February 17, 2026

Bennett warns of ‘new Turkish threat,’ calls for Zionist unity

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett tells Conference of Presidents in Jerusalem that Turkey is “the new Iran" seeking to encircle Israel, calls for new leadership following 'the greatest disaster in Israel’s history.'

Retrieved February 17, 2026, from Israel News | Israel National News

 

Masked Arabs attack a shepherd in Gush Etzion

Arab residents of the village of Rashida today (Tuesday) stoned an Israeli shepherd in Gush Etzion. The shepherd was evacuated to the hospital with a suspected fracture in his hand.

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Iran Fires Live Missiles Into Strait of Hormuz in Drill as New Round of Nuclear Talks Begins

The U.S. and Iran are holding their second round of talks about Iran's nuclear program Tuesday in Geneva as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds large-scale maritime exercises.

As the talks began, Iranian media announced that Iran had fired live missiles toward the Strait of Hormuz. Iran had announced a maritime military exercise on Monday in waterways that are crucial international trade routes through which 20% of the world's oil passes.

The semi-official Tasnim news agency, which is close to the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, said missiles launched inside Iran and along its coast had struck their targets in the Strait of Hormuz.

Retrieved February 17, 2026, from Iran Fires Live Missiles Into Strait of Hormuz in Drill as New Round of Nuclear Talks Begins | Newsmax.com

February 16, 2026

IDF eliminates nine terrorists in Gaza tunnel shaft

IDF troops eliminate six additional terrorists in underground tunnel shaft in Rafah.

Retrieved February 16, 2026, from Israel News | Israel National News

 

Israel warns: Hamas setting conditions for second stage of ceasefire

Ahead of transition to second stage of ceasefire, Gaza reconstruction, Hamas demanding to control Gaza politically.

Retrieved February 16, 2026, from Israel warns: Hamas setting conditions for second stage of ceasefire | Israel National News

 

(Why is she and other democrats there? To influence the world?)

Watch: Hillary Clinton mocked by Czech leader at Munich forum

Hillary Clinton and Czech Deputy PM Petr Macinka clash at the Munich Security Conference over Trump’s policies, with Clinton criticizing his actions and Macinka defending them during a heated exchange.

Retrieved February 16, 2026, from Watch: Hillary Clinton mocked by Czech leader at Munich forum | Israel National News

 

Indonesia sets timeline for troop deployment to Gaza under Trump plan

Indonesia commits to sending up to 8,000 troops to Gaza by June, for humanitarian mission under Trump’s peace plan.

Retrieved February 16, 2026, from Indonesia sets timeline for troop deployment to Gaza under Trump plan | Israel National News

 

NAACP Asks Judge to Protect Against 'Misuse' of Voter Data Seized by FBI in Georgia's Fulton County

The NAACP and other organizations are asking a judge to protect personal voter information that was seized by the FBI from an elections warehouse just outside Atlanta.

Retrieved February 16, 2026, from NAACP Seeks Court Order to Protect Voter Data Seized by FBI | Newsmax.com