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Israel

Israel warns Lebanon it would hit hard if Hezbollah gets involved in any US-Iran war, Lebanese officials say

A man works on an electric pole next to a damaged building, in the aftermath of an Israeli strike on friday, in Tamnine el Tahta, Bekaa valley, Lebanon, February 21, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir
A man works on an electric pole next to a damaged building, in the aftermath of an Israeli strike on friday, in Tamnine el Tahta, Bekaa valley, Lebanon, February 21, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Australia begins inquiry into anti-Semitism after Bondi attacks

FILE PHOTO: People walk as the crime scene was reopened following the mass shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday, in Sydney, Australia, December 19, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: People walk as the crime scene was reopened following the mass shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday, in Sydney, Australia, December 19, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/ File Photo

Israeli minister says army to occupy all Gaza if Hamas does not disarm

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the efforts will be "coordinated with the Americans".
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the efforts will be "coordinated with the Americans".

US envoy's remarks on Israel and Middle East land draw condemnation in region

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee looks on during an interview with Reuters in Jerusalem, September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee looks on during an interview with Reuters in Jerusalem, September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo

Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least 10, including senior Hezbollah official

Vehicles drive past the rubble of a building that was hit in January by an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese village of Qannarit, on Feb 16.
Vehicles drive past the rubble of a building that was hit in January by an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese village of Qannarit, on Feb 16.

Only Prabowo can make it happen: Join the Abraham Accords

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has long taken a pragmatic approach towards Israel.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has long taken a pragmatic approach towards Israel.

Gaza deaths in war’s first 15 months higher than reported, says study

A Palestinian child walks through the cemetery with graves of some of those killed during the war, in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, January 30, 2026. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa
A Palestinian child walks through the cemetery with graves of some of those killed during the war, in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, January 30, 2026. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa

Commentary

Why the US and Iran are readying for a historic showdown

As confrontation looms with Iran, the US is building up its forces in the Middle East, including the USS Abraham Lincoln and its carrier strike group.
As confrontation looms with Iran, the US is building up its forces in the Middle East, including the USS Abraham Lincoln and its carrier strike group.

Trump warns Iran of ‘bad things’ if no deal made, appears to set deadline of 10-15 days

US President Donald Trump speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Feb 19, before heading to the US state of Georgia.
US President Donald Trump speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Feb 19, before heading to the US state of Georgia.

Indonesia to take deputy commander role in Gaza force, says US general

Palestinians living in tents amid the destroyed buildings of Gaza City's Zeitoun neighbourhood on Feb 12.
Palestinians living in tents amid the destroyed buildings of Gaza City's Zeitoun neighbourhood on Feb 12.

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