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Gaza bakery supports displaced families ahead of Ramadan Iftar
Amid ongoing hardship, a bakery’s ovens in central Gaza remain lit, sustaining both livelihoods and lives.
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FOREIGN POLICY
France blocks US ambassador from ministerial meetings after summons no-show
France has revoked Ambassador Charles Kushner’s privilege of direct access to government members as a direct retaliation for Kushner’s decision to skip a mandatory meeting with the Foreign Ministry.
PALESTINE
Around 20 nations condemn Israeli push toward West Bank annexation
A group of nearly 20 countries has slammed Israel for tightening its grip on the West Bank, which amounts to a "de facto annexation.
POLITICS
Iran pursuing broader cooperation with African nations: Pezeshkian
President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran is seriously pursuing the development of comprehensive cooperation with African countries in line with the policy of “balanced diplomacy” and “shared interests.”
PALESTINE
Israeli minister threatens to seize entire Gaza if Hamas refuses to disarm
Israeli far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich says Hamas may soon be given a deadline to surrender all its weapons, threatening to occupy all Gaza if the Palestinian resistance movement refused to lay down its arms.
REPORTS
Gaza teacher starts ‘Little Wings’ initiative to bring joy to kids
As displacement continues in Gaza, a teacher has launched an initiative to bring moments of joy to children.
PALESTINE
Spanish FM urges firmer EU stance on Gaza crisis, West Bank settlement expansion
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has called for stronger European stance on the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, and the expansion of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.
POLITICS
Israel ‘serious obstacle’ to nuke-free West Asia: Iranian diplomat
An Iranian deputy foreign minister says Israel’s weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) are a “serious obstacle” to the establishment of a West Asia free of nuclear arms.
PALESTINE
High-profile Israeli-American brothers on trial for sex trafficking and assault
Three Israeli-American brothers are on trial in the United States accused of running a sex trafficking and rape network.
PALESTINE
Settlers served lavish lunch in Israeli prison holding fasting Palestinians
Israeli prison home to fasting Palestinian detainees serves lavish lunch to settlers during a rare tour.
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Press TV's news headlines
Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 16:00 GMT on February 23, 2026.
LEBANON
Hezbollah says won’t hesitate to take proper action against aggression
The Hezbollah chief says the Lebanese resistance movement will not hesitate to take proper action when deemed necessary.
POLITICS
Iran to US: Sanctions and war failed; try diplomacy and respect
A top Iranian diplomat says the time is ripe for the United States to abandon its “fruitless” sanctions and failed policy of war against Iran, urging genuine respect for diplomacy as the only viable path forward.
REPORTS
Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions rise after cross-border strikes
Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan are rising again after renewed cross-border strikes.
PALESTINE
Israeli settlers set mosque ablaze in West Bank during Ramadan
A group of extremist settlers have set fire to a mosque in the occupied West Bank during the blessed month of Ramadan
IRAQ
Nouri al-Maliki vows not to withdraw bid for Iraq’s premiership
The former Iraqi prime minister, who has been nominated by the largest parliamentary bloc to return to the premiership, says he will not withdraw his candidacy for the top job despite US threats.
PALESTINE
OIC calls emergency summit as Israel accelerates West Bank expansion
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is set hold an emergency meeting of its foreign ministers over Israel’s decisions to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank and pursue annexation of the occupied territories.
FOREIGN POLICY
Israel, not America, first: Carlson’s Huckabee interview lays bare US foreign policy priorities
In a viral interview, Tucker Carlson challenged US envoy Huckabee on Israel’s sway over American policy, Gaza genocide, expansionism, lobbying, and Epstein, concluding Huckabee represents Israeli interests more than the US.
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