Hamas reinforcing control over Gaza, putting effectiveness of Board of Peace in doubt Israeli officials reject any prospect of Hamas retaining power. February 19, 2026
Trump: War or peace with Iran will be clear ‘in about 10 days’ 'The war in Gaza is over. It's over,' Trump said. February 19, 2026
Rabbis urge Netanyahu to block IDF plan placing women in armored combat units It argued that the direction the army is taking conflicts with Jewish law and operational judgment. February 18, 2026
BBC under fire for calling Israelis ‘human fragments’ Of 36 complaints submitted by CAMERA relating to the Arabic-language service’s coverage since that date, the Executive Complaints Unit has rejected 34. February 18, 2026
Satellite images show Iran reinforcing military and nuclear sites hit in Israeli and U.S. strikes At the Parchin military complex, imagery indicates that a structure reportedly hit by Israel in October 2024 has been sealed beneath a concrete layer and covered with soil, effectively masking it from aerial observation. February 18, 2026
Former prime minister warns ‘Turkey is the new Iran’ Bennett said the growing influence in Syria, Gaza and other areas is steadily tightening pressure on Israel. February 17, 2026
Turkish groups call for arrest of IDF soldier holding dual citizenship According to the report, 112 soldiers currently serving in the IDF also hold Turkish citizenship. February 17, 2026
US moves more than 50 fighter jets to Middle East as talks with Iran continue The United States recently sent two warships to the Middle East ahead of the Switzerland talks. February 17, 2026
Holocaust survivor ordered to leave Spanish museum following harassment, told to hide Jewish symbols Several visitors reacted angrily and shouted insults at the Jews, including accusations that they were “crazy child killers.” February 16, 2026
Israel plans to extend Jerusalem for first time since Six-Day War The potential expansion is reflected in a housing plan being advanced in the settlement of Adam in the Binyamin region. February 16, 2026
Head of Trump’s Gaza committee admits attacking IDF soldiers The Israel Defense Forces classifies stone throwing as a form of 'popular terror.' February 15, 2026
Trump Says ‘Board of Peace’ countries will send thousands of troops to Gaza The security forces are intended to work together to maintain order and ensure safety for Gaza’s civilian population, Trump said. February 15, 2026
British Museum to remove ‘Palestine’ on some exhibits due to historical inaccuracy UKLFI said it raised concerns about references it characterized as historically inaccurate in sections covering the ancient Levant and Egypt. February 15, 2026
Iran’s crown prince urges Trump to attack, says regime is weak Reza Pahlavi has argued that sustained pressure from abroad, combined with internal unrest, could bring an end to clerical rule. February 14, 2026
Freed captive attempted suicide in Gaza until she saw footage of hostage protests In a separate interview, Yehoud said she endured sexual assault on an almost daily basis while being held alone. February 14, 2026
Gaza militia leader vows to destroy tunnels and fight Hamas Israel has previously acknowledged supporting militias opposing Hamas in Gaza. February 14, 2026
School shooter in Canada wrote ‘I need to hate Jews’ before killing 9 people Researchers said the activity reflected what they described as a pattern of online radicalization. February 13, 2026
Palestinians’ proposed ‘constitution’ erases Jewish history, supports payments to terrorists The document does not reference Jewish historical or religious connections to Jerusalem. February 13, 2026
Trump says Herzog ‘should be ashamed of himself’ for not pardoning Netanyahu 'I think the people of Israel should really shame him,' Trump said of Herzog. 'He’s disgraceful for not giving it.' By Vered Weiss, World Israel News US President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused Israeli... February 12, 2026
Netanyahu will not return to Washington to attend Board of Peace inaugural meeting The charter of the Board of Peace was signed on Jan. 22 by 19 countries on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland. February 12, 2026
Hamas documents show efforts to obstruct trial of World Vision’s Gaza director El-Halabi was released in February 2025 as part of an Israel-Hamas hostage and prisoner exchange. February 12, 2026
IDF spokesman urges Iranians to communicate only through official military channels The appeal stood out for its direct address to the Iranian public and for its reference to potential 'cooperation.' February 12, 2026
