Events

The Israeli army says it carried out airstrikes against Hamas operatives in the Gaza Strip overnight, after several Palestinian gunmen emerged from a tunnel on the Israeli side of the ceasefire line in Rafah

In the Gaza Strip, attacks continue, and at least six Palestinians have been reported killed in Israeli airstrikes, three in the Al-Maslakh area southwest of Khan Younis and at least two in the northern part of Al-Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip.

The New York Times reports on the US ambassador to Israel's message to mission members: The top priority is to leave the country as quickly as possible.

U.S. Embassy in Israel: On February 27, 2026, the Department of State authorized the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of U.S. government personnel from Mission Israel due to safety risks. In response to security incidents and without advance notice, the U.S. Embassy may further restrict or prohibit U.S. government employees and their family members from traveling to certain areas of Israel, the Old City of Jerusalem, and the West Bank. Persons may wish to consider leaving Israel while commercial flights are available

A source at Al-Shifa Hospital: One killed by gunfire from forces outside the army's control areas in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: We strongly condemn the attacks on Lebanon, including the Bekaa Valley, which resulted in the deaths and injury of civilians.

Israeli airstrikes target the vicinity of the towns of Harba and Buday in the Bekaa Valley, eastern Lebanon.

Israeli army: We are attacking Hezbollah infrastructure in the Baalbek region of Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes target the outskirts of Baalbek in northeastern Lebanon.

Airstrikes target Shamshtar and Tariya

Israeli airstrikes target the outskirts of the town of Shamshtar in the Bekaa Valley, eastern Lebanon.

Israeli airstrikes target the outskirts of Baalbek in northeastern Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes targeting the outskirts of Shamshtar

8 violent raids targeted the Jurd Shamshtar area in the Bekaa Valley

Israel's Shin Bet official charged with smuggling goods into Gaza

Dead in an Israeli bombing east of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip

European Commission: We will not recognize Israeli sovereignty over occupied territories

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Israel, where he was personally welcomed by Netanyahu

Israeli airstrike targets areas where forces are deployed east of Khan Younis city in the southern Gaza Strip.

Trump: Thanks to the ceasefire we achieved in Gaza, many displaced people have returned to their homes.

A U.S. Central Command official confirms that 12 F-22 fighter jets landed this afternoon at an air base in southern Israel as part of Washington’s regional military buildup in the Middle East. - Kan News

Israeli forces fire tear gas and stun grenades during a raid on Airport Street in the town of Kafr Aqab, north of Jerusalem.

The Lebanese army issued orders to reinforce a newly established point in the south, remain there, and respond to Israeli fire sources.

The Lebanese Army: We are following up on what happened in the Sarda area with the Mechanism Committee and UNIFIL forces.

The Lebanese army accuses Israel of firing on the vicinity of a newly established position in the south.

Lebanon foreign minister said there are indications that Israel could strike strategic infrastructure in Lebanon, including Beirut airport, according to Al Arabiya. Youssef Raggi said diplomatic efforts are under way to spare the country from the risk of war and escalation

Indian Foreign Ministry: Prime Minister to visit Israel on February 25 and 26

UNRWA: Two-thirds of Gaza's population live in tents offering limited protection from the elements as forced displacement continues.

Israel sent an indirect message to Lebanon that it would strike the country hard, including civilian infrastructure such as the airport, if Hezbollah becomes involved in any war between the United States and Iran, two senior Lebanese officials told Reuters

Israeli fighter jets fly over Beirut, the mountains, and the Bekaa Valley.

Israeli forces blew up a house in the "Abra" neighborhood, north of the town of Houla, at dawn today.