Middle East Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-03-01
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.
South African defence budget shrinks despite Govt’s promises
During the Armed Forces Day address in Thohoyandou on February 21, 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa issued a direct pledge to reverse the long term decline of the South African National […]
Military Africa
Feb 28, 2026 - military.africa
No US combat casualties despite Iranian retaliation, US military says
Despite "hundreds of Iranian missile and drone attacks," there have been no reported US casualties or combat-related injuries, CENTCOM wrote.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Feb 28, 2026 - jpost.com
Nigerian Navy launches Marine Corps, deploys operational battalion
On February 27, 2026, the Nigerian Navy reached a pivotal juncture in its operational history with the formal induction of its pioneer class of 328 Marines. The graduation ceremony for […]
Military Africa
Feb 28, 2026 - military.africa
19 nations participate in Exercise Cutlass Express 2026
The strategic maritime corridors of the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden remain critical arteries for global commerce. Maintaining the safe passage of crews and cargo […]
Military Africa
Feb 28, 2026 - military.africa
Israeli army kills Palestinian child, wounds another in Gaza despite ceasefire
Israeli artillery fire killed a 15-year-old Palestinian boy and wounded another teenager east of Gaza City on Saturday, marking a fresh breach of the ceasefire in the enclave, Anadolu reports. Medical sources told Anadolu that Abed Raed Radi was killed near Israeli-controlled areas east of the Zeitoun neighborhood. Salman Yahya al-Malalha, 16, was wounded in the same shelling and remains in modera...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 28, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Colombian leader says Trump ‘made a mistake’ by striking Iran
Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Saturday said that US President Donald Trump “made a mistake” when he launched joint attacks on Iran alongside Israel that have prompted sweeping Iranian retaliation, Anadolu reports. “I believe President Trump has made a mistake today. It is world peace that is the common cause of humanity. Peace and life are the foundations of existence,” Petro wrote on X. “T...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 28, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Spanish premier rejects ‘unilateral military action’ by US, Israel
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the country rejected the “unilateral military action” launched by US and Israel against Iran on Saturday and warned that the world cannot afford another “devastating war” in the Middle East, Anadolu reports. “We reject the unilateral military action by the United States and Israel, which represents an escalation and contributes to a more uncertain and host...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 28, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iran launches retaliatory missile strike on Israel
Israel’s military said its air defense systems intercepted several missiles over Jerusalem on Saturday, following reports of a retaliatory strike from Iran, Anadolu reports. Air-raid sirens sounded across the city as the missiles were detected and destroyed mid-air, with smoke visible in the sky after the interceptions. Earlier Saturday, Israel launched the “preemptive” attack under the name ‘Lion...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 28, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli opposition leader Lapid backs strikes on Iran, calls for regime change
(Adds dropped word in bullet, fixes story identifier)By Alexander CornwellTEL AVIV, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said on Saturday that he backed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to strike Iran, describing the campaign as a "just war against evil"The U.S. and Israel launched a series of strikes on Iran, targeting senior leaders and calling for the overthrow of...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Feb 28, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Israelis shelter underground as Iran fires missiles
Across Israel, city streets stood deserted on Saturday as residents took cover in shelters, while the blasts from Iranian missiles being intercepted reverberated overhead.It was the second time in under a year that Israelis were undertaking this grim wartime routine, having first fled Iranian missiles during a 12-day war between the arch-foes last June.The United States and Israel launched a wave ...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Feb 28, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Israeli Air Force conducts its largest-ever attack as over 200 aircraft strike 500 targets in Iran
In the Tabriz area, the IDF struck a major site from which the Islamic Republic has fired dozens of ballistic missiles at Israel.
