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Israel–Palestine Conflict News

Latest verified updates on Gaza, the West Bank, Israeli military operations, Palestinian politics, humanitarian conditions, and international diplomacy.

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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 INTELLIGENCE4,168 verified articles
Israel trying to 'eliminate' living conditions for Palestinians in occupied West Bank, says report
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Middle East Eye
center20d ago

Israel trying to 'eliminate' living conditions for Palestinians in occupied West Bank, says report

Israel is systematically trying to "eliminate" living conditions for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, according to a new report by a rights group. B'tselem said constant attacks by Israeli settlers and soldiers were part of an overall government-backed plan to make life unbearable for Palestinians.

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Ed Sheeran wants to stay out of politics. By quitting his tour, his support acts have exposed the hollowness of neutrality
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The Guardian Middle East
left20d ago

Ed Sheeran wants to stay out of politics. By quitting his tour, his support acts have exposed the hollowness of neutrality

By standing behind support act Macklemore, who was removed from the tour for his vocal support of Palestine, these artists are demonstrating the self-sacrifice necessary to stand against those crushing free speechIn a statement about Macklemore being dropped from his US stadium tour for making pro-Palestinian comments, Ed Sheeran defended his own publicly apolitical stance: “If we only ever focus on shouting the loudest, nothing will ever change. There are different approaches to being an advoca

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At least 21 killed after Israeli-hit building in Gaza City collapses
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The Guardian Middle East
left20d ago

At least 21 killed after Israeli-hit building in Gaza City collapses

A building housing displaced families collapsed in Gaza City on Wednesday after being weakened by Israeli strikes, killing at least 21 people, including children, with dozens more believed trapped under the rubble. Rescue operations are underway but severely hampered by a lack of equipment, highlighting the ongoing danger for Palestinians in damaged structures across Gaza.

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Lebanese president seeks security deal with Israel after troop withdrawal
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Middle East Eye
center20d ago

Lebanese president seeks security deal with Israel after troop withdrawal

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Lebanon wants to negotiate a security agreement with Israel once Israeli troops withdraw from Lebanese territory, describing it as a possible step towards a future peace agreement. Speaking ahead of a visit to France, Aoun said Lebanon had “no choice” but negotiations, warning that the alternative would be a costly war.

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Photos: Gaza building collapse kills 20, including women and children
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Al Jazeera
center20d ago

Photos: Gaza building collapse kills 20, including women and children

An apartment building in Gaza City's Tal al-Hawa area collapsed on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people, including women and children, according to Gaza authorities. Civil Defence teams are searching for nearly 100 people still trapped under the rubble, with the structure having sustained damage from earlier Israeli strikes.

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UK Trade Union Congress votes to endorse BDS and end arms sales to Israel
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Middle East Eye
center20d ago

UK Trade Union Congress votes to endorse BDS and end arms sales to Israel

The UK Trade Union Congress (TUC), representing five million workers, voted to endorse the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement and to campaign for an end to UK arms sales to Israel. This marks a significant policy shift for the British labour movement, with the TUC now committed to supporting BDS, workplace actions, and pushing for UK government sanctions on Israel until it complies with international law.

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Israeli officials leak details of secret US-Israel-Arab military meeting, says report
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Middle East Eye
center20d ago

Israeli officials leak details of secret US-Israel-Arab military meeting, says report

Israeli officials leaked details of a secret meeting in Germany last week between military chiefs from the US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Egypt. The gathering, organized by US CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper, focused on enhancing regional security cooperation and countering Iran, with Israel subsequently moved under CENTCOM's area of responsibility.

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ICJP urges investigation into UK charity over support for illegal Israeli settlement
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Middle East Eye
center20d ago

ICJP urges investigation into UK charity over support for illegal Israeli settlement

The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) has urged the British Charity Commission to investigate the Gainsborough Trust for allegedly supporting the illegal Israeli settlement of Modiin Illit in the occupied West Bank. The ICJP cited the UK government's stance that Israeli occupation is illegal and requested a determination on whether funds can lawfully benefit inhabitants of such settlements.

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Venice Film Festival 2026: American monsters dominate the 83rd edition
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Middle East Eye
center20d ago

Venice Film Festival 2026: American monsters dominate the 83rd edition

Submitted by Joseph Fahim on Wed, 09/16/2026 - 09:20 Rupert Murdoch and Elon Musk were the focus of two stand-out movies, and despite neither being American-born, they owe their success to its culture Musk appears alongside US President Donald Trump on the campaign trail in Butler, Pennsylvania on 4 October 2024 (Jim Watson/AFP) Off For the larger part of the past 20 years, Venice has been the glamorous sibling of the world’s top film festivals: a launchpad for the awards season and a more welco

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Gaza: Dozens trapped under rubble after Israeli-hit building collapses
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Middle East Eye
center20d ago

Gaza: Dozens trapped under rubble after Israeli-hit building collapses

A six-storey residential building in western Gaza City collapsed on Wednesday, killing at least 14 people, including five children, with dozens more, including many children, trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams are working to reach survivors but face severe shortages of heavy machinery and basic tools, with the building having been previously damaged by Israeli bombardment.

