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Netanyahu Demands Hezbollah Dissolution in Lebanon Talks
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Netanyahu Demands Hezbollah Dissolution in Lebanon Talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the dissolution of Hezbollah is the primary objective of any negotiations between Israel and Lebanon. This comes as Israel continues to conduct strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.

Pro-Israel Democrats Decry Rising Settler Violence in West Bank
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Pro-Israel Democrats Decry Rising Settler Violence in West Bank

Amid a surge in violent attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank, often with Israeli forces standing by, pro-Israel Democrats, including AIPAC-backed lawmakers, have denounced the 'extremist' violence, highlighting how support for Israel is becoming a political liability.

Israeli Settlers Violently Attack West Bank Villages; Palestinian MFA Condemns Actions
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Israeli Settlers Violently Attack West Bank Villages; Palestinian MFA Condemns Actions

Israeli settlers have violently stormed multiple Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, torching homes and vehicles and causing injuries. The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned these actions as organized terrorism and part of a genocidal campaign.

Israeli settlers kill 19-year-old Palestinian American, officials and witnesses say
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Israeli settlers kill 19-year-old Palestinian American, officials and witnesses say

Nasrallah Abu Siyam shot dead in occupied West Bank as UN human rights office accuses Israel of war crimes Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank shot and killed a Palestinian American man during an attack on a village, the Palestinian health ministry and a witness have said. Raed Abu Ali, a resident of Mukhmas, said a group of settlers came to the village on Wednesday afternoon where they attacked a farmer, prompting clashes after residents intervened. Continue reading...

UN calls on Israel to reverse unlawful West Bank actions
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UN calls on Israel to reverse unlawful West Bank actions

• Pakistan asks international community to reject provocative decision allowing takeover of occupied land as state property • EU calls annexation illegal, Arab nations denounce ‘threat to peace efforts’ • Israel imposes restrictions, deploys police around Al-Aqsa JERUSALEM / ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan denounced the latest Israeli move to convert areas of the West Bank into “state property”, the UN chief called upon Tel Aviv to reverse its new, “unlawful” policy allowing registration of the occupied land in the occupied territory as state property. Israel’s foreign ministry claimed the measure, approved late on Sunday, would enable “transparent and thorough clarification of rights to resolve legal disputes” but the move drew strong condemnations from across the globe for its violation of international law. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said this new measure was destabilising and unlawful, according to a statement by his spokesman Stephane Dujarric. Pakistan also denounced the step as a clear violation of international law as well as relevant United Nations Security Council and General Assembly resolutions. Islamabad urged the international community to reject the decision, said a statement issued by the For­eign Office spokesperson. It added that the occupying power continued to disregard international law and its provocative actions undermined the prospects for a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in the region. “Pakistan calls on the international community to take concrete measures to end Israeli impunity, and ensure respect for international law,” the spokesperson added. ‘Undermine peace efforts’ Arab nations Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar and Jordan also criticised the move as illegal. The measure is “aimed at impo­sing a new legal and administrative reality in the occupied West Bank” that would undermine peace efforts in the region, Saudi Arabia’s foreign affairs ministry said in a statement. Jordan’s King Abdullah II said the actions “undermine efforts to restore calm and thr­e­aten to exacerbate the conflict,” according to a statement released by the royal court. The European Union called on Israel to reverse the move. “This constitutes a new escalation after recent measures already aimed at extending Israeli control,” EU foreign affairs spokesman Anouar El Anouni said. “We reiterate that annexation is illegal under international law.” The Ramallah-based Palest­inian Authority called for inte­r­national intervention to prevent the “de facto beginning of the annexation process and the undermining of the foundations of the Palestinian state”. Israeli anti-settlement watc­­h­dog Peace Now called the measure a “mega land grab”. Jonathan Mizrachi, the NGO’s co-director, told AFP that the move would attribute new resources for land registration. “There was a lot of ambiguity regarding the land, and Israel decided now to deal with it,” Mizrachi said, adding that the grey area over Area C land ownership was likely to be used against Palestinians. “A lot of land that Palestinians consider theirs, they will find out it’s not theirs under this new registration process,” he said, believing the move would further the Israeli right’s annexation agenda. Changing demography Palestinians see the West Bank as foundational to any future Palesti­nian state, but many on Israel’s religious right want to take over the land. The latest Israeli initiatives come in the wider context of increasing attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank, according to rights groups. “We are witnessing rapid steps to change permanently the demography of the occupied Palestinian territory, stripping its people of their lands and forcing them to leave,” UN rights chief Volker Turk said in a recent statement. US President Donald Trump has opposed Israel’s annexation of the West Bank, saying stability in the territory helps keep Israel secure. However, he has held off from dire­ctly criticising the new Israeli measures, despite the international outrage. Excluding Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, more than 500,000 Israelis live in West Bank settlements and outposts, which are illegal under international law. Around three million Palestinians live in the territory, which Israel has occupied since 1967. Al-Aqsa restrictions Israeli police said Monday that they would deploy in force around the Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramazan, as Palestinian officials accused Israel of imposing restrictions at the compound. Over the course of the month of fasting and prayer, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians traditionally attend prayers at Islam’s third-holiest site. Arad Braverman, a senior Jerusalem police officer, said forces would be deployed “day and night” across the compound, adding that thousands of police would also be on duty for Friday prayers. Braverman said police had recommended issuing 10,000 permits for Palestinians from the occupied West Bank, who require special permission to enter Jerusalem. The Palestinian Jerusalem Governorate said it had been informed that permits would again be restricted to men over 55. Published in Dawn, February 17th, 2026

