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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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How Netanyahu battle with legal system may shape Mossad , Shin Bet , IDF
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jpost.com
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How Netanyahu battle with legal system may shape Mossad , Shin Bet , IDF

Israel's High Court of Justice declined on Tuesday to block Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's appointment of Major General Roman Gofman as Mossad chief, with three justices ruling insufficient evidence proved Gofman knowingly withheld information about a minor Israeli operative held by the Shin Bet under his command. The decision reflects the court's reluctance to intervene in national security matters amid broader judicial-executive tensions, though outgoing Mossad chief David Barnea has publicly opposed Gofman's appointment, citing concerns about his loyalty to Netanyahu and ethical questions surrounding the operative's handling.

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New York Times article details brutal rape of Palestinians. Israel calls it 'blood libel'
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Middle East Eye
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New York Times article details brutal rape of Palestinians. Israel calls it 'blood libel'

Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 16:31 Columnist Nicholas Kristof recounted harrowing torture described to him on a trip to the occupied West Bank Soldiers stand guard during the weekly settlers’ tour in Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where settlers move through Palestinian areas under military protection, on 9 May 2026 (Mussa Qawasma/Reuters) Off Mounted by dogs, penetrated by carrots, and rectums torn by batons. These are just some of the harrowing testimonies of the rape

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US confirms Israel sent Iron Dome batteries to UAE
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Middle East Eye
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US confirms Israel sent Iron Dome batteries to UAE

Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 18:58 US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee trumpets Israeli-Emirati coordination in war against Iran This picture taken from Israel's southern frontier with the Gaza Strip shows Israeli soldiers standing near a battery of the Iron Dome air defence system, on 17 April 2024 (Jack Guez/AFP) Off Israel sent Iron Dome air defence batteries along with soldiers to operate them ‌to the UAE amid the war on Iran, US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee confirmed

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'Cultural genocide': Palestinian musicians urge Eurovision boycott over Israel's inclusion
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Middle East Eye
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'Cultural genocide': Palestinian musicians urge Eurovision boycott over Israel's inclusion

Palestinian musicians have called for a boycott of Eurovision over its platforming of Israel while the genocide continues in Gaza. Speaking on the same day the contest’s semi-finals began, Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank said their culture was being destroyed in real time as millions tuned in to watch the country responsible.

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Hamas 'weaponised' sexual violence in 7 October attacks, Israeli investigation says
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BBC Middle East
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Hamas 'weaponised' sexual violence in 7 October attacks, Israeli investigation says

The most comprehensive report of its kind details harrowing cases of sexual attacks which it says were systematic.

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Hezbollah , Iranian hacktivists publish target list of IDF Egoz veterans
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jpost.com
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Hezbollah , Iranian hacktivists publish target list of IDF Egoz veterans

Hezbollah , Iranian hacktivists publish target list of IDF Egoz veterans

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Israel’s war creating a ‘lost generation’ of Lebanese students
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Al Jazeera
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Israel’s war creating a ‘lost generation’ of Lebanese students

Israel's war on Lebanon has displaced hundreds of thousands, and is the latest crisis facing country's education system.

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Head of Microsoft’s Israel branch to step down after inquiry into dealings with Israeli military
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The Guardian Middle East
left159d ago

Head of Microsoft’s Israel branch to step down after inquiry into dealings with Israeli military

The inquiry came after the Guardian revealed Israel used company technology to support mass surveillance of Palestinian phone callsThe head of Microsoft’s Israeli subsidiary will step down in the wake of an inquiry that has scrutinised its business dealings with the Israeli military. Microsoft ordered the inquiry last year in response to a Guardian investigation revealing the military had used the company’s technology to operate a powerful surveillance system that collected Palestinian civilian

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Lebanon releases footage of Israel 'deliberately targeting' healthcare workers
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Middle East Eye
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Lebanon releases footage of Israel 'deliberately targeting' healthcare workers

Lebanon’s Health Minister Rakan Nasseredine has released video footage showing what he says are repeated Israeli attacks on paramedics and healthcare workers across the country. The footage captures several incidents, including one in which first responders attempt to evacuate a wounded medic inside an ambulance before a blast shatters the vehicle’s rear windows.

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Palestine Action defence barrister wins UK contempt of court challenge
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Middle East Eye
center159d ago

Palestine Action defence barrister wins UK contempt of court challenge

A leading human rights barrister who represented Palestine Action defendants in the UK has won an appeal against a contempt of court case. Rajiv Menon KC was accused of breaching the judge’s directions in a closing speech he delivered at the conclusion of the first trial at Woolwich Crown Court involving six Palestine action defendants accused of causing criminal damage to weapons at an Israeli army factory outside Bristol.

