Israeli Strikes on Syrian Airbase Draw U.S. and Turkish Condemnation

DAMASCUS, Syria — Israeli airstrikes hit the Abu al-Duhur airbase in northwestern Syria early Tuesday, August 18, 2026, with Syrian state media reporting eight strikes on the runway and storage facilities. The Israeli military did not comment, while the attacks drew criticism from a senior U.S. envoy and strong condemnation from Turkey.

Donald Trump Envoys Push Gaza Peace Plan in Cairo Talks

CAIRO, Egypt — US President Donald Trump’s envoys Jared Kushner and Nickolay Mladenov met Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo on Sunday as Washington sought to advance its Gaza peace plan, while Israeli airstrikes continued across parts of the enclave.

Israel Accused of Using Archaeology to Seize West Bank Land

SEBASTIA, Occupied West Bank — Palestinian residents of Sebastia say Israeli plans to expand and develop an archaeological site threaten their land, livelihoods and access to a historic area surrounding the ancient ruins. The dispute has intensified after UNESCO added Sebastia to its World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger, citing planned land expropriation and the proposed creation of a new national park.

Israel Charges Settler Over Killing of Palestinian Activist Owdeh Hathaleen in Rare West Bank Indictment

Israeli prosecutors have charged a Jewish settler in connection with the killing of Palestinian community leader and activist Owdeh Hathaleen, marking the first indictment of its kind in more than seven years. The charges, announced on Thursday, relate to a fatal confrontation that took place in the occupied West Bank in July 2025 and come amid continuing scrutiny of settler violence in the territory.