Middle East Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-02-21
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.
IDF kills three Hezbollah commanders in Baalbek, Lebanon, after strike on command center - report
The IDF said it had targeted a Hezbollah command center embedded within civilian infrastructure, accusing the terror organization of violating the ceasefire agreement.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Feb 21, 2026 - jpost.com
Hamas slams Israeli restrictions on access to al-Aqsa mosque during Ramadan
Hamas says Israeli restrictions on access to the al-Aqsa Mosque compound on the first Friday of Ramadan have failed to break the will of the Palestinian nation.
Presstv
Feb 21, 2026 - presstv.ir
Hundreds of Dutch nationals served in Israeli military amid Gaza genocide
Israel’s military has recruited hundreds of Dutch-Israeli dual nationals while Dutch law warns of crimes against humanity.
Presstv
Feb 21, 2026 - presstv.ir
Gaza death toll surpassed 75,000 in first 16 months of genocide: Survey
A Lancet survey finds the death toll of the Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza exceeded 75,000 in 16 months.
Presstv
Feb 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 2026 - presstv.ir
Hamas condemns Trump's 'Board of Peace' meeting
Hamas has strongly condemned the convening of Gaza’s so-called Board of Peace in the United States.
Presstv
Feb 21, 2026 - presstv.ir
Palestinian athlete and daughter hope to return to the track despite amputation
The sports community has not been spared in the Israeli attacks on Gaza.
Presstv
Feb 21, 2026 - presstv.ir
Gaza mothers in Italy recount horrors of Israel's genocide
Gaza mothers of wounded children who received treatment in Rome recount their horror at Israel's genocide.
Presstv
Feb 21, 2026 - presstv.ir
US Special Operations Personnel Arrive in Nigeria
The United States Department of Defence is deploying approximately 200 military personnel to Nigeria to enhance local counter-terrorism capabilities. This surge follows a period of heightened diplomatic tension and strategic […]
Military Africa
Feb 20, 2026 - military.africa
WATCH: Golani, Air Force kill terrorist who crossed yellow line in southern Gaza
According to the IDF spokesperson, soldiers from the Golani Brigade operating south of the Gaza Strip spotted a terrorist approaching in a way which indicated an immediate threat.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Feb 20, 2026 - jpost.com
Lawyers ask police to investigate Elbit Systems UK for alleged war crimes complicity
A London-based law firms urged the Metropolitan Police to investigate the potential complicity of Elbit Systems UK directors in atrocities in the Gaza Strip, Anadolu reports. The Public Interest Law Centre (PILC), with the support of Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT), submitted a detailed complaint Thursday to the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command. The complaint said they asked the di...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Lancet study: Gaza death toll 50% higher than previously reported
The death toll in Gaza is 50 per cent higher than originally reported, according to a major new peer-reviewed study published in The Lancet Global Health, which estimates that more than 75,000 Palestinians were killed in the first 15 months of Israel’s genocide. The study estimates 75,200 violent deaths between 7 October 2023 and 5 January 2025, compared with 49,090 recorded by Gaza’s Ministry of ...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
UN raises alarm over risk of ethnic cleansing in Gaza and West Bank
The United Nations has expressed concern over the risk of ethnic cleansing in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, citing intensified military operations and the large-scale displacement of Palestinian civilians. In a report released on Thursday, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said that escalating attacks, widespread destruction of residential areas and restrictio...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
2 killed in Israeli drone strike on Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon
Two people were killed, and three others were injured in an Israeli drone strike on the Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon on Friday, in the latest violation of a 2024 ceasefire deal, the Palestinian Red Crescent said, Anadolu reports. Lebanon’s official National News Agency (NNA) reported that the strike hit the Hittin neighborhood inside the densely populated camp, locate...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
From Greenland to the Gulf: Is Washington replacing the rules with raw power?
