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Israel's West Bank Annexation Sparks Global Controversy

Al Jazeera

February 17, 2026 • 4 min read • Marcus Webb

Israel's West Bank Annexation Sparks Global Controversy

Israel's annexation push in the West Bank raises concerns, fueling tensions and geopolitical debate on peace efforts.

#Israel #West Bank #Annexation

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Israeli TV Series Co-Creator's Death in Athens Raises Questions

The Guardian

February 17, 2026 • 3 min read • Sarah Al-Rashid

Israeli TV Series Co-Creator's Death in Athens Raises Questions

Dana Eden, co-creator of 'Tehran,' found dead in Athens. Her death attributed to suicide raises concerns and questions about mental health in high-pressure industries.

#Dana Eden #Tehran TV Series #Israeli TV

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Iran's Hormuz Drills Escalate Tensions Amid Nuclear Talks

The New York Times

February 17, 2026 • 3 min read • Marcus Webb

Iran's Hormuz Drills Escalate Tensions Amid Nuclear Talks

Iran's military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz heighten tensions as nuclear negotiations restart, highlighting regional security challenges.

#Iran #Strait of Hormuz #nuclear talks

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Gaza's Displaced Endure Harsh Conditions on Rat-Infested Land

Al Jazeera

February 17, 2026 • 3 min read • David Okonkwo

Gaza's Displaced Endure Harsh Conditions on Rat-Infested Land

Displaced Palestinians in Gaza face severe hardships as they live on landfills, combating rats, disease, and the threat of unexploded ordnance in a humanitarian crisis.

#Gaza #Palestinians #displacement

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Israeli Soldiers Rescued After Bnei Brak Incident Raises Tensions

BBC

February 17, 2026 • 3 min read • Elena Vasquez

Israeli Soldiers Rescued After Bnei Brak Incident Raises Tensions

Israeli soldiers were chased by ultra-Orthodox in Bnei Brak. Police intervened, highlighting cultural tensions in Israel.

#Israel #Bnei Brak #ultra-Orthodox

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Desperate Conditions in Gaza: Displaced Face Rats and Shells

Al Jazeera

February 16, 2026

Desperate Conditions in Gaza: Displaced Face Rats and Shells

In Gaza, displaced Palestinians endure hazardous living conditions amidst landfills, confronting rats, disease, and unexploded munitions.

#Gaza #displacement #humanitarian crisis

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BBC Returns to Tehran: Tensions High Amid Protests Aftermath

BBC

February 16, 2026

BBC Returns to Tehran: Tensions High Amid Protests Aftermath

BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Tehran post-crackdown, uncovering ongoing tensions and the raw pain in Iran after the protests.

#Iran #Tehran #Protests

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Israeli Police Clash with Ultra-Orthodox Over Military Enlistment

Al Jazeera

February 16, 2026

Israeli Police Clash with Ultra-Orthodox Over Military Enlistment

Tension escalates as Israeli police confront ultra-Orthodox men protesting military enlistment, exposing deep societal rifts.

#Israel #geopolitics #ultra-Orthodox

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Israel Pushes US for Maximum Pressure on Iran Amid Tensions

BBC

February 16, 2026

Israel Pushes US for Maximum Pressure on Iran Amid Tensions

Israel's Netanyahu promotes US strikes on Iran, eyeing regime change amid rising tensions, amid reliance on Trump's support.

#Israel #Iran #Netanyahu

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Trump Boosts Naval Presence to Heighten Pressure on Iran

The Guardian

February 16, 2026

Trump Boosts Naval Presence to Heighten Pressure on Iran

Trump deploys USS Gerald R Ford to Middle East to amplify pressure on Iran, joining USS Abraham Lincoln.

#Iran #Trump #Middle East

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Israel's Strategy for Iran: Can Trump Facilitate Change?

BBC

February 15, 2026

Israel's Strategy for Iran: Can Trump Facilitate Change?

Netanyahu's aspirations for influencing Iran's regime hinge on Trump's potential return, emphasizing strategic alliances and geopolitical maneuvers.

#Israel #Iran #Netanyahu

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Trump and Netanyahu's Divergent Goals on Iran and Regional Strategy

Al Jazeera

February 15, 2026

Trump and Netanyahu's Divergent Goals on Iran and Regional Strategy

Trump and Netanyahu collaborate on Iranian sanctions, but their ultimate goals diverge, raising tensions and speculations about Israel's strategic motives.

#Trump #Netanyahu #Iran

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Israel's West Bank Annexation Sparks Global Controversy

Israeli TV Series Co-Creator's Death in Athens Raises Questions

Iran's Hormuz Drills Escalate Tensions Amid Nuclear Talks

Gaza's Displaced Endure Harsh Conditions on Rat-Infested Land

Israeli Soldiers Rescued After Bnei Brak Incident Raises Tensions

Desperate Conditions in Gaza: Displaced Face Rats and Shells

BBC Returns to Tehran: Tensions High Amid Protests Aftermath

Israeli Police Clash with Ultra-Orthodox Over Military Enlistment

Israel Pushes US for Maximum Pressure on Iran Amid Tensions

Trump Boosts Naval Presence to Heighten Pressure on Iran

Israel's Strategy for Iran: Can Trump Facilitate Change?

Trump and Netanyahu's Divergent Goals on Iran and Regional Strategy