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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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Israeli fire kills four people in Gaza, medics say
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Middle East Eye
center137d ago

Israeli fire kills four people in Gaza, medics say

Israeli fire killed at least four Palestinians in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to Gaza health officials. Medics reported one person killed and four wounded in an air strike on a vehicle east of Deir Al-Balah, another killed in Zawayda, one killed at a Khan Younis tent encampment, and one killed by gunfire in northwest Khan Younis.

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Why Benjamin Netanyahu poses an obstacle to US and Iran peace deal
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The Guardian Middle East
left137d ago

Why Benjamin Netanyahu poses an obstacle to US and Iran peace deal

Benjamin Netanyahu's military operations in Lebanon have become a sticking point, threatening to derail potential US-Iran peace talks and a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz. A reported stormy phone call between Netanyahu and Donald Trump highlighted the Israeli prime minister's domestic political pressures and need to show progress in ongoing conflicts.

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'I feel like I lost my life': Gaza amputees fight for mobility amid shortages
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Middle East Eye
center137d ago

'I feel like I lost my life': Gaza amputees fight for mobility amid shortages

On an unspecified date in Gaza City, a 24-year-old Palestinian named Rozan Kheira sustained a severe leg injury during an Israeli airstrike on her family's home, resulting in the amputation of her foot. Kheira is now struggling with mobility and facing shortages of essential medical supplies in the ongoing conflict.

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Trump ‘shouted and cursed Netanyahu over threat to resume Beirut bombing’
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The Guardian Middle East
left137d ago

Trump ‘shouted and cursed Netanyahu over threat to resume Beirut bombing’

Donald Trump reportedly shouted at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over threats to resume bombing Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday, according to Axios citing a US official. The call occurred after Netanyahu ordered the IDF to target Hezbollah in southern Beirut, prompting evacuations and Iran's suspension of peace talks with the US.

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Italian activists escalate Mediterranean port protests over Gaza genocide
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Middle East Eye
center137d ago

Italian activists escalate Mediterranean port protests over Gaza genocide

Pro-Palestinian activists launched a new campaign at Italy's Gioia Tauro port on May 29 to disrupt military supplies allegedly linked to the Gaza conflict. Demonstrations targeted the port, identified as a key hub for military production and supply chains, with activists citing the presence of dual-use ballistic steel containers destined for Israel.

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‘Trapped’: Gaza patients flown to Iraq stuck in administrative limbo
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Al Jazeera
center137d ago

‘Trapped’: Gaza patients flown to Iraq stuck in administrative limbo

Forty-six Palestinians, including patients and their escorts, evacuated from Gaza for medical treatment in Baghdad in May 2024 are now administratively trapped after Iraqi authorities confiscated their travel documents. The group, facing prolonged separation from families in Gaza where their homes have been destroyed, is confined to a medical center, highlighting a broader medical crisis and the difficulty of accessing care abroad.

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Tomorrow Will Be a Palestinian Day review – work that finds a way out of Gaza’s ruins
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The Guardian Middle East
left137d ago

Tomorrow Will Be a Palestinian Day review – work that finds a way out of Gaza’s ruins

A collection of nine short plays by Palestinian writers, directed by Ahmed Masoud and Micaela Miranda, has been staged at London's Theatre 503. The plays, written by authors including those in Gaza and former political prisoners, explore themes of loss, resilience, and hope amidst the ruins of conflict. Performed by an eight-actor cast, the show captures the urgent reality of lived experience intersecting with political theatre.

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Israeli parliament advances bill to dissolve itself and trigger early elections
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Middle East Eye
center137d ago

Israeli parliament advances bill to dissolve itself and trigger early elections

The Israeli parliament advanced a bill to dissolve itself and trigger early elections, passing its first reading late Monday with 106 votes in favor. This move, driven by ultra-Orthodox parties discontent over draft evasion laws and amid ongoing conflicts, could lead to elections between September 8 and October 20.

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Oxford Union president vows to platform Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur in defiance of UK ban
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Middle East Eye
center137d ago

Oxford Union president vows to platform Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur in defiance of UK ban

Oxford Union president Arwa Elrayess vowed to host American commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker via livestream on June 6, defying a UK government ban on their entry. Elrayess stated the Union upholds free speech through debate, not state decree, and will not cancel the event despite the Home Secretary deeming Uygur's presence not conducive to the public good.