UN Chief Guterres congratulates Iran on regime anniversary after crackdown that killed thousands Opponents of the Iranian government said the congratulatory note risked appearing inconsistent with the U.N.’s stated concerns. February 11, 2026
Iranian officials transport funds in their luggage to rebuild Hezbollah Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, visited Beirut in October and allegedly transported hundreds of millions of dollars in cash. February 11, 2026
Hamas leader tells Norwegian TV group is proud of Oct. 7, denies killing civilians Osama Hamdan argued that one of the main outcomes of the attack was Israel’s diplomatic isolation, which he described as a deliberate objective. February 10, 2026
Iran could have up to 2,000 ballistic missiles in weeks, Israel warns Israeli officials have consistently argued that Tehran’s missile capabilities must be addressed alongside its nuclear program. February 10, 2026
Trump says Netanyahu ‘wants a deal’ as US-Iran talks resume under military pressure The US and Iran resumed discussions in Oman last Friday for the first time since the 12-day war in June. February 10, 2026
Smotrich says Iranian regime must be destroyed Smotrich rejected the idea of any diplomatic deal with Tehran unless it includes sweeping restrictions. February 9, 2026
Lapid accuses Netanyahu of distorting testimony, urges investigation Lapid said the publication went beyond political disagreement and may constitute a breach of the Official Secrets Law. February 9, 2026
Australian Ad opposing Herzog visit sparks backlash over false, unauthorized names and inclusion of kapos The list also contains the names of three historical kapos from Nazi concentration camps. February 9, 2026
Cabinet approves sweeping changes to land, planning and municipal authority in Judea and Samaria The government also revoked a Jordanian-era prohibition on selling property to Jews. February 9, 2026
Child’s ‘joke’ triggers Israeli fighter jet escort of Wizz Air flight to Ben Gurion Airport During the flight, a couple noticed the word “terrorist” written in Arabic on their device. February 8, 2026
Hamas leader’s Freudian slip blesses Israel at Al Jazeera Forum A video clip appeared to capture senior Hamas figure Khaled Mashaal saying, in translation, 'To a free Israel, with God’s help,' before immediately correcting himself. February 8, 2026
‘Humanity now has a common enemy:’ UN Special Rapporteur Albanese condemns Israel at Al Jazeera forum Albanese criticized countries that maintain diplomatic and defense ties with Israel and argued that Western media coverage had contributed to a 'genocidal narrative.' February 7, 2026
Iran rejects U.S. demand to halt enrichment as Oman talks yield little progress Tehran also conveyed that its missile program was not part of the agenda, the diplomat said. February 7, 2026
IDF soldiers were just a few meters away from where hostages were confined, Hamas reveals Some hostages, the sources claimed, were kept in tunnels located beneath areas where Israeli forces later assembled. February 7, 2026
Palestinian terror suspect attacks female soldier, eliminated at the scene A second female soldier at the scene responded according to protocol and opened fire, killing the suspect. February 7, 2026
Trump wants new long-term nuclear deal with Russia and China Trump’s remarks rejected a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin to extend the agreement for one additional year. February 6, 2026
Elite Australian summer camp simulates Holocaust atrocities, including mock gas chambers Participants were forced to engage in Holocaust re-enactments, with campers forced to dig their own graves on a beach and take a collective shower, simulating gas chambers at concentration camps. February 6, 2026
Most American Jews support Israel, but just over a third identify as ‘Zionist’ The findings suggest that many American Jews support Israel’s existence while distancing themselves from the label 'Zionist,' reflecting sharp disagreement over what the term means. February 5, 2026
Iran Says Khorramshahr-4 Missile Placed in Underground Sites, Claims 10-Minute Reach to Israel According to the state-run news agency, this marks the first operational deployment of the system in such facilities. February 5, 2026
Jerusalem stalls permission for hotel after bereaved Oct 7 families expose developer’s Hamas ties The suit claims that Hamas constructed tunnels and maintained operational infrastructure beneath properties, using them in attacks that resulted in the deaths of civilians and soldiers. February 5, 2026
