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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 INTELLIGENCE4,424 verified articles
'No longer fit for purpose': Politicisation of aid endangers millions, medical researchers warn
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Middle East Eye
center151d ago

'No longer fit for purpose': Politicisation of aid endangers millions, medical researchers warn

Medical researchers from The Lancet and Johns Hopkins warned Wednesday that politicized humanitarian aid, particularly after the US Agency for International Development's dismantling, has led to "survival triage" and rationing by design. This system, exemplified by Gaza where over 172,000 Palestinians have been wounded amid ongoing conflict, leaves millions in need without adequate support, as global aid funding has dropped significantly.

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Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill at least 19 as clashes with Hezbollah continue despite ceasefire
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The Guardian Middle East
left151d ago

Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill at least 19 as clashes with Hezbollah continue despite ceasefire

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed at least 19 people, including women and children, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The Israeli military stated it targeted over 25 Hezbollah infrastructure sites in response to ongoing cross-border exchanges that began on March 2, despite a US-brokered ceasefire extension.

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US lobbied Saudi Arabia to release funds for Gaza 'Board of Peace' amid cash crunch
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Middle East Eye
center151d ago

US lobbied Saudi Arabia to release funds for Gaza 'Board of Peace' amid cash crunch

In April, a senior US official visited Saudi Arabia to lobby for the release of the kingdom's $1 billion pledge for the US-led 'Board of Peace' initiative in Gaza. This push comes amid concerns about funding shortfalls for the plan, which aims to manage daily affairs in Gaza with Palestinian technocrats approved by Israel.

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Israeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say
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BBC Middle East
center152d ago

Israeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say

Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, comprising over 50 boats carrying aid for Gaza, in international waters near Cyprus on Monday. Activists reported hundreds of pro-Palestinian civilians were detained and alleged Israeli forces fired upon vessels, which Israel's foreign ministry denied, stating only non-lethal warning measures were used.

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Thousands of Palestinian patients remain stranded in Gaza awaiting treatment abroad
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Middle East Eye
center152d ago

Thousands of Palestinian patients remain stranded in Gaza awaiting treatment abroad

On Friday, the Palestinian health ministry in Gaza reported that only 29 patients requiring treatment abroad were able to leave the Gaza Strip via the Rafah crossing with Egypt. The ministry stated that the number of departing patients is insufficient to meet the urgent needs of those suffering from severe health conditions amid a worsening health crisis.

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Somaliland recognises Jerusalem as capital of Israel and will open an embassy
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Middle East Eye
center152d ago

Somaliland recognises Jerusalem as capital of Israel and will open an embassy

Somaliland's ambassador to Israel announced on Tuesday that the unrecognised territory will open an embassy in Jerusalem, with Israel reciprocating by opening an embassy in Hargeisa. This move deepens ties between the two entities, with Somaliland agreeing to join the Abraham Accords in return for Israeli recognition.

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Trump’s Board of Peace urges fix to ‘gap’ in funding
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Al Jazeera
center152d ago

Trump’s Board of Peace urges fix to ‘gap’ in funding

Donald Trump's Board of Peace has reported a significant funding gap between the $17 billion pledged and funds disbursed for the reconstruction of Gaza. The UN-approved body stated that these shortfalls prevent the delivery of aid on the ground, while Hamas has rejected the report's claims as fallacies.

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Why is Israel building these long barriers inside Gaza?
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BBC Middle East
center152d ago

Why is Israel building these long barriers inside Gaza?

BBC Verify has found Israel has been building a series of earth barriers inside Gaza since the October ceasefire.

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US imposes sanctions on Gaza flotilla organisers amid Israeli crackdown
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Al Jazeera
center152d ago

US imposes sanctions on Gaza flotilla organisers amid Israeli crackdown

The United States imposed sanctions on four activists involved in Gaza flotillas, alleging they support Hamas and undermine peace efforts. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the sanctions aim to sever Hamas's financial networks, while activists rejected the premise, calling it an attempt to silence Palestinian solidarity efforts.

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'Rats are eating our food': Palestinians describe harrowing conditions in Gaza camp
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Middle East Eye
center152d ago

'Rats are eating our food': Palestinians describe harrowing conditions in Gaza camp

Palestinians in the al-Mawasi refugee camp in Khan Younis, Gaza, are enduring harrowing conditions including rat infestations, poor sanitation, and widespread disease. Displaced residents report rats consuming their food supplies, children suffering from flea bites, and teachers observing skin rashes among children due to unhygienic living conditions.

