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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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Negative views of Israel soar across 36 countries since Iran war, survey finds
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Middle East Eye
center134d ago

Negative views of Israel soar across 36 countries since Iran war, survey finds

A Pew Research Center survey conducted between February and May across 36 countries found that negative views of Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have significantly increased since last year. Majorities in 32 countries now hold unfavorable views of Israel, with notable spikes attributed to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and its perceived impact.

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Palestinian baby killed by Israeli gunfire in West Bank, health ministry says
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BBC Middle East
center133d ago

Palestinian baby killed by Israeli gunfire in West Bank, health ministry says

A seven-month-old Palestinian baby, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, was killed by Israeli gunfire in the Tel Rumeida area of Hebron, the Palestinian health ministry reported. The IDF said troops fired single shots at a vehicle they perceived as accelerating, and expressed sorrow for any harm to uninvolved individuals, as the incident is under review.

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Hamas condemns Israel’s killing of seven-month-old baby
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Middle East Eye
center134d ago

Hamas condemns Israel’s killing of seven-month-old baby

Hamas stated that Israeli forces shot and killed a seven-month-old baby, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank. The group condemned the killing as an act of brutality and urged the international community to pressure Israel to cease its actions against Palestinians.

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France opens war crime probe into Israel treatment of Gaza activists | Human Rights News
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aljazeera.com
center134d ago

France opens war crime probe into Israel treatment of Gaza activists | Human Rights News

France has opened a preliminary investigation into suspected torture and war crimes following accusations by French activists of mistreatment by Israeli forces during the interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. The probe, initiated by the national counterterrorism prosecutor's office, follows reports of severe abuse, including prolonged stress positions and sexual humiliation, which the Israeli prison service denies.

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‘Pervasive fear’ grips Gaza as Israeli attacks persist despite ceasefire
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Al Jazeera
center134d ago

‘Pervasive fear’ grips Gaza as Israeli attacks persist despite ceasefire

Israeli drone strikes near Khan Younis killed one woman and injured 15 others on Friday, continuing attacks despite a nominal ceasefire, according to Wafa news agency. Palestinian factions are traveling to Egypt for talks to discuss halting Israeli attacks and potentially entering the second phase of a stalled ceasefire agreement.

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France opens ‘war crimes’ probe into Israel’s treatment of Gaza activists
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Al Jazeera
center134d ago

France opens ‘war crimes’ probe into Israel’s treatment of Gaza activists

French anti-terrorism prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into suspected "torture" and "war crimes" following accusations of mistreatment by French activists detained during a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on May 18. The probe follows a referral from the foreign ministry after activists reported severe abuse, including prolonged stress positions and sexual humiliation, while the Israeli prison service denied the accusations, stating they were "entirely without factual basis."

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An ice cream parlour survives Gaza’s genocide and gives seven students hope
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Al Jazeera
center134d ago

An ice cream parlour survives Gaza’s genocide and gives seven students hope

Seven university students in Khan Younis, Gaza, have opened an ice cream parlour named Flora to fund their studies amidst the destruction of Gaza's higher education system. The students, working long hours, aim to continue their medical, dental, and software engineering courses despite the ongoing conflict and economic hardship.

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Israel strikes southern Lebanon after ordering evacuations of nine villages
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The Guardian Middle East
left134d ago

Israel strikes southern Lebanon after ordering evacuations of nine villages

Following forced evacuation orders for nine villages in southern Lebanon, Israel conducted airstrikes across wide areas, including Anqoun and Nabatieh, killing six people on Friday. These strikes occurred a day after Hezbollah rejected a US-brokered ceasefire agreement, with the group's leader stating Lebanon could no longer be a battlefield for others.

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Israel sent troops to 'Azerbaijan, UAE, Iraq and Somaliland' during Iran war
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Middle East Eye
center134d ago

Israel sent troops to 'Azerbaijan, UAE, Iraq and Somaliland' during Iran war

Israel deployed special forces and Mossad agents to Azerbaijan, the UAE, Iraq, and Somaliland during its war with Iran, CNN reported on Friday. The operations included drone and intelligence missions, with one source linking a March 4 killing of an IRGC commander to a launch from Azerbaijani territory.

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India called on to arrest Israeli reservist holidaying in country
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Middle East Eye
center134d ago

India called on to arrest Israeli reservist holidaying in country

The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a complaint with Indian authorities on Tuesday, calling for the arrest of Israeli reservist Eitan Gilboa, who is holidaying in Himachal Pradesh. The complaint alleges Gilboa committed war crimes in Gaza, citing videos of him celebrating the destruction of residential blocks in Khan Younis and Rafah, and urges India to prosecute him under the Fourth Geneva Convention.

