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Israel plans to restrict access to al-Aqsa mosque during Ramadan

Israel plans to restrict access to al-Aqsa mosque during Ramadan

'We regret the harsh measures the occupying authorities will impose on Muslims coming to Al-Aqsa Mosque,' Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, former grand mufti of Jerusalem, tells Anadolu

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Israeli drone strike kills 1 in southern Lebanon
13.02.2026

Israeli drone strike kills 1 in southern Lebanon

Drone fires guided missiles at vehicle in Bint Jbeil as Israeli army claims Hezbollah member was targeted, report says

Israel’s president responds to Trump’s criticism over not yet pardoning Netanyahu
13.02.2026

Israel’s president responds to Trump’s criticism over not yet pardoning Netanyahu

Isaac Herzog says pardon request remains under legal review, no decision made yet

Syrian defense minister, anti-ISIS coalition commander discuss mechanism for handover of al-Tanf base
13.02.2026

Syrian defense minister, anti-ISIS coalition commander discuss mechanism for handover of al-Tanf base

Damascus says talks covered security arrangements and coordination following US withdrawal from the strategic southern Syria outpost

Palestinian ambulance officer from Gaza dies in Israeli custody
12.02.2026

Palestinian ambulance officer from Gaza dies in Israeli custody

Rights groups say the medic, 59, was detained for more than a year

Trump expects Iran deal to take shape during next month
12.02.2026

Trump expects Iran deal to take shape during next month

'We have to make a deal, otherwise it's going to be very traumatic, very traumatic,' says US president