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Planet Israel review – valuable personal documentary about Israel/Palestine conflict
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The Guardian Middle East
left137d ago

Planet Israel review – valuable personal documentary about Israel/Palestine conflict

Filmmaker Gillian Mosely's documentary "Planet Israel" argues that since October 7, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has normalized a cruel political culture, leading to civilian deaths in Gaza and a "forever war." The film reiterates her view that this situation is an international scandal, though it acknowledges Israel's existential enmities with its neighbors.

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Morning update
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Middle East Eye
center137d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, US President Donald Trump says diplomacy is gaining momentum on two fronts, claiming Hezbollah agreed to stop firing on Israeli forces and expressing optimism about reaching an agreement with Iran within days. However, fighting in Lebanon continues, with Israeli air strikes reported overnight and growing international concern over the expanding conflict.

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Hezbollah says it carried out 31 attacks on Israeli targets
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Middle East Eye
center137d ago

Hezbollah says it carried out 31 attacks on Israeli targets

Hezbollah stated it conducted 31 attacks on Israeli military sites, troop gatherings, and vehicles on Monday, utilizing drones, rockets, and explosive devices. These operations were described as a response to ongoing Israeli violations and attacks on southern Lebanese towns.

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Former US ambassador says Smotrich ‘crashed’ New York Israel Day Parade
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Middle East Eye
center137d ago

Former US ambassador says Smotrich ‘crashed’ New York Israel Day Parade

Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro stated that Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich "crashed" the New York Israel Day Parade on June 2, 2026, asserting that Smotrich's presence and extremist views harm the US-Israel relationship. Smotrich participated in the parade as part of a delegation led by Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, despite Shapiro's claim that he was not invited.

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New York governor criticises participation of 'extremist' Smotrich in city event
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Middle East Eye
center137d ago

New York governor criticises participation of 'extremist' Smotrich in city event

New York Governor Kathy Hochul condemned the participation of Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in the city's annual pro-Israel parade, calling him a "far-right extremist" whose rhetoric is at odds with New York values. Mayor Zohran Mamdani also declined to attend the event, marking the first time in its 61-year history the mayor has not participated.

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Israeli officials condemn Netanyahu response to Donald Trump , canceled Lebanon strike
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jpost.com
right137d ago

Israeli officials condemn Netanyahu response to Donald Trump , canceled Lebanon strike

Israeli coalition members, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Likud MK Moshe Saada, sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for canceling planned strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut at the urging of US President Donald Trump. Opposition leaders also condemned the decision, warning it harms Israel's national security and sovereignty by appearing to seek approval for military actions from the US.

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Report: Trump blasted Netanyahu in heated call over Lebanon invasion
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Middle East Eye
center137d ago

Report: Trump blasted Netanyahu in heated call over Lebanon invasion

Former US President Donald Trump sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone call on Monday, accusing him of ingratitude and threatening to halt an Israeli plan to strike Beirut, according to Axios. Trump reportedly shouted at Netanyahu, stating that Israel was now hated by everyone due to its actions in Lebanon.

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Security Council members back Lebanon, condemn Israeli invasion
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Middle East Eye
center138d ago

Security Council members back Lebanon, condemn Israeli invasion

UN Security Council members condemned Israel's invasion of Lebanon, citing violations of sovereignty and territorial integrity, while the US Ambassador called for Hezbollah to cease attacks and for Lebanon to assert control over its territory. Council members broadly supported upcoming diplomatic talks in Washington as the primary means to end the fighting.

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Settler violence is facilitating ‘ethnic cleansing’, UN experts warn
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Middle East Eye
center138d ago

Settler violence is facilitating ‘ethnic cleansing’, UN experts warn

Fourteen UN human rights experts warned on June 2, 2026, that escalating Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem is compelling the forcible displacement of Palestinians. The experts stated that these attacks, carried out with Israeli support and impunity, are facilitating ethnic cleansing.

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Trump says Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to ‘stop all shooting’
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The Guardian Middle East
left138d ago

Trump says Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to ‘stop all shooting’

Donald Trump stated that Hezbollah and Israel agreed to a mutual de-escalation, averting an Israeli strike on Beirut and potential collapse of ceasefire talks with Iran. However, both sides reported attacks after Trump's announcement, and Israeli officials and Hezbollah statements cast doubt on the agreement's durability.

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'Ridiculous': Social media reacts as Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur denied entry to UK
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Middle East Eye
center138d ago

'Ridiculous': Social media reacts as Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur denied entry to UK

On Monday, American political commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker confirmed the UK government denied them entry, citing their criticism of Israel as the reason. Social media reactions debated free speech restrictions in Britain, with some accusing the government of suppressing criticism of Israeli actions. The Home Office stated the Electronic Travel Authorisations were cancelled as their presence might not be conducive to public good, without specifying comments or actions.

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