By early 2026, US foreign policy appears less anchored in the language of rules and more openly framed in the language of leverage. The past year has seen escalating tensions in Venezuela, renewed territorial rhetoric over Greenland, mounting friction within NATO, and an increasingly securitized posture in the Middle East. These are not isolated episodes. Together, they suggest a shift in how Wash...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli Health Ministry reviews hospital preparations amid possible conflict with Iran
An Israeli TV channel reported on Thursday that the Israeli Ministry of Health held an emergency meeting with hospital directors and health insurance funds to discuss preparations for a potential escalation with Iran. According to i24 News, senior officials from the ministry attended the meeting, where hospital directors were asked to present their readiness for a possible confrontation with Iran....
Middle East Monitor
Feb 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Egypt says it is committed to training Palestinian police in Gaza
Egypt is committed to continuing the training of Palestinian police personnel to maintain security in Gaza, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said Thursday during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington, DC, Anadolu reports. Madbouly said Egypt supports US President Donald Trump’s vision for “a new era of peace and coexistence” in the region in which Palestinians enjoy their right ...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Analysis-US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks
By Samia Nakhoul, Parisa Hafezi and John IrishDUBAI, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Iran and the United States are sliding rapidly towards military conflict as hopes fade for a diplomatic solution to their standoff over Tehran’s nuclear programme, officials on both sides and diplomats across the Gulf and Europe say.Iran’s Gulf neighbours and its enemy Israel now consider a conflict to be more likely than a se...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Feb 20, 2026 - al-monitor.com
US military assets in the Middle East
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier entered the Mediterranean Sea on Friday, further boosting American firepower in a region that has seen a massive military buildup ahead of potential strikes against Iran. Below, AFP examines key US military assets deployed in or near the Middle East.- Ships -Washington currently has 13 warships in the Middle East: one aircraft carrier -- the USS Abraham Linc...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Feb 20, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Olympics-IOC chief Coventry says unaware of Infantino's presence at Board of Peace meeting, will look into matter
By Karolos GrohmannMILAN, Feb 20 (Reuters) - International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry said on Friday she was unaware of world soccer body (FIFA) chief Gianni Infantino's presence at the first meeting of The Board of Peace along with U.S. President Donald Trump, and said she would look into the matter.Infantino, who is also an IOC member, took part in the meeting of The Board of Pe...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Feb 20, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Hamas condemns Trump's 'Board of Peace' meeting
TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has strongly condemned the convening of Gaza’s so-called Board of Peace in the United States.
Mehr News Agency
Feb 20, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
Millions of Syrian children out of school as funding gaps threaten recovery: UNICEF envoy
Syrian children continue to face poverty, displacement, and education disruption despite a fragile recovery following political changes, a UNICEF goodwill ambassador said Friday after a visit to the country, Anadolu reports. Muzoon Almellehan, in a press briefing in Geneva where she joined via link, described both hope and hardship, noting that communities are rebuilding, but millions of children ...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Trump’s war: A conflict of survival, not strategy
“Trump’s challenge isn’t just Tehran. It’s balancing Israel, the donor class, and his own movement—both of which are pulling him in different directions.” The quote, as published by the Financial Times, captures the crux of America’s impending conflict with Iran. It’s no longer limited to containing Iran’s ambitions, but may now be about Donald Trump’s political survival if the war backfires. The ...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Channel 14: British parliamentarians denied security meeting in Jerusalem
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has declined a request from a visiting British delegation for a special briefing on the work of the Israeli police, according to Israel’s Channel 14. The delegation included members of the UK’s Liberal Democrats, the third-largest party in Britain and generally regarded as centre-left, along with members of the House of Commons, the House of Lord...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Doctors Without Borders warns of health crisis if forced to leave Gaza
The head of mission for Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in the Palestinian territories has warned of serious health consequences if the organisation is forced to end its operations in Gaza. Philipe Ribeiro said MSF is one of the largest healthcare providers operating in Gaza and the West Bank, and that its withdrawal would leave a significant gap in already overstretched medical services. In a press...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel tightens entry restrictions to al-Aqsa on 1st Friday of Ramadan
Israel tightened restrictions Friday on Palestinian worshippers seeking to enter occupied East Jerusalem from the West Bank to pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque on the first Friday of Ramadan, enforcing strict measures and requiring prior security approval for entry. Hundreds of Palestinians gathered early in the morning at military checkpoints surrounding Jerusalem in an attempt to reach the mosque, but Isr...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Ramadan under the rubble: Gaza welcomes the holy month amid ruin and unhealed wounds
