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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 INTELLIGENCE4,398 verified articles
Opinion: How a regional defence pact could deal the final blow to Israel's violent expansionism
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Middle East Eye
center129d ago

Opinion: How a regional defence pact could deal the final blow to Israel's violent expansionism

Iran launched up to 30 missiles toward Israel in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Beirut's Dahiyeh suburb, signaling a shift in regional power dynamics. Iran's military command stated that further Israeli attacks, including on southern Lebanon, would result in more severe measures.

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UK and allies sanction 'networks' enabling settler violence in West Bank
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BBC Middle East
center129d ago

UK and allies sanction 'networks' enabling settler violence in West Bank

The UK, Australia, Canada, France, and Norway imposed sanctions on networks financing and enabling settler attacks against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, with France also barring Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Israel rejected the measures as political, while the sanctioning countries stated they aim to hold extremist settlers accountable amid a surge in violence and settlement expansion since October 7, 2023.

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Meet the Mamdani-endorsed candidate that could become the first Palestinian in New York Senate
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Middle East Eye
center129d ago

Meet the Mamdani-endorsed candidate that could become the first Palestinian in New York Senate

Abern Kawas, a Palestinian-American candidate endorsed by Zohran Mamdani, is seeking the Democratic candidacy for New York Senate District 12 in a primary election on June 23. If successful, Kawas would become the first Palestinian elected to the New York State Senate, aiming to leverage momentum from Mamdani's progressive campaign.

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Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis
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BBC Middle East
center129d ago

Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis

Former President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu believed their actions would reshape the Middle East by defeating Iran, but instead risk a prolonged crisis due to Iran's resilience. Iran's downing of a US Apache helicopter serves as a reminder of its capacity to inflict damage and its determination to survive and enhance deterrence, particularly regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Israel preventing more than 16,500 Palestinians from accessing medical treatment
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Al Jazeera
center129d ago

Israel preventing more than 16,500 Palestinians from accessing medical treatment

Gaza's Health Ministry accused Israel of preventing over 16,500 Palestinians from leaving the enclave for medical treatment, citing delays and restrictions at border crossings. This action exacerbates the humanitarian crisis, with UN experts and aid groups accusing Israel of systematically destroying Gaza's healthcare infrastructure.

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Stripping Jordan of Al-Aqsa custodianship would trigger 'outbreak of violence', expert says
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Middle East Eye
center129d ago

Stripping Jordan of Al-Aqsa custodianship would trigger 'outbreak of violence', expert says

Israeli-American attorney Daniel Seidemann told Middle East Eye that a reported US-Israeli plan to strip Jordan of its custodianship of Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque complex would trigger an "outbreak of violence" in the Middle East. Seidemann stated that such a move would send shockwaves throughout the Arab and Muslim world, emphasizing that events starting in Jerusalem do not remain contained there.

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DW News
center129d ago

Will Israel's troops take over more of southern Lebanon?

Since early March, Israeli aerial attacks have prompted successive waves of evacuations from Tyre, Lebanon, with the city now described as a "ghost town" by a local community worker. The Israeli military has issued evacuation orders for Tyre and Nabatieh, cities beyond a previously established 10-kilometer security buffer zone, signaling a potential shift towards territorial control and deterrence in southern Lebanon.

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How a regional defence pact could deal the final blow to Israel's violent expansionism
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Middle East Eye
center129d ago

How a regional defence pact could deal the final blow to Israel's violent expansionism

Iran fired up to 30 missiles towards Israel in retaliation for its bombing of Dahiyeh, a suburb of Beirut, breaking a model where Israel continued attacks after ceasefires. This action demonstrated Iran's willingness to target northern Israel to protect Lebanon and signaled that further Israeli attacks would result in more severe measures.

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Stripping Jordan of Al-Aqsa custodianship would trigger 'outbreak of violence', expert says
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Middle East Eye
center129d ago

Stripping Jordan of Al-Aqsa custodianship would trigger 'outbreak of violence', expert says

Israeli-American attorney Daniel Seidemann stated on Tuesday that a reported US-Israeli plan to strip Jordan of its custodianship of Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque complex would trigger an "outbreak of violence" and send shockwaves throughout the Arab and Muslim world. Seidemann confirmed a report that the plan would end Jordanian custodianship and potentially declare Al-Aqsa a "multi-faith centre," a move he asserts is essential for maintaining stability at the holy site.

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Israeli attack on Tyre in Lebanon kills eight as evacuation ordered for Christian quarter
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The Guardian Middle East
left129d ago

Israeli attack on Tyre in Lebanon kills eight as evacuation ordered for Christian quarter

Israel bombed the city of Tyre in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, killing eight people and injuring at least 32, and issued forced evacuation orders for its historic Christian quarter for the first time. The strikes and evacuation orders have prompted hundreds of residents to flee the ancient port neighborhood, which had previously been considered a safe zone amid ongoing conflict.