Italian Magazine Cover Sparks Diplomatic Row with Israel
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Italian Magazine Cover Sparks Diplomatic Row with Israel

An Italian magazine cover depicting an Israeli settler has ignited a diplomatic incident and widespread backlash from Israel. The controversial image on L'Espresso has renewed tensions between the two nations.

23-year-old Palestinian killed by Israeli settlers in West Bank
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23-year-old Palestinian killed by Israeli settlers in West Bank

A 23-year-old Palestinian man was killed by gunfire during an attack by Israeli settlers in a village northwest of Ramallah, according to the Palestinian Authority Health Ministry, signaling an escalation of violence.

Israeli Soldier Killed in Southern Lebanon Amid Clashes
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Israeli Soldier Killed in Southern Lebanon Amid Clashes

The Israeli army announced that one of its soldiers was killed 'in battle' in southern Lebanon, an area where Israel and the pro-Iranian Shiite organization have been clashing for over a month.

Israel Intercepts First Missile from Yemen; US Troops Wounded in Saudi Arabia
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Israel Intercepts First Missile from Yemen; US Troops Wounded in Saudi Arabia

Israel's military has intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, marking the first such interception since the war began, while at least 12 US troops were reportedly injured in an Iranian attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.

Israeli Troops Kill Palestinian Family of Four in West Bank, Two Brothers Survive
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Israeli Troops Kill Palestinian Family of Four in West Bank, Two Brothers Survive

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.

Israeli Ambassador Angered by Italian Newspaper's Cover
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Israeli Ambassador Angered by Italian Newspaper's Cover

The Israeli ambassador to Italy expressed anger over the cover of the Italian left-wing newspaper L'Espresso, which depicted an Israeli settler photographing an uncomfortable Palestinian woman. The image sparked controversy and drew criticism.

Israeli Settlers Launch Violent Attacks in West Bank Amid Settlement Expansion
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Israeli Settlers Launch Violent Attacks in West Bank Amid Settlement Expansion

Israeli settlers have rampaged through West Bank towns for a second consecutive night, attacking people and properties, setting fire to homes and cars, and injuring at least nine Palestinians, in violence that began in retaliation for the death of 18-year-old settler Yehuda Sherman. This surge in settler violence coincides with the Israeli government's continued expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Abbas phones pope on respecting international law
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Abbas phones pope on respecting international law

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 16 - Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday telephoned Pope Leo XIV and voiced his concern over the "worrying" developments in the Middle East conflict and the living conditions of the Palestinian people amid rising Israeli settler violence and worsening conditions in Gaza, the Vatican said. "This morning, the Holy Father Leo XIV received a telephone call from Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, regarding the worrying developments i...

Studio Live, Tuesday at 12 PM: Bombing of the Middle East
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Studio Live, Tuesday at 12 PM: Bombing of the Middle East

The war between the US, Israel, and Iran has intensified with heavy strikes on Iranian targets and regional expansion, leading to nearly 800,000 people displaced and a serious humanitarian emergency.

How Israel is spraying herbicides on Syrian crops
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How Israel is spraying herbicides on Syrian crops

Israeli planes sprayed chemicals on farmland in Quneitra, Syria in late January and early February, 2026. Farmers say that their crops yellowed and died in just a few days and that they lost dozens of hectares of farmland. There have been similar reports of the Israeli Army spraying fields in southern Lebanon and of Israeli settlers doing the same in the West Bank.