical of Iran talks.
Leaders' Visit Amplifies Military Coordination
- Israel and the U.S. used leaders' presence in Washington to bolster military and intelligence coordination ahead of a possible strike.
- Magid says U.S. forces and CENTCOM contacts already enable cooperation, so the visit amplified planning rather than created it.
Board Of Peace Attendance Is Tenuous
- The Board of Peace inaugural meeting on Feb 19 is contested and many countries are cautious about attendance.
- Jacob Magid explains some leaders may avoid it because inclusion of Qatar and Turkey risks domestic political backlash for Netanyahu.