Israeli forces bombed a vehicle near the Lebanon-Syria border, killing at least four people, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health. The attack, which occurred early Monday morning, is the latest in a series of escalating tensions in the region. Meanwhile, in Gaza, Israeli forces killed at least 11 Palestinians, marking a further violation of a US-brokered ceasefire.
The Israeli air strike on the Lebanon-Syria border took place on Monday, February 15, 2026, according to Al Jazeera. The attack targeted a vehicle near the border, resulting in the deaths of at least four individuals. This incident follows a pattern of violence in the region, raising concerns about further escalation.
In Gaza, Israeli forces continued their attacks, resulting in the deaths of at least 11 Palestinians since dawn on Sunday, February 14, 2026, according to medical sources cited by Al Jazeera. These killings represent a violation of a US-brokered ceasefire that came into effect on October 10. The attacks occurred as United States President Donald Trump announced that his newly formed Board of Peace had pledged $5 billion to rebuild the war-devastated territory.
Elsewhere, in the United Kingdom, an undercover police operation thwarted an Islamic State (IS) plot to massacre Jews in Manchester. Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein were sentenced to life imprisonment after attempting to carry out the attack, according to The Guardian. Saadaoui, who had pledged allegiance to IS, had been living a double life, working as a restaurateur while secretly planning the attack.
In Nigeria, armed assailants on motorbikes killed at least 32 people and burned houses and shops during raids on three villages in north-west Nigeria, according to The Guardian. Residents reported the attackers shooting indiscriminately.
In Canada, the community of Tumbler Ridge received an outpouring of support after a school shooting. Jim Caruso, who traveled 700 miles to offer comfort, stated, "I wanted to be here to bring some level of comfort... I wanted to hug people, pray for them and, most importantly, to cry with them," according to The Guardian.
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