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Your daily horoscope: February 16, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY Mind planet Mercury links with luck planet Jupiter on your birthday, which means you will see with the utmost clarity what needs to be done. Don’t listen to those who urge caution – there are major rewards awaiting those who are willing to take a chance. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): If you have been finding it hard to get your message across lately you should be able to locate the right words today and tomorrow. The mental block that has been clouding your thinking will be swept away by the imminent solar eclipse. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): Your ability to get along with employers and other important people will be put to the test over the next two or three days but almost certainly you will find you have more in common than what divides you. You’re on the same side. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): Something that has been worrying you for quite some time will come to a head either today or tomorrow and the good news is it won’t be as horrible as you imagined...

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Egypt Proposes Ceasefire Amid Escalating Gaza Conflict

Egypt has stepped forward with a new truce proposal aimed at restoring peace in Gaza, following a surge in violence that has claimed the lives of at least 65 Palestinians in the past 24 hours. The escalation began after Israel resumed air and ground operations against Hamas, effectively ending a two-month period of relative calm.

The Egyptian plan reportedly includes a phased approach, with Hamas releasing five Israeli hostages each week. In return, Israel would implement the second phase of the ceasefire after the first week. The proposal also outlines a timeline for Israel's full withdrawal from Gaza, backed by U.S. guarantees.

While both Hamas and the U.S. have expressed tentative agreement to the proposal, Israel has yet to respond. The situation remains dire, with nearly 700 Palestinians reported killed since the resumption of hostilities, including many women and children. Humanitarian agencies have raised alarms over the worsening conditions in Gaza, where thousands are displaced and essential supplies are running critically low.

This latest effort by Egypt underscores the urgent need for a resolution to the ongoing conflict, as the region faces a mounting humanitarian crisis.

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