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Saturday, February 21, 2026

Israel reopens Gaza’s Rafah border crossing to Egypt, with limits

Israel reopened the border between Gaza and Egypt on Monday for people on foot, a move that would allow Palestinians to leave the enclave and let back in those who want to return after fleeing Israel’s war in the enclave.

Iran has defeated the US – Khamenei

Iran has prevailed over the US by curbing the violent protests that gripped the country, the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has said.

Trump taps Tony Blair, US military head for Gaza

US President Donald Trump on Friday gave a key role in post-war Gaza to former British prime minister Tony Blair and appointed a US officer to lead a nascent security force.

Angelina Jolie Visits Egypt’s Rafah Crossing to Assess Gaza Aid Situation

Angelina Jolie visited the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, meeting Red Crescent volunteers and aid drivers to assess the stalled flow of humanitarian assistance into Gaza

Gaza buildings at risk of collapse – officials

War-damaged buildings in Gaza are at risk of collapse due to severe winter weather, threatening to claim more lives and complicating ongoing recovery efforts, local officials told media.

Lebanon, Israel hold first direct talks in decades: source to AFP

Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives held their first direct talks Wednesday in decades, part of a year-old ceasefire monitoring mechanism in the war with militant group Hezbollah, a source close to the talks told AFP.

UN endorses Trump-backed ‘stabilization force’ in Gaza

The UN Security Council has adopted a US-drafted resolution endorsing a Gaza peace plan and authorizing an ‘International Stabilization Force’ in the enclave.

Secret details of Israel’s mammoth deal with Google and Amazon revealed – media

Israel has forced US tech giants Google and Amazon to violate their own legal obligations under a 2021 cloud services contract with West Jerusalem, according to a joint investigation by several news media outlets, including The Guardian.

Netanyahu orders ‘immediate and powerful strikes’ on Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday ordered a new round of “immediate and powerful strikes” on Gaza. The announcement was made shortly after Israeli troops allegedly came under attack in the south of the Palestinian enclave.

Israel will decide which foreign forces can enter Gaza, Netanyahu says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday Israel would determine which foreign forces it would allow as part of a planned international force in Gaza to help secure a fragile ceasefire under U.S. President Donald Trump's plan.

Huda Kattan Sponsors Nadeen Ayoub’s Historic Miss Universe Campaign

Huda Beauty founder Huda Kattan is funding Miss Universe Palestine Nadeen Ayoub’s journey to the global stage, marking a powerful moment for representation and empowerment. Together, they’re redefining beauty as a force for purpose, pride, and change.

Israeli security minister pushes to resume Gaza war

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for the resumption of military operations in Gaza now that Hamas has returned the remaining living Israeli hostages.
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