On Saturday, February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a broad and coordinated military operation across Iran, targeting hundreds of sites associated with the Iranian regime, including elements of its senior leadership, nuclear program, and ballistic missile infrastructure. As the United States and Israel continue Operation Epic Fury and Operation Roaring Lion, respectively, Iran has retaliated with missile and drone strikes against Israel and against U.S. and allied targets in Bahrain, the UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.

As this war continues, and as President Trump's ten-point peace plan continues to take shape in Gaza, the Jewish Community Relations Council’s goal is to provide you with relevant updates and reliable, practical information. We share what we are reading, listening to, watching, and more.

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