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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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Polish-Palestinian survivors take Israeli leaders to court over Gaza genocide
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Middle East Eye
center144d ago

Polish-Palestinian survivors take Israeli leaders to court over Gaza genocide

On Monday, Palestinian-Polish survivors Amjad Agha and Ahmed Elsaftawy filed a criminal complaint in Wrocław, Poland, accusing senior Israeli officials of genocide and war crimes in Gaza. The complaint, brought by named survivors with dual citizenship, seeks to test Polish prosecutors' willingness to address international crimes against their nationals.

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Morning update
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Middle East Eye
center144d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha, Israel has intensified its attacks in Lebanon and Gaza. Over a dozen people have been killed in Gaza, despite a ceasefire deal signed in October.

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‘No livestock but still hope’: Palestinians prepare for Eid al-Adha in Gaza
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Al Jazeera
center144d ago

‘No livestock but still hope’: Palestinians prepare for Eid al-Adha in Gaza

Palestinians in Gaza are preparing for a third Eid al-Adha under war-like conditions, facing severe shortages of food and livestock due to Israeli restrictions and ongoing conflict. Many displaced families, like I'tidal Hamdan's, are unable to return home or fulfill traditions such as animal sacrifice or performing Hajj, with prices for available livestock soaring to unaffordable levels.

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Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel intensifies strikes
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BBC Middle East
center144d ago

Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel intensifies strikes

Dozens were killed in southern and eastern Lebanon on Tuesday following intensified Israeli strikes, with Lebanon's health ministry reporting at least 31 deaths, including children. The Israeli military stated it struck over 100 Hezbollah sites and fighters, describing it as one of the heaviest bombardments since a mid-April ceasefire, in response to Prime Minister Netanyahu's vow to increase military action against Hezbollah.

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US - born former IDF soldier dies of apparent suicide at age 23
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jpost.com
right144d ago

US - born former IDF soldier dies of apparent suicide at age 23

Alex Miller, a 23-year-old former Israeli soldier wounded in a West Bank car-ramming attack in October 2022, died by apparent suicide last week in Miami. His death, which occurred amid a reported rise in IDF suicides, highlights concerns over the mental health toll of ongoing conflicts, with his father citing the attack and a friend's death as contributing factors.

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Israel commits over 3,000 violations of truce deal in Gaza, Media Office says
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Middle East Eye
center144d ago

Israel commits over 3,000 violations of truce deal in Gaza, Media Office says

The Gaza Government Media Office stated that Israel committed 3,005 violations of the Gaza ceasefire agreement since October, resulting in over 910 civilian deaths and 82 abductions. Aid entry into Gaza remains significantly restricted, with over 64 percent of essential supplies denied.

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Footage shows aftermath of Israeli strike on residential building
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Middle East Eye
center144d ago

Footage shows aftermath of Israeli strike on residential building

Israeli forces struck a residential building in Gaza City on Tuesday night, reportedly targeting Hamas military chief Mohammed Odeh, whom Israeli officials later announced dead. The strike occurred as Palestinians prepared for Eid al-Adha, resulting in civilian casualties and deepening the psychological toll amid repeated attacks in densely populated areas.

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Palestinian Authority warns against 'dangerous' plan to strip Jordan of Al-Aqsa custodianship
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Middle East Eye
center144d ago

Palestinian Authority warns against 'dangerous' plan to strip Jordan of Al-Aqsa custodianship

The Palestinian Authority's Jerusalem governorate warned on Tuesday against a reported US and Israeli plan to strip Jordan of its custodianship of Al-Aqsa Mosque, stating it would impose Israeli sovereignty and alter the status quo. The proposed arrangement would transform the site into a multi-faith center, allowing Jewish prayer and giving Israel a say in mosque leadership, which the PA described as a dangerous escalation to erase its Islamic character.

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Israeli strikes hit multiple towns across southern Lebanon
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Middle East Eye
center144d ago

Israeli strikes hit multiple towns across southern Lebanon

Israeli air strikes and a drone strike hit multiple towns across southern Lebanon, including Khirbet Selm, Touline, Maarakeh, and Hadatha, on May 26, 2026, killing one man and targeting an ambulance. The strikes, which also hit the Beqaa Valley near the Qaraoun Dam, raised concerns among residents about the dam's safety.

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Israeli ministers call for cutting power to Lebanon, return to full-scale war
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Middle East Eye
center145d ago

Israeli ministers call for cutting power to Lebanon, return to full-scale war

Israeli ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich called for cutting Lebanon's electricity and launching a full-scale war in response to recent Hezbollah drone attacks targeting northern Israel. The comments follow reports of Hezbollah employing advanced drones and discussions among Israeli military leaders about retaliatory strikes against the evolving threat.

