Trump, the Self-Declared Peace President, Goes to War Seeking Regime Change
Peter Baker, The New York Times, February 28, 2026
Woman killed, 20 injured in direct strike in Tel Aviv
YNet News, February 28, 2026
Iran pummels Israel with missiles after Israel, US target Iranian leadership in strikes
The Jerusalem Post, February 28, 2026
The Truth About Gaza’s Death List
Nir Hasson, Haaretz, February 28, 2026
Khamenei is alive, Iran interested in de-escalation: Foreign minister
Al Arabiya, February 28, 2026
53 students killed in US-Israeli strikes on elementary school
The Tehran Times, February 28, 2026
What to Know About the U.S. Attacks on Iran
Lynsey Chutel, February 28, 2026
Iran leadership sites targeted by US and Israel as Tehran retaliates with strikes across region
BBC, February 28, 2026
Trump’s Iranian missile claim unsupported by US intelligence: Sources
Al Arabiya, February 27, 2026
As Court Battle Continues, Foreign Journalists Launch Campaign Urging Israel to Lift Gaza Access Ban
Etan Nechin, Haaretz, February 27, 2026
In Trump’s Case for War, a Series of False or Unproven Claims
Mark Mazzetti, Edward Wong, David Sanger, Julian Barnes,The New York Times, February 26, 2026
Israel aims to bring ‘permanent demographic change’ to West Bank, Gaza, UN says
Al Arabiya, February 26, 2026
Israeli forces capture suspect in targeted Shechem raid [“Shechem” is Nablus, 160,000 inhabitants]
Israel National News, February 26, 2026
Geneva talks end with ‘significant progress’; these are Trump’s limited strike targets
Lior Ben Ari, YNet News, February 26, 2026
‘Bored of Peace’: Trump’s latest project is a mockery of diplomacy
Douglas Bloomfield, The Jerusalem Post, February 25, 2026
Iran FM says nuclear deal ‘within reach’ ahead of US talks
The Jordan Times, February 25, 2026
U.S. Will Offer Embassy Services in a West Bank Settlement for the First Time
David M. Halbfinger, The New York Times, February 25, 2026
The road that will ‘eliminate’ a Palestinian state
Israel National News, February 24, 2026
Insubordination in Likud increases
Hezki Baruch, Israel National News, February 24, 2026
From positive content to real action: Inside the United for Good Movement
Penina Horowitz, The Jerusalem Post, February 24, 2026
Out into the cold: Overnight demolitions at Binyamin region hilltop encampments
Israel National News, February 24, 2026
EU diplomats to meet Board of Peace director over Gaza’s future
Associated Press, Al Arabiya, February 23, 2026
Iran ‘ready for any scenario’ as it heads into third round of nuclear talks with US
Mona Hojat Ansari, The Tehran Times, February 23, 2026
Why US moved from backing Iranian protesters to bargaining over nuclear program – analysis
Herb Keinon, The Jerusalem Post, February 23, 2026
Trump Says Top General Predicts Easy Victory Over Iran; He Says Otherwise in Private
Eric Schmidt, The New York Times, February 23, 2026
Stop interfering in our region, Iraqi leader tells US
The Tehran Times, February 23, 2026
Rising Mediterranean pushes groundwater up into Tel Aviv basements
Sur Surkes, The Times of Israel, February 23, 2026
Settlers Drive a Palestinian Family Off Its Land
Azam Ahmed, The New York Times, February 23, 2026
UN ambassadors visit Gaza border communities: ‘Only when you stand here do you understand’
Itamar Eichner, YNet News, February 22, 2026
Israeli members of Trump’s Board of Peace vow Hamas will disarm ‘one way or another’
Itamar Eichner, YNet News, February 22, 2026
Inside Iran’s Preparations for War and Plans for Survival
Farnaz Fassihi, The New York Times, February 22, 2026
Hamas says open to Gaza peacekeeping force, but rejects interference in ‘internal affairs’
AFP, Jordan Times, February 22, 2026
Tehran warns a new US war against Iran would ‘disintegrate global order’
The Tehran Times, February 22, 2026
Stockpiling food, sealing windows: Iranians brace for possible war
AFP, YNet News, February 22, 2026
UN ambassadors visit Gaza border communities: ‘Only when you stand here do you understand’
Itamar Eichner, YNet News, February 22, 2026
Hamas official says group in final stage of choosing new chief
The Jordan Times, February 22, 2026
Iran rejects US offer as Trump faces military trap and ‘cannot pull back without losing face’
Reuters, YNet News, February 21, 2026
This Ramadan in Gaza we pray for mercy, share what we have and light a single candle for hope
Majdoleen Abu Assi, The Guardian, February 21, 2026
Why Attacking Iran Could Be Riskier Than Capturing Maduro
Abdel Latif Dahir, Samuel Granados, The New York Times, February 21, 2026
Trump’s Board of Peace Ignores Palestinian History and Rights
James J. Zogby, The Jordan Times, February 22, 2026
Gaza death toll underestimated by nearly 35%: Lancet
Baptiste Maisonnave, L’Orient Today, February 21, 2026
Under water, in denial: is Europe drowning out the climate crisis?