Maj. Ella Waweya named IDF’s next Arabic-language spokesperson At 36, she is among the most senior Arab Muslim women serving in the IDF and is widely recognized on social media under the name 'Captain Ella.' February 4, 2026
US accepts Iran’s venue change and nuclear-only agenda ahead of talks Previous plans had included parallel multilateral sessions addressing missiles, support for proxy groups, and human rights issues. February 4, 2026
Saudi media’s increasingly anti-Israel rhetoric raises questions about future normalization The language surfaced as Riyadh joined seven other Muslim-majority countries, among them the United Arab Emirates, in criticizing what they called Israel’s alleged violations of a Gaza ceasefire. February 4, 2026
Trump names inflation hawk as Federal Reserve Chief sparks selloff in gold and silver Efforts to confront inflation under that framework would likely involve higher interest rates, a move that typically strengthens the dollar and reduces the appeal of precious metals as safe-haven assets. February 3, 2026
US downs Iranian drone that approached aircraft carrier in Arabia Sea The USS Abraham Lincoln was operating roughly 500 miles from Iran’s shore when the unmanned aircraft closed in, according to US Central Command. February 3, 2026
NYC antisemitic hate crimes jump 182% in January, Mamdani’s first month in office Police said offenses targeting Jews made up the majority of hate crimes reported citywide during the month. February 3, 2026
Iran’s military denies plans for exercises in Strait of Hormuz after US warning In a statement, US Central Command cautioned Tehran to ensure any activity in the strait did not threaten maritime traffic or regional stability. February 2, 2026
Huckabee signals Washington would not launch a strike on Iran without Jerusalem The US ambassador said it was difficult to imagine either Washington or Jerusalem acting without the other in a scenario involving Iran. February 1, 2026
Qatar condemns Israel for allegedly breaching ceasefire after IDF strike targets terrorists, including Hamas commander According to the military, the operations followed an incident Friday in which eight terrorists emerged from a tunnel in southern Gaza’s Rafah area. February 1, 2026
Saudi defense minister says Iranian regime will be strengthened if Trump backs down on strikes 'At this point, if this doesn’t happen, it will only embolden the regime,' Khalid bin Salman said in a closed-door meeting. January 31, 2026
Khamenei emerges from bunker to celebrate anniversary of Islamic revolution His appearance followed reports earlier in the week that he had been relocated to a secure underground facility amid fears of a potential US strike. January 31, 2026
Photo of former PM’s Naftali Bennett’s son appears among images of Iranian protesters killed during crackdown The photograph appears to have been cropped from an image uploaded to Naftali Bennett’s Instagram account in December showing him hiking with his son in southern Israel. January 31, 2026
Palestinian-owned app soars to top of rankings as antisemitic content spirals out of control The app ranked second overall in downloads behind ChatGPT and first among social networking platforms. January 30, 2026
US missile destroyer docks near Eilat amid Iran tensions The IDF said the arrival of the USS Delbert D. Black was pre-planned and part of ongoing cooperation between the Israel Defense Forces and the United States military. January 30, 2026
Trump says he has spoken with Iran, as war appears imminent A US official told Reuters that the USS Delbert D. Black entered the region within the past 48 hours, increasing the number of American destroyers in the Middle East to six, alongside an aircraft carrier and three littoral combat ships. January 30, 2026
Bereaved father said son’s body, but not his head, was returned from Gaza Amri Zini was told the effort to recover the missing remains was never defined as an official mission, meaning no structured search was underway. January 29, 2026
IDF says some terrorists were spared to preserve intelligence on hostages Early in the war, concerns were raised that leaders such as Yahya Sinwar and Mohammed Deif might be untouchable if they alone possessed certain knowledge about captives. January 29, 2026
Anti-Israel protesters rally around ‘Holy Land Five’ imprisoned for funding Hamas Organizers claim the men were 'wrongfully imprisoned' and allege their prosecution was driven by 'Zionist pressure.' January 28, 2026
