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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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Israel Gives Itself More Control Over Occupied West Bank
ByDavid M. Halbfinger and Isabel Kershner February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

The security cabinet took actions that make it easier for Jews to buy land in the territory. Critics say the changes violate the Oslo Accords and international law and accelerate attempts to annex the land.

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What to Know About the Rafah Border Crossing in Gaza
ByEphrat Livni February 1, 2026February 2, 2026

The only crossing that connects Gaza with Egypt has reopened. The move will allow residents to leave for medical care or return to homes and families in the territory.

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U.S. to Name Palestinian Committee to Run Gaza
ByAdam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman January 13, 2026January 14, 2026

Officials said the body’s leadership could be announced as soon as Wednesday, but U.S. efforts to shape postwar Gaza by disarming Hamas have faced hurdles.

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Zero Hour for the Middle East
ByRoger Cohen, David Guttenfelder, Saher Alghorra, Daniel Berehulak and Nanna Heitmann December 28, 2025December 28, 2025

After more than a decade of wars, from Syria to Gaza, the Middle East is exhausted by conflict. Is it ready to find another way?

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Israeli Forces Kill Two Palestinians in West Bank After They Appear to Surrender, Video Shows
ByAdam Rasgon and Sanjana Varghese November 28, 2025November 28, 2025

The Israeli authorities said they were investigating the shooting, which came amid days of extensive military operations in the West Bank.

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Palestinian Voices Absent from U.S.-Run Center Planning Gaza’s Future
ByAaron Boxerman, Adam Rasgon, Natan Odenheimer and David M. Halbfinger November 18, 2025

U.S. and Israeli soldiers, foreign diplomats and aid workers are congregated in a warehouse in central Israel to talk about the future of Gaza. One key group is missing: Palestinians.

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Palestinian Voices Absent from U.S.-Run Center Planning Gaza’s Future
ByAaron Boxerman, Adam Rasgon, Natan Odenheimer and David M. Halbfinger November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

U.S. and Israeli soldiers, foreign diplomats and aid workers are congregated in a warehouse in Israel to talk about the future of Gaza. One key group is missing: Palestinians.

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