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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 INTELLIGENCE4,485 verified articles
Lebanon accuses Israel of committing ‘ecocide’ in country since 2023
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The Guardian Middle East
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Lebanon accuses Israel of committing ‘ecocide’ in country since 2023

Lebanon's environment minister accused Israel of ecocide in a report detailing environmental damage in southern Lebanon from October 2023 to December 2024. The report estimates $25 billion in damages from destroyed forests, agricultural assets, and contaminated soils, which Israel states it takes precautions to minimize.

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Israel’s direction poses ‘existential threat’ to Judaism, UK’s leading progressive rabbis warn
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The Guardian Middle East
left177d ago

Israel’s direction poses ‘existential threat’ to Judaism, UK’s leading progressive rabbis warn

Rabbis Charley Baginsky and Josh Levy say criticising Israeli government is not disloyalty but a Jewish obligationThe UK’s most senior progressive rabbis have warned that Israel’s current political direction risks becoming “incompatible with Jewish values”, while insisting that criticism of the country’s government is “a Jewish obligation” rather than an act of disloyalty. Rabbi Charley Baginsky and Rabbi Josh Levy, co-leads of Progressive Judaism – the newly formed movement representing around

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New law mandates financial aid to be given to employers of reserve soldiers
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jpost.com
right177d ago

New law mandates financial aid to be given to employers of reserve soldiers

Israel's Knesset approved a permanent amendment to the National Insurance Law on Monday, mandating financial compensation for employers of reserve soldiers. This legislation aims to provide long-term economic security for businesses and encourage the continued integration of reservists into the labor market.

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Hezbollah and Israel swap threats and strikes across Lebanon’s border
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Al Jazeera
center177d ago

Hezbollah and Israel swap threats and strikes across Lebanon’s border

Iran-linked group reiterates defiance; Israeli defence minister threatens to ‘burn all of Lebanon'.

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Pro-Palestine activists appear in court over attack on Israeli arms factory in Germany
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The Guardian Middle East
left177d ago

Pro-Palestine activists appear in court over attack on Israeli arms factory in Germany

Five activists are on trial in Ulm, Germany, for allegedly damaging an Israeli arms factory in September. The defendants, from various European countries, are charged with trespass, property destruction, and participating in a criminal organization, facing up to five years in prison.

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Israeli press review: Teens murder of pizzeria worker sparks lawlessness fears
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Middle East Eye
center177d ago

Israeli press review: Teens murder of pizzeria worker sparks lawlessness fears

A recent murder of a pizzeria worker by teenagers in Petah Tikva has sparked fears of rising lawlessness in Israel, with critics questioning police response and alleging institutional bias. Concurrently, reports highlight an increase in suicides among Israeli security personnel and a mental health crisis affecting the general population.

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Former Israeli PMs Bennett and Lapid merge parties ahead of elections
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Middle East Eye
center177d ago

Former Israeli PMs Bennett and Lapid merge parties ahead of elections

Former Israeli Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have merged their parties to form "Beyahad" ahead of upcoming elections, aiming to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu. The alliance, led by Bennett, seeks to unite centrist and right-wing voters, contrasting with Netanyahu's government facing criticism and declining trust.

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Israel sent air defence system and troops to UAE during Iran war, report says
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Middle East Eye
center177d ago

Israel sent air defence system and troops to UAE during Iran war, report says

Submitted by Mera Aladam on Mon, 04/27/2026 - 08:14 Axios says the move marks the first time Israel has sent an Iron Dome battery to another country UAE's Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan (R) receiving Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar in Abu Dhabi on 6 April 2025 (WAM via AFP) Off Israel supplied the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with an Iron Dome air defence system, along with troops to operate it, during the war on Iran, Axios reported on Sunday, citing several officials. Accord

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‘Israel must change direction’: Netanyahu rivals join forces for next election
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The Guardian Middle East
left177d ago

‘Israel must change direction’: Netanyahu rivals join forces for next election

Rightwing Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid announce new party before Knesset vote expected later this yearThe Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is facing the prospect of running against a rightwing-centrist super coalition in elections later this year after two of his most formidable political rivals combined forces in an attempt to oust him, inviting a third party leader to join them. In a move that some analysts compared to the centre-right coalition that removed Viktor Orbán

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Why Israel and the US were so deadly wrong about regime change in Iran
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Middle East Eye
center177d ago

Why Israel and the US were so deadly wrong about regime change in Iran

US and Israeli officials pursued regime change in Iran based on flawed intelligence from expatriate Iranian operatives and think tanks. This strategy, likened to the lead-up to the Iraq invasion, has been criticized as delusional and harmful.

