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Israel–Palestine Conflict News

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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 INTELLIGENCE4,290 verified articles
Columbia University student workers’ union withdraws Israel divestment demand
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Middle East Eye
center72d ago

Columbia University student workers’ union withdraws Israel divestment demand

The Columbia University student workers' union withdrew its demand for the university to divest from Israel at a bargaining meeting this week. This withdrawal marks a significant shift for the union, which had previously aligned itself closely with the pro-Palestinian student movement and made divestment a central goal.

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Israeli official says troops won't pull back in Gaza without 'genuine' Hamas disarmament
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BBC Middle East
center72d ago

Israeli official says troops won't pull back in Gaza without 'genuine' Hamas disarmament

A senior Israeli official stated that Israeli troops will not withdraw from Gaza without the "genuine disarmament" of Hamas, while Hamas insists on an end to Israeli aggression and withdrawal as prerequisites for handing over heavy weapons. This disagreement comes after former President Trump announced an agreement for Hamas's disarmament, which he described as a "big step for the Middle East" but was dismissed by Israel's National Security Minister.

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‘Full cooperation’: How Tel Aviv University serves Israel’s security state

On July 16, Tel Aviv University's doctoral graduation ceremony featured a presentation by Defense Ministry official Dr. Danny Gold showcasing Israeli weapons systems, which prompted protests from Palestinian students and others who felt it was a militaristic spectacle. University administration later apologized for the presentation's insensitivity, calling the invitation a "mistake," but denied broader claims of the university's increasing militarization.

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Israel building new land barriers in Gaza and displacing families
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BBC Middle East
center74d ago

Israel building new land barriers in Gaza and displacing families

Israel has constructed new land barriers in Gaza, moving yellow concrete blocks and earthworks westward into the center of the Salah al-Din road and other areas, displacing families. Hamas accuses Israel of violating the October ceasefire by moving these demarcation lines, while Israel states the barriers are operational measures to protect citizens and prevent Hamas rebuilding.

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'Israeli settlers laid siege to our home': Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack
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BBC Middle East
center75d ago

'Israeli settlers laid siege to our home': Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack

On a Saturday in al-Mughayyir village, Israeli settlers attacked the Abu Alia family home, smashing its gate while Israeli soldiers stood nearby. This incident, part of a weekly pattern of settler attacks across the occupied West Bank, highlights the ongoing struggle for control of Palestinian land and the perceived complicity of Israeli forces.

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Israel kills Palestinian, destroys mosque in Gaza
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Al Jazeera
center75d ago

Israel kills Palestinian, destroys mosque in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City on Tuesday destroyed the Al-Muttaqin Mosque and tents sheltering displaced Palestinians, while a separate strike on the Nuseirat refugee camp killed one Palestinian and wounded at least 20. In the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian family near Bethlehem, setting fire to their home, amid ongoing Israeli land confiscations in the Jenin governorate.

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‘They targeted us directly’: how the Israel-Lebanon war became deadly for healthcare workers
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The Guardian Middle East
left75d ago

‘They targeted us directly’: how the Israel-Lebanon war became deadly for healthcare workers

Since March 2, at least 135 Lebanese healthcare workers have been killed by Israeli strikes, many in Nabatieh, according to the Lebanese health ministry. Surgeon Moustapha Hamze and paramedic Mohammed Suleiman described direct targeting of medical personnel and facilities, with Suleiman's 16-year-old son among those killed by an Israeli drone strike despite wearing a paramedic uniform.

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From 400 hives to 35: the Gaza beekeeper refusing to let war end his life’s work
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The Guardian Middle East
left75d ago

From 400 hives to 35: the Gaza beekeeper refusing to let war end his life’s work

Gaza beekeeper Ibrahim Naji al-Dabba has rebuilt his livelihood from over 400 hives to 35, placing them on a damaged rooftop in Gaza City after losing his business and home in the war. Despite severe shortages of supplies and prohibitive costs, al-Dabba continues his work, viewing the bees as a symbol of resilience and a vital component for Gaza's agricultural future.

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Diplomacy chief : Donald Trump , Benjamin Netanyahu discuss Iran , Gaza , Lebanon , Abraham Accords
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jpost.com
right75d ago

Diplomacy chief : Donald Trump , Benjamin Netanyahu discuss Iran , Gaza , Lebanon , Abraham Accords

Israeli Public Diplomacy Directorate Head Tzipi Hotovely stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former US President Donald Trump met Tuesday and discussed Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon, with no US pressure on Israel regarding Gaza or Lebanon. Hotovely emphasized shared goals with the US on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and Trump's strong commitment to Israel.

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IDF veterans urge Donald Trump to reject settler violence narrative
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jpost.com
right75d ago

IDF veterans urge Donald Trump to reject settler violence narrative

Israel's Defense and Security Forum, representing thousands of retired military officers, sent a letter to Donald Trump rejecting allegations of widespread settler violence in the West Bank. The Forum accused rival groups of inflating statistics and promoting a narrative to weaken Jewish communities, while condemning all violence and demanding firm police action against offenders.

