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February 19

Jewish group demands firing of broadcaster who called 'Zionist' Israeli Olympian supporter of 'genocide'

StopAntisemitism founder Liora Rez called for the firing of a Swiss broadcaster who criticized Israeli athlete A.J. Edelman and accused him of supporting "genocide" in Gaza.

February 19

Trump convenes first 'Board of Peace' meeting as Gaza rebuild hinges on Hamas disarmament

International coalition commits billions for Gaza rebuilding as Trump chairs inaugural Board of Peace meeting, with funding tied to security conditions.

February 18

City-run board cancels lease of Israel drone supplier, sparking backlash toward Mamdani: 'Ludicrous'

Six weeks into his term, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani draws criticism after the city-controlled Navy Yard ends a lease with a drone manufacturer serving Israel's military.

February 18

Former Rep MTG asserts that Americans don't want US war against Iran

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who left office earlier this year, said in a post on X that Americans do not want the U.S. to go to war against Iran.

February 18

Immigration judge blocks deportation of Columbia anti-Israel agitator

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from deporting pro-Palestinian Columbia University protest leader due to a procedural error.

February 18

Vatican declines to join Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace,’ calls for UN leadership

Vatican declines to join Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza recovery, citing concerns about the initiative's nature and preferring U.N. leadership instead.

February 17

Palestinian activist accused of expressing desire to 'kill Jews' wins deportation case

Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi will not be deported after Immigration Judge Nina Froes ruled the government failed to provide sufficient evidence.

February 17

Swiss broadcaster yanks Olympic bobsled coverage after commentator's remarks target Israeli athlete

A Swiss broadcaster has pulled coverage from its website after a commentator called Israeli bobsledder a "self-defined Zionist" and questioned his participation at the 2026 Milan Games.

February 17

Tourists walk pilgrimage road from Jesus' era for first time in 2,000 years: 'Deeply significant'

Archaeologists unveiled a well-preserved ancient street in Jerusalem, known as the stepped road, that dates back to Jesus' time. It's open for the first time in 2,000 years.

February 16

Iran launches war drills in Hormuz Strait as US carrier is flying missions 24/7 before Geneva talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Geneva for nuclear talks as Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps conducted military exercises Monday.