February 27, 2026

US evacuates embassy families, urges citizens to consider leaving Israel

State Department authorizes the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of US government personnel due to safety risks.

The US Embassy in Israel has announced the evacuation of non-essential employees and family members of employees due to "security risks." In addition, the State Department has updated its travel warning and urged American citizens to consider leaving Israel.

"On February 27, 2026, the Department of State authorized the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of US government personnel from Mission Israel due to safety risks," the Embassy stated.

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Report: Trump briefed on military options in Iran amid talks

Navy Adm. Brad Cooper briefs President Trump on military options regarding Iran, as US-Iran talks in Geneva show progress, according to ABC News.

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IDF strikes Hezbollah 'state of emergency' training bases deep in Lebanon

The IDF struck eight Radwan Force compounds in Baalbek, saying the sites stored weapons and were used to train terrorists in violation of ceasefire understandings.

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Churchill statue in London defaced with anti-Israel graffiti, one arrested

Met Police arrest suspect after anti-Israel slogans sprayed on Parliament Square monument; Downing Street condemns vandalism as abhorrent.

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February 26, 2026

Report: Trump's advisers suggest Israel strike Iran first

Senior advisers to President Trump suggest Israel strike Iran first to bolster US support for action, according to Politico. Those close to the president believe that “we’re going to bomb them".

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US Condemns Hamas After Video Shows Gunmen Threatening Gazans

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February 25, 2026

Indian PM Modi to Knesset: India stands with Israel, Am Ysrael Chai'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi address the Knesset.

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Senior PLO official: "Hamas is not a terrorist organization"

A senior official in the Palestinian Authority (PA) met with leaders of Palestinian Arab terror organizations involved in the deadly October 7th attack, aiming to create cooperation.

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February 24, 2026

Faustian Bargain: Democrats think they weren’t antisemitic enough in 2024

Given that the candidate who won the election was widely known as the most pro-Israel president of all time, what is the logic behind the idea that opposing Israel was the key to success? Opinion.

Retrieved February 24, 2026, from Israel News | Israel National News

 

Louisiana wins appeal to display Ten Commandments in classrooms

Federal appeals court rules that Louisiana can enforce a law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms, despite challenges from civil rights groups.

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February 23, 2026

US evacuates workers from Lebanon; Aircraft Carrier Gerald Ford near Crete

More than 200 American fighter jets are already in the area, and the "Ford" aircraft carrier has been spotted near Crete. Secretary of State Rubio has postponed his visit to Israel by two days.

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Israeli flag raised for the first time atop Mount Sartaba in the Jordan Valley

A giant Israeli flag was raised for the first time atop Mount Sartaba in the Jordan Valley, in a move led by the Ministry of Heritage, as part of symbolic activities at historic sites in Judea and Samaria.

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Terror attack thwarted in Carmiel

In joint operation, security forces arrest four residents of northern Israel suspected of planning attack on IDF soldiers.

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Mexico Fears More Violence after Army Kills Leader of Powerful Jalisco Cartel

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February 21, 2026

IDF eliminates terrorist threat in northern Gaza

'IDF troops operating near the 'yellow line' in northern Gaza eliminate a terrorist who approached their position, posing immediate threat.

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IDF strikes Hezbollah and Hamas command centers in Lebanon

The IDF strikes Hezbollah and Hamas command centers in Lebanon, stating they were used to plan attacks against Israel and that the groups cynically use civilians as human shields, violating ceasefire agreements.

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