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Two Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire in Khan Younis, while a third was reported killed in southern Gaza, amid a backdrop of escalating violence and humanitarian worker evacuations.

PM Modi visited Yad Vashem in Jerusalem to pay tribute to Holocaust victims alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The Orthodox Church commemorates the memory of Saint Tarasius, Archbishop of Constantinople, on February 25, 2026, as well as other martyrs revered for their faith.

A new exhibition in a Russian museum features religious icons that honor soldiers as martyrs in a narrative framing the West as a common enemy.

Iranian university students have resumed protests to commemorate the thousands killed during mass demonstrations earlier this year, rejecting the narrative of martyrdom.

North Korea has announced the completion of a new residential area in Pyongyang designed for the families of soldiers who died fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.

BJP leader Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore expressed pride in Rajasthan's legacy as a land of heroes and martyrs during a recent event involving military demonstrations.

Israeli soldiers are allegedly using Gaza as a platform for reckless gunfire, sharing videos on social media that showcase their deadly antics.

The Palestinian Red Crescent reported two fatalities from an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building in the Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp in Lebanon.

A new study reveals that over 75,000 Palestinians were killed in the first 15 months of the Gaza war, significantly higher than official reports.

Today, February 20, 2026, the Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Leo the Wonderworker, Bishop of Catania, along with various saints and martyrs known for their faith and piety.

The article discusses significant historical battles that took place in Ramadan which shaped the Islamic world, particularly focusing on the defeat of the Mongols by Muslim forces.

The Orthodox Church honors Saint Pamphilus and other martyrs today, February 16, for their steadfast faith in Christ, highlighting their sacrifices during persecution.

Civil Defense in Eastern Lebanon reports that four individuals were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Masnaa area.

Israeli airstrikes have killed 11 people outside the deployment areas of the occupying army since dawn today.

Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Gaza is warning that its services may cease entirely due to fuel shortages exacerbated by the Israeli blockade.

Four individuals have reportedly been killed in an Israeli airstrike outside of the areas occupied by Israeli forces near Khan Younis.

The article reflects on the tragic memories associated with the Foibe massacres and the commemorative events held in Italy.

Three Palestinians have been killed and several others injured due to Israeli gunfire and airstrikes in Gaza.

Mohammad Yassin crafts gravestones in Gaza, transforming marble into a living memory that honors martyrs while narrating the pain of loss caused by ongoing conflict.

A shocking investigation reveals that the Israeli army used internationally banned weapons that vaporized the bodies of over 2,842 martyrs in Gaza.

Three Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a residential apartment in Gaza.

Three Palestinians, including a child, were killed by Israeli fire in Gaza, marking an ongoing breach of the ceasefire agreement.

Israeli air and artillery strikes in Gaza resulted in the death of two Palestinians and worsened the humanitarian crisis in the region.

Two Palestinians were killed by Israeli occupation forces in northern Gaza, coinciding with the destruction of a residential building in the Zeitoun neighborhood by Israeli aircraft, amidst escalating violations of the ongoing ceasefire since October 2025.

The article discusses tactics used by radical groups to provoke confrontations with law enforcement, risking the safety of protesters to incite public outrage, revisiting similar strategies from four decades ago.

Israeli forces killed three Palestinians, bringing the total death toll to 125 since the start of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, while extensive bombing and demolition operations continued across the region.

Congress leader Pramod Tiwari criticized the language used by BJP MPs regarding martyrs and emphasized a statement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture concerning the interests of Indian farmers being compromised for trade.

Dr. Munir Al-Barash, Director-General of the Ministry of Health in Gaza, highlights the shocking arrival of 54 bodies and 66 boxes of remains, questioning humanity's response to such atrocities.

Israeli forces have handed over the bodies of 54 martyrs and 66 boxes containing remains to Gaza, as reported by Al Jazeera.

A medical source reported that several people were killed and injured in an Israeli bombing that targeted displaced persons' tents in Deir al-Balah, Gaza.

The director of the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza confirmed that over 550 martyrs and more than 1500 injured have resulted from Israeli fire since the ceasefire, with recent ongoing assaults leading to additional casualties.

Twelve Palestinians were killed and several others wounded in Israeli military strikes on Gaza and Khan Younis, coinciding with the arrival of 40 Palestinians at the Rafah crossing amidst significant Israeli-imposed obstacles.

Nine people have died and others were injured due to Israeli artillery fire in Gaza City and Khan Younis, prompting Hamas to call for immediate action from mediators to halt the violations.

A second group of Palestinians has returned to Gaza through the Rafah border crossing, while airstrikes have targeted tents for displaced individuals, resulting in fatalities.

Christopher Hilali, an American former paratrooper and member of the Communist Party, represents a unique profile among the thousands of volunteers joining Iranian-allied Iraqi factions in their recruitment campaign amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Four Palestinians, including a child, were killed and others injured by Israeli forces' fire in Gaza, violating the ceasefire agreement that has been in effect since October.

Since the ceasefire agreement began, Gaza has seen 449 deaths and over 2,000 injuries due to ongoing Israeli military actions, despite the agreement.

Israeli airstrikes resulted in ten Palestinian deaths in Gaza, including three after late-night strikes in Nuseirat camp and on a coastal road.

Seven Palestinians have been killed by Israeli gunfire in Deir al-Balah and Rafah, as over 1,200 violations of the ceasefire agreement have been documented amid a fragile truce.

Israeli forces killed six Palestinians in Rafah amidst reports of Israel's hesitance to move to the next phase of an agreement concerning Gaza's administration.

Iranian state TV reported that the death toll from ongoing anti-government protests has exceeded 3,000, with a significant number of casualties among both protesters and security forces.

Iran is paying a heavy toll as the Islamic Republic regime continues its violent crackdown on protests, with reports of at least 500 deaths and over 100 security personnel described as "martyrs" by the Shiite regime.

The radical left is intensifying its tactics to create martyrs amid increasing ICE enforcement operations under the Trump administration.

Three Palestinians were killed in Khan Younis, Gaza, amid warnings of a humanitarian disaster due to cold weather following ongoing Israeli military actions.

The Palestinian health ministry in Gaza reported an increase in casualties due to Israeli actions, warning of new restrictions affecting aid organizations in the region.

Twelve Palestinian prisoners were transported to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah after their release from Israeli prisons, with the assistance of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Pro-Maduro demonstrations in Italy saw low turnout across thirty squares, primarily organized by leftist groups like Usb and Rete dei Comunisti, with Bologna, Turin, and Rome having the most activity.

Eight Palestinians, including five children, were killed and several others injured in a series of Israeli attacks targeting shelters and schools housing displaced people in Gaza.

The Lebanese Ministry of Health reports that two individuals were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the southern town of Kafardounin.