Middle East

'Gaza is still not at peace' as Israeli strikes, West Bank moves escalate: UN official

'Gaza is still not at peace' as Israeli strikes, West Bank moves escalate: UN official

'In recent weeks, the Israeli military intensified strikes across Gaza, hitting densely populated areas and killing dozens of Palestinians,' says Rosemary DiCarlo

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Syrian president issues general amnesty decree for crimes committed before issuance
18.02.2026

Syrian president issues general amnesty decree for crimes committed before issuance

Crimes involving ‘serious violations against the Syrian people’ excluded, according to decree

Fire breaks out near Iranian capital
18.02.2026

Fire breaks out near Iranian capital

Iranian officials say blaze in Parand area is under control

UN Palestinian rights committee 'strongly' condemns Israeli measures to expand control over West Bank
18.02.2026

UN Palestinian rights committee 'strongly' condemns Israeli measures to expand control over West Bank

'Such illegal measures risk the further dispossession of Palestinian landowners and entrenchment of Israel’s unlawful control over occupied territory,' says statement

3 Palestinians wounded in attack by illegal Israeli settlers north of East Jerusalem
18.02.2026

3 Palestinians wounded in attack by illegal Israeli settlers north of East Jerusalem

Attackers stormed Mikhmas town, injuring 3 residents, stealing dozens of sheep, according to Palestinian officials

Trade officials urge caution over marketing Israeli dates as Palestinian ahead of Ramadan
18.02.2026

Trade officials urge caution over marketing Israeli dates as Palestinian ahead of Ramadan

Palestinian dates designated for export ‘are sealed and carry the data of the exporting and importing companies,’ Mohammad Sawafteh says