Ramadan arrives in Gaza this year (2026) for the first time since the ceasefire that came into effect last October. Yet the word “ceasefire” feels painfully detached from reality. The bombs may have slowed, but the wounds remain open. The devastation is vast, the humanitarian catastrophe is over imagination, and daily life continues under the shadow of siege and recurring violations, bombs, and ki...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Al-Burhan: No truce in Sudan unless RSF withdraw from occupied areas
The head of Sudan’s Sovereignty Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, said on Thursday evening that there would be no ceasefire unless the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) withdrew from what he described as areas they occupy and regrouped in designated locations. He made the remarks during a public event in Omdurman, west of the capital, Khartoum, according to the state-run Sudan News Agency (SUNA). Fighting...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US lawmakers plan Iran war powers vote as Trump weighs strikes
By Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress could vote as soon as next week on whether to block President Donald Trump's ability to strike Iran without lawmakers' approval, as the U.S. military prepares for a potential serious conflict with Iran if diplomatic efforts fail.Members of Congress, including a few of Trump's fellow Republicans as well as Democrats, have tried - ...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Feb 20, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Canada becomes latest Western country to lift Syria sanctions: What to know
Like the US, Canada had strained relations with Syria during the civil war but is now showing signs of engagement.
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Feb 20, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Exclusive-US strikes on Iran could target individual leaders, officials say
By Phil Stewart and Idrees AliWASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. military planning on Iran has reached an advanced stage with options including targeting individuals as part of an attack and even pursuing regime change in Tehran, if ordered by President Donald Trump, two U.S. officials told Reuters.
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Feb 20, 2026 - al-monitor.com
US strikes on Iran could target individual leaders, officials say
The latest revelations reported on by Reuters suggest granular, ambitious planning ahead of a decision by Trump, who has in recent days publicly floated the idea of regime change in Iran.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Feb 20, 2026 - jpost.com
Why Israel is choosing calm over panic as Trump amasses forces for war with Iran
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: In Israel, flights regularly depart and arrive. Supermarkets remain stocked. The risks of escalation are real, but so is the memory of having faced Iran before – and endured.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Feb 20, 2026 - jpost.com
Former hostage Elkana Bohbot plans speaking tour, book as part of recovery from captivity
Bohbot said that what helps him most during his recovery period is focusing on his book, '738 Days in Hamas Captivity.' "I'm trying to push it," he said.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Feb 20, 2026 - jpost.com
IDF cracks down on Palestinian incitement to violence across West Bank at start of Ramadan
Additionally, Palestinian media reported that police arrested Sheikh Muhammad Ali al-Abbasi, an imam of al-Aqsa Mosque, on Monday evening.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Feb 20, 2026 - jpost.com
Report: FIFA, UEFA presidents accused at world court of aiding Israeli settlements
The complaint cites FIFA and UEFA for allowing Israeli football clubs from settlements on occupied Palestinian land to compete in official leagues. U.S. President Trump said on Thursday FIFA plans to raise $75 million for soccer projects in Gaza
Haaretz latest headlines
Feb 20, 2026 - haaretz.com
The Bibi Matrix: What would remain of Netanyahu's narrative if the Iranian threat were removed?
If there was anything positive about last year's 12-day war with Iran, it was that we could move on from the Islamic regime's nuclear threat, and start speaking about what we tend to brush under the rug – the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Haaretz latest headlines
Feb 20, 2026 - haaretz.com
As war with Iran looms, Israel isn't watching Trump's plans for strikes from the sidelines
U.S. preparations for a broad military attack on Iran are ramping up, and Netanyahu has made sure Israel is an active partner in the decision-making ■ The IDF expects Hezbollah to take part this time ■ The socioeconomic misery in the West Bank might be paving the way for another flare-up
Haaretz latest headlines
Feb 20, 2026 - haaretz.com
Piloda Defence, HAVELSAN and VN Maritime Launch Italy – Focused Cooperation on Unmanned and Hybrid Maritime Platforms
Piloda Defence, HAVELSAN and VN Maritime have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development, integration and commercialisation of unmanned and hybrid (manned–unmanned) maritime platforms tailored […]
Military Africa
Feb 20, 2026 - military.africa
New Denel Board appointed to lead sector recovery
On Thursday 12 February 2026, Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors for Denel SOC (State-Owned Company) Ltd. This leadership […]
Military Africa
Feb 20, 2026 - military.africa
Israeli regime strikes Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon
TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – At least one was killed and three were injured in Israeli drone strike on a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon on Friday.
