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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 INTELLIGENCE4,538 verified articles
Norman Finkelstein: Will Israel manipulate Trump?
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Middle East Eye
center193d ago

Norman Finkelstein: Will Israel manipulate Trump?

Submitted by Ashfaaq Carim on Thu, 02/06/2025 - 15:00 In this extended interview, Norman Finkelstein, the political analyst and author who has studied Palestine and Israel for decades, speaks to us about the fate of the Palestinian people. Finkelstein gives a frank take on how Israel, along with the Trump administration, will continue and accelerate its plan to ethnically cleanse Palestinians in the area between the River Jordan and the Mediterranean Sea.

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Naledi Pandor on the fight to isolate Israel
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Middle East Eye
center193d ago

Naledi Pandor on the fight to isolate Israel

Former South African International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor discussed her country's decision to bring Israel before the International Court of Justice regarding its actions in Gaza. She also addressed the international community's response to alleged abuses against Palestinians and the potential impact of a new Trump presidency on international institutions.

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Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official says
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BBC Middle East
center193d ago

Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official says

The official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its commitments.

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New Mossad chief backs Gaza occupation and once 'used' a teenager in operation
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Middle East Eye
center193d ago

New Mossad chief backs Gaza occupation and once 'used' a teenager in operation

Major General Roman Gofman, approved as the new Mossad chief, has advocated for the occupation of Gaza and was involved in an operation where a teenager was reportedly used and later abandoned. Gofman, who was wounded in a firefight on October 7th, will begin his five-year term in June, replacing David Barnea.

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Smotrich refers to Nazis as he brands Germany 'hypocrites' over Israeli settler criticism
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Middle East Eye
center193d ago

Smotrich refers to Nazis as he brands Germany 'hypocrites' over Israeli settler criticism

Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich accused Germany of hypocrisy regarding criticism of Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Smotrich invoked the Holocaust, stating Germany should apologize for its past rather than lecture Israel on morality.

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Why are Democratic leaders still ignoring voters on Israel? | Norman Solomon
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The Guardian Middle East
left193d ago

Why are Democratic leaders still ignoring voters on Israel? | Norman Solomon

Decisions at the latest Democratic National Committee meeting emphasized the disconnect between the party’s leadership and its baseWhat does Trump’s restrictive voter ID bill mean for US democracy? Our reporters answered your questionsUS politics live – latest updatesWhen the Democratic party’s governing body adjourned its meeting on Saturday in New Orleans, supporters of Palestine and an end of the genocide in Gaza had few reasons to celebrate. The Democratic National Committee had refused to g

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Palestine weekly wrap: ‘Master of the house’ says Ben-Gvir as Al-Aqsa opens
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Al Jazeera
center193d ago

Palestine weekly wrap: ‘Master of the house’ says Ben-Gvir as Al-Aqsa opens

Nine-year-old Ritaj Rihan among multiple Palestinians killed in ongoing Gaza attacks amid fears of escalating violence.

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Israeli envoy calls Italian magazine antisemitic over settler violence coverage
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Middle East Eye
center193d ago

Israeli envoy calls Italian magazine antisemitic over settler violence coverage

Israel's ambassador to Italy, Jonathan Peled, called the Italian magazine L'Espresso antisemitic for its cover story on settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The magazine's reporting, featuring a photograph of an Israeli soldier confronting a Palestinian woman, highlights alleged abuses and the impact of Israeli settlements.

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Haredi draft delays face backlash as IDF crisis takes center stage
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jpost.com
right193d ago

Haredi draft delays face backlash as IDF crisis takes center stage

The Israeli High Court confronted the government's failure to enforce military service for ultra-Orthodox men, highlighting the IDF's manpower crisis. The court expressed exasperation at continued delays and political maneuvering, emphasizing the need for shared responsibility in national security.

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UN experts slam attacks on Gaza shelters, forced displacement in West Bank
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Al Jazeera
center194d ago

UN experts slam attacks on Gaza shelters, forced displacement in West Bank

UN experts on Monday criticized Israeli airstrikes on Gaza shelters and forced displacement in the West Bank, citing grave breaches of international humanitarian law. The panel detailed incidents in March where attacks on tents killed Palestinians and noted a sharp escalation of forced displacement in the West Bank attributed to the Israeli army and settlers.

