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Israel–Palestine Conflict News

Latest verified updates on Gaza, the West Bank, Israeli military operations, Palestinian politics, humanitarian conditions, and international diplomacy.

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KEY ACTORS
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)—Military forces of the State of Israel conducting operations in Gaza and the West Bank
Hamas—Palestinian militant organization governing the Gaza Strip since 2007
Palestinian Authority (PA)—Governing body of parts of the occupied West Bank
Benjamin Netanyahu—Prime Minister of Israel
UNRWA—UN agency providing aid and services to Palestinian refugees
ACTIVE FRONTS & FLASHPOINTS
Gaza StripRafah crossingKhan YounisJabaliaJeninWest Bank settlements
KEY STATISTICS
CASUALTIESOver 40,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza since October 2023; over 1,200 Israelis killed in the October 7 attack (Gaza Health Ministry; Israeli government)
DISPLACED1.9 million displaced within Gaza — approximately 85% of the population (UN OCHA, 2024)
ESCALATIONOctober 2023 — Hamas attack on southern Israel and subsequent Israeli military operations in Gaza
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LATEST INTELLIGENCE3,343 verified articles
Art offers young Gaza survivors solace and escape from war’s devastation
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Al Jazeera
center5d ago

Art offers young Gaza survivors solace and escape from war’s devastation

Young survivors of Israel's genocidal war in Gaza find safe spaces to process trauma and rediscover joy.

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Israeli military plans to transfer law enforcement in occupied West Bank to police
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The Guardian Middle East
left5d ago

Israeli military plans to transfer law enforcement in occupied West Bank to police

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the military to plan the transfer of law enforcement powers for Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank to the police. This move, described by Palestinian officials as a violation of international law and a step towards annexation, comes amid criticism of the army's failure to remove settlers besieging Palestinian villages.

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Analysis: Israel’s government can’t disown West Bank settler violence
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Al Jazeera
center5d ago

Analysis: Israel’s government can’t disown West Bank settler violence

Israeli settlers have besieged three Palestinian households in Qusra village since Sunday, cutting off water and electricity, prompting rare condemnation from the Israeli government which promised an investigation. Analysts and rights groups argue the government is complicit in settler violence, stating that both aim to displace Palestinians and annex land, with escalation feared before Israel's upcoming election.

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France condemns Israeli settlers’ seizure of Palestinian homes in Qusra
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Middle East Eye
center5d ago

France condemns Israeli settlers’ seizure of Palestinian homes in Qusra

France condemned Israeli settlers' seizure of Palestinian homes in Qusra, south of Nablus, on Friday, calling for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible. The French foreign ministry reiterated its condemnation of Israeli settlement policy, stating it threatens the two-state solution and heightens tensions in the occupied West Bank.

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Netanyahu brands Britain an ‘Islamic republic’ as it prepares Israel sanctions
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Middle East Eye
center5d ago

Netanyahu brands Britain an ‘Islamic republic’ as it prepares Israel sanctions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referred to Britain as an "Islamic republic" in response to reports that London is preparing to announce new policies, including a ban on goods from Israeli settlements and sanctions on individuals involved in the settler movement. Netanyahu's remarks come despite Britain's historical record of providing significant military and intelligence support to Israel.

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Kushner to visit Israel after Netanyahu rejects Gaza Board of Peace plan
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Al Jazeera
center5d ago

Kushner to visit Israel after Netanyahu rejects Gaza Board of Peace plan

Jared Kushner is set to visit Israel and Egypt to support a US-backed Board of Peace plan for Gaza, following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rejection of a 15-point peace proposal. Netanyahu specifically opposed a provision for Hamas's gradual disarmament and Israel's concurrent withdrawal from Gaza, despite Hamas's preliminary agreement to the plan.

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‘De facto annexation’: Israel to shift civilian enforcement in West Bank from army to police
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Middle East Eye
center5d ago

‘De facto annexation’: Israel to shift civilian enforcement in West Bank from army to police

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Friday a plan to transfer civilian enforcement powers in the occupied West Bank from the military to the police. This move, which was not coordinated with the military or police but reportedly welcomed by the army, is viewed by critics as a de facto annexation of Palestinian territory.

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Kushner to visit Israel to discuss Trump's Gaza plan
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Middle East Eye
center5d ago

Kushner to visit Israel to discuss Trump's Gaza plan

Jared Kushner and Nickolay Mladenov will visit Israel and Egypt next week to discuss former President Trump's Gaza plan, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected. The visit aims to address Israeli concerns and explore next steps for advancing the plan, which proposes Hamas disarmament and a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

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‘De facto annexation’: Israel to shift civilian enforcement in West Bank from army to police
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Middle East Eye
center5d ago

‘De facto annexation’: Israel to shift civilian enforcement in West Bank from army to police

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced a plan to transfer civilian enforcement powers in the occupied West Bank from the army to the police, a move described by critics as de facto annexation. The proposal, which was not coordinated with the military or police, aims to shift the police's role to address civilian matters while the army focuses on security threats amid a rise in settler violence.

