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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 INTELLIGENCE4,412 verified articles
Israel seizes strategic castle in deepest incursion into Lebanon in 26 years
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The Guardian Middle East
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Israel seizes strategic castle in deepest incursion into Lebanon in 26 years

Israeli troops advanced six miles into Lebanon, capturing the strategic Beaufort Castle and pushing towards the Zahrani River in their deepest incursion in 26 years. This operation, aimed at dismantling Hezbollah infrastructure, has displaced over 1.2 million people and prompted France to request an emergency UN Security Council meeting.

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Israel kills Palestinian worker as he climbed West Bank separation wall
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Middle East Eye
center139d ago

Israel kills Palestinian worker as he climbed West Bank separation wall

The Israeli army shot and killed Imad Haroun Ishtayeh, 27, on Sunday near al-Ram in the occupied West Bank as he climbed the separation wall to enter Jerusalem for work. Palestinian health officials stated Ishtayeh died from a severed artery after being shot in the thigh, with local media reporting doctors were unable to save him following surgery.

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Israel kills Palestinian worker as he climbed West Bank separation wall
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Middle East Eye
center139d ago

Israel kills Palestinian worker as he climbed West Bank separation wall

Israeli soldiers shot and killed 27-year-old Palestinian worker Imad Haroun Ishtayeh near al-Ram in the occupied West Bank on Sunday as he attempted to climb the separation wall to enter Jerusalem for work. The Palestinian Health Ministry reported Ishtayeh died after a gunshot wound to the thigh severed a major artery, with Palestinian officials alleging a systematic policy of targeting workers by Israeli forces.

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Israeli forces kill Palestinian worker near Jerusalem aparthaid wall
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Middle East Eye
center139d ago

Israeli forces kill Palestinian worker near Jerusalem aparthaid wall

Israeli forces shot and killed 26-year-old Imad Haroun Ashtiyeh, a Palestinian construction worker from Salem village, near the separation barrier north of Jerusalem. Ashtiyeh was reportedly attempting to cross the barrier with other men to reach work in Tel Aviv when he was shot.

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Not just the US: How 51 countries armed Israel during Gaza war
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Al Jazeera
center139d ago

Not just the US: How 51 countries armed Israel during Gaza war

An Al Jazeera investigation revealed that military-related goods from at least 51 countries continued to enter Israel after the ICJ warned of a plausible risk of genocide in Gaza. These imports, including arms from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, persisted until October 2025, despite public support for restrictions by some of these nations, and a spike in bullet imports preceded massacres of Palestinians seeking aid.

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Israeli forces push past Lebanon’s Litani River: How significant is it?
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Al Jazeera
center139d ago

Israeli forces push past Lebanon’s Litani River: How significant is it?

Israeli forces have advanced past the Litani River and reached the outskirts of Nabatieh, a Hezbollah stronghold, marking their deepest incursion into Lebanon in over 25 years. Analysts suggest this expansion of military control, which now encompasses about 2,000 square kilometers, indicates a potential shift from removing Hezbollah fighters to dismantling the group's broader infrastructure.

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Satellite imagery shows erasure of southern Gaza as Israel expands control
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Al Jazeera
center139d ago

Satellite imagery shows erasure of southern Gaza as Israel expands control

Satellite imagery updated on February 25, 2026, reveals the systematic destruction of southern Gaza's urban and agricultural landscapes, including cemeteries, as Israel expands its control. Journalist Muhannad Qishta noted the erasure of his sisters' graves in Khan Younis, now replaced by an Israeli military outpost, illustrating a broader pattern of geographical and memorial obliteration across the enclave.

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Netanyahu describes Israeli seizure of Lebanon castle as 'shift in policy'
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Middle East Eye
center139d ago

Netanyahu describes Israeli seizure of Lebanon castle as 'shift in policy'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israeli forces captured Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon, describing the move as a "dramatic shift" in policy. The seizure of the strategic medieval castle, located approximately 5km from Nabatieh, deepens Israel's footprint beyond the established demarcation zone.

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Israel seizes strategic castle as it expands invasion of south Lebanon
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Middle East Eye
center139d ago

Israel seizes strategic castle as it expands invasion of south Lebanon

Israeli troops captured the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and surrounding ridge in southern Lebanon on Sunday, expanding their ground offensive beyond the established demarcation zone. This strategic advance, ordered by Defense Minister Israel Katz, deepens Israel's footprint in Lebanon and establishes a new de facto boundary at the Litani River.

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Israel seizes strategic castle as it pounds southern city of Sour
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Middle East Eye
center139d ago

Israel seizes strategic castle as it pounds southern city of Sour

Israeli troops captured the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and surrounding ridge in southern Lebanon on Sunday, expanding their offensive beyond the established demarcation zone. The military stated the operation aims to expand the "Forward Defense Line" deeper into Lebanon, following intense fighting and air strikes on the city of Sour, which caused multiple casualties and significant destruction.