Ajit Niranjan, The Guardian, February 21, 2026
Israel racing to curb Iran missile surge, warns ‘no airtight solution’ to thousands of rockets
Yossi Yehoshua, YNet News, February 20, 2026
A war US could start—but not control
Soheila Zarfam, The Tehran Times, February 20, 2026
Waving off the skeptics, US feeling bullish after Board of Peace inaugural confab
Jacob Magid, The Times of Israel, February 20, 2026
The Guardian view on Trump’s Board of Peace: serving private interests more than public good
Editorial, The Guardian, February 20, 2026
Trump says weighing strike on Iran as Tehran says draft deal coming soon
Al Arabiya; February 20, 2026
Iran exists today because of its missiles, says former UN weapons inspector
The Tehran Times, February 20, 2026
Groceries, water, art supplies: Israeli women ready families for another confrontation with Iran
Danielle Greyman-Kennard, The Jerusalem Post, February 19, 2026
MSF will keep operating in Gaza ahead of Israeli ban: Mission head
Al Arabiya, February 19, 2026
UN: Israeli actions raising ‘ethnic cleansing’ fears in West Bank, Gaza; Israel dismisses report
Reuters, The Jerusalem Post, February 19, 2026
US air power buildup in Middle East is largest since 2003 Iraq invasion — report
The Times of Israel, February 19, 2026
Palestinian journalists cite ‘systematic abuse’ in Israeli prisons: CPJ
Al Arabiya, February 19, 2026
U2’s Bono attacks Netanyahu: ‘Self-defense is not a justification for sweeping cruelty’
YNet News, February 19, 2026
UN: Israeli actions raising ‘ethnic cleansing’ fears in West Bank, Gaza; Israel dismisses report
The Times of Israel, February 19, 2026
Hamas tightens grip in Gaza as Trump pushes peace plan
Al Arabiya, February 19, 2026
Smotrich: Next gov’t should ‘encourage migration’ of Palestinians from the West Bank
Noa Shpigel, Haaretz, February 18, 2026
Too Much Attention? Why Coverage of Israel and Palestine Dominates Global Media
Dahlia Scheindlin, Haaretz, February 18, 2026
Ramadan in Gaza: Palestinians’ spirit unbroken despite all hardships
The Tehran Times, February 18, 2026
Israel Police Stops All of Its Subscriptions to Haaretz
Josh Breiner, Haaretz, February 17, 2026
Israel accused of move expanding Jerusalem borders for first time since 1967
AFP, The Jordan Times, February 17, 2026 [full article]
Israel accused of move expanding Jerusalem borders for first time since 1967
Al Arabiya, February 17, 2026
A Palestinian Citizen of Israel, Jailed for 27 Months Over Oct. 7 Posts, Tries to Make Sense of It All
Nagham Zbeedat, Haaretz, February 17, 2026
Vatican says it won’t participate in Trump’s Board of Peace
The Times of Israel, February 17, 2026
Eight states, including Saudi Arabia condemn Israel designating ‘state lands’ in West Bank
Al Arabiya, February 17, 2026
The Settlement Movement Owes Its Success in Expelling West Bank Communities to the Oslo Accords
Amira Hass, Haaretz, February 16, 2026
Amid snags, EU mission tries to help frustrated Gazans traverse Rafah’s tortuous crossing
Lazar Berman, The Times of Israel, February 15, 2026
Now More Than Ever, Our Job as Educators in Israel Is to Condemn Racism and Violence
Dan Sagiv, Haaretz, February 15, 2026
Kibbutz Nir Oz decries Netanyahu’s attempt to drop ‘massacre’ from October 7 bill
Miriam Sela-Eitam, The Jerusalem Post, February 15, 2026
Peace must be shaped by Palestinians, says rights activist
Sahar Dadjoo, The Tehran Times, February 14, 2026
Jerusalem, Tel Aviv become the most polluted major cities in the world from dust, urban emissions
Dr Itay Gal, The Jerusalem Post, February 14, 2026
Trump’s high representative on Board of Peace warns Gaza war will restart if phase two of cease-fire plan is not implemented
Liza Rozovsky, Haaretz, February 13, 2026
The fate of the Palestinian technocratic committee
Wesam Bahrani, The Tehran Times, February 13, 2026
PA drafts constitution, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem, calls for Sharia legal system
James Genn, The Jerusalem Post, February 13, 2026
From the rubble of my home, I still choose peace
Khalil el-Halabi, The Times of Israel, February 12, 2026
Trump plans to announce Gaza funding plan, troops at first Board of Peace meeting
Al Arabiya, February 12, 2026
Was Nietzsche Right About the Jews?