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Palestine Action defence barrister wins UK contempt of court challenge
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Middle East Eye
center159d ago

Palestine Action defence barrister wins UK contempt of court challenge

Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 15:30 Rajiv Menon KC faced unprecedented charges for allegedly defying the judge's directions during the trial of six Palestine Action activists Protesters outside the Royal Courts of Justice, central London, demonsrrate in support of "Defend Our Juries" and their campaign against the ban on Palestine Action on 26 November 2025 (AFP) Off A leading human rights barrister who represented Palestine Action defendants in the UK has won an appeal agai

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'Cultural genocide': Palestinian musicians urge Eurovision boycott over Israel's inclusion
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Middle East Eye
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'Cultural genocide': Palestinian musicians urge Eurovision boycott over Israel's inclusion

Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 12:58 Palestinians urge attention for musicians in Gaza as Eurovision semi-finals begin under cloud of controversy Ahmed Abu Amsha performs with children in the occupied Gaza Strip (screengrab) Off Palestinian musicians have called for a boycott of Eurovision over its platforming of Israel while the genocide continues in Gaza. Speaking on the same day the contest’s semi-finals began, Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank said

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The Flotilla Diaries: Inside the 2025 mission to break the Gaza siege
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Al Jazeera
center159d ago

The Flotilla Diaries: Inside the 2025 mission to break the Gaza siege

Determined to break the siege on Gaza, two filmmakers share firsthand accounts on board the Global Sumud Flotilla.

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Mossad chief opposes Netanyahu’s successor pick: Israeli press review
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Middle East Eye
center159d ago

Mossad chief opposes Netanyahu’s successor pick: Israeli press review

Mossad chief David Barnea submitted a four-page letter to Israel's Supreme Court on Monday opposing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's nomination of Roman Gofman—Netanyahu's military secretary—as his successor, citing "serious moral" and integrity concerns related to Gofman's alleged use of an Israeli teenager in an intelligence operation that resulted in the teenager's arrest. Barnea warned that Gofman is "unfit for the position" and could "endanger his employees," with the Supreme Court scheduled to rule on the appointment on Tuesday.

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Israeli MPs back special tribunal with death penalty powers for alleged 7 October attackers
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The Guardian Middle East
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Israeli MPs back special tribunal with death penalty powers for alleged 7 October attackers

Knesset approves plan for livestreamed trials in military court, drawing comparisons to 1962 Adolf Eichmann trialIsraeli lawmakers have approved setting up a livestreamed special tribunal with the power to sentence to death Palestinians convicted of taking part in the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023 that triggered the war in Gaza. The measure was passed by 93 votes to none in the 120-seat Knesset, Israel’s parliament, reflecting widespread support among Israel’s Jewish majority for punishing thos

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Israeli army chief warns reserve forces could 'collapse' amid manpower crisis
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Middle East Eye
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Israeli army chief warns reserve forces could 'collapse' amid manpower crisis

Israeli army chief of staff Eyal Zamir warned the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee on Monday that reserve forces risk collapse within months without urgent legislation extending mandatory military service to 36 months and expanding conscription, Israeli media reported. Zamir cited projected losses of thousands of combat soldiers in January 2027 when mandatory service reduces to 30 months, attributing the manpower crisis to nearly three years of sustained operations across multiple fronts.

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Israel passes law to publicly try and execute Palestinians linked to 7 October attacks
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Middle East Eye
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Israel passes law to publicly try and execute Palestinians linked to 7 October attacks

Submitted by Mera Aladam on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 08:02 Legislation gains support across the political spectrum, as justice minister calls it 'one of the most important moments' for the current Knesset Protesters hold placards reading 'Urgent and final appeal: Stop the execution of Prisoners Law before it's too late' outside the Red Cross offices in Ramallah, occupied West Bank, 31 March 2026 (Zain Jaafar/AFP) Off The Israeli parliament approved a bill on Monday to establish public trials and impose

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Israeli army chief warns reserve forces could 'collapse' amid manpower crisis
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Middle East Eye
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Israeli army chief warns reserve forces could 'collapse' amid manpower crisis

Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 09:53 Opposition figures have intensified criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government over its failure to draft ultra-Orthodox Jews This handout picture released by the Israeli army on 18 May 2024 shows Israeli soldiers during military operations in the Gaza Strip (Israeli army/AFP) Off Israel's military chief has warned lawmakers that the army's reserve forces could face collapse within months unless the government urgently passes

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EU agrees to sanctions on Israeli settlers after Hungary’s new government lifts veto
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Middle East Eye
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EU agrees to sanctions on Israeli settlers after Hungary’s new government lifts veto

Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 09:21 Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar broke the deadlock after his right-wing predecessor Viktor Orban had stalled the long-awaited measures Israeli settlers stand next to Israeli soldiers during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, 9 May 2026 (Reuters/Mussa Qawasma) Off EU foreign ministers have agreed to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers over rising violence against Palestinians after Hungary’s new government

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Israeli military kills six in Lebanon, issues more displacement threats
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Al Jazeera
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Israeli military kills six in Lebanon, issues more displacement threats

The deadly air attack comes just days before Israeli and Lebanese officials are due to meet in Washington, DC.

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