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Morning update
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Middle East Eye
center20d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: At least 50 children are among over 100 Palestinians still stuck beneath a collapsed building in Gaza City, Aljazeera reported citing a civil defence team. So far, 11 bodies have been recovered while 12 other people were rescued alive.

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All supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran tour in protest of Macklemore’s removal
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Middle East Eye
center20d ago

All supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran tour in protest of Macklemore’s removal

The artist Finneas and three other supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour on Tuesday, after the US rapper Macklemore was removed for his pro-Palestine comments on stage. Finneas, Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, and Lukas Graham of Denmark all posted statements announcing they were quitting Sheeran's "Loop Tour" in solidarity with the rapper and Palestinian people.

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The Palestinian school under siege – podcast
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The Guardian Middle East
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The Palestinian school under siege – podcast

Israeli settlers have surrounded the Al Mughayyir boys' school in the West Bank, restricting access and launching attacks, including the killing of a 14-year-old pupil in April. Senior Middle East correspondent Emma Graham-Harrison stated that hundreds of children have been killed by Israeli soldiers and settlers over the past three years, anticipating further escalation of violence.

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All supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran tour in protest of Macklemore’s removal
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Middle East Eye
center20d ago

All supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran tour in protest of Macklemore’s removal

On Tuesday, artists Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Beoga, and Lukas Graham quit Ed Sheeran's tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was removed after his pro-Palestine comments. The supporting acts stated they could not stand by while voices speaking against Israeli actions were silenced, highlighting concerns over censorship and the conflict in Gaza.

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CENTCOM, IDF, Arab militaries held military summit on Middle East, Iran, source confirms to 'Post'
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right21d ago

CENTCOM, IDF, Arab militaries held military summit on Middle East, Iran, source confirms to 'Post'

US Central Command, Israel, and eight Arab militaries convened in Germany last week to discuss strengthening Middle East security cooperation and countering Iran. The summit, which included discussions on securing the Strait of Hormuz and intelligence sharing, signals deepening ties between Israel and Arab states amid escalating regional threats.

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Israel lacking respect for dead buried in Gaza rubble: UN
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Al Jazeera
center21d ago

Israel lacking respect for dead buried in Gaza rubble: UN

The UN's human rights chief, Volker Turk, stated on Tuesday that Israeli bulldozers are clearing rubble in Gaza with "no respect for the dead," unearthing remains of entire families. This action heightens concerns that evidence of war crimes is being destroyed or concealed amidst the extensive destruction caused by Israeli military operations.

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Norman Finkelstein calls Israel 'nation of child killers' in Tucker Carlson interview
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Middle East Eye
center21d ago

Norman Finkelstein calls Israel 'nation of child killers' in Tucker Carlson interview

Political scientist Norman Finkelstein described Israel as a "nation of child killers" during an interview with Tucker Carlson, stating that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reflects this societal characteristic. Finkelstein's comments, which also touched on his own denied entry into Israel, have sparked debate online regarding Israeli policies and actions in Gaza.

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‘This should be condemned by any thinking human’: film industry rallies behind NAZA directors
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The Guardian Middle East
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‘This should be condemned by any thinking human’: film industry rallies behind NAZA directors

Israel's culture minister threatened to revoke the citizenship of Oscar-winning directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor over their documentary 'NAZA,' which details Israeli AI-powered targeting systems used in Gaza. The film industry, including directors from Venice, Telluride, Locarno, San Sebastián, and Berlin film festivals, has rallied in solidarity with the directors, condemning the threats as an attack on artistic and journalistic freedom.

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Canada, the UK and Australia should investigate the WCK attack in Gaza
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Al Jazeera
center21d ago

Canada, the UK and Australia should investigate the WCK attack in Gaza

Canada, the UK, and Australia should launch their own investigations into the April 2024 drone strikes that killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza, following Israel's decision not to pursue criminal charges. The article argues that these Western nations have the legal right and capacity to exercise universal jurisdiction, asserting that failing to investigate would signal acceptance of Israeli impunity for the deaths of their citizens.

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UK sanctions on Israel ‘fall far short’ of its obligations, legal experts say
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The Guardian Middle East
left21d ago

UK sanctions on Israel ‘fall far short’ of its obligations, legal experts say

Over 130 UK legal experts, including 18 KCs, wrote to the Prime Minister stating that recent UK sanctions on Israeli settlements fall short of obligations under the ICJ's finding that the occupation is unlawful. The signatories called for more rigorous measures, including a full arms embargo, to address the occupation itself and not just settlements.

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