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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 INTELLIGENCE4,486 verified articles
Palestine Action defendants wanted to 'destroy as many weapons as possible', court told
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Middle East Eye
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Palestine Action defendants wanted to 'destroy as many weapons as possible', court told

Defendants in a UK court stated their intention was to "destroy as many weapons as possible" during a raid on an Israeli-owned factory near Bristol in August 2024. The group faces charges of criminal damage, with one defendant also accused of grievous bodily harm for allegedly striking a police officer with a sledgehammer.

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Israeli settlers block Palestinian children from school in the West Bank
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Al Jazeera
center182d ago

Israeli settlers block Palestinian children from school in the West Bank

In the West Bank, Israeli settlers have erected a barbed-wire fence blocking at least 55 Palestinian children from reaching their school for ten days. This action has led to daily peaceful sit-ins and the creation of an outdoor classroom, as children are denied their right to education amid rising settler violence.

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Palestinian March of Return reshaped by Israeli restrictions
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Middle East Eye
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Palestinian March of Return reshaped by Israeli restrictions

Submitted by Samah Watad on Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:19 In a series of small marches, Palestinians tour villages depopulated by Zionist militias during Nakba Palestinian children wearing keffiyehs walk along a road in al-Mughayir village near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, 22 April 2026 (Mohammed Torokman/Reuters) Off The annual March of Return, which typically draws tens of thousands of Palestinians inside Israel, was transformed this year into a series of smaller marches across depop

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Israelis blow up house in southern Lebanon 'in memory' of slain soldier
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Middle East Eye
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Israelis blow up house in southern Lebanon 'in memory' of slain soldier

Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Wed, 04/22/2026 - 13:10 The home was destroyed in Kfar Kila during mourning period for Israeli soldier killed in Lebanon Destroyed buildings in the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Kila as seen northern Israel on 8 March 2026 (Jack Guez/AFP) Off Israel has released footage of the military destroying a home in southern Lebanon "in memory" of a soldier who was killed in fighting in the country. Far-right journalist Yinon Magal posted the video on X, which appeared to s

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Sexual violence by Israeli settlers and soldiers driving Palestinian displacement, report says
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Middle East Eye
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Sexual violence by Israeli settlers and soldiers driving Palestinian displacement, report says

Submitted by Mera Aladam on Wed, 04/22/2026 - 09:35 Study finds threats against women and children, including abuse and harassment, are forcing families to flee their homes Palestinians prepare to cross an Israeli checkpoint in Qalandia, in the occupied West Bank, on 22 March 2024 (AFP/Zain Jaafar) Off Israeli forces and settlers are committing acts of gender-based and sexualised violence that are contributing to the displacement of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, a new study has found.

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Palestinian boy, 14, among two killed in settler attack near West Bank school
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The Guardian Middle East
left182d ago

Palestinian boy, 14, among two killed in settler attack near West Bank school

Local officials and witnesses say attackers shot at students first then at those who arrived to helpTwo Palestinians, including a 14-year-old schoolboy, have been killed in the occupied West Bank after Israeli settlers opened fire near a school amid mounting assaults on education in the territory, witnesses and local officials have said. The Palestinian health ministry said Aws al-Naasan, 14, and Jihad Abu Naim, 32, were killed in the attack on the village of al-Mughayyir, in which three others

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FedEx targeted by French lawsuit over 'complicity' in Gaza genocide
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Middle East Eye
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FedEx targeted by French lawsuit over 'complicity' in Gaza genocide

A French pro-Palestine group has filed a lawsuit against FedEx, accusing its French subsidiary of complicity in genocide by transporting components for Israeli military aircraft. FedEx denies the allegations, stating they do not transport weapons or ammunition, while the lawsuit seeks an investigation into whether French authorities authorized the shipments.

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Gaza’s yellow line creeps forward as Israeli forces expand zone of control
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The Guardian Middle East
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Gaza’s yellow line creeps forward as Israeli forces expand zone of control

Residents waking to find line has moved overnight and they are now in free-fire zone as army takes more territoryMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsraeli forces have been moving an agreed truce line in Gaza westwards over the six months since the ceasefire, expanding their zone of control and making the state of limbo ever more dangerous for Palestinians. The “yellow line” agreed in the US-brokered ceasefire in October was supposed to be temporary pending further Israeli withdrawals, but the par

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When the map turns red: Inside the lives upended by Israel’s expulsion orders
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Middle East Eye
center182d ago

When the map turns red: Inside the lives upended by Israel’s expulsion orders

Since September 2024, Israeli expulsion orders have forced residents of Lebanon to evacuate their homes, often with little notice, leading to widespread displacement and destruction. These warnings, sometimes covering entire districts, have been criticized for being inadequate and contributing to psychological trauma among civilians.