Mehr News Agency
Feb 20, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
NATO allies chip in $2 bn for Ukraine arms as US aid dwindles
TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Six NATO member states have contributed $2.06 billion toward the purchase of US military equipment and services for Ukraine since August 2025, according to a report.
Mehr News Agency
Feb 20, 2026 - en.mehrnews.com
UN chief condemns Israeli killing of Palestinian-American citizen in West Bank
The UN chief condemned the killing of a 19-year-old dual Palestinian-American citizen in the occupied West Bank, his spokesman said Friday, Anadolu reports. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for “a prompt, thorough and transparent” investigation into the circumstances of the incident and for those responsible to be held to account, Stephane Dujarric told a news conference. His remarks came...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
A stunted start marks the inaugural Board for Peace in Gaza
Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” inaugurated in early 2026 to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction and potentially supplant UN roles, began with low expectations and limited attendance, as many U.S. allies opted out. While 26 countries joined the charter, only 19 attended the initial, vaguely detailed meeting, which was criticized as a “masterclass in branding” rather than an established diplomatic force...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Top Russian diplomat reaffirms support for negotiation process amid US-Iran tensions
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday reaffirmed support for the negotiation process between Washington and Tehran amid escalating regional tensions, Anadolu reports. In a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Lavrov conveyed Moscow’s support for negotiations aimed at finding “fair political and diplomatic solutions” that respect Tehran’s legitimate rights, in accorda...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Documents detail towers and bunkers in planned Gaza complex
The administration of US President Donald Trump is reportedly planning the construction of a large military base in the Gaza Strip to host a future international stabilisation force, according to contracting records reviewed by The Guardian. The proposed site would span more than 350 acres and accommodate up to 5,000 personnel. It is intended to serve as an operational hub for a multinational forc...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Prisoners’ group says Palestinian detainee with leukaemia in critical condition
The Palestinian Prisoners Club has warned that Palestinian detainee Fidaa Assaf, 49, is in critical condition after her leukaemia reportedly worsened in Israeli custody. In a statement, the organisation said Assaf, from Qalqilya, has been held since February 2025 on charges of “incitement”. According to the group, she was diagnosed with leukaemia two months before her arrest and her condition has ...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Report reveals Israeli-installed security system at Epstein-linked property
A report by the Washington-based investigative outlet DropSite News has claimed that a security system installed at a Manhattan apartment linked to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein was overseen by Israeli authorities. According to the report, which cites emails recently released by the United States Department of Justice, the security equipment was installed in early 2016 in a property at 301 Ea...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Indonesia’s trade deal with US risks straining its Middle East partnerships
This week, Indonesia and the United States signed the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Most of the negotiation debate focused on tariffs and market access. Far less attention went to Article 5.1 and its geopolitical impact. That clause requires Indonesia to reflect US trade restrictions on third countries tied to American national security concerns. In practice, Jakarta could face sustained pressure...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Gaza’s resistance security claims it neutralised suspected collaborator cells
A security officer in the Rad’a Force, the field wing of the Resistance Security in the Gaza Strip, said on Thursday that specialised units had, over the past week, neutralised a number of members of what he described as collaborator gangs. The officer said investigations with those detained had revealed that individuals with extremist “takfiri” views had joined the groups as part of a plan aimed ...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 20, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US partners shy away as Pentagon readies for potential strikes against Iran
Turkey and the United Kingdom are the latest among Washington’s military partners seeking to distance themselves from being tied to any planned strikes against Iran.
