Middle East Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-02-15
We've collected the top geopolitical conflict articles from the Middle East and brought them all here. If you're tired of only having access to MSM versions of the story, you've found the right place. We’ll include all of the outlets we know of.
Hamas slams ‘brutal’ abuse of Palestinian abductees in Israeli jail
Hamas condemns the “brutal abuse” of Palestinian abductees in Israel’s Ofer prison, calling the acts a “new war crime.”
Presstv
Feb 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
Francesca Albanese represents UN inability to acknowledge truth and morality - opinion
Her over-the-top antisemitic views seem to be an offshoot of her desire to please her Jew-hating supporters and benefactors, to the point where she even compared Israel to Nazi Germany.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Feb 15, 2026 - jpost.com
Over 2,000 Britons served in Israeli military during Gaza genocide: Report
Over 2,000 British nationals fought alongside Israeli forces during the Gaza genocide, a report says.
Presstv
Feb 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
To honor the memory of those massacred on October 7, Israelis must recognize their actions in Gaza
The recent outrage over an Israeli minister's rejection of the word 'massacre' in reference to October 7 revealed that in Israel, the word is reserved for one side. Those fighting for its preservation must apply it to what happened in Gaza
Haaretz latest headlines
Feb 15, 2026 - haaretz.com
‘Speaking truth is her crime’: Netizens rip into European allies of Israel for targeting Albanese
Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, has received widespread support on social media, following calls for her resignation by European governments such as France and Germany.
Presstv
Feb 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
Iran faces off with E3 over snapback sanctions as Russia and China back Tehran
Europe’s bid to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran has ignited a fierce backlash, with Iran denouncing the move as “illegal” and vowing firm retaliation.
Presstv
Feb 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
Silenced in France: The unjust detention of a pro-Palestine Iranian activist
Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian academic who lived in France for eight years, has been unjustly detained for condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza on social media.
Presstv
Feb 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
IRGC is part of Iran’s national army: Pundit
Iranian academician states that Europe is not genuinely committed to labeling the IRGC as a “terrorist organization” and is facing significant pressure from the Israeli regime.
Presstv
Feb 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
Washington seeking regime change in Venezuela: Analyst
Podcaster and Journalist Esha Krishnaswamy believes the U-S military buildup in the Caribbean region is aimed at regime change in Venezuela.
Presstv
Feb 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
China warns of 'measures' following CIA’s Chinese-language recruitment drive
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) publishes a video aimed at luring members of China’s military to spy for the United States.
Presstv
Feb 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
Hamas slams Israeli settlers’ ‘criminal aggression’ in West Bank
Hamas has condemned latest assaults by Israeli settlers and the relentless army offensive across the occupied West Bank.
Presstv
Feb 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
Trump's Gaza 'peace plan' dismissed as 'one-sided and unworkable'
A French NGO calls for an end to the West’s “complicity” with the Israeli regime in its repression of Palestinians.
Presstv
Feb 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
3,000 bodies of Palestinians ‘evaporated’ as Israel used banned weapons in Gaza
Gaza’s Civil Defense says nearly three-thousand Palestinian bodies have been “evaporated” without a trace since October 2023.
Presstv
Feb 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
Gaza's sports sector devastation: No athletes at Italy's Winter Olympics
As Italy's Olympic Winter Games roll out, a report detailing the destruction of the Palestinian sports sector by Israel has been presented in Rome.
Presstv
Feb 15, 2026 - presstv.ir
Egypt, Turkey signs $350 arms and joint production deal
The defence landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean and North Africa is undergoing a notable transformation as Turkey and Egypt formalise a $350 million defence cooperation package. This agreement marks a […]
Military Africa
Feb 14, 2026 - military.africa
Paramount Group, Ukraine’s MAC HUB launches production of Mbombe 4 armoured vehicle
Paramount Group, the Midrand-based defence and aerospace manufacturer, has positioned itself as a notable player in this evolving market. By leveraging its international footprint, specifically through Paramount Greece, the company […]
Military Africa
Feb 14, 2026 - military.africa
AOI showcase drones, artillery, EW solutions in Saudi Arabia, secure sales
The third edition of the World Defense Show in Riyadh serves as a backdrop for a major shift in the North African defence industry. Egypt’s state-owned Arab Organisation for Industrialization, […]
Military Africa
Feb 14, 2026 - military.africa
Gaza's reconstruction must focus on the culture just as much as on the concrete - opinion
On October 7, polls showed that roughly 70 percent of Gazans and 80% of West Bank Palestinians expressed support for Hamas. This is indicative of a culture in need of change.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Feb 14, 2026 - jpost.com
Hamas denounces brutal torture of prisoners as war crimes
TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – The Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas, has condemned the Israeli treatment of Palestinian prisoners, describing the brutal torture of detainees as a clear war crime and a violation of international law.
