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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 INTELLIGENCE4,412 verified articles
Netanyahu says Israeli troops have crossed north of Litani River
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Middle East Eye
center141d ago

Netanyahu says Israeli troops have crossed north of Litani River

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israeli troops have advanced north of the Litani River and south of Nabatieh in Lebanon. These operations, which include air strikes and artillery bombardments, are ongoing despite discussions over border security arrangements and growing concerns in Lebanon about the widening scope of military actions.

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Iran says Israel attacking UN to evade accountability over sexual violence findings
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Middle East Eye
center141d ago

Iran says Israel attacking UN to evade accountability over sexual violence findings

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi accused Israel of attacking the United Nations to evade accountability for alleged sexual violence findings. Gharibabadi stated that Israel's targeting of the UN Secretary-General demonstrates a pattern of evading responsibility by attacking international institutions, referencing alleged abuses against Palestinian detainees and military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.

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Lebanese and Israeli delegations meet for military talks in US
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Middle East Eye
center141d ago

Lebanese and Israeli delegations meet for military talks in US

Lebanese and Israeli military delegations met in Washington for US-brokered talks focused on regional security frameworks. The discussions occurred amid ongoing border tensions, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stating forces had advanced deeper into Lebanon but had not crossed the Litani River.

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Hamas says Gaza seizure proposal violates ceasefire agreement
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Middle East Eye
center141d ago

Hamas says Gaza seizure proposal violates ceasefire agreement

Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qasim stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement of Israel's intent to control 70 percent of Gaza violates the ceasefire agreement and constitutes an effort to displace Palestinians. Hamas questioned the commitment of the US-backed "Board of Peace," which reportedly includes Tony Blair and Jared Kushner, to the ceasefire process due to its alleged failure to condemn the statement.

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Netanyahu’s Gaza plan an insult to peace efforts, Palestinian official says
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Middle East Eye
center141d ago

Netanyahu’s Gaza plan an insult to peace efforts, Palestinian official says

Palestinian official Mustafa Barghouti criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement that Israel intends to control over 70 percent of Gaza, calling it an insult to peace efforts and a violation of the ceasefire. Barghouti stated this declaration effectively ends the current truce, undermines international efforts, and suggests Israel is preparing to intensify military operations.

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UAE joined US-Israeli war against Iran from the outset: Report
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Middle East Eye
center141d ago

UAE joined US-Israeli war against Iran from the outset: Report

The United Arab Emirates conducted dozens of air strikes against Iran from the outset of the US-Israeli war on the Islamic Republic, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar with the matter. These coordinated attacks, which targeted Iranian energy infrastructure and continued after an April ceasefire, reportedly involved intelligence support from Washington and Israel, and prompted Iranian retaliation against the UAE.

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Israel says it will sever all ties to UN's Guterres after inclusion in sexual violence report
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Middle East Eye
center141d ago

Israel says it will sever all ties to UN's Guterres after inclusion in sexual violence report

Israel announced it will sever all ties with UN Secretary-General António Guterres after his office included Israel in its annual report on sexual violence in conflict. The report cited 31 verified cases of sexual violence by Israeli forces against Palestinians in detention sites and prisons during 2023, a finding Israel's foreign ministry called "shameful and absurd."

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UN adds Israel and Russia to blacklist for sexual violence in conflict
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The Guardian Middle East
left141d ago

UN adds Israel and Russia to blacklist for sexual violence in conflict

The UN has added Israel and Russia to a blacklist for sexual violence in conflict, citing verified abuse by security forces against Palestinians and Ukrainians respectively. The report details patterns of rape, torture, and other sexual violence, noting obstruction of UN investigations by both nations despite denials from Israel and Russia. These findings highlight a trend of targeting men in conflict-related sexual violence, diverging from the broader pattern of female victims.

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Jordan faces an existential choice over the defence of Al-Aqsa
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Middle East Eye
center141d ago

Jordan faces an existential choice over the defence of Al-Aqsa

Jordan faces an existential choice regarding its custodianship of Al-Aqsa Mosque, as Israel has increasingly exerted control over the site since 2000. Reports suggest a US-Israeli plan, allegedly pushed by Jared Kushner, aims to strip Jordan of its authority and grant Israel control over imams and sermon content, mirroring the division of the Ibrahimi Mosque.

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'Conspiracy of silence': Parliament set to debate Israeli influence on British politics
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Middle East Eye
center141d ago

'Conspiracy of silence': Parliament set to debate Israeli influence on British politics

British Parliament is scheduled to debate Israeli influence on UK politics on June 22, following a petition signed by over 116,000 citizens concerned about alleged Israeli state-linked lobbying. The debate aims to scrutinize how pro-Israel organizations may shape government decisions and public discourse, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the West Bank.

