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<p>Former Rep. Cori Bush files to reclaim her seat in Missouri, challenging incumbent Wesley Bell. She criticizes AIPAC's $8.6 million effort against her in 2024, and vows to fight for "Palestinian rights".</p><p><i>(Arutz Sheva-Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p>IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin reassures the public, saying the military is monitoring Iran closely and remains on high alert. This comes after the US Embassy in Israel announced staff evacuations.</p><p><i>(Arutz Sheva-Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p>President Trump says he has not yet decided on military action against Iran, expresses dissatisfaction with the country's negotiations, but indicates further talks will take place.</p><p><i>(Arutz Sheva-Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

Lebanese report says Israel is demanding full disarmament, tunnel maps, and exclusion of Hamas from future Gaza security structures.

<p>President Trump expresses frustration with Iran's refusal to make a more substantial deal on nuclear issues, emphasizing their lack of commitment to forgoing nuclear weapons. </p><p><i>(Arutz Sheva-Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Israel from March 2-3 to discuss regional issues, including Iran, Lebanon, and Trump's 20-Point Peace Plan for Gaza.</p><p><i>(Arutz Sheva-Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p>New IAEA report reveals Iran has denied access to nuclear sites bombed in June, leaving key details of its uranium stockpile unverified. </p><p><i>(Arutz Sheva-Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>