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Israeli ambassador to France accused of 'foreign interference' after election remarks
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Middle East Eye
center134d ago

Israeli ambassador to France accused of 'foreign interference' after election remarks

Israeli Ambassador to France Joshua Zarka was accused of "blatant foreign interference" by French politicians after stating in a television interview on Thursday that he would prefer any candidate over Jean-Luc Melenchon to win the 2027 presidential election. Zarka's remarks, which also mentioned meeting with far-right leader Marine Le Pen, drew immediate criticism from across the French political spectrum, including from the Socialist Party and the Horizons party, for breaching diplomatic neutrality.

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Israel sent troops to 'Azerbaijan, UAE, Iraq and Somaliland' during Iran war
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Middle East Eye
center134d ago

Israel sent troops to 'Azerbaijan, UAE, Iraq and Somaliland' during Iran war

A CNN report citing four sources claims Israel deployed Mossad agents and elite military units to Azerbaijan, Iraq, the UAE, and Somaliland during its conflict with Iran for intelligence gathering and drone operations. Azerbaijan's media development agency rejected these allegations as disinformation intended to undermine regional stability, while Somaliland authorities have not yet responded.

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Labour contender Andy Burnham declines to say Israel has committed genocide in Gaza
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Middle East Eye
center134d ago

Labour contender Andy Burnham declines to say Israel has committed genocide in Gaza

Andy Burnham, Labour mayoral candidate and MP hopeful, declined to describe Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide in a Guardian interview on Thursday. The remark signals his cautious foreign policy stance as he seeks to succeed Sir Keir Starmer, though he called for accountability and investigation.

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Labour contender Andy Burnham declines to say Israel has committed genocide in Gaza
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Middle East Eye
center134d ago

Labour contender Andy Burnham declines to say Israel has committed genocide in Gaza

Andy Burnham, Labour contender for Makerfield, declined to label Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide during a Guardian interview, citing his position as mayor. He expressed concerns about the "disproportionate nature" of the destruction and called for investigation and accountability, while Israeli forces have killed nearly 73,000 Palestinians since October 7, 2023.

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Finding moments of childhood in Gaza, one bubble at a time
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Middle East Eye
center134d ago

Finding moments of childhood in Gaza, one bubble at a time

The grassroots project Bubbles Not Bombs (BNB), founded by Paola Dyboski, aims to provide children in Gaza and Lebanon with moments of respite through mindful play with bubbles, despite the ongoing conflict. BNB is working to deliver bubble kits and digital recipes, emphasizing play as a universal right crucial for children's emotional well-being amidst trauma and loss.

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Hamas says won’t surrender arms but only police will carry weapons in Gaza
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Al Jazeera
center134d ago

Hamas says won’t surrender arms but only police will carry weapons in Gaza

Hamas official Husam Badran stated that while Hamas will not surrender its weapons, only the official Palestinian police will carry visible arms in Gaza following the establishment of a new governing committee. This stance was presented ahead of Cairo talks where Hamas and eight other Palestinian factions will convene to form a unified position on a long-term truce and ceasefire terms.

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Israel issues expulsion orders for nine villages in south Lebanon
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Middle East Eye
center134d ago

Israel issues expulsion orders for nine villages in south Lebanon

The Israeli military's Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee issued expulsion orders for residents of nine villages in southern Lebanon, including Sarafand and three villages north of the Litani River. Lebanon's National News Agency reported mass displacement and a subsequent strike on Arqoun.

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Israeli strikes on Lebanon's Tyre kill six people
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Middle East Eye
center134d ago

Israeli strikes on Lebanon's Tyre kill six people

Israeli strikes overnight on the city of Tyre, Lebanon, killed at least six people and wounded several others, including a child, according to a civil defense source. The attacks, which also damaged a hospital and residential areas, occur amid ongoing Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon that Lebanon's Health Ministry states have killed at least 3,526 people since March 2.

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How a shortage of gas, engine oil and spare parts is grinding Gaza to a halt
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The Guardian Middle East
left134d ago

How a shortage of gas, engine oil and spare parts is grinding Gaza to a halt

Shortages of engine oil, gas, and spare parts are crippling Gaza, with al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital's director Dr Raed Hussein warning that generator failures forced closure of surgical operating rooms. Gaza's civil defence reported three firefighting vehicles and two ambulances have broken down, limiting emergency response to critical cases only.

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Legal experts accuse Palestine Action judge of bias, lawyers demand recusal
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Middle East Eye
center134d ago

Legal experts accuse Palestine Action judge of bias, lawyers demand recusal

Legal experts and campaign group Defend Our Juries filed a formal complaint with the Judicial Conduct Office on Friday, accusing Justice Jeremy Johnson of bias in a Palestine Action case at Woolwich Crown Court. The complaint, with over 3,000 signatures, alleges Johnson showed personal animosity and treated the defendants' motives as aggravating, ahead of a Monday recusal hearing.

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