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Feb 20, 2026 - al-monitor.com
How are killer drones reshaping the conflict in Sudan
Sudan enters Ramadan as Civil War intensifies, famine spreads, and drone strikes hit civilian markets.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Feb 20, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Israeli attacks across Lebanon kill at least eight people
Lebanon's official news agency NNA says 'Israeli drone' targeted the Hittin neighbourhood of the Ein el-Hilweh camp.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Feb 20, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Inside Israel’s plan to turn West Bank land into ‘state property’
Israel approves West Bank land claims unless Palestinians prove ownership, sparking ‘annexation’ accusations.
Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Feb 20, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Iranian air force jet crashes during training exercise, pilot killed
One pilot is dead and another injured after an Iranian air force jet crashed during a training exercise in the Nowbaran district.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Feb 20, 2026 - jpost.com
Crowning in Munich: 'Global Day of Rage' is Reza Pahlavi's unofficial coronation for Iranians
MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: Munich alone saw 250,000 attendees, with one attendee stating, “We had all come for our beloved Prince Reza Pahlavi, and for the people inside Iran."
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Feb 20, 2026 - jpost.com
Artificial intelligence: A tool for engineering consciousness or a healing aid?- opinion
Through simplification and empty slogans, AI has pushed the public into an information overload. However, it can also be used to assist people suffering from PTSD and anxiety.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Feb 20, 2026 - jpost.com
WATCH: Bat Yam residents reflect on another Iran conflict after devastating missile impact in 2025
Dario Sanchez speaks with locals about whether they feel prepared for the possibility of another round of conflict with Iran.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Feb 20, 2026 - jpost.com
Trump's real Gaza plan: courting investors under diplomatic cover
At the board's inaugural session on Thursday, Trump announced that $7 billion had already been raised for Gaza's reconstruction. What followed were futuristic proposals that ranged from ambitious to fanciful, with no mention of Palestinian statehood
Haaretz latest headlines
Feb 20, 2026 - haaretz.com
Trump on possible limited U.S. strike on Iran: 'I guess I can say I'm considering it'
Two U.S. officials told Reuters that the military prepared options for targeting individual Iranian leaders as part of a limited attack and even pursuing regime change in Tehran if ordered by Trump
Haaretz latest headlines
Feb 20, 2026 - haaretz.com
IDF condemns far-right MK who entered Gaza for resettlement event, saying she 'endangered troops'
Son Har-Melech, from Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party, claimed that she 'did not violate any law' by entering Gaza without authorization. The IDF said forces had apprehended the dozens of civilians from the Nahala movement, and returned them to Israel, subsequently transferring them to the police
Haaretz latest headlines
Feb 20, 2026 - haaretz.com
'When memories of the Gaza war resurfaced, I left them behind on the road in Chile'
This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: An Israeli reservist who served in Gaza processes her experience on a three-month motorcycle trip, and a Mexican tourist who dared to do things in Israel he would never try back home
Haaretz latest headlines
Feb 20, 2026 - haaretz.com
Terra Industries and AIC Steel partner for Saudi security manufacturing
On February 10, 2026, the Nigerian defence technology firm Terra Industries announced a strategic partnership with AIC Steel to establish a major manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. This agreement, finalised […]
Military Africa
Feb 20, 2026 - military.africa
Oxfam to halt Gaza aid over Israeli NGO Rules, as ex-CEO alleges pressure to say 'genocide'
Oxfam will cease its Gaza operations after Israel's Diaspora Affairs Ministry revoked the registration of 37 NGOs for non-compliance with new rules. Oxfam refused to submit employee data due to humanitarian and data protection principles
Haaretz latest headlines
Feb 19, 2026 - haaretz.com
War and (Board of) Peace: As allies appease him, Trump touts stability but heads to strike Iran
The inaugural Board of Peace meeting served as a soapbox for Trump's peacemaking ambitions. It seemed beside the point that they have little to do with facts on the ground, especially in Gaza
Haaretz latest headlines
Feb 19, 2026 - haaretz.com
How Israel's courts condemn Palestinian children to death, because they have cancer
Mohammed has been living in Ramallah since 2022, but his registered address is Gaza. That was enough for an Israeli judge to ban him from receiving cancer treatment in Israel, thus rendering his death inevitable. He shares the fate of 18,500 patients in Gaza, barred from life-saving treatment