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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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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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Hamas Would Keep Some Weapons Initially in Draft Gaza Plan
ByAdam Rasgon, Natan Odenheimer and Abu Bakr Bashir February 10, 2026

Israel is unlikely to withdraw its troops from the enclave before Hamas and other militant groups lay down their arms.

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Australia Visit by President Herzog of Israel Prompts Protest
ByEphrat Livni February 9, 2026February 10, 2026

Amid activists’ objections, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had invited President Isaac Herzog to visit to honor the victims of the Bondi Beach shooting.

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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Sets Date to Meet in Washington, Officials Say
ByNatan Odenheimer February 7, 2026February 8, 2026

The group, which has prompted skepticism from some U.S. allies, is scheduled to meet on Feb. 19, according to the officials.

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Netanyahu Suggests Other Officials to Blame for Oct. 7 Failings
ByAdam Rasgon February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

In a document released on Thursday night, the Israeli leader sought to distance himself from responsibility for intelligence and security failings before the Hamas-led attack.

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Israel Launches Deadly Strikes on Gaza, Saying Militants Attacked Its Soldiers
ByDavid M. Halbfinger and Natan Odenheimer February 4, 2026February 5, 2026

Gaza officials said the Israeli airstrikes killed at least 21 Palestinians. Israel said one of its soldiers was critically wounded in the attack by Palestinian gunmen.

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