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Israeli army says drone infiltration alert was false alarm
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Middle East Eye
center145d ago

Israeli army says drone infiltration alert was false alarm

The Israeli military stated that sirens in northern Israel, triggered by a suspected hostile aircraft infiltration near the settlement of Sassa, were a false alarm. This clarification follows heightened tensions along the Lebanese border and Prime Minister Netanyahu's pledge to intensify operations against Hezbollah, acknowledging the threat of their fiber-optic-guided drones.

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The price tag of opting out of IDF military service
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jpost.com
right144d ago

The price tag of opting out of IDF military service

The price tag of opting out of IDF military service

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Board of Peace blames Hamas refusal to disarm as reason for Gaza ceasefire breakdown
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jpost.com
right144d ago

Board of Peace blames Hamas refusal to disarm as reason for Gaza ceasefire breakdown

The Board of Peace briefed the UN Security Council, blaming Hamas's refusal to disarm for the stalled Gaza ceasefire and urging member states to pressure the group to accept a supervised decommissioning process. Hamas rejected these accusations, calling the report one-sided, while Israeli analyst Gershon Baskin acknowledged Israeli responsibility for the breakdown and stated Hamas had indicated willingness to disarm.

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High chance IDF assassinated brand new Hamas chief Mohammed Ouda
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jpost.com
right144d ago

High chance IDF assassinated brand new Hamas chief Mohammed Ouda

The IDF reportedly attempted to assassinate Mohammed Ouda, the new Hamas military chief, on Tuesday night, eleven days after killing his predecessor. If successful, this would mark another significant intelligence achievement for Israel against Hamas leadership since October 7, though its strategic impact remains unclear.

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Euro - Med activists barred from Israel over alleged Hamas links
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jpost.com
right144d ago

Euro - Med activists barred from Israel over alleged Hamas links

Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs recommended banning 40 activists from Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor from entering the country, citing alleged Hamas links for the organization's founder and chairman, Ramy Abdu. The ministry established a website exposing Euro-Med's activities, which it claims promote anti-Israel campaigns and delegitimization under the guise of human rights advocacy.

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IDF releases wide - ranging updates on 78th anniversary
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jpost.com
right144d ago

IDF releases wide - ranging updates on 78th anniversary

On its 78th anniversary, the Israel Defense Forces announced it killed approximately 600 Hezbollah fighters since April 17 and 120 Hamas fighters in recent months, alongside arresting over 15,000 terror suspects in the West Bank since the start of 2026. The IDF also reported on its efforts to counter FPV drones, its Home Front Command receiving 930,000 calls in the past year, and naval forces preventing six flotillas from breaking the Gaza blockade.

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Israel seizes control of historic Nabi Samuel mosque from Islamic waqf
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Middle East Eye
center144d ago

Israel seizes control of historic Nabi Samuel mosque from Islamic waqf

On Tuesday, Israel's civil administration announced the seizure of 28 acres of land in the occupied West Bank, including the historic Nabi Samuel mosque, citing "public benefit" for a development project. Palestinian analysts condemned the move as "Judaisation," asserting it is part of a gradual annexation process aimed at erasing the Palestinian and Islamic narrative of the religiously significant site.

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Use of force by guards in trial of pro-Palestine activists in Germany under scrutiny
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Middle East Eye
center144d ago

Use of force by guards in trial of pro-Palestine activists in Germany under scrutiny

Five pro-Palestine activists, arrested on September 8 for allegedly damaging property at an Israeli arms firm in Ulm, Germany, are on trial facing charges including membership in a criminal organization. Defense lawyers are protesting the use of force by guards, including defendants being forcibly carried into court and attendees subjected to invasive body searches, arguing these actions violate fair trial rights.

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Haftar's forces arrest Gaza aid convoy in Libya
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Middle East Eye
center144d ago

Haftar's forces arrest Gaza aid convoy in Libya

Forces affiliated with Libyan military leader Khalifa Haftar arrested members of a Gaza aid convoy, including civilians from Spain, Poland, the USA, Argentina, Uruguay, Portugal, Tunisia, and Italy, in the city of Sirte on Tuesday. The convoy was attempting to negotiate passage through the 5+5 security zone to deliver aid to Gaza, but Libyan authorities have not clarified the reasons for the arrests or the legal status of the detainees.

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Israel’s occupation of Gaza, Lebanon, Syria extends beyond what maps show
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Al Jazeera
center144d ago

Israel’s occupation of Gaza, Lebanon, Syria extends beyond what maps show

An Al Jazeera investigation reveals Israel's military occupation extends beyond official maps in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and southern Syria, encompassing approximately 1,000 sq km. In Gaza, yellow concrete markers indicating Israeli control have been observed extending beyond the "Yellow Line" designated in ceasefire agreements, sometimes by hundreds of meters, indicating a de facto expansion of military control.

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