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Israeli officials question impact of Netanyahu’s Hezbollah directive
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Middle East Eye
center177d ago

Israeli officials question impact of Netanyahu’s Hezbollah directive

Israeli officials reportedly believe Prime Minister Netanyahu's directive for a forceful response against Hezbollah was a political "show of force" to alleviate internal pressure, rather than a substantive change in military operations. The Israeli army's actions in southern Lebanon continue to align with existing directives and broader guidance, including a ceasefire framework.

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IDF probe : Infiltrating Hamas terrorists devastated Kibbutz Holit on October 7
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jpost.com
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IDF probe : Infiltrating Hamas terrorists devastated Kibbutz Holit on October 7

An IDF probe details how approximately 60 Hamas terrorists attacked Kibbutz Holit on October 7, killing 13 civilians and three soldiers, and taking nine hostages. The investigation outlines the timeline of the attack, the initial resistance by kibbutz residents and security forces, and the eventual IDF response and clearing operations.

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Video: Student shuts down Israeli soldier event at Rutgers University
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Middle East Eye
center178d ago

Video: Student shuts down Israeli soldier event at Rutgers University

At Rutgers University, a Jewish student disrupted an event featuring an Israeli soldier by condemning Israel's actions in Gaza. The student cited the killing of Palestinians and argued that "never again" should apply universally, amid campus opposition to hosting Israeli military figures.

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Israel destroys power and water systems in Christian town in south Lebanon
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Middle East Eye
center178d ago

Israel destroys power and water systems in Christian town in south Lebanon

Israeli forces bulldozed solar panels in the predominantly Christian town of Debel in southern Lebanon, cutting electricity that powers homes and the town’s water supply and leaving civilians without essential services. The destruction also extended to homes, roads and olive groves, further crippling daily life in the area.

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IDF probe : Infiltrating Hamas terrorists devastated Kibbutz Holit on October 7
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jpost.com
right178d ago

IDF probe : Infiltrating Hamas terrorists devastated Kibbutz Holit on October 7

An IDF probe details how approximately 60 Hamas terrorists attacked Kibbutz Holit on October 7, killing 13 civilians and three soldiers while taking nine hostages. The investigation outlines the timeline of the attack, the initial defense by kibbutz residents and soldiers, and the eventual IDF intervention and clearing operations.

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Deadly Israeli attacks worsen Gaza’s water shortage crisis
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The Guardian Middle East
left178d ago

Deadly Israeli attacks worsen Gaza’s water shortage crisis

Engineer and two drivers killed in recent weeks as scarcity of clean water fuels spread of preventable diseasesIsraeli forces in Gaza killed a water engineer and two drivers who transported water to displaced families over four days in mid-April, exacerbating severe shortages of clean water that are fuelling the spread of preventable disease. Israeli limits on the shipment of soap, washing powder and other hygiene products into Gaza have also forced prices up, adding to the challenge of keeping

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Lebanon health ministry says Israeli strikes kill 14 in deadliest day since ceasefire began
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The Guardian Middle East
left178d ago

Lebanon health ministry says Israeli strikes kill 14 in deadliest day since ceasefire began

The Israeli government and Hezbollah have traded blame over breaches to the truce, which is set to run for several more weeksLebanon’s health ministry said Israeli strikes on the country’s south killed 14 people on Sunday, the deadliest day since a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into force over a week ago. The health ministry said the dead on Sunday included two women and two children, adding that 37 other people were wounded.

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Adalah petitions Israel’s Supreme Court to release bodies of Palestinian citizens of Israel
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Middle East Eye
center178d ago

Adalah petitions Israel’s Supreme Court to release bodies of Palestinian citizens of Israel

Adalah, an Israeli legal center, petitioned the Supreme Court today to release the bodies of six Palestinian citizens of Israel. The group argues that the recent Israel-Hamas agreement negates the prior justification for withholding the bodies as negotiation leverage.

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Israel issues forced evacuation orders for seven Lebanese towns
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Middle East Eye
center178d ago

Israel issues forced evacuation orders for seven Lebanese towns

On Sunday, Israel ordered residents of seven Lebanese towns to evacuate north and west, citing ongoing military operations and the death of an Israeli soldier. Hezbollah stated it would continue attacks as long as Israel violates the ceasefire.

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Fatah leading in West Bank municipal elections
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Middle East Eye
center178d ago

Fatah leading in West Bank municipal elections

Fatah is leading in West Bank municipal elections held on Saturday, with approximately 95% of ballots counted by Sunday. These elections, the first since the Gaza war began, saw Fatah's list ahead in major cities like Hebron, Tulkarem, and Salfit, representing the Palestinian will.

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