Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp US F-22 Fighter Jets Arrive in Israel, Yair Lapid Backs Israel's 'Biblical Borders,' and More
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Feb 25, 2026 Reports on US F-22s and a carrier moving near Israel and Western forces repositioning amid Iran tensions. Discussion of Turkish plans for Iranian refugees and NATO surveillance shifts. Coverage of Yair Lapid backing biblical borders and worries about Israeli expansion. Updates on flooding in Gaza camps and accusations of incitement after West Bank violence.
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Turkey Prepares For Iranian Refugee Wave
- Turkey is updating contingency plans for a large refugee influx from Iran and even considering crossing into Iranian territory to block flows if a power vacuum emerges.
- NATO air surveillance in Turkey has shifted focus from Russia to Iran amid the U.S. military buildup.
Israel Threatens Lebanon Over Hezbollah
- Israel warned Lebanon its civilian infrastructure would be targeted if Hezbollah joins any Iran-directed war, while Lebanese officials urged Hezbollah to stay out.
- Israel has repeatedly attacked Lebanon since Nov 2024 despite Hezbollah not striking Israel.
Coalition Troop Moves Around Erbil Airbase
- Western coalition forces in Erbil have repositioned or withdrawn troops from the airbase fearing Iranian strikes, while U.S. and Hungarian troops largely remain.
- The Kurdistan region has been repeatedly targeted by Iranian drones and missiles since 2018.