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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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The West wants Netanyahu gone - so Palestinians can be killed more quietly again
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Middle East Eye
center3d ago

The West wants Netanyahu gone - so Palestinians can be killed more quietly again

Submitted by Jonathan Cook on Tue, 09/29/2026 - 14:28 Trump, nosediving in the polls and bristling over a disastrous war on Iran, needs a scapegoat – and the Israeli prime minister best fits the bill Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks away after addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US on 24 September 2026 (Reuters) On Benjamin Netanyahu’s whirlwind visit to the United States last week to address the United Nations General Assembly

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New Middle East Eye podcast brings voices from Gaza to the world
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Middle East Eye
center3d ago

New Middle East Eye podcast brings voices from Gaza to the world

Middle East Eye launched a new podcast, "The Gaza Podcast," hosted by Hussam Tannera, to share the direct experiences of Palestinians living in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict. The podcast aims to center the voices of ordinary Palestinians, featuring conversations about displacement, destruction, and daily struggles, with the first episode highlighting a medical graduate's experiences.

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Australian couple on plane diverted after flydubai co-pilot’s alleged attack on pilot
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The Guardian Middle East
left3d ago

Australian couple on plane diverted after flydubai co-pilot’s alleged attack on pilot

An Australian couple was among passengers on a flydubai flight from the UAE to Israel that diverted to Saudi Arabia after a co-pilot allegedly attacked and stabbed the pilot. The passengers are safe, and the incident is under investigation, with Israeli officials noting the potential impact on regional peace accords.

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Palestinians to bury remains of 105 people killed in Israeli attack on Gaza
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Al Jazeera
center3d ago

Palestinians to bury remains of 105 people killed in Israeli attack on Gaza

Palestinians are preparing to bury the remains of 105 people killed in Israeli air strikes on Gaza City's Al Taj 3 building and surrounding areas on October 25, 2023. The recovery operation, the fifth largest since the conflict began, was hampered by previous Israeli targeting of civil defense equipment, according to Gaza's civil defense directorate.

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Israel turned Gaza into 'largest and harshest ghetto' in modern history, Euro-Med says
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Middle East Eye
center3d ago

Israel turned Gaza into 'largest and harshest ghetto' in modern history, Euro-Med says

Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor stated that Israel has transformed Gaza into the "largest and harshest ghetto" in modern history, citing the use of starvation as a weapon and severe shortages of essential resources. The organization highlighted the dire consequences for Gaza's economic and social structure, with entire families now dependent on aid amid the ongoing concentration of over two million people in a limited area.

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Morning update
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Middle East Eye
center3d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: The bodies and remains of 105 Palestinians were recovered from beneath the rubble of a residential block over the span of a little over two weeks, the Civil Defense said. The 17-day search was conducted in al-Taj area, located in central Gaza City.

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Civil defence teams in Gaza recover over a 100 Palestinian bodies during 17-day search
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Middle East Eye
center3d ago

Civil defence teams in Gaza recover over a 100 Palestinian bodies during 17-day search

Civil defense teams in central Gaza City's al-Taj area recovered the bodies and remains of 105 Palestinians from beneath the rubble of a residential block over a 17-day period. The operation, conducted in coordination with an Egyptian committee, occurred as the Gaza Health Ministry reports nearly 74,000 Palestinians killed since October 2023, with thousands more missing.

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Gaza students take Ireland to court over visa refusals
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Middle East Eye
center3d ago

Gaza students take Ireland to court over visa refusals

At least 103 Palestinian students have had their Irish visas rejected this year, prompting legal action by a team of barristers and solicitors challenging the Minister of Justice's refusals. The legal challenge began last week with the case of Gaza student Hafez Alrayyes, as visa approval rates dropped significantly from 83.8 percent in 2025 to 27.5 percent in the current year.

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Israelis divided as vote that could oust Netanyahu only weeks away
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The Guardian Middle East
left3d ago

Israelis divided as vote that could oust Netanyahu only weeks away

Israeli elections scheduled for less than a month away show a deep political deadlock, with polls indicating neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor his main opponent Gadi Eisenkot's bloc is projected to secure the 61 seats needed for a majority. This uncertainty fuels unease among Israelis, with many expressing distrust in all political options and pessimism about the country's future, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict and its aftermath.

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New Google Maps images reveal massive scale of devastation in Gaza
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The Guardian Middle East
left3d ago

New Google Maps images reveal massive scale of devastation in Gaza

New Google Maps images, taken in June 2024, reveal extensive devastation across Gaza, showing destroyed homes, infrastructure, and large tented camps lining the shoreline. The images highlight widespread destruction in Gaza City, Beit Lahiya, Beit Hanoun, Khan Younis, and Rafah, with UNRWA reporting approximately 82% of structures damaged and over 2.1 million displaced people living in temporary shelters.