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J Street says Israel should pay out-of-pocket if it wants US weapons
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Middle East Eye
center194d ago

J Street says Israel should pay out-of-pocket if it wants US weapons

The pro-Israel advocacy group J Street announced Monday a new policy calling for Israel to pay for US weapons sales with its own funds. J Street argues Israel has the financial means and that continued direct US military subsidies are unnecessary and counterproductive.

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The ‘Gaza playbook’: what are Israel’s plans for Lebanon? – video explainer
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The Guardian Middle East
left194d ago

The ‘Gaza playbook’: what are Israel’s plans for Lebanon? – video explainer

Following the killing of Iran's supreme leader, Israel launched a bombing campaign and ground invasion of southern Lebanon, displacing over 1.2 million people and killing more than 2,000. Israel states its intention to occupy parts of southern Lebanon and destroy homes near its buffer zone, citing the destruction of Hezbollah infrastructure embedded in civilian areas.

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At least six killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon
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aljazeera.com
center194d ago

At least six killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least six people, including in Bazouriyeh, Nabatiyeh El Faouqa, Sir el Gharbiyeh, Choukine, and Tyre. This occurred as Israel claimed to be encircling Bint Jbeil and ahead of planned peace talks in Washington.

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Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in Gaza , arrest dozens in West Bank
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aljazeera.com
center194d ago

Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in Gaza , arrest dozens in West Bank

Israeli forces conducted an air attack in Gaza, killing three Palestinians, while simultaneously arresting at least 30 in the West Bank. These actions occurred as Palestinian groups met with mediators in Cairo to discuss a fragile ceasefire.

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Israeli forces fire teargas at schoolchildren holding West Bank sit-in
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The Guardian Middle East
left194d ago

Israeli forces fire teargas at schoolchildren holding West Bank sit-in

Incident took place on first day back at school in small village, as settlers blocked pupils’ accessIsraeli forces have fired teargas at Palestinian schoolchildren who were staging a sit-in in the occupied West Bank after settlers blocked access to their school. The Israeli military said it had dispersed an “unusual gathering”, but did not specify whether its troops had fired teargas at the children on the first day of class since the start of the Iran war.

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UK: Six Palestine Action activists stand trial over Elbit Systems break-in
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Middle East Eye
center194d ago

UK: Six Palestine Action activists stand trial over Elbit Systems break-in

Six Palestine Action activists are on trial in the UK for criminal damage and grievous bodily harm in connection with a break-in at an Elbit Systems factory near Bristol in August 2024. The trial, expected to last three weeks, proceeds despite a recent High Court ruling that the government's ban on the group was unlawful.

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The Telegraph deletes story falsely claiming Erdogan threatened to invade Israel
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Middle East Eye
center194d ago

The Telegraph deletes story falsely claiming Erdogan threatened to invade Israel

Submitted by Imran Mulla on Mon, 04/13/2026 - 13:57 Article appears to have been based on statements the Turkish president made two years ago, taken out of context Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a press conference following the conclusion of the G20 leaders' summit at the Nasrec Expo Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa, 23 November 2025 (AFP) Off The Daily Telegraph has deleted a false story headlined "Erdogan threatens to invade Israel" which appears to have been based on statements

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Gaza ‘heading towards famine’ as bread shortages deepen amid Israeli curbs
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Middle East Eye
center194d ago

Gaza ‘heading towards famine’ as bread shortages deepen amid Israeli curbs

Submitted by Maha Hussaini on Mon, 04/13/2026 - 11:00 Residents queue for hours for bread as fears of famine grow across the enclave Displaced Palestinians wait to receive food from a charity kitchen at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on 13 April 2026 (AFP/Eyad Baba) Off Significant shortages of bread and essential supplies, including food and fuel, have returned to the Gaza Strip as Israel continues to tighten restrictions on the entry of goods and aid. In recent days, Pales

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Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in Gaza, arrest dozens in West Bank
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Al Jazeera
center194d ago

Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in Gaza, arrest dozens in West Bank

Israeli forces killed three Palestinians in Gaza and arrested at least 30 in the West Bank. These actions occurred as Palestinian groups met with mediators in Cairo to discuss a fragile ceasefire agreement.

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At least six killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon
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Al Jazeera
center194d ago

At least six killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least six people, including in Bazouriyeh, Nabatiyeh El Faouqa, Sir el Gharbiyeh, Choukine, and Tyre. The Israeli military announced it is close to taking full operational control of Bint Jbeil, a key town, amid ongoing cross-border fighting and ahead of peace talks in Washington.

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