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March 2, 2026 | |

‘They’re Attacking Our Embassies Directly’: Rubio Highlights Iranian Missile Salvos as U.S. Urges Citizens to Leave Middle East

Rubio Defends Strikes, Warns of Iran’s Potential Capabilities: Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters at a March 2 press conference to imagine the capabilities Iran...

March 1, 2026 | Joe Truzman |

Palestinian factions mourn death of Iran’s leader, stop short of threatening retaliation

Palestinian armed groups issued statements mourning the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and top military officials who were killed in a joint American-Israeli military...

March 1, 2026 | Bridget Toomey |

Houthis express solidarity with Iran but do not launch retaliatory attacks—yet

The Houthis have issued statements in support of the Islamic Republic of Iran since the start of the US-Israeli military campaign, but have not officially announced military action—instead primarily mobilizing demonstrations...

February 20, 2026 | Sinan Ciddi, William Doran

Turkey Leaves Gaza Peace Board Summit Empty-Handed

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan left the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington without securing a spot for Turkish troops in Gaza’s International Stabilization Force (ISF). Turkey’s exclusion...

February 20, 2026 | Samuel Ben-Ur, Aaron Goren

Israel strikes Hamas in Lebanon, Palestinian terrorists violate Gaza ceasefire 14 times from February 5 to 20, IDF says

Palestinian terrorists violated the Gaza ceasefire 14 times between February 5 and February 20 and 113 times since the truce’s implementation last October, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)....

February 20, 2026 | Mark Dubowitz |

Gaza’s Nascent Police Force Has a Personnel Problem

The second convening of President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Washington on February 19 was intended to highlight progress toward a post-war vision for Gaza. The event featured detailed presentations...

February 20, 2026 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Stabilization force and funding pledged for Gaza at Board of Peace meeting

Five countries have agreed to commit troops to the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, US Army Major General Jasper Jeffers said on February 19 at a meeting of the US-backed Board...

February 19, 2026 | Mark Dubowitz, Ben Cohen

Beyond disarming Hamas, Trump’s Board of Peace must deradicalize Gaza as well

President Donald Trump convened his Board of Peace on Thursday, announcing new commitments to fund Gaza’s reconstruction and provide troops for a Gaza stabilization force. But so far, everyone’s...

February 19, 2026 | |

Trump Hosts Inaugural Board of Peace Meeting

Latest Developments First Meeting of International Bloc: President Donald Trump convened the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace on February 19 in Washington, DC. Representatives and heads of state...

February 17, 2026 | Aaron Goren |

Doctors Without Borders Admits Terrorists Are Using Gaza’s Nasser Hospital

The Nasser Hospital in Gaza reacted indignantly to the accusation by Doctors Without Borders — known by its French name, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) — that armed men have been witnessed roaming...

February 14, 2026 | Joe Truzman |

Hamas renews threats against rival Palestinian militias in Gaza

On February 9, Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida published a written statement on his Telegram channel threatening Palestinian militias that have opposed the Islamist group’s rule in the Gaza Strip....

February 12, 2026 | Aaron Goren |

Without Full Disarmament of Hamas, Gaza Ceasefire is at Risk

The latest efforts by the U.S. to secure the ceasefire in Gaza may not only permit Hamas to survive but also to retain some of its weapons. According to reports on February 10, the terrorist organization...

February 11, 2026 | Clifford D. May |

A few words of advice on Iran and Gaza    

From Cato the Elder, Roosevelt, Churchill, and Machiavelli

February 9, 2026 | David May |

South Africa Rejects Israeli Water Assistance to Carry Water for Hamas

Pretoria just booted Israel’s top diplomat for an unforgivable offense: trying to help rural South Africans access clean water. Instead of focusing on the well-being of its citizens, the South African...

February 9, 2026 | Hussain Abdul-Hussain |

What the LAF Chief’s Visit to the U.S. Revealed

Lindsey Graham portrayed his meeting with Rodolphe Haykal, which collapsed within minutes, as a complete debacle. The U.S. senator asked the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) chief if Hezbollah was a terrorist...

February 4, 2026 | Samuel Ben-Ur, Aaron Goren

Hamas injures IDF soldier, Palestinian terrorists violate Gaza ceasefire 10 times between January 22 and February 4

Palestinian terrorists have violated the Gaza ceasefire 10 times between January 22 and February 4 and 99 times in total since the truce’s implementation last October, according to the Israel Defense...

February 2, 2026 | Aaron Goren |

Rafah Crossing Reopening Could Enable Hamas To Resume Smuggling Operations Into Gaza

The reopening of the Rafah border crossing linking the Gaza Strip with Egypt will ease travel restrictions on Palestinians seeking medical treatment abroad. At the same time, it has deepened Israeli concerns...

February 2, 2026 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Rafah crossing opens days after IDF says Hamas violated ceasefire, conducts strikes

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on February 2, more than two years after it was closed in the wake of the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Israel’s Coordinator...

February 1, 2026 | Joe Truzman |

Popular Forces Gaza militia captures senior Hamas member

The anti-Hamas Popular Forces militia captured Adham al Akar, aka “Abu Bakr,” a Hamas company commander in Rafah. Akar was among the Hamas fighters who have been trapped in Israeli-controlled...

January 28, 2026 | Janatan Sayeh, Bridget Toomey

Iran and its proxies threaten retaliation against US and Israel amid US military buildup

Tehran and its regional proxies are escalating threats against the United States and Israel as Washington moves additional naval forces into the Middle East. The US military buildup follows US President...