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One year on, No Other Land co-director says Israeli attacks intensifying
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One year on, No Other Land co-director says Israeli attacks intensifying

Nearly a year after the Palestinian-Israeli film No Other Land was awarded an Academy Award for Best Documentary, co-director Hamdan Ballal reports increased Israeli settler attack

By Omar Sabbagh · Feb 17, 2026
Infinix Mobile Market Trends 2026 – Pakistan & Emerging Markets Analysis
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Infinix Mobile Market Trends 2026 – Pakistan & Emerging Markets Analysis

Infinix has established itself as a prominent smartphone brand in emerging markets, particularly in Pakistan, South Asia, Africa, and parts of the Middle East.

By Yara Mansour · Feb 17, 2026
Economy|MilitaryUS president’s son Eric Trump invests in drone maker with gov’t contractsIsraeli firm Xtend recently won a US Department of Defense contract and is bidding for another before a merger with JFB Construction.
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Economy|MilitaryUS president’s son Eric Trump invests in drone maker with gov’t contractsIsraeli firm Xtend recently won a US Department of Defense contract and is bidding for another before a merger with JFB Construction.

Eric Trump, son of the United States President, is investing in a $1.5 billion merger between Israeli drone maker Xtend and Florida-based JFB Construction Holdings.

By Omar Sabbagh · Feb 17, 2026
Mapping forced displacements and settler attacks by Israel in the West Bank
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Mapping forced displacements and settler attacks by Israel in the West Bank

The Israeli government has recently sanctioned the designation of significant areas within the occupied West Bank as "state property." This decision requires Palestinians to provid

By Karim Nasrallah · Feb 17, 2026
Hamas rejects Netanyahu aide’s 60-day ultimatum for group to disarm
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Hamas rejects Netanyahu aide’s 60-day ultimatum for group to disarm

The Hamas organization has dismissed demands made by an Israeli government official for the group to disarm within 60 days. The official indicated potential military actions if com

By Leila Toufic · Feb 17, 2026
Israel bombs Lebanon-Syria border, kills four people
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Israel bombs Lebanon-Syria border, kills four people

On Mon, Nov 7, 2026, Israeli forces conducted an airstrike on a vehicle near Lebanon's border with Syria, resulting in the deaths of at least four individuals, as reported by the L

By Samira Haddad · Feb 16, 2026
New Israeli housing plan near Jerusalem slammed as ‘disguised annexation’
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New Israeli housing plan near Jerusalem slammed as ‘disguised annexation’

The Jerusalem governorate in Palestine has issued a statement concerning an Israeli development plan that proposes the construction of 2,570 new housing units. These units are asso

By Yara Mansour · Feb 16, 2026
Israel’s move to register land ‘systematises dispossession’ of Palestinians
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Israel’s move to register land ‘systematises dispossession’ of Palestinians

Israel has decided to resume the land registration processes in the occupied West Bank for the first time since 1967. This initiative follows the government's approval of a proposa

By Karim Nasrallah · Feb 16, 2026
Thousands of Western nationals fought Israel’s war on Gaza: What to know
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Thousands of Western nationals fought Israel’s war on Gaza: What to know

Recent data indicates that over 50,000 soldiers in the Israeli military hold dual citizenship, with significant numbers possessing U.S. and European passports.

By Leila Toufic · Feb 15, 2026
Onsite gunmen force MSF to stop work at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital
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Onsite gunmen force MSF to stop work at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has temporarily suspended some operations at Nasser Hospital in Gaza due to security concerns.

By Samira Haddad · Feb 15, 2026
Gaza’s Nasser Hospital slams MSF’s ‘unsubstantiated’ armed men allegation
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Gaza’s Nasser Hospital slams MSF’s ‘unsubstantiated’ armed men allegation

The Nasser Hospital Complex has issued a statement regarding the recent decision by Doctors Without Borders (MSF) to suspend its noncritical operations at the facility.

By Karim Nasrallah · Feb 15, 2026
US army launches retaliatory strikes on dozens of ISIL targets in Syria
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US army launches retaliatory strikes on dozens of ISIL targets in Syria

United States forces have conducted a series of strikes against ISIL targets in Syria, in response to the previous year's attack that resulted in the deaths of two soldiers and an

By Leila Toufic · Feb 15, 2026
Gaza mother’s grim ordeal: A search for missing son among mutilated bodies
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Gaza mother’s grim ordeal: A search for missing son among mutilated bodies

Since the beginning of the conflict in October 2023, Gaza has been receiving bodies returned by Israel under a United States-brokered truce agreement.

By Yara Mansour · Feb 15, 2026
Syrian army takes over al-Shaddadi base after US withdrawal
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Syrian army takes over al-Shaddadi base after US withdrawal

The Syrian Arab Army has assumed control of the al-Shaddadi military base in northeastern Syria following the withdrawal of United States troops. This action is part of a ceasefire

By Omar Sabbagh · Feb 15, 2026
Economy|WeaponsAre lasers the future of anti-drone warfare?Repelling mass drone strikes is a hard and expensive task, but lasers might help. Defence companies are in a gold rush to make that happen.
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Economy|WeaponsAre lasers the future of anti-drone warfare?Repelling mass drone strikes is a hard and expensive task, but lasers might help. Defence companies are in a gold rush to make that happen.

