Middle East
Netanyahu voiced deep skepticism over prospects of US-Iran nuclear deal
February 17, 2026
Netanyahu voiced deep skepticism over prospects of US-Iran nuclear deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed strong doubts about the possibility of a successful nuclear agreement with Iran, even as…
US increases military pressure on Iran ahead of high-stakes talks
February 17, 2026
US increases military pressure on Iran ahead of high-stakes talks
The US military is continuing a significant buildup of air and naval assets in the Middle East ahead of planned…
Gaza’s ceasefire threatens to shatter due to Israel’s mounting violations
February 17, 2026
Gaza’s ceasefire threatens to shatter due to Israel’s mounting violations
Nearly a month after the US announced the start of the second phase of the Gaza Strip ceasefire, signs are…
Israeli move to designate large parts of West Bank as state land condemned as ‘de facto annexation’
February 16, 2026
Israeli move to designate large parts of West Bank as state land condemned as ‘de facto annexation’
Tel Aviv — The Israeli government has advanced the registration of territory in the occupied West Bank as state land…
A killing a day: How a crime epidemic is spotlighting inequality in Israeli society
February 15, 2026
A killing a day: How a crime epidemic is spotlighting inequality in Israeli society
Sakhnin, Israel — A mother shot dead outside a supermarket. A man killed after leaving a mosque. A doctor gunned…
Israel’s march of destruction continues across Gaza, further violating ceasefire
February 15, 2026
Israel’s march of destruction continues across Gaza, further violating ceasefire
As complexities pile up in Gaza’s political sphere and on the ground, attention has shifted to the transfer of administration…
Netanyahu leans on Trump ties as Israel heads toward elections
February 14, 2026
Netanyahu leans on Trump ties as Israel heads toward elections
Only one image was released from Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting Wednesday: a handshake in the Oval Office, distributed…
Iranian authorities subjected Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to ‘life-threatening mistreatment,’ Nobel Committee says
February 12, 2026
Iranian authorities subjected Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to ‘life-threatening mistreatment,’ Nobel Committee says
Imprisoned Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi was subjected to beatings and “life-threatening mistreatment” by Iranian authorities during her arrest and…
Netanyahu to discuss potential Iran strikes with Trump as Washington and Tehran resume talks
February 11, 2026
Netanyahu to discuss potential Iran strikes with Trump as Washington and Tehran resume talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to discuss possible military options against Iran with US President Donald Trump during his…
Forty Palestinians return to Gaza through Rafah crossing as part of 6th group
February 11, 2026
Forty Palestinians return to Gaza through Rafah crossing as part of 6th group
Forty Palestinians, including women and children, arrived in Gaza early Tuesday morning as part of the sixth group to return…