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'Russia is to Ukraine what Hamas is to Israel': Ukrainian ambassador marks four years of war

He added that Ukraine has formally designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.

|ByGUY ELSTER
Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk attends a ceremony marking the two years anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in Tel Aviv on February 23, 2023.
The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group sails in formation in the Arabian Sea, Feb. 6, 2026.

Iran close to buying the supersonic Chinese missiles that could pose threat to US Navy

The deal for the Chinese‑made CM‑302 missiles is near completion, though no delivery date has been agreed.

|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump makes a fist at the end of an event during a visit to Coosa Steel Corporation, in Rome, Georgia, US, February 19, 2026.

Trump warns of 'very bad day' for Iran if no deal is made, defends top general

US President Donald Trump said that the reports about General John D. Caine being against the war with Iran were "fake news" and warned that, without a deal, Iran would suffer the consequences.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
A member of police walks next to the embassy of Israel in Berlin, Germany, October 20, 2024.

Israel preparing to evacuate embassies abroad, source tells Saudi outlet Al Hadath

Israel may evacuate some embassies due to heightened threats from Iranian-linked entities, with embassies in Europe, the Far East, and Latin America on high alert.

|ByJAMES GENN

Iran expected to submit draft agreement to US ahead of Geneva talks

US officials expect Tehran to present a comprehensive proposal rather than a document outlining general principles.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026ByAMICHAI STEIN
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the day he addresses a special session of the Conference on Disarmament at the United Nations, aside of US-Iran talks in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026.

Can aggressive IAEA inspections replace 'zero enrichment' to stop an Iranian nuke? - analysis

What would an "anytime, anywhere" nuclear inspections regime look like?

FEBRUARY 23, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi attends an interview with the Reuters team in Vienna, Austria, September 3, 2025.

Why US moved from backing Iranian protesters to bargaining over nuclear program - analysis

Trump’s rhetoric originally tied potential military action to Tehran’s repression of protesters. In less than a month, the justification had pivoted to Iran's nuclear program.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026ByHERB KEINON
US President Donald Trump visits a Ford production center in Dearborn, Michigan, US, January 13, 2026.

Iran signs €500 million arms deal with Russia for advanced shoulder-fired missiles - FT

Iran has agreed to a €500 million deal with Russia to acquire advanced shoulder-fired missiles, part of a broader effort to rebuild its air defenses after Israeli airstrikes.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026ByJAMES GENN
Anti-aircraft gunner of the Russian military base in Tajikistan with the "Verba" MANPADS, June 2021; illustrative.

Israel will use 'unimaginable' force if Iran attacks, Netanyahu warns at Knesset

Speaking at a 40-signatures debate at the Knesset, the prime minister said that he issued a direct warning to Iran over making "the largest mistake in its history by attacking" Israel.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026ByKESHET NEEV
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a 40-signatures debate at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 23, 2026

Iran’s 400% espionage surge in Israel: Rising threats and societal vulnerabilities - opinion

Israeli security foils numerous Iranian spying attempts, but intelligence damage exposes a growing national vulnerability.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026ByRACHEL AVRAHAM
An illustrative image of an Iranian agent in the backdrop of an Iranian flag.

'Trump is a man of action': Iranians receive mass SMS message linked with US support for protesters

A mass Farsi SMS campaign to Iranian protesters claims Trump is "a man of action" amid unrest, with many waiting for outside intervention.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026ByJAMES GENN
An anti-US mural on a building in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026

Marco Rubio's Israel visit postponed to Monday amid Iran nuclear talks, sources tell 'Post'

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio was originally supposed to arrive on Saturday, but will arrive on March 2 instead.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026ByAMICHAI STEIN, GOLDIE KATZ
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gives a thumbs up as he departs at the Liszt Ferenc International Airport in Budapest, Hungary, February 16, 2026.

Trump renews condemnation of US Supreme Court, threatens 'more powerful, obnoxious' tariffs

"Court has approved all other Tariffs, and they can all be used in a much more powerful and obnoxious way, with legal certainty, than the Tariffs as initially used," Trump said.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026ByREUTERS
US President Donald Trump speaks during a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in Washington, DC February 20, 2026.

Trump’s Board of Peace won’t stop jihadist terror against Israel - opinion

US President Donald Trump's “Board of Peace” fails to understand jihadi terror and violence.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026ByLOUIS RENÉ BERES
US President Donald Trump speaks during a charter announcement for his Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts, alongside the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026.