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Disputes over Hamas disarmament stall Gaza peace plan progress
ByJulian Borger in Jerusalem February 25, 2026

Hamas to almost certainly reject plan described in Israeli press, say experts, as no guarantee Israel will withdraw on surrender of weaponsProgress in the Gaza peace plan has stalled over disagreements on how Hamas should be disarmed, with Israel threa…

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At Least 10 Killed in Lebanon, Officials Say, After Israel Strikes Hezbollah
ByAbdi Latif Dahir and Hwaida Saad February 21, 2026

The Lebanese militant group said eight of its members were among those killed late Friday. The attacks threaten to further destabilize an already tenuous cease-fire.

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Hamas reportedly holds leadership vote at critical moment for militant group
ByJulian Borger in Jerusalem February 20, 2026

New head will face decisions crucial to movement’s future, such as how far to cooperate with Trump’s Gaza planHamas has reportedly begun holding leadership elections among its members at a time when the militant Palestinian movement faces imminent deci…

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Trump Considers Building a Military Base in Gaza as Peace Plans Clash With Reality
ByIsabel Kershner, Adam Rasgon, Aaron Boxerman, Natan Odenheimer and Saher Alghorra February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed about 600 people since a cease-fire began, according to health officials in the territory. Many displaced Palestinians are still living in tents. And there are some 60 million tons of war debris to be cleared.

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Israel’s Actions Questioned at Security Council Meeting
ByFarnaz Fassihi February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Amid criticism over the board’s structure and broad mandate, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. defended the board, saying “a new way” was needed to address the situation in Gaza.

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At These Gaza Schools, ‘Peace Building’ Is Part of the Curriculum
ByDavid M. Halbfinger, Bilal Shbair and Saher Alghorra February 18, 2026

A fast-growing network of private schools, the brainchild of a North Carolina neurosurgeon, is teaching 9,000 war orphans and other needy Palestinian youngsters.

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At These Gaza Schools, ‘Peace Building’ Is Part of the Curriculum
ByDavid M. Halbfinger, Bilal Shbair and Saher Alghorra February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

A fast-growing network of private schools, the brainchild of a North Carolina neurosurgeon, is teaching 9,000 war orphans and other needy Palestinian youngsters.

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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Presses Hamas on Disarmament, Officials Say
ByNatan Odenheimer and Adam Rasgon February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

The direct talks last week came as officials urgently try to find a breakthrough on the issue of Hamas’s weapons, fearing the cease-fire in Gaza could collapse.

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At least 12 Palestinians killed and several hurt in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
BySam Jones February 15, 2026February 15, 2026

Israel says strikes were in response to Hamas violations of ceasefire as Hamas calls attacks ‘massacre’ of displaced peopleAt least 12 Palestinians were killed and several more injured across the Gaza Strip on Sunday as the Israeli military said it car…

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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Said to Raise Billions in First Pledges for Gaza
ByAdam Rasgon and Natan Odenheimer February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

The United Arab Emirates and the United States have each committed more than $1 billion to President Trump’s new international initiative, officials said.

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