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Israeli police establish special department to monitor foreign journalists
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Middle East Eye
center152d ago

Israeli police establish special department to monitor foreign journalists

Israeli police have established a special department in the occupied West Bank to monitor foreign journalists, reportedly deeming some critical of Israel and revoking their visas. This initiative, detailed in a Haaretz report, involves collaboration with the Population and Immigration Authority to restrict journalists' access to Israel and Palestinian territories.

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British student leader among those detained by Israel from Gaza flotilla
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Middle East Eye
center152d ago

British student leader among those detained by Israel from Gaza flotilla

Israeli authorities detained British student leader Hasnain Jafer and approximately 300 activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, approximately 250 nautical miles from Gaza's coast. The flotilla organizers condemned the operation as illegal aggression, while Israel stated it would not permit any breach of the naval blockade on Gaza.

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Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich says ICC is seeking his arrest
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The Guardian Middle East
left152d ago

Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich says ICC is seeking his arrest

Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated the International Criminal Court prosecutor sought a confidential arrest warrant against him and ordered the evacuation of the Palestinian village of Khan al-Ahmar in response to Palestinian actions. Smotrich vowed to wage a "war" on the Palestinian Authority, which exercises limited self-rule in the West Bank, framing the ICC's alleged actions as hypocritical and antisemitic.

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Sally Rooney on a new Hebrew translation of Intermezzo: ‘The Israeli culture sector is complicit in apartheid’
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The Guardian Middle East
left152d ago

Sally Rooney on a new Hebrew translation of Intermezzo: ‘The Israeli culture sector is complicit in apartheid’

Irish novelist Sally Rooney announced her latest book, Intermezzo, will be published in Hebrew by Israeli publisher November Books, a decision she explained as compliant with the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement. Rooney stated that the Israeli culture sector is complicit in apartheid and that her decision was informed by her involvement in protests against Israel's 2014 military campaign in Gaza.

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Israeli army reports rise in sexual harassment complaints
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Middle East Eye
center152d ago

Israeli army reports rise in sexual harassment complaints

Israeli army data revealed a 350-case increase in sexual violence complaints in 2025, reaching 2,420, with indictments filed in only 42 cases. The military attributes the rise to increased trust and a "zero tolerance" policy, while critics cite troubling figures and a lack of accountability amid broader societal increases in sexual violence.

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Secrecy surrounds UK foreign secretary’s Middle East talks with Tony Blair
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Middle East Eye
center152d ago

Secrecy surrounds UK foreign secretary’s Middle East talks with Tony Blair

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper met with former Prime Minister Tony Blair on December 4th regarding the Middle East, but the Foreign Office recorded no minutes or briefing materials for the discussion. This lack of documentation is concerning, especially as Blair was advocating for Donald Trump's post-war Gaza 'Board of Peace' initiative, which the UK later declined to join.

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Israel's Bezalel Smotrich says ICC arrest warrant request is 'declaration of war'
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Middle East Eye
center152d ago

Israel's Bezalel Smotrich says ICC arrest warrant request is 'declaration of war'

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that the International Criminal Court prosecutor's secret arrest warrant application against him for alleged war crimes in the West Bank constitutes a "declaration of war." Smotrich threatened immediate retaliation against Palestinians and vowed to escalate settlement expansion policies, including the expulsion of residents from Khan al-Ahmar.

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Israeli far-right minister Smotrich says ICC seeks his arrest
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Al Jazeera
center152d ago

Israeli far-right minister Smotrich says ICC seeks his arrest

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated on Tuesday that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has requested an arrest warrant for him, calling it a "declaration of war" and vowing retaliation. The ICC's alleged charges reportedly focus on Smotrich's forced displacement orders for Palestinians and support for settlers in the occupied West Bank, potentially making him the third Israeli official targeted after Netanyahu and Gallant.

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Israeli settler filmed throwing concrete block at cats days after dog beating
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Middle East Eye
center152d ago

Israeli settler filmed throwing concrete block at cats days after dog beating

An Israeli settler was filmed throwing a concrete block at two cats in the occupied West Bank town of Atara on Monday, days after another settler was filmed beating a dog belonging to a Palestinian family in the same area. These incidents occurred near an unauthorized settler outpost and highlight an intensification of settler violence against Palestinians and their animals in the occupied West Bank.

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Majority of Hezbollah presence in S . Lebanon destroyed by IDF
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jpost.com
right152d ago

Majority of Hezbollah presence in S . Lebanon destroyed by IDF

An IDF Northern Command officer stated that the Israeli military has destroyed 60% of Hezbollah's terror infrastructure across approximately 600 square kilometers in 63 villages up to the Forward Defense Line in southern Lebanon. The IDF operates with air and ground strikes, systematically targeting enemy infrastructure, including homes containing weapons and underground facilities, to prevent future attacks.

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