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IDF veterans urge Donald Trump to reject settler violence narrative
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jpost.com
right75d ago

IDF veterans urge Donald Trump to reject settler violence narrative

Israel's Defense and Security Forum, representing thousands of retired military officers, sent a letter to Donald Trump rejecting allegations of widespread settler violence in the West Bank. The group claims such narratives smear over half a million Israeli residents and are promoted by activist organizations to weaken Jewish communities.

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Over half of Iranians view Netanyahu positively, 40% see Israel-US strikes as ‘humanitarian' - poll
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right75d ago

Over half of Iranians view Netanyahu positively, 40% see Israel-US strikes as ‘humanitarian' - poll

A June 2026 survey of 31,450 Iranians found 40% viewed US and Israeli military actions against Iran as humanitarian intervention, while 48% disagreed, seeing it as aggression. The poll also indicated significant dissatisfaction with the Islamic Republic, with only 13% wanting to live under its rule and over half feeling the regime had been weakened by the war.

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‘The dream I carried is gone’: Miscarriages rise amid trauma of Gaza’s war
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Al Jazeera
center75d ago

‘The dream I carried is gone’: Miscarriages rise amid trauma of Gaza’s war

Nuha Abu Lebda, a Gaza resident, reported losing three pregnancies since October 2023 due to air strikes, displacement, and malnutrition amid the ongoing conflict. Doctors at al-Awda Hospital state approximately 70% of pregnancy losses they treat are linked to the war and blockade, citing malnutrition and psychological strain as key drivers.

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‘No freedom at all’: Israeli closures leave West Bank patients trapped
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Al Jazeera
center75d ago

‘No freedom at all’: Israeli closures leave West Bank patients trapped

Following Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's order for a "wide-scale military operation" in the occupied West Bank on Friday evening, numerous towns and villages have been sealed off, causing prolonged delays at checkpoints. Ambulance drivers report hours-long waits and lengthy detours, severely impacting their ability to transport critically ill patients to hospitals, with at least one case resulting in the death of an unborn child.

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Bezalel Smotrich says he considered resigning after Oct . 7 , asserts he got hostages home
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jpost.com
right76d ago

Bezalel Smotrich says he considered resigning after Oct . 7 , asserts he got hostages home

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated in a podcast interview that he considered resigning after the October 7 attacks but found no fault in his own conduct, attributing the return of hostages to his influence on Prime Minister Netanyahu. Critics, including former hostage Or Levy and the October Council, condemned Smotrich's remarks, highlighting that he voted against hostage release deals and that hostages were killed in captivity.

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Oxfam report : Gaza reconstruction needs $71 . 4 billion
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jpost.com
right76d ago

Oxfam report : Gaza reconstruction needs $71 . 4 billion

A new report by Oxfam and Palestinian research institutes estimates that rebuilding Gaza will cost $71.4 billion, seven times the cost of previous reconstructions, and requires Palestinian leadership. The report frames recovery as a matter of rights and reparations, rejecting models that treat Gaza separately and emphasizing Palestinian ownership for rebuilding homes, infrastructure, and social fabric.

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West Bank teen indicted by military prosecutor after planning terror attack
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jpost.com
right76d ago

West Bank teen indicted by military prosecutor after planning terror attack

The IDF military prosecutor indicted a 16-year-old from the West Bank on Monday for planning a terror attack, following his arrest two weeks prior where he confessed and revealed a hidden weapon. Concurrently, Israeli security forces arrested nine suspects in overnight West Bank raids, including the father of a Palestinian assailant involved in a recent shooting attack, though his specific suspected involvement was not detailed.

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IDF , police crack down on smuggling of illegal immigrants into Israel
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jpost.com
right76d ago

IDF , police crack down on smuggling of illegal immigrants into Israel

Israeli forces arrested 30 individuals suspected of smuggling illegal immigrants into Israel during large-scale operations in the West Bank on Sunday, searching dozens of locations including Tulkarm and Kalkilya. Separately, 11 illegal immigrants were apprehended near Jerusalem after their vehicle attempted to breach a border checkpoint, prompting a manhunt for the driver.

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Hamas condemns Defense Minister Israel Katz for West Bank IDF takeover orders
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jpost.com
right76d ago

Hamas condemns Defense Minister Israel Katz for West Bank IDF takeover orders

Hamas condemned Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz as a terrorist for ordering the IDF to take over a Palestinian refugee camp in the West Bank, which the group described as a "fascist and terrorist call." The statement from Hamas, posted on Telegram Tuesday, accused Katz of ordering the camp's destruction and called on the international community to hold Israeli leaders accountable for alleged "genocidal and criminal mentality."

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IDF retreat from Lebanon depends on Hezbollah disarmament , officials say
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jpost.com
right76d ago

IDF retreat from Lebanon depends on Hezbollah disarmament , officials say

Senior US administration officials stated that Israel will withdraw IDF troops from Lebanon only in exchange for Hezbollah's disarmament and the restoration of Lebanese state sovereignty. This conditions-based deal, which began with a redeployment in the Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh area last week, aims to dismantle Hezbollah's infrastructure and secure Israel's borders.

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