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In south Lebanon, Israeli drones use the sound of crying children to lure civilians
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Middle East Eye
center130d ago

In south Lebanon, Israeli drones use the sound of crying children to lure civilians

In the south Lebanese village of Habboush, Israeli drones have been observed broadcasting sounds of crying children and other distress calls to lure civilians out of their homes. A local paramedic stated this tactic, also documented in Gaza, aims to spread fear, encourage displacement, and potentially identify remaining residents or fighters.

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UN report claims Israel enabling West Bank settler violence
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jpost.com
right130d ago

UN report claims Israel enabling West Bank settler violence

A UN Commission of Inquiry report released Tuesday accused Israeli authorities of enabling West Bank settler violence against Palestinians through financial and military support, fostering impunity and facilitating displacement. The report also documented war crimes committed by Hamas, including executions and severe physical abuse, and stated the October 7 attacks constituted war crimes.

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UK: Sally Rooney and 100 others warn against 'cruel' terror sentences for Palestine activists
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Middle East Eye
center130d ago

UK: Sally Rooney and 100 others warn against 'cruel' terror sentences for Palestine activists

Around 100 figures, including Sally Rooney and Greta Thunberg, have signed an open letter urging Judge Jeremy Johnson to drop terrorism charges against four activists who protested at an Israeli arms manufacturer's UK facility. The activists, part of the Filton 25, face sentencing on Friday for actions taken at Elbit Systems in Bristol in August 2024.

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UN report claims Israel enabling West Bank settler violence
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jpost.com
right130d ago

UN report claims Israel enabling West Bank settler violence

A UN Commission of Inquiry report released Tuesday accused Israeli authorities of enabling West Bank settler violence against Palestinians through financial and military support, fostering impunity and advancing state policy. The report also found that Hamas committed war crimes against both Palestinians and Israelis, including serious abuses in Gaza and the October 7 attacks.

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Report reveals prison crowding complicate Israel security operations
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jpost.com
right130d ago

Report reveals prison crowding complicate Israel security operations

A State Comptroller's report revealed that Israel imprisoned over 10,000 Palestinians between October 2023 and January 2025, a 92% increase, with neither the Israel Prisons Service nor the IDF prepared for the implications of such long-term detentions. The report highlights the "improper" release of senior Hamas officials, including Shifa Hospital director Muhammad Abu Salmiya, due to prison overcrowding and a lack of preparedness, which the comptroller stated should be viewed with severity.

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UK: Sally Rooney and 100 others warn against 'cruel' terror sentences for Palestine activists
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Middle East Eye
center130d ago

UK: Sally Rooney and 100 others warn against 'cruel' terror sentences for Palestine activists

Around 100 public figures, including Sally Rooney and Greta Thunberg, have signed an open letter warning against "cruel" terrorism sentences for four activists charged with criminal damage for actions against an Israeli arms manufacturer in Bristol. The activists, part of the Filton 25, face potential aggravated sentences due to a proposed "terrorism connection" at sentencing, a move the signatories argue bypasses the jury and undermines the right to protest.

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Six countries sanction enablers of settler violence in occupied West Bank
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Al Jazeera
center130d ago

Six countries sanction enablers of settler violence in occupied West Bank

The UK, Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, and Norway imposed coordinated sanctions on Tuesday targeting networks financing and enabling settler violence in the occupied West Bank. These six Western nations warned of further measures if Israel fails to address the escalating situation, while Israel's foreign ministry denounced the sanctions as an attempt to impose a political stance.

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Israeli produce contaminated by chemicals from army explosions in Gaza
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Middle East Eye
center130d ago

Israeli produce contaminated by chemicals from army explosions in Gaza

A new study by Israeli researchers found that hazardous chemicals, identified as PFAS, from army explosions in Gaza have contaminated local produce, water wells, and soils up to 19km into Israel. These "forever chemicals" are linked to serious health concerns and exacerbate existing environmental pollution in the region.

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France and allies announce ban on Israel’s Smotrich
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Middle East Eye
center130d ago

France and allies announce ban on Israel’s Smotrich

France, along with Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway, has banned Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and 21 violent settlers from entering the country due to their role in intensifying colonization and violence in the occupied West Bank. The sanctions target individuals actively promoting settlement expansion and undermining the Palestinian Authority, reflecting international opposition to policies that challenge the two-state solution.

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Trump says in ‘final throes’ of peace deal but at least 8 killed in Lebanon
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Al Jazeera
center130d ago

Trump says in ‘final throes’ of peace deal but at least 8 killed in Lebanon

Israeli attacks on Tyre in southern Lebanon killed at least eight people and forced thousands to flee on Tuesday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump stated a peace deal with Iran was imminent. Israel indicated it would continue targeting southern Lebanon despite halting attacks on Iran, while Iran stated any deal must include an end to the fighting in Lebanon.

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