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Feb 28, 2026 - jpost.com
Israel: Iran fired over 100 drones, missiles; war expected to last several days
Israeli army sources said Tehran is limiting its barrages, spreading attacks across several countries while conserving stockpiles for a prolonged fight, and has not yet used all its capabilities against Israel
Haaretz latest headlines
Feb 28, 2026 - haaretz.com
UN nuclear watchdog urges restraint in Middle East to avoid any nuclear safety risks
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Saturday called for restraint to avoid any nuclear safety risks in the Middle East as tensions escalate after the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran, Anadolu reports. “The IAEA is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East, and urges restraint to avoid any nuclear safety risks to people in the region,” the agency said in a post on t...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 28, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
UK should resist being drawn into Middle East conflict, says UK committee chair
The UK should resist being drawn into a conflict in the Middle East unless it is directly attacked, said Emily Thornberry, the chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, on Saturday, Anadolu reports. Israel launched an attack against Iran early Saturday under the name ‘Lion’s Roar,’ declaring a “special and immediate” state of emergency across the country. The UK government said it “does not w...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 28, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US-linked sites targeted in Bahrain as Iran says it struck bases across Gulf
Tensions spread across the Gulf on Saturday as missiles targeted US-linked facilities and several countries reported interceptions, following Israel’s attack on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory actions, Anadolu reports. In Bahrain, missiles struck a service center affiliated with the US Fifth Fleet, according to the National Contact Center, which said further details would be provided and urged resid...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 28, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Lebanese PM warns against dragging country into Iran-Israel escalation
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Saturday warned against dragging Lebanon into regional escalation following the US and Israel’s attack on Iran, Anadolu reports. In a post on the social media platform X, Salam urged all Lebanese to act with “wisdom and patriotism,” placing “Lebanon and its people above any consideration.” He stressed that Lebanon “will not accept that anyone drags the countr...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 28, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Trump announces ‘major combat operations’ in Iran to ‘protect Americans’
As explosions rocked Tehran and Israel announced “preemptive” strikes against Iran, US President Donald Trump also confirmed launching “major combat operations” in the Islamic republic, Anadolu reports. “Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent… pic.twitter.com/aYjJTeDsqR — Middle East Monitor (@MiddleEastMnt) February 28, 2026 As explosions rocked Tehran and Israel a...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 28, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official says
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who turned the country into a powerful anti-U.S. force and extended its military influence across the Middle East while crushing repeated domestic unrest, was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes, a senior Israeli official told Reuters on Saturday.There was no immediate Iranian confirmation of his fate.
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Feb 28, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Analysis-Iran missiles brings war to Gulf doorstep; hardens support for US–Israel campaign
By Samia NakhoulDUBAI, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Thunderous blasts and towering fireballs from Iranian missiles streaking across Gulf states vindicated their leaders' long-held fears that Tehran can bring war to their doorstep, likely to harden Arab rulers' support for U.S.–Israeli strikes.
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Feb 28, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Global reaction to US, Israeli attacks on Iran
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, plunging the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation.Tehran responded by launching missiles at Israel and called the strikes against it unprovoked and illegal.Below is international reaction to the attacks:UNITED NATIONS SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTONIO GUTERRES
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Feb 28, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Analysis-Trump's Iran strikes mark his biggest foreign policy gamble
By Matt Spetalnick, Andrea Shalal and Idrees AliWASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - With his large-scale attack on Iran, Donald Trump has seized a legacy-defining moment to demonstrate his readiness to exercise raw U.S. military power. But in doing so, he is also taking the biggest foreign policy gamble of his presidency, one fraught with risks and unknowns.Trump joined with Israel on Saturday to plung...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Feb 28, 2026 - al-monitor.com
UN Security Council to meet on Saturday on Iran conflict
Feb 28 (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council will meet on Saturday after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, plunging the Middle East into a new conflict.U.N. diplomats said the 15-member body would meet at 4 p.m. local time in New York (2100 GMT). The meeting will be chaired by Britain, which holds the monthly council presidency.Russia's U.N. mission said Russia and China reque...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Feb 28, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Zelenskiy says next three-way peace talks depend on security situation, diplomacy
KYIV, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that the time and place of the next round of peace talks between the U.S., Russia and Ukraine would depend on the security situation in the Middle East and the level of "real diplomatic possibilities".Zelenskiy said he would issue fresh directives to Ukraine's negotiating team at the talks, without detailing what the...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Feb 28, 2026 - al-monitor.com
UAE thwarts Iranian missiles: Residents receive safety alerts, reassured of safety
"Your safety is our top priority. Please stay indoors in safe places, wait for official instructions, and only trust updates from official sources," authorities said.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Feb 28, 2026 - jpost.com
Trump’s Iran strikes set off bipartisan war powers revolt on Capitol Hill
Operation Epic Fury began early Saturday, with Trump confirming US strikes on Iran alongside Israel, igniting debate in Washington over escalation and presidential authority.
