Israeli forces opened fire on a vehicle in the occupied West Bank, killing a Palestinian family of four, including two children, in Tammun. Two brothers are reported to be the only survivors of the attack, which occurred amidst a surge of deadly violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers in the region.
Motaz Malhees stars in The Voice of Hind Rajab, a film based on the killing of a Palestinian child and members of her family by Israeli forces in Gaza.
Three Lebanese officials have confirmed that Beirut is forming a delegation for talks with Israel, though no date has been set, as the war with Hezbollah continues to rage and the UN calls for diplomacy.
Israeli forces carried out targeted night operations in South Lebanon, dismantling Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure and command centers. The IDF stated these strikes were aimed at protecting residents of northern Israel.
Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon announced continued clashes with the Israeli army in southern Lebanon, focusing particularly on the town of Khiam, claiming to have destroyed tanks and wounded or killed several soldiers.
Villagers in Nabi Sheet, Lebanon, are burying Hezbollah fighters killed in a fierce ground battle with Israeli forces, expressing defiance against Israel.
Military experts are analyzing why US and Israeli forces have not yet established complete air superiority over Iranian airspace, despite ongoing conflict.
A radical Israeli finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, released a video threatening that parts of Beirut would be destroyed like Khan Younis, which was almost completely destroyed by Israeli forces in Gaza.
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Israeli forces conducted overnight strikes in Lebanon, killing at least ten people and injuring dozens. The Israeli army also ordered the evacuation of 16 villages in southern Lebanon.
Intelligence services have warned of potential Iranian and proxy attacks on the United States following the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei by Israeli forces, raising concerns about retaliation.
The White House released photos of President Donald Trump and members of his administration as they monitored airstrikes on Iran, carried out by American and Israeli forces.
Israeli forces, including the IDF, Shin Bet, Border Police, and Israel Police, arrested 60 wanted suspects in a sweeping operation across the West Bank, mobilizing a broad number of reservists.
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JERUSALEM: Israel on Wednesday imposed restrictions on Palestinian worshippers from the occupied West Bank attending weekly Friday prayers at the Al Aqsa Mosque in east Jerusalem and capped the worshippers number at 10,000 during the holy month of Ramazan which began on Wednesday.
The Israeli authorities also imposed age restrictions on West Bank Palestinians, permitting entry only to men aged 55 and older, women aged 50 and older, and children up to age 12 to attend the Friday prayers.
“Ten thousand Palestinian worshippers will be permitted to enter the Temple Mount for Friday prayers throughout the month of Ramadan, subject to obtaining a dedicated daily permit in advance,” COGAT, the Israeli agency in charge of civilian matters in the Palestinian territories, said in a statement.
“Entry for men will be permitted from age 55, for women from age 50, and for children up to age 12 when accompanied by a first-degree relative.” COGAT said, adding that restrictions apply only to Palestinians travelling from the West Bank, which Israel has occupied since the 1967 Arab-Israeli war.
Imam of Al Aqsa arrested by Israeli police; Hamas condemns arrest, restrictions on worshippers’ access to holy mosque
“It is emphasised that all permits are conditional upon prior security approval by the relevant security authorities,” COGAT said.
“In addition, residents travelling to prayers at the Temple Mount will be required to undergo digital documentation at the crossings upon their return to the areas of Judea and Samaria at the conclusion of the prayer day,” it said, using the Biblical term for the West Bank.
During Ramazan, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians traditionally attend prayers at Al Aqsa, Islam’s third holiest site, located in east Jerusalem, which Israel captured in 1967 and later annexed in a move that is not internationally recognised.
Since the war in Gaza broke out in October 2023, the attendance of worshippers has declined due to tough Israeli restrictions.
Israel arrests Al Aqsa Mosque Imam
Israeli police on Monday arrested the Imam of Al Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh Mohammed al-Abbasi, from inside the mosque’s courtyards in occupied Jerusalem.
The Palestinian news agency WAFA, citing local sources, reported that Israeli forces detained Sheikh al-Abbasi inside the courtyards of Al Aqsa Mosque without giving any reason.
It said the arrest “comes amid escalating Israeli measures against the blessed Al Aqsa Mosque, including restrictions on imams, preachers and worshippers stationed there, limitations on the entry of worshippers, and intensifying incursions carried out by settlers under heavy protection from Israeli police”.
On Tuesday, Hamas condemned the arrest of al-Abbasi in a statement, saying he had been “served with an order banning him from the mosque”.
The movement said the measure “constitutes blatant interference in the affairs of Al Aqsa and an unacceptable assault on its imams”.
Published in Dawn, February 19th, 2026
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Irish troops in South Lebanon are well, accounted for and prepared for "this period of heightened intensity," a spokesman for the Defence Forces has said.
Israeli forces launched fresh attacks on Lebanon's Beirut on Tuesday, hours after Hezbollah targeted the former's Ramat David Air Base in dawn strikes.
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Although Saturday’s attack on Iran by the United States was expected seeing the massing of American forces in the region, it still came as a surprise with Israeli forces leading the way.
United States President Donald Trump said “major combat operations” had begun against Iran as US and Israeli forces carried out joint strikes on Tehran and other cities, prompting retaliatory missile attacks across the Middle East.
Explosions shook central Tehran early on Saturday. Iranian media and verified footage showed smoke rising near government compounds and residential districts. One strike landed close to the office of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
In the Gaza Strip, Ramadan has become a season when wartime losses hit especially deep for the many families grieving loved ones killed by Israeli forces, which have been fighting Hamas for more than two years
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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israeli forces will not retreat 'one millimeter' from the 'Yellow Line' in Gaza until Hamas is disarmed.
Israeli ground forces reportedly killed dozens of Hezbollah fighters in battles in southern Lebanon and destroyed infrastructure, including a weapons depot and command center, according to the Israeli General Staff.
The industry minister said that the region depends on imports for more than 80% of its energy compounding the damage caused by the conflict between U.S.-Israeli forces and Iran.
Greece's Deputy Minister of National Defense, Thanasis Davakis, denied reports of Greek frigates cooperating with Israeli forces in the Middle East conflict, emphasizing that Greek weapons are not used for aggressive actions.
Israeli attacks have led to an exodus of Christians from southern Lebanon, with fear spreading in the community after two Christians, including a priest, were killed by Israeli forces.
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Hezbollah has deployed elite fighters to southern Lebanon to confront Israeli forces, marking their return to the border region after withdrawing in 2024.
Israel's attacks on Lebanon entered a fourth day on Thursday, after Israeli forces pushed into several border towns and conducted air strikes targeting Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
Israeli forces reportedly bombed the Comfort Hotel in greater Beirut without warning and a residential building in Lebanon’s east, leading to more resident displacement.
The Lebanese army withdrew from several border positions in the south of the country while Israeli forces claim to have completed a series of strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut.
The Israeli military has advanced into Lebanon and seized land, citing the need to protect border towns from Hezbollah attacks, raising concerns about a potential wider ground war in the region.
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I think fair to say that this is a third Gulf war, isn't it?
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