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Palestinians in West Bank village remain under Israeli settler siege for sixth day
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Middle East Eye
center5d ago

Palestinians in West Bank village remain under Israeli settler siege for sixth day

Israeli settlers have maintained a six-day siege on three Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra, near Nablus, cutting off water and electricity and preventing access to food and medicine. Despite an Israeli army operation intended to remove the settlers, Israeli forces were observed interacting with the settlers rather than ending the blockade, while activists attempting to deliver aid were also stopped.

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Benjamin Netanyahu describes UK as ‘first Islamic republic to get a nuclear weapon’
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The Guardian Middle East
left6d ago

Benjamin Netanyahu describes UK as ‘first Islamic republic to get a nuclear weapon’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the UK as the "Islamic republic of Britain" and the "first Islamic republic to get a nuclear weapon" during a podcast interview. His remarks, which echo Islamophobic tropes and come amid strained UK-Israel relations, were criticized by an Israeli opposition politician as a sign of diplomatic failure.

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Palestinians in West Bank village remain under Israeli settler siege for sixth day
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Middle East Eye
center6d ago

Palestinians in West Bank village remain under Israeli settler siege for sixth day

Palestinian families in the West Bank village of Qusra have been under siege by Israeli settlers for six days, with settlers surrounding three homes, cutting off utilities, and preventing access to food and medicine. Despite an Israeli army operation declared to remove the settlers, they remain, and Israeli forces have reportedly restricted Palestinian residents rather than apprehending the settlers.

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Huckabee calls Israeli settlers ‘terrorists’: Can US push end Qusra siege?
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Al Jazeera
center6d ago

Huckabee calls Israeli settlers ‘terrorists’: Can US push end Qusra siege?

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned Israeli settlers besieging three Palestinian families in Qusra as "Israeli terrorists" on Thursday, marking a rare public rebuke of settler violence. The families, including a dual US citizen, have been trapped in their homes without water or electricity since Sunday, with the UN warning of forced displacement.

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Gaza starvation: Why Israel's supporters are misrepresenting Unicef study
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Middle East Eye
center6d ago

Gaza starvation: Why Israel's supporters are misrepresenting Unicef study

Israel has denied using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza, a claim challenged by human rights organizations and the ICC. Supporters of Israel have recently cited a UNICEF survey showing reduced malnutrition rates among children under five to claim famine never occurred, a misrepresentation according to UNICEF and Medical Aid for Palestinians, who state the survey reflects conditions after a ceasefire and increased aid, not during the confirmed famine period.

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Israel carries out large series of explosions, artillery shelling in south Lebanon
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Middle East Eye
center6d ago

Israel carries out large series of explosions, artillery shelling in south Lebanon

The Israeli army conducted a series of explosions and artillery shelling across south Lebanon on August 14, 2026, targeting areas including Beit Yahoun, Hadatha, Qounine, and Mashaa al-Mansouri. The attacks involved explosive barrels, artillery fire, and drone overflights, with reports of Israeli forces advancing towards Hadatha.

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Watch: Turkey's Fidan warns of 'radical steps' if Israel does not comply with Gaza deal
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Middle East Eye
center6d ago

Watch: Turkey's Fidan warns of 'radical steps' if Israel does not comply with Gaza deal

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned on Thursday that Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt may be compelled to take "radical steps" if the United States does not pressure Israel to comply with the Gaza peace deal. Fidan emphasised that while the Palestinian side has fulfilled its commitments, Israel has shown no progress in advancing to the second phase of the agreement.

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Fear and attacks grip Taybeh, the last all-Christian town in the West Bank
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Al Jazeera
center6d ago

Fear and attacks grip Taybeh, the last all-Christian town in the West Bank

Israeli settlers have targeted Taybeh, the last all-Christian town in the occupied West Bank, with coordinated attacks including arson and property destruction. Residents report escalating fear and a breakdown of civil order, with one business owner abandoning his quarry after repeated armed incursions by settlers.

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Turkey's foreign minister accuses Israel of expelling Palestinians from Gaza
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Middle East Eye
center6d ago

Turkey's foreign minister accuses Israel of expelling Palestinians from Gaza

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused Israel of aiming to expel all Palestinians from Gaza, adding that there must be immediate action to pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to comply with international demands. During a joint press briefing in the Egyptian city of El-Alamein, Fidan said that Netanyahu "develops policies that trample human dignity".

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UN, Palestinian ministry condemn Israeli settler siege of West Bank homes
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Al Jazeera
center6d ago

UN, Palestinian ministry condemn Israeli settler siege of West Bank homes

The UN human rights office and the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Israeli settlers for besieging three Palestinian families in Qusra for five nights, cutting off their water and power. These actions, described as criminal and inhumane by the UN and terroristic by the Palestinian ministry, aim to force displacement from the occupied West Bank village.

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Activists try to deliver aid to Palestinians in homes besieged by Israeli settlers
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BBC Middle East
center5d ago

Activists try to deliver aid to Palestinians in homes besieged by Israeli settlers

Activists attempted to deliver aid to two Palestinian families besieged in their homes in Qusra, occupied West Bank, by Israeli settlers since Sunday, but Israeli forces prevented direct delivery. The Israeli military stated the area was a closed military zone and denied preventing aid transfer, while also stating soldiers were protecting residents and had removed a tent erected by settlers.

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