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Feb 28, 2026 - jpost.com
Before strikes, CIA assessed Khamenei would be replaced by hardline IRGC elements if killed
US President Donald Trump has for weeks signaled the US was interested in seeing regime change in Iran, but has not given in any detail Washington’s thinking on who could lead the country.
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Feb 28, 2026 - jpost.com
Israel, US preparing for 'at least a week' of joint strikes on Iran, officials say
The officials also said that the strike at a US Navy base in Bahrain left no injuries, with the Iranian missile only hitting an empty building.
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Feb 28, 2026 - jpost.com
IDF Home Front Command issues guidelines, including school, workplace closures, amid Iran strikes
As part of the new guidelines, HFC ordered the closure of all educational activities, social gatherings, and travel to workplaces, with the exception of essential workers and household needs.
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Feb 28, 2026 - jpost.com
Explained: How does Israel defend against Iranian missiles?
No system guarantees full protection, so Israel uses an 'onion defense' against drone, rockets and missiles
Haaretz latest headlines
Feb 28, 2026 - haaretz.com
War for regime change in Iran: U.S. and Israel have ambitious aims, but will Trump stay the course?
Netanyahu sees a historic opportunity with the military operation in Iran, but has overlooked the long-term risk for U.S.-Israeli relations. If the war exacts a price from the United States, many Republican and Democratic voters will accuse Israel of having pushed for it deliberately
Haaretz latest headlines
Feb 28, 2026 - haaretz.com
Vice President Aref condemns Israeli attack against Iranian schoolgirls
Tehran, IRNA – Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref has condemned an Israeli strike which targeted an elementary school in southern Iran, saying it was a clear example of war crimes and a blatant violation of international regulations.
IRNA English
Feb 28, 2026 - en.irna.ir
Russia calls for immediate halt of US-Israeli attacks on Iran
Moscow, IRNA – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says US-Israeli attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran must be immediately stopped, urging the need for seeking diplomatic solutions.
IRNA English
Feb 28, 2026 - en.irna.ir
Iran launches missile, drone attack on Israeli-occupied territory
Teheran, IRNA – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced the launch of a major missile and drone attack targeting Israeli-occupied territory in response to recent aggression against Iran.
IRNA English
Feb 28, 2026 - en.irna.ir
Russia condemns ‘unprovoked armed attack’ on Iran by US, Israel
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday condemned the “unprovoked armed attack” on Iran by the US and Israel, a ministry statement said, Anadolu reprots. In a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Lavrov said the strikes on Iran violate the principles and norms of international law and disregard the grave consequences for regional and global stability and securi...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 28, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
At least 85 killed in Israeli strike on girls’ school in southern Iran
At least 85 people, including students, were killed after Israeli strikes targeted a girls’ primary school in the city of Minab in southern Iran’s Hormozgan province on Saturday, Feb. 28, according to Iranian officials, Anadolu reports. Footage from the aftermath of the attack… pic.twitter.com/lg6gnokSUG — Middle East Monitor (@MiddleEastMnt) February 28, 2026 At least 85 people, including student...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 28, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Netanyahu says joint Israel-US operation to reshape Iran’s future
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that Israel and the US have begun a joint operation against Iran to eliminate what he described as an “existential threat” posed by the Iranian regime, Anadolu reports. In a video message, Netanyahu said the “murderous terror regime” in Tehran must not be armed with nuclear weapons capable of threatening “all of humanity.” “Our joint opera...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 28, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli strikes kill, wound Revolutionary Guard personnel as Iran vows response
Initial Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday killed and wounded numerous Revolutionary Guard personnel, including key operational staff, ISNA news agency reported, citing a source, Anadolu reports. Further explosions followed the strikes in the cities of Qom, Isfahan, Kermanshah and Lorestan, the Mehr news agency said, indicating the attacks extended beyond the capital. Senior Iranian officials wer...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 28, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
BREAKING: Israel launches ‘preemptive’ strike on Iran as explosions rock Tehran
Explosions were heard in Tehran on Saturday, with thick smoke seen rising over parts of the city, as the Israeli defense minister said Israel launched a “preemptive” strike against Iran, Anadolu reports. Sirens also sounded across Israel, which declared a “special and immediate” state of emergency across the country that includes a prohibition on educational activities, gatherings, and workplaces,...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 28, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Could the US-Israel war on Iran drag on?
