Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 11 people on Sunday, February 15, 2026, according to local officials, including those in a tent encampment housing displaced families. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated the action was in response to ceasefire violations by Hamas, despite a fragile ceasefire existing since October.
The strikes occurred amidst ongoing tensions in the region. According to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry, more than 570 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire began. The IDF's actions were a direct response to alleged violations by Hamas.
In other international developments, the Syrian army took over the al-Shaddadi military base in northeastern Syria following the withdrawal of United States troops. Syria's Ministry of Defense announced the takeover on Sunday, stating it occurred after coordination with the American side. The US had been operating in al-Shaddadi since 2016, according to reports.
Meanwhile, in Cuba, diplomats in Havana are reportedly preparing for potential shifts in US policy. According to The Guardian, some are anticipating a strategy aimed at destabilizing the Cuban government. Ambassadors from countries traditionally allied with the United States are expressing frustration with Washington's attempts to unseat Cuba's government.
In Ukraine, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) arrested former Energy Minister German Galushchenko while he attempted to cross the border. The arrest, part of the "Midas case," occurred after Galushchenko resigned in November amid a corruption scandal, according to an AFP report.
Finally, political analysts are assessing the current state of US politics. Al Jazeera reported that despite criticism, US President Donald Trump remains popular among Republican voters. The Republican Party currently controls the White House and both houses of Congress.
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