Mehr News Agency
Feb 14, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
Israeli army kills 72,051 Palestinians in Gaza since Oct. 07
TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has said that Israeli forces have killed 72,051 Palestinian people in the enclave since the outbreak of war between Hamas and Israel on October 07, 2023.
Mehr News Agency
Feb 14, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
Munich 2026 faces Gaza’s unanswered call for justice
At the Munich Security Conference 2026, beneath glittering chandeliers and tight security, diplomacy moved to script — until one question broke it. Dutch parliamentarian Kati Piri asked what many had whispered, but few had dared to say aloud: where is the accountability for Israel’s actions in Gaza? The room did not answer. The question lingered. Gaza now lies in ruins. More than 72,000 Palestinia...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 14, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Hamas denounces brutal torture of Palestinian prisoners as war crime
Tehran, IRNA— The Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas, has condemned the Israeli treatment of Palestinian prisoners, describing the brutal torture of detainees as a clear war crime and a violation of international law.
IRNA English
Feb 14, 2026 - en.irna.ir
Money, threats, abuse: Israeli efforts to block return to Gaza via Rafah
The journey home for Palestinians returning to the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing with Egypt has turned into a path marked by interrogation, detention and humiliation – and, in some cases, financial inducements not to return or to cooperate with the Israeli army, according to returnee testimonies and human rights reports, Anadolu reports. On Wednesday, Gaza’s Government Media Office ...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 14, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Ex-Oxfam UK CEO sues charity, says it disproportionately focused on Gaza, pushed 'genocide' label
Former Oxfam UK CEO Halima Begum is taking the charity to an employment tribunal, alleging antisemitism, racism, and pressure to label the Gaza war a genocide without evidence.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Feb 14, 2026 - jpost.com
Anti-Munich Conference march
TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Protesters in Munich rally against the NATO security conference, calling for peace talks with Russia and an end to arms supplies to Ukraine
Mehr News Agency
Feb 14, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
EuroPal and the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign address unfinished business
In September 2025, the Scottish Parliament made history by endorsing a comprehensive package of Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) against Israel – the first national parliament to do so. Yet, as the May 2026 elections approach, there are growing fears that this landmark victory is being allowed to fade into a ‘symbolic’ gesture rather than becoming the catalyst for tangible change it was pr...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 14, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US, Iran set for 2rd round of nuclear talks in Geneva amid tensions: Report
The US and Iran are expected to hold a second round of nuclear negotiations in Geneva next Tuesday, according to US officials and sources, amid rising military tensions in the Gulf, Anadolu reports. Officials cited by US website Axios said on Friday that the talks, aimed at reaching an agreement that could avert escalation, are expected to include Donald Trump’s son-in-law and unofficial advisor J...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 14, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Workers halt production at Belgian arms factory over Israeli officer visit
Some workers at Belgium’s major weapons manufacturer FN Herstal staged a spontaneous strike to protest the presence of an Israeli army officer who was part of a visiting delegation of defense attaches, Anadolu reports. The walkout took place on Friday afternoon at the factory in Herstal and was initiated by members linked to the socialist trade union FGTB, the company confirmed, according to Belgi...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 14, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
4 Palestinians injured by Israeli army gunfire across Gaza Strip despite ceasefire
Four Palestinians were injured on Saturday by Israeli army gunfire across the Gaza Strip amid daily Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement in effect since Oct. 10, 2025, Anadolu reports. A young girl and an elderly man were wounded by Israeli gunfire east of Khan Younis, a medical source told Anadolu. Another young girl was shot in the head by Israeli army gunfire in the Netzarim area in th...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 14, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Palestinian leader urges removal of all Israeli 'obstacles' on Gaza ceasefire
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas called on Saturday for the removal of "all obstacles" he said Israel has imposed on implementing phase two of the Gaza ceasefire."We emphasise the need to lift all obstacles imposed by the Israeli occupation on the implementation of the provisions related to the second phase of the agreement," Abbas said, in a speech read by his prime minister Mohammed Mustafa at...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Feb 14, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Deadly drone strikes cloud US-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks in Geneva
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hint at difficulties in next week's talks.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Feb 14, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Iran needs regime change, not another reformist illusion doomed to fail - opinion
There is a crucial fact that Western observers consistently forget: The worst violence against Iranian protesters has always occurred under so-called “reformist” governments.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Feb 14, 2026 - jpost.com
WATCH: Armed Gazans cross Yellow Line, take cover before IDF strike in northern Strip
In addition, IDF also stated it has begun striking Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon on Saturday night, in response to "Hezbollah’s repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement."
