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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 INTELLIGENCE4,414 verified articles
EU sanctions 'extremist' Israeli settlers
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Middle East Eye
center142d ago

EU sanctions 'extremist' Israeli settlers

The European Union Council announced on Thursday it will impose sanctions on four entities and three individuals for abuses against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, designating them as 'extremist Israeli settlers and organisations that support them'. The EU also stated it would expand sanctions to cover members of Hamas’ Political Bureau, citing serious and systematic human rights abuses.

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Netanyahu orders military to take control of '70 percent' of Gaza
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Middle East Eye
center142d ago

Netanyahu orders military to take control of '70 percent' of Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military on Thursday to increase control of the Gaza Strip to 70 percent, stating current control is at 60 percent, in a move that violates the ceasefire. This escalation follows reports of 72,819 deaths and over 170,000 injuries in Gaza since the conflict began.

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IDF : Building bomb shelters for entire country will take 30 years
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jpost.com
right142d ago

IDF : Building bomb shelters for entire country will take 30 years

The IDF Home Front stated on Thursday that it will take over 30 years to provide nationwide safe rooms, with only 67% of the population currently protected. Even an ambitious scenario of a 3% annual increase in safe spaces would leave large parts of the country vulnerable for at least 11 years, as no plan exists for rapid, large-scale construction.

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Israel may need $6m to move Istanbul consulate
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Middle East Eye
center142d ago

Israel may need $6m to move Istanbul consulate

Israel's consulate in Istanbul may require $6 million to relocate or rebuild after its current building failed an earthquake resilience inspection and is slated for demolition. The Israeli government is considering options, including moving to a new site or potentially abandoning the Istanbul location due to high costs and security requirements, amidst effectively frozen diplomatic relations with Turkey.

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Israeli army orders evacuation of six more southern Lebanon towns
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Middle East Eye
center142d ago

Israeli army orders evacuation of six more southern Lebanon towns

The Israeli army ordered residents of six southern Lebanese towns—Habboush, Kafr Kila, Sahmar, Ain Qana, Nabatieh al-Tahta, and Kafr Reman—to evacuate their homes and move north of the Litani River due to anticipated attacks. This evacuation order follows ongoing Israeli military operations and alleged violations of the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon.

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Mandelson links to former head of Israel's military intelligence directorate revealed
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Middle East Eye
center142d ago

Mandelson links to former head of Israel's military intelligence directorate revealed

UK government vetting found Peter Mandelson had links to former Israeli military intelligence chief Tamir Hayman, speaking bimonthly, and took a £1 million loan from a businessman for an Israeli company. These associations, alongside links to Chinese and Russian figures, were flagged by UKSV when denying Mandelson security clearance for the US ambassador role.

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Hamas warns Gaza ceasefire risks collapse after string of Israeli assassinations
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Middle East Eye
center142d ago

Hamas warns Gaza ceasefire risks collapse after string of Israeli assassinations

Hamas warned on Thursday that the Gaza ceasefire is at risk of collapse following a recent escalation in Israeli air strikes, which the group claims killed at least 20 people over two days. An Israeli strike on Wednesday night killed at least 10 people, including children and women, reportedly targeting two Hamas commanders in Gaza City.

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For Gaza, Eid joy is now a form of resistance
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Al Jazeera
center142d ago

For Gaza, Eid joy is now a form of resistance

On Eid al-Adha night, six people were killed and 20 injured in Israeli attacks on the Remal neighborhood of Gaza, according to Al Jazeera. Despite the ongoing blockade and destruction, Gazans attempted to celebrate, with stalls reopening minutes after the strikes, signaling a form of resistance against the war's impact on their traditions and joy.

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Hamas warns Gaza ceasefire risks collapse after string of Israeli assassinations
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Middle East Eye
center142d ago

Hamas warns Gaza ceasefire risks collapse after string of Israeli assassinations

Hamas warned on Thursday that the Gaza ceasefire risks collapse following a recent escalation in Israeli air strikes targeting Hamas leaders and residential homes, which the group claims have killed at least 20 people in two days. The Palestinian group stated that the US and guarantor nations must condemn these violations and take steps to ensure Israeli compliance, citing over 3,000 ceasefire breaches since October.

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Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard suggests Egypt and Turkey are next targets for war
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Middle East Eye
center142d ago

Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard suggests Egypt and Turkey are next targets for war

Israeli-American spy Jonathan Pollard suggested on an Arutz Sheva podcast that Israel should prepare for future wars against Turkey and Egypt, stating "The storm is coming." Pollard, who was imprisoned for selling U.S. secrets to Israel, also warned against allowing a Turkish-backed government in Syria to reclaim areas near Israel's border.

