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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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Autism and war: Gaza families grapple with destruction and loss
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Al Jazeera
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Autism and war: Gaza families grapple with destruction and loss

Continuous Israeli bombing in Gaza has disrupted routines and caused severe behavioral relapses in autistic children like 16-year-old Ahmed Hatem al-Mahabeel in Khan Younis. The destruction of schools and services, coupled with food shortages, has led to increased panic attacks, self-harm, and medical complications for children with autism spectrum disorder.

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Israeli raids, arrests continue as UN warns West Bank at ‘breaking point’
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Al Jazeera
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Israeli raids, arrests continue as UN warns West Bank at ‘breaking point’

Israeli forces arrested 23 Palestinians, including two children, and demolished homes in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, while dozens of Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages and destroyed infrastructure. The United Nations warned the West Bank was at a "breaking point" amid escalating Israeli military and settler violence.

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Qatar condemns Colombia’s backing of Israeli claims over occupied Golan Heights
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Middle East Eye
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Qatar condemns Colombia’s backing of Israeli claims over occupied Golan Heights

Qatar's Foreign Ministry condemned Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, reiterating its stance that the territory is occupied Arab land. The ministry warned that such unilateral decisions pose a significant obstacle to regional peace and urged Israel's compliance with international law.

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Palestinian students and staff sue Columbia University over discrimination
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Middle East Eye
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Palestinian students and staff sue Columbia University over discrimination

A group of current and former Palestinianstudents and staff have sued Columbia University, accusing the Ivy League school of discriminating against Palestinians and targeting pro-Palestinian activism on campus. The lawsuit, filed in New York State Supreme Court this week, alleges that Columbia subjected Palestinian students, faculty and staff to unequal treatment following the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel on 7 October 2023 and the ensuing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza perpetrated

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Palestinian students and staff sue Columbia University over discrimination
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Middle East Eye
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Palestinian students and staff sue Columbia University over discrimination

Current and former Palestinian students and staff sued Columbia University in New York State Supreme Court this week, alleging discrimination and targeting of pro-Palestinian activism following the October 7 attacks and the ensuing conflict in Gaza. The lawsuit claims the university subjected Palestinians to unequal treatment, failed to protect them from harassment, and unfairly disciplined activists, while Columbia declined to comment on the pending litigation.

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‘The right to stay’: Albania’s Italian diaspora sails back to support the Flamingo Revolution
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Middle East Eye
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‘The right to stay’: Albania’s Italian diaspora sails back to support the Flamingo Revolution

Submitted by Dalia Ismail on Wed, 08/12/2026 - 14:30 Organisers in Italy connect the Albanian protest movement to the Palestinian cause as part of a wider struggle against land dispossession A flamingo sculpture with a Palestinian keffiyeh and an Albanian flag during a demonstration in support of the Albanian protest movement in Tirana, 17 June 2026 (Antonio Muco/Palestina e Lire) Off From the Italian port of Brindisi, activists from Italy’s Albanian diaspora and from Global Sumud Flotilla Italy

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'This isn't the Britain I grew up in': The activists raided by police over Palestine Action videos
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Middle East Eye
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'This isn't the Britain I grew up in': The activists raided by police over Palestine Action videos

Counterterrorism police across the UK have raided the homes of approximately 19 activists, including elderly individuals, for publicly supporting the banned group Palestine Action. The raids, which involved confiscating personal devices and handcuffing some individuals, have caused significant anxiety and fear among activists who fear arrest for expressing support for the group.

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Burnham is the new captain, but he's charting the same course on Israel
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Middle East Eye
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Burnham is the new captain, but he's charting the same course on Israel

Submitted by Hamza Yusuf on Mon, 08/10/2026 - 19:54 The new British prime minister acknowledges Labour's failures on Gaza, yet his words are not being matched by actions British Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to the media in Dover, southern England, on 2 August 2026 (Jack Taylor/AFP) On A new dawn has arrived in Britain. Andy Burnham has replaced Keir Starmer as prime minister.

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In Gaza’s tents, widows face war’s harshest realities alone
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center59d ago

In Gaza’s tents, widows face war’s harshest realities alone

Thousands of women in Gaza are facing widowhood and sole responsibility for their families due to the ongoing conflict, with the Ministry of Social Development in Gaza reporting over 50,000 widows, including 28,224 newly widowed since the war began. These women confront severe insecurity, displacement, and a lack of basic resources, requiring comprehensive support beyond financial aid, including psychological, healthcare, and legal assistance.

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UK Foreign Secretary Miliband calls for Israeli withdrawal from Gaza in first talks with Saar
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Middle East Eye
center59d ago

UK Foreign Secretary Miliband calls for Israeli withdrawal from Gaza in first talks with Saar

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband called on Israel to withdraw from Gaza and curb settler violence in his first conversation with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. Miliband also reiterated the need for Hamas to decommission weapons and for progress on a 20-point peace plan, while discussing shared interests in preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and achieving a two-state solution.