The Israeli Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with arms producer Rafael, has demonstrated a new high-energy laser weapon system designed to neutralize aerial threats.

By Omar Sabbagh · Feb 14, 2026
Israel deprives Palestinians of proper education by withholding revenues
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Israel deprives Palestinians of proper education by withholding revenues

The educational sector in the West Bank is experiencing significant challenges due to prolonged financial constraints resulting from withheld tax revenues by Israel. The Zenabia El

By Samira Haddad · Feb 13, 2026
Former Israeli PM Barak responds to criticism over close Epstein links
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Former Israeli PM Barak responds to criticism over close Epstein links

Recent documents released by the United States Department of Justice have revealed extensive information on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and his interactions with global figu

By Karim Nasrallah · Feb 13, 2026
Several assassination attempts targeted Syria’s al-Sharaa, ministers: UN
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Several assassination attempts targeted Syria’s al-Sharaa, ministers: UN

According to a report by the United Nations, five assassination attempts on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and two senior cabinet ministers were thwarted by ISIL over the past ye

By Leila Toufic · Feb 12, 2026
News|ISIL/ISISSyrian army takes control of al-Tanf military base as US troops pull outSyria’s defence ministry says its forces have taken control of the strategic base amid coordination with the US.
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News|ISIL/ISISSyrian army takes control of al-Tanf military base as US troops pull outSyria’s defence ministry says its forces have taken control of the strategic base amid coordination with the US.

The Syrian Ministry of Defense has announced that Syrian forces have assumed control of the strategic al-Tanf military base, located near the borders of Iraq and Jordan. This follo

By Omar Sabbagh · Feb 12, 2026
Gold fluctuations baffle Lebanese jewellers, gold market
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Gold fluctuations baffle Lebanese jewellers, gold market

In Beirut, Lebanon, the jewellery sector is experiencing significant challenges due to volatile gold and silver prices.

By Yara Mansour · Feb 06, 2026
Armed militia members are serving as Israeli agents in Gaza: Investigation
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Armed militia members are serving as Israeli agents in Gaza: Investigation

An investigation by Al Jazeera focuses on armed groups in Gaza accused of collaborating with the Israeli military.

By Karim Nasrallah · Feb 06, 2026
Israeli air attacks on Lebanon reach highest level since ceasefire: Report
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Israeli air attacks on Lebanon reach highest level since ceasefire: Report

According to reports from the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Israel has intensified its airstrikes on Lebanon, conducting over 50 air raids in January. This marks a significant i

By Samira Haddad · Feb 05, 2026
AIPAC-linked PAC ups pressure on ‘moderate’ US Democrat in new strategy
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AIPAC-linked PAC ups pressure on ‘moderate’ US Democrat in new strategy

Washington, DC – The United Democracy Project (UDP), a super PAC associated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), has initiated significant spending in the Uni

By Yara Mansour · Feb 05, 2026
APT28 Hackers Exploiting Microsoft Office Vulnerability to Compromise Government Agencies
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APT28 Hackers Exploiting Microsoft Office Vulnerability to Compromise Government Agencies

Russian state-sponsored group APT28 has commenced a cyber espionage campaign targeting government and military entities in Europe.

By Omar Sabbagh · Feb 05, 2026
Gaza patients head to Rafah crossing as people return amid Israeli attacks
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Gaza patients head to Rafah crossing as people return amid Israeli attacks

On Thursday, twenty-five Palestinians returned to Gaza through the Rafah crossing after its partial reopening. The returnees reported a challenging journey involving Israeli securi

By Leila Toufic · Feb 05, 2026
Will Hezbollah continue to avoid responding to Israel’s attacks on Lebanon?
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Will Hezbollah continue to avoid responding to Israel’s attacks on Lebanon?

As of Thu, Feb 2, 2026, Hezbollah has engaged in only one military action since a ceasefire with Israel commenced 14 months ago. This period has seen over 11,000 Israeli violations

By Leila Toufic · Feb 04, 2026
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 18 in one of deadliest days since ‘ceasefire’
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Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 18 in one of deadliest days since ‘ceasefire’

Recent military actions across Gaza have resulted in significant casualties, marking one of the deadliest days since the ceasefire agreement that commenced in October 2023. The eva

By Samira Haddad · Feb 04, 2026
‘Heavily armed’: Greece, Israel boost military ties amid Gaza genocide
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‘Heavily armed’: Greece, Israel boost military ties amid Gaza genocide

On December 4, Greece's Defence Affairs Committee authorized the acquisition of 36 PULS rocket artillery systems valued at $760 million. This represents Greece's largest procuremen

By Karim Nasrallah · Feb 04, 2026
Israel-Palestine head of Human Right Watch quits over ‘blocked’ report
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Israel-Palestine head of Human Right Watch quits over ‘blocked’ report

The Israel-Palestine director of Human Rights Watch (HRW) has resigned following the organization's decision to block the publication of a report. The report accused Israel of comm

By Yara Mansour · Feb 03, 2026
Amnesty demands Israel drop death penalty bills ‘entrenching apartheid’
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Amnesty demands Israel drop death penalty bills ‘entrenching apartheid’

Amnesty International has issued a statement urging the Israeli government to reconsider proposed legislation that would expand the application of the death penalty.

By Omar Sabbagh · Feb 03, 2026