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Israel seizes strategic castle as it expands south Lebanon invasion
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Middle East Eye
center139d ago

Israel seizes strategic castle as it expands south Lebanon invasion

Israeli troops captured the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and surrounding ridge in southern Lebanon on Sunday, expanding their offensive beyond the established demarcation zone. This advance, ordered by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz, follows days of intense fighting with Hezbollah and includes expanded operations north of the Litani River, with the Lebanese health ministry reporting thousands killed since early March.

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A Gay Palestinian Fled to Israel’s “Safe Haven.” Israel Tried to Exploit Him for Intelligence.
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The Intercept
left139d ago

A Gay Palestinian Fled to Israel’s “Safe Haven.” Israel Tried to Exploit Him for Intelligence.

In March 2024, a gay Palestinian man named Kareem fled the West Bank for Israel seeking asylum due to familial threats, believing Israel offered a safe haven. However, Israeli authorities at a processing facility allegedly pressured Kareem for intelligence on West Bank contacts in exchange for a smoother permit process, highlighting the precarious situation of Palestinian asylum-seekers.

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Why European enemies of Jews and Palestinians embraced Zionism
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Middle East Eye
center139d ago

Why European enemies of Jews and Palestinians embraced Zionism

Submitted by Joseph Massad on Sat, 05/30/2026 - 17:08 Protestant imperialists, antisemitic governments and Zionist settlers all sought to rob Palestinians of their homeland. Two centuries on, they have not succeeded A boy waves a Palestinian flag during a solidarity rally in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla in Gaza City on 30 April 2026 (Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP) Off Following the expulsion of the Catholic Crusaders and the dismantlement of their "Latinate Kingdom" settler-colony in the 12th and 1

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Israel broadcasts images of forces at Beaufort Castle after capture claim
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Middle East Eye
center139d ago

Israel broadcasts images of forces at Beaufort Castle after capture claim

Israeli forces broadcast images of the Israeli flag flying above Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon following the military's announcement of a large-scale operation and crossing of the Litani River. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed troops were operating north of the river, with operations expected to expand into additional areas.

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Video: Israeli strike hits crowded market in Gaza City
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Middle East Eye
center139d ago

Video: Israeli strike hits crowded market in Gaza City

An Israeli strike hit Firas Market in eastern Gaza City on May 31, 2026, causing panic and injuries among civilians as smoke billowed from the scene. The attack occurred amid ongoing Israeli operations in Gaza that have repeatedly impacted civilian areas.

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Israeli army says forces crossed Litani River in large-scale military offensive
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Middle East Eye
center140d ago

Israeli army says forces crossed Litani River in large-scale military offensive

The Israeli military announced a large-scale operation in southern Lebanon's Shaqif Heights and Saluki Valley, with forces crossing the Litani River to target Hezbollah infrastructure and militants. The offensive, led by the 36th Division and supported by intelligence, is expanding into areas near Nabatieh, described as a Hezbollah stronghold.

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Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon amid new displacement orders
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Middle East Eye
center140d ago

Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon amid new displacement orders

Israeli air strikes and shelling targeted multiple villages across southern Lebanon's Nabatieh, Bint Jbeil, and Marjeyoun districts, with new evacuation warnings issued for residents north of the Zahrani River. In response, Hezbollah stated it targeted the Meron air operations base in northern Israel with missiles and claimed to have intercepted an Israeli drone, while Israeli Army Radio reported rocket launches from Lebanon toward northern Israel.

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Israeli raids and settler attacks intensify across occupied West Bank
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Middle East Eye
center140d ago

Israeli raids and settler attacks intensify across occupied West Bank

Israeli forces conducted raids in Beit Fajjar, Deir Dibwan, Al-Khader, and Al-Mughayyir across the occupied West Bank, deploying across neighborhoods and firing tear gas. Concurrently, settlers attacked Palestinian homes in Qusra and Beita, injuring one Palestinian and seizing vehicles, escalating tensions in the region.

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Israel pushes to encircle Nabatieh as ground operations expand
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Middle East Eye
center140d ago

Israel pushes to encircle Nabatieh as ground operations expand

Israeli troops have expanded ground operations, crossing the Litani River and advancing towards Nabatieh, reportedly reaching the outskirts of Choukine and attempting to encircle the city. This offensive, characterized by heavy air and artillery strikes, follows earlier evacuation orders for Nabatieh and Tyre.

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Hezbollah says it carried out 24 attacks on Israeli troops and military sites
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Middle East Eye
center140d ago

Hezbollah says it carried out 24 attacks on Israeli troops and military sites

Hezbollah stated it conducted 24 military operations on Saturday against Israeli troops, vehicles, and infrastructure in southern Lebanon and northern Israel, utilizing rockets, artillery, and drones. The group claimed to have targeted five Merkava tanks, the Meron air surveillance base, and several army barracks, while also repelling advancing Israeli forces near multiple villages.

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