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‘Hero’ pilot, plumber and dentist among those who saved flydubai flight to Israel
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The Guardian Middle East
left3d ago

‘Hero’ pilot, plumber and dentist among those who saved flydubai flight to Israel

A flydubai pilot, Smit Machchhar, was stabbed by his co-pilot en route to Tel Aviv, but managed to open the cockpit door allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker and save the flight. The plane, carrying 174 passengers, landed safely in Saudi Arabia where Machchhar is receiving medical treatment, hailed as a hero by Indian and Israeli officials.

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Co-pilot who stabbed pilot on Israel-bound plane may have tried to crash it, says Netanyahu
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The Guardian Middle East
left4d ago

Co-pilot who stabbed pilot on Israel-bound plane may have tried to crash it, says Netanyahu

A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Israel made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after a reported altercation between the pilots, which prompted Israel to scramble warplanes fearing a hijacking. Israeli officials stated the incident stemmed from a pilot feud, not a hijacking, and all passengers were safe as the plane, which transmitted an emergency alert and made an erratic descent, was secured by Saudi forces.

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US representatives introduce bill sanctioning expanding Israeli settlements
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Middle East Eye
center4d ago

US representatives introduce bill sanctioning expanding Israeli settlements

US Representatives Joaquin Castro, Madeleine Dean, and others introduced the Stop the Settlements Act, proposing sanctions against individuals involved in expanding Israeli settlements in the West Bank and Gaza. The bill aims to block new settlement construction and ban imports from settlements, with Representative Castro stating sanctions can halt the "violent land grab" of Palestinian territory.

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Wisconsin Palestinian community leader can be deported, immigration judge rules
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Middle East Eye
center4d ago

Wisconsin Palestinian community leader can be deported, immigration judge rules

A US immigration judge ruled on Wednesday that Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian community leader in Milwaukee, can be deported based on national security concerns, though his lawyer confirmed an appeal will be filed. Sarsour, who denies the allegations and claims his arrest is due to his advocacy for Palestinian rights, remains free pending further legal proceedings.

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Resolution demanding accountability for Americans killed by Israel fails in US Senate
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Middle East Eye
center4d ago

Resolution demanding accountability for Americans killed by Israel fails in US Senate

A US Senate resolution demanding accountability for Americans killed by Israel failed to gain approval, with 47 senators voting in favor and 51 against. Senator Chris Van Hollen stated that Republicans denied American families answers on their deaths, while also blocking accountability for Palestinians facing violence in the occupied West Bank.

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Israeli forces overwhelmed by violent settlers in ‘terrorist attack’ on Palestinian family
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The Guardian Middle East
left4d ago

Israeli forces overwhelmed by violent settlers in ‘terrorist attack’ on Palestinian family

Over 100 Israeli settlers overwhelmed security forces in the West Bank village of Jalud early Tuesday, attacking a Palestinian family attempting to reclaim their homes and setting houses on fire, injuring three Israeli security officials. The scale of the settler violence and the military's inability to control it prompted condemnation from Israeli politicians and warnings that such "anarchy" could jeopardize international legitimacy and military aid.

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UN condemns Israel's treatment of Palestinian prisoners
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Middle East Eye
center4d ago

UN condemns Israel's treatment of Palestinian prisoners

Neil Tobin, Deputy head of UN Human Rights in Palestine, stated on Wednesday that Israel is holding 9,329 Palestinian prisoners, with over a third under administrative detention and 1,393 from Gaza detained as "unlawful combatants". Tobin condemned the "horrific" reality for detainees, citing 92 Palestinian deaths in Israeli custody since October 2023, and called for independent investigations and the release of arbitrarily detained Palestinians.

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Netanyahu says pilot arrested after stabbing fellow pilot and apparently trying to crash Israel-bound plane – as it happened
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The Guardian Middle East
left4d ago

Netanyahu says pilot arrested after stabbing fellow pilot and apparently trying to crash Israel-bound plane – as it happened

A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after its co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the plane over Jordan. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the attacker was neutralized by passengers and crew, describing it as an extremely severe security incident.

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What we know so far about alleged stabbing of pilot by co-pilot on flight to Israel
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The Guardian Middle East
left4d ago

What we know so far about alleged stabbing of pilot by co-pilot on flight to Israel

A flydubai flight from Dubai to Israel was diverted to Saudi Arabia after one pilot allegedly stabbed his co-pilot and attempted to crash the plane. Israeli officials are investigating the incident, with Prime Minister Netanyahu calling it a severe security event and some officials suggesting it was an attempted terror attack.

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Israel’s Lapid accuses Netanyahu of ‘fear-mongering’ over attack warning
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Al Jazeera
center4d ago

Israel’s Lapid accuses Netanyahu of ‘fear-mongering’ over attack warning

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of "fear-mongering" after Netanyahu warned of potential attacks by enemies before the upcoming general election. Lapid dismissed the warning, stating that elections will proceed on time and accusing Netanyahu of using military bases for campaign videos and ignoring prior security warnings.

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