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Lebanese president tells Rubio ceasefire is essential as Netanyahu says Israeli forces crossed Litani river
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Middle East Eye
center141d ago

Lebanese president tells Rubio ceasefire is essential as Netanyahu says Israeli forces crossed Litani river

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that a ceasefire with Israel is essential, as Israeli forces have crossed the Litani River, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu stated Israeli forces are operating across the entire front and hitting Hezbollah, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure a cessation of hostilities.

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Just what are Israel’s long-term plans for Gaza?
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Al Jazeera
center141d ago

Just what are Israel’s long-term plans for Gaza?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Thursday that Israel now controls 60 percent of the Gaza Strip, directing the army to seize 70 percent of the territory, a move international law experts warn constitutes unlawful annexation. Since October 2023, Israeli forces have killed at least 72,819 Palestinians and expanded their presence despite a supposed ceasefire, restricting access for inhabitants to two-thirds of the enclave by April 2026.

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Israeli plan to extend control in Gaza provokes German concern
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Al Jazeera
center141d ago

Israeli plan to extend control in Gaza provokes German concern

Germany's Foreign Office expressed concern on Friday over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's order for the military to increase control in Gaza to 70 percent, stating Berlin opposes any permanent division of the enclave. This move, which expands upon an October ceasefire agreement requiring Israel to control about half of Gaza, raises fears of renewed full-scale war and worsened conditions for Gaza's 2.3 million residents.

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How a Gaza-bound aid convoy unravelled attempting to enter Haftar-controlled eastern Libya
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Middle East Eye
center141d ago

How a Gaza-bound aid convoy unravelled attempting to enter Haftar-controlled eastern Libya

On Tuesday, forces in eastern Libya dismantled the Global Sumud Convoy near Sirte, detaining ten international activists and forcibly returning most participants to Tripoli after days of attempting to negotiate passage to Gaza. The eastern Libyan government stated that non-Libyans and non-Egyptians would not be permitted to travel onwards, citing respect for national sovereignty and legal regulations.

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Higher proportion of pro-Palestine than Labour candidates won at local elections
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Middle East Eye
center141d ago

Higher proportion of pro-Palestine than Labour candidates won at local elections

In England's recent local elections, candidates pledging support for Palestine achieved a 27 percent win rate, outperforming Labour candidates at 22 percent. This electoral success, particularly in areas with significant young, student, ethnic minority, and Muslim populations, indicates that opposition to British cooperation with Israel is a salient political issue for voters.

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‘Dangerous colonial occupation’: Israel’s digital West Bank land register
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Al Jazeera
center141d ago

‘Dangerous colonial occupation’: Israel’s digital West Bank land register

The Palestinian Land Authority stated that Israel's new digital land registry platform for the occupied West Bank, launched this week, is a "dangerous colonial occupation step" that assaults Palestinian rights. Palestinian officials urged residents not to engage with the platform, which they claim aims to complete the legal and administrative annexation of occupied territories by registering lands under Israeli authority.

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Israel’s Netanyahu orders army to seize 70 percent of Gaza
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Middle East Eye
center141d ago

Israel’s Netanyahu orders army to seize 70 percent of Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Thursday he had ordered the army to occupy 70 percent of the Gaza Strip, adding to the 60 percent already under Israeli control. This directive follows Defense Minister Israel Katz's reiteration of plans for Palestinian "ethnic cleansing" through a "voluntary emigration" scheme.

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Israel’s Netanyahu orders army to seize 70 percent of Gaza
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Middle East Eye
center141d ago

Israel’s Netanyahu orders army to seize 70 percent of Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Thursday an order for the army to seize 70 percent of the Gaza Strip, expanding control from the current 60 percent. This directive follows accusations of over 3,000 ceasefire violations by Israel since October, including continued strikes and restricted aid delivery, which Hamas warns risks the collapse of the agreement.

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On average, 11 children killed or wounded every day in past week in Lebanon
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Middle East Eye
center141d ago

On average, 11 children killed or wounded every day in past week in Lebanon

An average of 11 children have been killed or wounded daily in Lebanon over the past week due to expanded Israeli strikes, according to Unicef. These figures come as Israel declared new areas of southern Lebanon a combat zone, with heavy strikes hitting towns and villages, including a building in Beirut's southern suburbs.

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Video: He worked for 22 years at Arsenal. Then they fired him over Israel
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Middle East Eye
center141d ago

Video: He worked for 22 years at Arsenal. Then they fired him over Israel

Mark Bonnick, a former kitman, is suing Arsenal for unfair dismissal after being fired on Christmas Eve 2024 for posts criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza. Despite Arsenal's accusation of bringing the club into disrepute, the Football Association reportedly found his posts did not breach their rules.

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