Middle East
Cairo hostage negotiation summit with intelligence chiefs end; Israeli delegation goes home
Mossad chief David Barnea, Shin Bet director Ronen Bar, CIA director William Burns, and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani were in attendance
King of Jordan condemned attack on Israel, called for a ceasefire in meeting with Biden
US President Joe Biden met with King Abdullah II of Jordan at the White House to discuss the situation in the Gaza Strip and the entry of IDF troops into Rafah.
Iraqi authorities are purchasing weapons from civilians
Abdul Amir al-Shammari announced a state program to buy weapons from the public during the opening ceremony of the police headquarters in northern Basra province.
Egyptian Foreign Minister denies treaty suspension with Israel
Sameh Shoukry has refuted reports suggesting Egyptian authorities are contemplating suspending the Camp David Peace Treaty in the event of an IDF operation in Rafah.
Turkish president compares Netanyahu to Hitler again
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan once again drew parallels between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hitler.
Houthi attack targets Iranian ship for the first time
The Star Iris was en route to Iran from Brazil when it came under attack by the Houthis in the Red Sea on the morning of February 12.
Senior Hezbollah official targeted in UAV strike in Lebanon
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) allegedly targeted specifically a vehicle