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Qatar criticises Israeli 'foot-dragging' over Gaza deal
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Qatar criticises Israeli 'foot-dragging' over Gaza deal

Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari accused Israel of "foot-dragging" on the US-brokered Gaza peace plan, stating Hamas had achieved a breakthrough by agreeing to its terms. The ceasefire remains operative despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rejection, creating a public split with the US.

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Israeli settler who took part in brutal assault on Palestinians released from house arrest
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center59d ago

Israeli settler who took part in brutal assault on Palestinians released from house arrest

An Israeli settler, Tal Yinon Dardik, who participated in a brutal assault on Palestinians in Khirbet Humsa on March 13, has been released from house arrest by the Jerusalem District Court. The court deemed the location of his house arrest untenable, allowing him to report to police twice daily instead of remaining confined. This decision follows criticism from Israel's Defense Minister and ongoing reports of increased settler violence displacing Palestinians in the West Bank.

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Is the Mecca Agreement Israel's worst nightmare come true?
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Middle East Eye
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Is the Mecca Agreement Israel's worst nightmare come true?

Submitted by Kamal Alam on Mon, 08/10/2026 - 16:22 The move marks the culmination of a self-fulfilling prophecy for Tel Aviv. However, it remains to be seen if this alliance is purely symbolic or a salutary warning Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signs a joint defence deal with the leaders of Turkey and Pakistan, in Mecca, on 7 August 2026 (Turkish Presidency Press Office/AFP) On The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a trilateral pact announced last week between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Tu

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Israel holding bodies of 1,700 Palestinians as bargaining chips, says report
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Israel holding bodies of 1,700 Palestinians as bargaining chips, says report

Israel is reportedly holding the bodies of approximately 1,700 Palestinians, including combatants and civilians, as potential bargaining chips for future hostage negotiations, according to Haaretz. This practice, supported by the Shin Bet and military but questioned by legal sources regarding non-combatants, continues despite no Israeli hostages currently being held by Palestinian groups.

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Palestine weekly: Netanyahu hedges on Gaza roadmap
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Palestine weekly: Netanyahu hedges on Gaza roadmap

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly rejected a 15-point Gaza roadmap while reports indicated secret approval for infrastructure rehabilitation in eastern Rafah and a planned base for an International Stabilization Force. Despite de-escalation in attacks, violence continued, with Israeli forces killing one Palestinian and wounding five others, while Gaza's Health Ministry reported significant numbers of casualties and missing persons under rubble.

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Colombia recognises Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights
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Colombia recognises Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights

Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 08/11/2026 - 11:28 Abelardo de la Espriella's ascent to the presidency marked a dramatic shift back to pro-Israel policies in Colombia Colombia's new President Abelardo de la Espriella delivers a speech at the Pichincha Battalion after swearing in, in Cali, Colombia, on 7 August (AFP/Jaime Saldarriaga) Off Colombia's far-right president Abelardo de la Espriella recognised Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights on Monday. “The Government of Colombia rec

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Israel pursuing ‘undeclared annexation’ of West Bank, Peace Now says
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Israel pursuing ‘undeclared annexation’ of West Bank, Peace Now says

The Israeli advocacy group Peace Now accused the Israeli government of pursuing undeclared annexation of the West Bank through measures like expanding settlement powers and weakening the Palestinian Authority. These actions, including new interventions in Areas A and B, undermine the Oslo Accords and aim to expand Israeli control into Palestinian cities and villages.

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Report: Israel withholding 1,700 Palestinian bodies for future exchange deals
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Report: Israel withholding 1,700 Palestinian bodies for future exchange deals

Israel is withholding the bodies of about 1,700 Palestinians for potential use in future exchange deals, despite no Israeli captive being held by Hamas, according to Haaretz. The daily indicated that the figure of Palestinian bodies held by Israel was increased during recent discussions between top Israeli leaders.

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Tucker Carlson says Israel pushed him to report false allegations against Hunter Biden
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Middle East Eye
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Tucker Carlson says Israel pushed him to report false allegations against Hunter Biden

Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson claimed Israeli agents close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed him in 2020 to falsely report allegations of child abuse involving Hunter Biden's leaked laptop material. Carlson stated this misinformation campaign was attributed to Russian propaganda by former US intelligence officials, while Hunter Biden also suggested a "Netanyahu operation center" was involved in disseminating the laptop's contents.

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Israel and Venezuela renew diplomatic relations
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Middle East Eye
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Israel and Venezuela renew diplomatic relations

Israel and Venezuela announced the restoration of diplomatic relations after a 17-year severance, establishing a coordination mechanism for consular services. This move follows Venezuela's severing of ties in 2009 under Hugo Chavez and comes shortly after neighboring Colombia recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

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