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Kyrie Irving changes Instagram photo to show solidarity with Palestine
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Al Jazeera
center182d ago

Kyrie Irving changes Instagram photo to show solidarity with Palestine

NBA player's profile image shows a Palestinian child blocked from school by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank.

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Gaza’s unseen casualties: A surge in stillbirths and birth defects
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Al Jazeera
center183d ago

Gaza’s unseen casualties: A surge in stillbirths and birth defects

Gaza sees a 140% rise in stillbirths and a doubling of congenital anomalies as the devastating impacts of war linger.

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Piers Morgan challenges Israel’s ‘most moral army’ claim
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Middle East Eye
center183d ago

Piers Morgan challenges Israel’s ‘most moral army’ claim

British broadcaster Piers Morgan questioned Israel's "most moral army" claim, citing soldier testimonies detailing alleged atrocities in Gaza and Lebanon. Israeli journalist Gideon Levy attributed these incidents to the prolonged occupation, suggesting it erodes humanity.

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Settlers torch home in West Bank, infant among injured
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Middle East Eye
center183d ago

Settlers torch home in West Bank, infant among injured

Dozens of Israeli settlers reportedly set fire to a Palestinian home in Beit Imrin, West Bank, on April 21, 2026, injuring seven Palestinians, including an infant, with smoke inhalation and burns. The attackers also torched two vehicles and prevented the family from escaping the burning structure.

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Macron says stability requires Israel withdrawal, Hezbollah disarmament
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Middle East Eye
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Macron says stability requires Israel withdrawal, Hezbollah disarmament

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that lasting stability in the region requires Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon and Hezbollah's disarmament. Macron expressed France's support for Lebanon's humanitarian needs and a political agreement for mutual security and normalized relations.

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EU foreign ministers reject proposal to suspend association agreement with Israel
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The Guardian Europe
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EU foreign ministers reject proposal to suspend association agreement with Israel

EU foreign ministers did not reach an agreement to suspend the EU-Israel association agreement, despite calls from some member states due to concerns over Gaza and West Bank violence. Discussions will continue as the bloc also plans new sanctions against Iranians involved in restricting navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Two Israeli soldiers jailed over smashing of Jesus statue in Lebanon village
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The Guardian Middle East
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Two Israeli soldiers jailed over smashing of Jesus statue in Lebanon village

Two Israeli soldiers were sentenced to 30 days in military prison for damaging a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon, with one soldier smashing the statue and the other filming. The Israel Defense Forces investigated the incident, deeming the soldiers' conduct a deviation from orders and values, and subsequently reinforced conduct procedures with troops.

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Israeli sexual violence is pushing Palestinians from West Bank: Report
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Al Jazeera
center183d ago

Israeli sexual violence is pushing Palestinians from West Bank: Report

NGO finds at least 16 cases of conflict-related sexual violence attributed to Israeli settlers and soldiers.

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Rabbi who boasts of bulldozing Palestinian homes will light torch for Israel’s national day
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The Guardian Middle East
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Rabbi who boasts of bulldozing Palestinian homes will light torch for Israel’s national day

An extremist rabbi, Avraham Zarbiv, who has documented demolishing Palestinian homes, will light a torch at Israel's Independence Day celebration. Human rights groups criticize this selection, viewing it as an endorsement of destructive actions and a symbol of the nation's spirit.

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Rabbi accused of war crimes selected for Israel’s national celebration
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Al Jazeera
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Rabbi accused of war crimes selected for Israel’s national celebration

Rabbi Avraham Zarbiv has filmed himself demolishing Palestinian buildings in Gaza while reciting religious verses.

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Israeli forces block Palestinian student protest after barring access to school
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Middle East Eye
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Israeli forces block Palestinian student protest after barring access to school

Submitted by Sari Jaradat on Tue, 04/21/2026 - 14:45 The latest crackdown in Umm al-Khair comes amid increasing settler violence Residents of Umm al-Khair, Hebron, occupied West Bank, protest Israeli restrictions, 19 April 2026 (MEE/Sari Jaradat) Off Israeli forces dispersed a student protest in the village of Umm al-Khair on Sunday, after barring Palestinian residents from accessing schools for over a week. Khalil Hathaleen, a local education official and a parent of two students, told Middle E

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