The US-Israeli strikes launched on Iran Saturday could become an extended operation, with strategic goals both multiple and complex -- aiming to decapitate the Islamic republic and eviscerate its security capabilities.In the 12-day war in June last year, the Israelis, backed by the Americans, carried out targeted strikes aimed at destroying key Iranian nuclear sites.This time "we are embarking on ...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Feb 28, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Exclusive-Prior to Iran attacks, CIA assessed Khamenei would be replaced by IRCG elements if killed, sources say
By Erin BancoWASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - In the run-up to the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Saturday, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency assessed that even if Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the operation, he would likely be replaced by hardline figures from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), two sources briefed on the intelligence said.
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Feb 28, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Exclusive-Ahead of strikes, Trump was told Iran attack is high risk, high reward
By Phil Stewart and Idrees AliWASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Ahead of the U.S. attack on Iran, President Donald Trump received briefings that not only delivered blunt assessments about the risk of major U.S. casualties but also touted the prospect of a generational shift in the Middle East in favor of U.S. interests, a U.S. official told Reuters.
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Feb 28, 2026 - al-monitor.com
The fantasy of an easy victory in the war on Iran
The US and Israel declared regime change as their ultimate goal. That, however, would be difficult to achieve.
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Feb 28, 2026 - aljazeera.com
Israeli officials informed Khamenei assassinated in Iran strike, body said to be found in rubble
The body of Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader since 1989, was reportedly found under the rubble in Tehran. His death marks a major turning point for the Islamic Republic’s leadership.
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Feb 28, 2026 - jpost.com
Missile impacts reported in central Israel as Iran launches heavy retaliation
Over 200 missiles were launched toward Israel as the joint Israel-US campaign continued to strike targets across the Islamic regime.
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Feb 28, 2026 - jpost.com
Israel may have killed dozens of senior Iranian officials, with Ali Khamenei as top target
Among those targeted were aides Ali Larijani and Ali Shamkhani, IRGC chiefs including Esmail Qaani, and the Iranian defense minister • Israel targeted assassinations as US focused elsewhere
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Feb 28, 2026 - jpost.com
Israel, US spent months planning for Iran strike, IDF chief says
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir confirmed that Israel and the US intend to “destroy capabilities” of the Iranian regime.
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Feb 28, 2026 - jpost.com
‘Prepared for any scenario’: Israeli politicians unite backing Iran operation, vow full readiness
In his remarks, Netanyahu accused Iran’s leadership of sponsoring terrorism and threatening Israel and the United States.
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Feb 28, 2026 - jpost.com
'Every pilot had a name': What happened behind the scenes of the Israel-US Iran attack
Israel and the United States struck Tehran and western Iran on Saturday, February 28, aiming to curb ballistic missile launches toward Israel as Iran began retaliatory fire.
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Feb 28, 2026 - jpost.com
Travel in chaos as airlines cancel flights after US, Israel strikes on Iran
Flight maps showed airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel and Bahrain virtually empty as Israel said it struck Iran and the US military initiated a series of strikes against targets in the country.
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Feb 28, 2026 - jpost.com
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier: everything you need to know - explainer
The massive ship is more than a platform for launching aircraft: it's a technological fortress designed to project American power anywhere in the world.
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Feb 28, 2026 - jpost.com
Larnaca or Sharm el-Sheikh: can Israelis stuck abroad amid Iran war get back home?