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Feb 14, 2026 - jpost.com
Ocasio-Cortez tells Haaretz: Unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel enabled genocide in Gaza
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized 'unconditional' U.S. aid to Israel, linking it to civilian deaths in Gaza, and called for enforcing the Leahy Laws, which prohibit aid to foreign units committing gross human rights violations
Haaretz latest headlines
Feb 14, 2026 - haaretz.com
Nigerian Navy strengtens land warfare capabilities
For decades, the Nigerian Navy’s identity was defined by the horizon of the Atlantic and the intricate waterways of the Niger Delta. However, as the nation’s security landscape shifts into […]
Military Africa
Feb 14, 2026 - military.africa
Putin says Russia supports Iran in defense of its sovereignty
TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a message to Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's president, to congratulate the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, stressing Moscow's support for Tehran.
Mehr News Agency
Feb 14, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
Saving Halmahera Island in Indonesia from Israeli investment
Despite cultivating a global reputation as a defender of Palestinian rights, Indonesia has approved a geothermal concession on Halmahera, a forested island in eastern Indonesia, involving a company embedded in Israel’s economic system. The decision carries two clear risks. It weakens Indonesia’s political position on Palestine and exposes a fragile environment to deeper industrial pressure. This i...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 14, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
ICU patients’ lives at risk in Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Hospital amid Israel’s war
The hospital may be forced in the coming hours to ration electricity so that certain wards can be prioritised.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Feb 14, 2026 - aljazeera.com
China’s disappearing elite: The high-stakes gamble behind Xi’s crackdown - analysis
Empty seats define President Xi’s rule, as China’s political elite faces a relentless purge.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Feb 14, 2026 - jpost.com
US must reclaim its institutions and universities in face of Qatari financial influence - opinion
American higher education is being inundated by influence operations from Qatar, which constitute a possible national security threat.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Feb 14, 2026 - jpost.com
Rabbi Shmuel Yerish: From teaching in Ukraine to creating Jewish kids' toys in Hadera
Rabbi Shmuel Yerish is grateful that “here in Israel you can live a full Jewish life, without judgment or reproach.”
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Feb 14, 2026 - jpost.com
Palestinian-owned property set fire in West Bank after settlers spotted nearby; no arrests made
According to witnesses, Israeli settlers later returned to the scene and threatened them. The incident follows a campaign of IDF demolitions and settler harassment that drove two families to leave the village earlier this week
Haaretz latest headlines
Feb 14, 2026 - haaretz.com
Israel's foreign minister to attend Board of Peace launch in Washington
The upcoming summit will be the first gathering of the Board of Peace since the charter signing ceremony in Davos, Switzerland in January. Gaza's reconstruction is among the issues to be addressed, according to a source
Haaretz latest headlines
Feb 14, 2026 - haaretz.com
U.S. readies for weeks-long Iran strikes as Trump weighs attack, officials say
The Pentagon is preparing for a prolonged campaign that could expand beyond nuclear sites to Iranian state and security targets. U.S. officials expect retaliation and escalating reprisals, raising fears of a wider regional war even as talks continue
Haaretz latest headlines
Feb 14, 2026 - haaretz.com
Mohammad's family say he was shot because Israeli soldiers 'have nothing else to do'
Israeli soldiers opened fire from an ambush on two Palestinian teenagers in the West Bank. One was killed, and his cousin was wounded. The IDF says the two had thrown stones and a firebomb, but eyewitnesses claim otherwise