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Medical aid group Doctors Without Borders suspended most of its work at Gaza's Nasser hospital, citing the presence of armed men and suspected weapons transfers. Palestinian health authorities reported continued Israeli airstrikes across Gaza causing multiple deaths, including children. Concurrently, discussions continued on Gaza's post-war security, with a top Israeli military official stating a goal of complete disarmament in the territory. Hamas leaders, including Meshal, publicly stated they would not give up weapons or accept foreign rule, arguing disarmament would endanger Palestinians. A leaked Hamas document revealed the group's secret plan to maintain administrative control of Gaza.
In the West Bank, a mosque near Nablus was set on fire and spray-painted with the word 'revenge' in an attack blamed on Jewish settlers. This was part of a wave of violence including settlers shooting Palestinians, uprooting olive trees, and vandalizing cars. Israeli forces detained over 100 Palestinians since Ramadan began. In a separate incident, Palestinian Authority security forces killed two children while trying to arrest their father. The Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened for passenger travel with new security protocols.
The Israeli military conducted strikes in Gaza that Palestinian health officials said killed at least 20 people. The IDF stated the strikes were in response to attacks on its troops, which it called violations of a ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Hamas must disarm, specifically mentioning the surrender of tens of thousands of rifles. Hamas responded that any disarmament depends on Israel's commitment to a ceasefire. In the West Bank, Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians and set fire to a mosque, while Israeli forces conducted raids and made arrests. The Israeli army's chief stated that violence by settlers harms Israel and that troops must protect civilians.
According to reports, the Trump administration is planning to build a large military base in southern Gaza. Trump announced that several countries, including Indonesia, Morocco, Albania, Kosovo, and Kazakhstan, have committed to sending troops to a Gaza stabilization force. Indonesia's military said it is preparing up to 8,000 troops for a potential deployment. Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stated Egypt's commitment to training Palestinian security forces and empowering a Palestinian National Committee to govern Gaza. U.S. Democrats introduced a bill that would cut off weapons to Israel if it violates a cease-fire in Gaza.
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A new international security force is being formed for Gaza, with multiple countries committing troops. The head of Gaza's technocratic committee said 5,000 police officers will be deployed, and Turkey has offered to help train them. Indonesia is preparing up to 8,000 troops for a possible peacekeeping mission, with some reports saying a deployment could start in April. A Board of Peace representative warned that the war could restart if the second phase of a ceasefire is delayed. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes and shelling in Gaza have continued, with Palestinian health authorities reporting multiple deaths, including children. The aid group Doctors Without Borders suspended some of its work at a Gaza hospital, citing the presence of gunmen and suspected weapons transfers.
The United States is developing a plan to disarm Hamas in Gaza in stages, with President Trump declaring the war over and warning Hamas would be met 'harshly' if it doesn't disarm. However, a senior Hamas official says the group has not received any formal proposal and has revealed its strategy to maintain control of Gaza.
The Rafah border crossing, which connects the Gaza Strip to Egypt, has been reopened for passenger travel. The reopening comes with new security protocols for Palestinians leaving Gaza.
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Feb 28 — Feb 26
Israeli strikes continue in Gaza despite fragile ceasefire as Ramadan beginsIsraeli military strikes and artillery fire have continued in Gaza, killing at least 11 Palestinians according to health officials, despite a declared ceasefire. The fragile truce has been violated as Gaza begins the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, with fears that the war could return.
Feb 27
Violence and arrests increase in the West Bank during RamadanA series of violent incidents and arrests occurred in the West Bank. Israeli settlers attacked a mosque, setting it on fire and spray-painting the word 'revenge' on it. Settlers also shot and killed a 19-year-old Palestinian-American and wounded several other Palestinians. Israeli military forces conducted raids, arresting over 100 Palestinians since the start of Ramadan. The Israeli military also demolished Palestinian structures and blocked Palestinians from plowing their land. In a separate incident, Palestinian Authority forces killed two children while arresting their father. Israeli prosecutors plan to charge a settler with killing a Palestinian activist. Dozens of people rallied in Tel Aviv to protest settler violence. A police report noted an average of four daily incidents of settler violence in early 2026.
Feb 20 — Feb 12
Israel restricts access to Al-Aqsa Mosque for Palestinians as Ramadan beginsIsrael has imposed new restrictions on access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan starts. Police are blocking roads in Palestinian neighborhoods of East Jerusalem and have barred the mosque's imam from entering. Separately, Israeli authorities are conducting a land registration drive in East Jerusalem, which Palestinians fear could lead to their dispossession.
Feb 1 — Feb 16
Palestinian citizens in Israel call for increased protection from gang violencePalestinian citizens living in Israel are demanding that the government provide them with more security. They say they are being besieged by gang violence in their communities.