Adam Coman, Haaretz, February 12, 2026
German parliament says speaker has visited Gaza
AFP, The Jordan Times, February 12, 2026
The IDF Killed a 14-year-old Palestinian. The Least It Can Do Is Return the Body
Haaretz Editorial, February 11, 2026
Egypt’s FM discusses Gaza admin, int’l stability force with Palestinian leaders
Egypt Today, February 11, 2026
‘You Sent Us to Battle, Now Rehabilitate Us’: Israel Has One Therapist for 850 Veterans With PTSD
Ido Efrati, Haaretz, February 11, 2026
Israel’s Move for Stricter West Bank Control Will Wipe Out Palestinian Authority, Officials Say
Jack Khoury; Haaretz, February 10, 2026
Former hostage Gadi Moses proposes detailed mandate for October 7 state commission of inquiry
Sarah Ben-Nun, The Jerusalem Post, February 11, 2023
US opposes West Bank annexation after Israel tightens grip
AFP, The Jordan Times, February 10, 2026
UN warns civilians remain at risk as airstrikes continue across Gaza
UN News, February 10, 2026
Israeli strikes kill five Palestinians in Gaza, health officials say
Al Arabiya, February 10, 2026
‘Tectonic’: Israeli Annexation Is Now a Legal Reality
Dahlia Scheindlin, Haaretz, February 10, 2026
Three hundred Israelis took own life in 2025, some 7,000 attempted suicide, Health Ministry reveals
The Jerusalem Post, February 10, 2026
Israeli Gov’t Failing to Support Gaza Border Communities After Oct. 7, State Watchdog Says
Eden Solomon, Haaretz, February 10, 2026
Indonesia preparing to deploy up to 8,000 soldiers to Gaza
Jonathan Head, BBC, February 10, 2026
Israel still killing Palestinians: Still choking aid
Najma M. Shahwan, The Jordan Times, February 9, 2026
Palestinians say new Israeli measures in West Bank amount to de facto annexation
Yolande Knell, BBC, February 9, 2026
Arab states condemn Israeli cabinet moves expanding West Bank control: ‘Unprecedented escalation’
YNet News, February 9, 2026
King receives Palestinian president, condemns illegal measures to entrench settlements
The Jordan Times, February 9, 2026
Foreign ministers from Muslim, Arab countries denounce Israeli West Bank bill to expand control
James Genn, The Jerusalem Post, February 9, 2026
EU condemns Israel’s West Bank control measures: Spokesman
Al Arabiya, February 9, 2026
Jordan, Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israeli measures to impose sovereignty over West Bank
The Jordan Times, February 9, 2026
Ivan Illich’s “Tools for Conviviality” published in Persian
The Tehran Times, February 9, 2026
Haredi protesters block Highway 4 after arrest of draft dodgers
Israel National News, February 9, 2026
Israelis Face a Choice: Normalize Violence Against Arabs or Actively Teach Coexistence
Kamal Abu Younes, Haaretz, February 9, 2026
The Riviera’s invisible partner: Who will care for Gaza’s children?
