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Iranian state media released interior footage of Ali Khamenei's compound following a joint US-Israel strike on 28 February 2026, which killed the former supreme leader. The compound's prayer room was destroyed during the operation.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is ended and that airstrikes will continue, though negotiations may proceed. Pakistan's foreign ministry reiterated its call for adherence to the recently signed memorandum of understanding.
Hamas has declared its intention to step down in favour of a technocratic administration in the Gaza Strip, as outlined in the October 2025 Gaza peace plan. The Board of Peace stated it would assess the implementation of these steps.
A cargo vessel was attacked by unknown armed assailants 30 nautical miles southwest of Hodeida in the Red Sea, prompting a distress alert and armed response. The incident occurred near a port under Houthi control, with a skiff approaching and opening fire before retreating to a larger vessel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that no reconstruction in Gaza will proceed without Hamas being disarmed and the Strip demilitarized, reaffirming Israel's position amid stalled U.S.-backed planning.
The Israeli military and Shin Bet confirmed the killing of Hamas militant Muhammad Na'im Jandiya in an airstrike in northern Gaza. He had been involved in the October 7 attack on Nahal Oz and held multiple hostages in underground tunnels.
The Israeli military confirmed strikes in northern Gaza that killed four Al-Qassam Brigades militants and destroyed several missile launchers. The operation occurred amid ongoing violence despite a fragile ceasefire.
A drone strike in central Gaza killed three Palestinians, including an 8-year-old boy and his grandfather, according to medical officials.