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Over 250 artists urge UK theatres to end Bloomberg Philanthropies over ties to Israel
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Middle East Eye
center142d ago

Over 250 artists urge UK theatres to end Bloomberg Philanthropies over ties to Israel

Over 250 artists, including Caryl Churchill and Miriam Margolyes, have urged five leading British theatres to end partnerships with Bloomberg Philanthropies due to its funding of a center at Tel Aviv University that trains leaders for Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The open letter, published by Artists for Palestine UK, accuses the theatres of undermining their ethical commitments and calls for them to uphold international law against alleged apartheid and violence.

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Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard suggests Egypt and Turkey are next targets for war
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Middle East Eye
center142d ago

Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard suggests Egypt and Turkey are next targets for war

Jonathan Pollard, an Israeli-American spy, suggested on a podcast that Israel should prepare for future wars against Egypt and Turkey, stating the 'storm is coming.' Pollard, who served 30 years in prison for espionage, expressed concern about Turkish influence on Israel's border and warned against complacency despite existing cordial relations with both nations.

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How pro-Israel trolls exploit the people of Sudan and the DRC
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Middle East Eye
center142d ago

How pro-Israel trolls exploit the people of Sudan and the DRC

Submitted by Barry Malone on Wed, 05/27/2026 - 14:22 While it is right to call out a lack of attention on forgotten conflicts, bad faith arguments reduce African victims to pawns in a propaganda war Protesters at a rally for Gaza hold signs urging global attention on Palestine and other conflicts in New York City on 31 May 2024 (Gina M Randazzo/Zuma Press Wire via Reuters) Off Those who defend Israel’s genocide in Gaza have a script. If you spend any time online, watching TV news debates, or lis

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Israeli attack on Gaza City kills at least 10, including four children
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Al Jazeera
center142d ago

Israeli attack on Gaza City kills at least 10, including four children

An Israeli air raid on a residential building in Gaza City on Wednesday killed at least 10 people, including four children, and injured over 20 others. This attack occurred hours after the funeral of Mohammad Odeh, the head of Hamas’s armed wing, who was killed in a prior Israeli strike.

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Israeli minister confirms goal of large-scale expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza
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The Guardian Middle East
left142d ago

Israeli minister confirms goal of large-scale expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on Wednesday his commitment to the "ethnic cleansing" of Gaza through large-scale Palestinian migration, linking it to the exclusion of Hamas from power. This policy, described by Israeli rights groups as forced evacuation, contradicts Donald Trump's ceasefire plan for Gaza's redevelopment and is seen by analysts as a political move ahead of elections.

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Israel 'added to UN blacklist' for sexual violence in conflict zones
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Middle East Eye
center143d ago

Israel 'added to UN blacklist' for sexual violence in conflict zones

Israel was added to the UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones, its UN ambassador Danny Danon announced on Thursday, condemning the move as politically motivated. The listing, which includes the Israeli Prison Service in the 2026 report, follows allegations of rape and sexual abuse by Israeli forces against Palestinians since October 2023, prompting Israel to freeze relations with the UN secretary-general's office.

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Palestinian graduates in the West Bank enter a collapsed job market
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Al Jazeera
center143d ago

Palestinian graduates in the West Bank enter a collapsed job market

Palestinian graduates in the occupied West Bank face a collapsed job market, with unemployment among diploma holders nearing 40 percent due to the ongoing war and Israel's freezing of work permits for 115,000 Palestinians. Many students question the value of their degrees as economic opportunities shrink, leading to widespread disillusionment and psychological exhaustion.

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Report: UN adds Israel to blacklist for committing sexual violence in conflict zones
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Middle East Eye
center143d ago

Report: UN adds Israel to blacklist for committing sexual violence in conflict zones

The United Nations is reportedly set to add Israeli entities, including the Israeli Prison Service, to a blacklist for committing sexual violence in conflict zones, placing them alongside groups like Hamas. Israel's Ambassador to the UN condemned the decision, calling it a 'moral disgrace' and stating that Israel will freeze cooperation with the UN Secretary-General's office.

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Several cases of settler violence during first day of eid, mother and child beaten
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Middle East Eye
center143d ago

Several cases of settler violence during first day of eid, mother and child beaten

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian residents and properties across the West Bank on Wednesday, including beating a mother and child in Masafer Yatta and driving livestock into homes in Ramallah. These incidents occurred during the first day of Eid al-Adha, with footage circulating online showing specific acts of aggression against families and their property.

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Board of Peace representatives preparing for first visit to Gaza Strip
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jpost.com
right143d ago

Board of Peace representatives preparing for first visit to Gaza Strip

Representatives from Donald Trump's Gaza Board of Peace are preparing for their first visit to the Gaza Strip, submitting a request for IDF approval to implement a 15-point roadmap for Palestinian self-governance and phased disarmament of Hamas. The IDF announced it killed two more Hamas commanders, the Northern Gaza Brigade commander and his deputy, bringing the total number of senior Hamas military figures killed since May 15 to four, as a Board of Peace source stated Hamas is refusing to disarm.

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