Aviram Bellaishe, YNet News, February 8, 2026
Security cabinet okays ‘dramatic’ West Bank policy overhaul, deepening Israeli control
Nava Freiberg, The Times of Israel, February 8, 2026
The boomerang of division: Israel’s fractured leadership and Gaza’s unbroken will
The Tehran Times, February 8, 2026
Security Cabinet approves measures expanding Israeli control in West Bank
Pesach Benson, The Jerusalem Post, February 8, 2026
A diplomatic opportunity in Muscat
The Tehran Times, February 8, 2026
Ex-defense Minister Yoav Gallant Calls Netanyahu ‘A Liar’ Over Gaza War Conduct
Haaretz, February 8, 2026
Top Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal rejects disarmament or ‘foreign rule’
Al Arabiya, February 8, 2026
Majdal Shams families sue Hezbollah for $25.7 million over rocket attack that killed 12 children
YNet News, February 8, 2026
Thousands of patients in Gaza face uncertain fate as health system collapses
The Jordan Times, February 7, 2026
Trading security for spirituality, former official co-launches pilgrimage route to Jerusalem
Sue Surkes, The Times of Israel, Fabruary 7, 2026
A Settler Drive to Ethnically Cleanse Palestinians Is Underway in the West Bank. Israel’s Security Apparatus Is Complicit
Ehud Olmert, Haaretz, February 7, 2026
UNICEF scaling up learning in Gaza in one of the world’s largest emergency education efforts
The Jordan Times, February 7, 2026
Israel quietly backs anti-Hamas militias in Gaza with millions in funding; fears of blowback resurface
Yoav Zitun, YNet News, February 6, 2026
Elderly Palestinians determined to stay in Gaza despite terrible conditions
Ola Al-Asi, Al Jazeera, February 6, 2026
Trump posts, then deletes, video that includes racist depiction of Obamas as apes
AFP, The Times of Israel, February 6, 2026
Nuclear disarmament at breaking point as mistrust grows – but hope remains
Evgeniya Kleshcheva, UN News, February 6, 2026
Gaza flotilla to return with 100 ships, Mandela’s grandson says: ‘We will bring Israel to its knees’
YNet News, February 5, 2026
Activists plan new, bigger flotilla to try to bring aid to Gaza
Al Arabiya, February 5, 2026
‘Country of the blind’: How will Bangladesh remember Muhammad Yunus?
Moudud Ahmmed Sujan, Al Jazeera, February 5, 2026
Rebuilding Gaza begins with education, not politics
Gershon Baskin, The Jerusalem Post, February 4, 2026
‘We are dying’: Gaza’s cancer patients plead for a way out
UN News, February 4, 2026
24 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Fire in Gaza in Ongoing Wave of Strikes, Medics Say
Associated Press, Reuters, Rawan Suleiman, Jack Khoury, Yaniv Kubovich, Haaretz, February 4, 2026
Rafah reopening offers lifeline for patients, but aid flow still far from enough
UN News, February 3, 2026
From Gaza to Iran, Israel readies space ‘surprises’ for next conflicts – exclusive
Anna Ahronheim, The Jerusalem Post, February 3, 2026
In Gaza’s post‑war economy, markets are open, restaurants are ‘instant’, contractors are thriving
Doron Peskin, YNet News, February 2, 2026
Rafah Crossing opens for limited pedestrian passage of Gazans for first time in a year
The Times of Israel, February 2, 2026
Gaza: Limited Rafah crossing reopening sparks hope – but also ‘massive trepidation’
UN News, February 2, 2026
What’s next for Trump’s plan in Gaza after Israel reopens Rafah crossing?
Al Arabiya, February 2, 2026
Rafah opening exposes strategic gaps as Gaza’s ‘day after’ takes shape
YNet News, February 1, 2026
Gaza’s Rafah crossing reopens for first time in a year to pedestrians only
Amir Bohbot, Amichai Stein, The Jerusalem Post, February 1, 2026
Rafah Crossing Opens for Systems Checks; Source: No Passage of People Expected Sunday
Liza Rozowsky, Haaretz, February 1, 2026
Israel to terminate MSF work in Gaza, claims it failed to provide Palestinian staff list
Al Arabiya, February 1, 2026
Arab, Jewish protesters turn out in record numbers for Tel Aviv anti-crime demonstration
Charlie Summers, The Times of Israel, February 1, 2026
Israel Continues to Hold 776 Bodies of Identified Palestinians, Other Nationals
Amira Hass, Haaretz, February 1, 2026
Like a Gambler Who Lost His Fortune, Israel Wants Another War
Gideon Levy, Haaretz, February 1, 2026
U.S. seeks an Iran that is subservient, says Chinese expert
The Tehran Times, January 30, 2026
EUBAM Rafah (2025-ongoing)
European Gendarmerie Force, February 1, 2026
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