Israel's Transport Ministry has not announced rescue flights for the thousands of Israelis stranded abroad during the current exchange of missiles. Some tourism companies are advising Israelis to head to nearby major airports, while others recommend staying put
Haaretz latest headlines
Feb 28, 2026 - haaretz.com
Netanyahu: Military operation in Iran will allow Iranians to topple the Ayatollah regime
Targets in the Israeli campaign included Iran's military, symbols of government and intelligence targets, according to an official briefed on the operation
Haaretz latest headlines
Feb 28, 2026 - haaretz.com
'Thank you, Trump': Netanyahu opposition voices support for war with Iran
'Look after yourselves, because this government won't do it for you,' Hadash MK Ayman Odeh said. Other lawmakers and politicians were less critical, with opposition leader Yair Lapid U.S. and Israeli forces for 'who are operating today to make the world safer'
Haaretz latest headlines
Feb 28, 2026 - haaretz.com
Iran launches strikes against Gulf countries, Jordan in response to U.S., Israel attack
Iranian missile fire has been reported to have targeted locations in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain and Jordan. The IRGC said it considers all U.S. military bases and interests across the region legitimate targets
Haaretz latest headlines
Feb 28, 2026 - haaretz.com
Trump following Israel-U.S. operation in Iran: Iranians 'take over your government'
The U.S. president urged Iranians to take cover during the strikes, but to attempt to usurp the Ayatollah regime once American and Israeli forces are finished. Targets in include Iran's military, symbols of government and intelligence targets, according to an official briefed on the operation
Haaretz latest headlines
Feb 28, 2026 - haaretz.com
The Engineering of Modern Tactical Uniforms: The Critical Role of NIR and FR Technologies
As the CEO of Raff Military Textile, I have observed the shifting realities of the global defence sector. One truth has become absolutely clear: the era of providing standard, everyday […]
Military Africa
Feb 27, 2026 - military.africa
Israel issues precautionary directives to hospitals amid rising regional tensions: Media
The Israeli government has issued directives to hospitals to prepare for the possible reduction of patient numbers in various departments as a precautionary measure, media reports said Friday, Anadolu reports. Hospital administrations were instructed to prepare lists of patients who could be discharged to their homes if necessary, according to Channel 12/ The channel said the step “is not linked t...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 27, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
OIC holds emergency meeting over Israel’s West Bank annexation plans
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) convened an emergency meeting Thursday at the level of foreign ministers to discuss Israel’s recent approval of a plan to claim large areas of the occupied West Bank as “state property,” which critics say amounts to de facto annexation, and its ongoing violations in Palestinian territories, Anadolu reports. In a statement, the OIC said the Executive Co...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 27, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
More than 50% of aid movements to Gaza impeded, denied by Israel: UN
The UN said Friday that more than half of humanitarian aid movements to the Gaza Strip were blocked or denied by Israeli authorities in February, worsening shortages for civilians, Anadolu reports. “Food rations have been cut by half in February, largely because there are not enough supplies in Gaza. Around two-thirds of the aid trucks coming through the Egypt corridor were sent back this month,” ...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 27, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
UK teacher ‘targeted and intimidated’ over pro-Palestine campaign
A secondary school teacher says she was left “in a state of shock and distress” after a smear campaign by pro-Israel groups and a formal investigation by her employer over her participation in a pro-Palestine campaign. Sajia Iqbal, 43, took part in a National Day of Action organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) on 5 April 2025, as part of a Redbridge PSC initiative linked to the peac...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 27, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
As court battle continues, foreign journalists launch campaign urging Israel to lift Gaza access ban
Israel has barred foreign journalists from entering Gaza since October 7, 2023, except those embedded within the IDF. For 2 years, the FPA has appealed to the High Court without success. 'Our Palestinian colleagues in Gaza shouldn't bear that burden alone,' said one reporter
Haaretz latest headlines
Feb 27, 2026 - haaretz.com
UK withdraws embassy staff from Iran, Tel Aviv amid security concerns
The UK has temporarily withdrawn its diplomatic staff from Iran and Tel Aviv due to the security situation, while continuing to advise its citizens against all travel to the region, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said Friday, Anadolu reports. British officials, in a statement on Friday, announced that their staff have been temporarily withdrawn from Iran and reaffirmed the...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 27, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Why Trump’s war on Iran will fail
The United States has turned the talks with Iran upside down. What is happening now does not look like serious negotiations. It looks more like a way to buy time and prepare for a more dangerous phase. That is why two questions matter: Why Trump’s war on Iran will not succeed, and why would it be a dangerous choice for Washington? The answer is simple. The demands Washington is putting on the tabl...
Middle East Monitor
Feb 27, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
'Zionist war criminal': Churchill statue in London defaced with pro-Palestinian graffiti
A suspect was arrested for allegedly painting 'Zionist war criminal,' 'Stop the Genocide' and 'Free Palestine' beneath a 12-foot statute of Churchill. Dutch group Free the Filton 24, a reference to Palestine Action activists charged with breaking into Elbit's U.K. sites, claimed responsibility for the vandalism