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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 INTELLIGENCE4,290 verified articles
UN eyeing potential Israeli war crimes in Lebanon
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Al Jazeera
center76d ago

UN eyeing potential Israeli war crimes in Lebanon

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk accused Israel of committing large-scale human rights violations in Lebanon that may amount to war crimes, citing persistent shelling and destruction in southern Lebanon. Turk stated that despite a ceasefire, Israeli military actions continue to kill and injure people, stressing that no one is above international law and calling for accountability for perpetrators.

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Will UNESCO’s heritage listing halt Israeli plans for West Bank’s Sebastia?
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Al Jazeera
center77d ago

Will UNESCO’s heritage listing halt Israeli plans for West Bank’s Sebastia?

UNESCO added the ancient site of Sebastia in the occupied West Bank to its World Heritage list and list of World Heritage in danger, following Palestinian nominations. Palestinian officials hope this designation will prevent Israeli plans for land seizures and settlement expansion around the 3,000-year-old archaeological site, which Israel has denounced as political.

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Home Office blocking evacuation of dozens of women and children from Gaza
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The Guardian Middle East
left77d ago

Home Office blocking evacuation of dozens of women and children from Gaza

The UK Home Office is blocking the evacuation of dozens of women and children from Gaza seeking family reunion, despite the Foreign Office's readiness to facilitate their departure. Lawyers report the Home Office cites security risks for families from Gaza, contrasting with other European nations and the Foreign Office's willingness to evacuate, while the Home Office states stricter criteria for family reunion are being implemented.

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Why tying a Saudi nuclear deal to Israel is a strategic mistake
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Middle East Eye
center77d ago

Why tying a Saudi nuclear deal to Israel is a strategic mistake

Submitted by Ahmed Altuwaijri on Mon, 07/27/2026 - 14:51 Saudi Arabia has made Palestinian statehood a non-negotiable condition for normalising with Israel, and demanding Riyadh reverse it for a nuclear deal risks weakening US influence US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington on 19 November 2025 (Brendan Smialowski/AFP) Off The future of US-Saudi Arabia relations may hinge less on grand declarations than on Washington's

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Bab al-Mandeb: US war on Iran gives Houthis new leverage over Saudi Arabia
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Middle East Eye
center77d ago

Bab al-Mandeb: US war on Iran gives Houthis new leverage over Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthis threatened a maritime embargo on Saudi ports and launched missiles at Jazan and Yanbu following Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport. This renewed fighting threatens the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a critical chokepoint for global oil and LNG trade, potentially becoming the second major energy route under threat after the Strait of Hormuz.

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‘You say genocide, I say war’: Boy George releases pro-Israel song, We Will Dance Again
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The Guardian Middle East
left77d ago

‘You say genocide, I say war’: Boy George releases pro-Israel song, We Will Dance Again

Boy George released a new song, 'We Will Dance Again,' expressing support for Israel's military actions in Gaza and criticizing pro-Palestinian movements. The song, referencing the October 7 Hamas attack, frames Israel's response as a necessary war rather than genocide, a stance that contrasts with UN findings and has drawn criticism from pro-Palestinian supporters.

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Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say
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BBC Middle East
center77d ago

Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say

Palestinian officials reported that Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques, cars, and agricultural land in the occupied West Bank overnight, following a deadly clash near Tal that left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead. The Israeli military stated that troops were dispatched to Qusra and that police are investigating the incidents, which follow a pattern of escalating settler violence against Palestinians.

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BBC speaks to Palestinians targeted by Israeli settlers
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BBC Middle East
center77d ago

BBC speaks to Palestinians targeted by Israeli settlers

Following a violent confrontation near Nablus on Friday that killed four Palestinians and two Israelis, Israeli settlers have continued attacks across the occupied West Bank. The Israeli government stated it will expedite new West Bank settlements in response to the killings, while the Israeli army condemned "nationalist violence" and pledged to prevent such settler attacks.

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Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ in calls for PM’s arrest
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The Guardian Middle East
left77d ago

Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ in calls for PM’s arrest

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused New York City Mayor Eric Adams of "fomenting hate" after Adams suggested Netanyahu, whom the ICC has accused of war crimes, is not welcome in the city. Netanyahu stated his intention to visit New York in September for the UN General Assembly, dismissing the ICC's charges as "bogus" and expressing concern over rising antisemitism and waning US support for Israel.

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Reclaiming stolen childhoods: swimming classes resume in Gaza after three years of war
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The Guardian Middle East
left79d ago

Reclaiming stolen childhoods: swimming classes resume in Gaza after three years of war

Hundreds of children in Gaza are participating in swimming classes held in makeshift sea pools constructed from sandbags and rubble. These classes, organized by volunteers on the beaches of central Gaza, offer a temporary escape from the ongoing conflict and trauma, allowing children to reclaim moments of normalcy and joy. The initiative aims to provide a safe space for hundreds of girls and boys to learn swimming skills and experience childhood activities amidst widespread destruction and lack of formal education.

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Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting
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BBC Middle East
center79d ago

Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting

Two Israelis and four Palestinians were killed in the northern West Bank village of Tal following conflicting accounts of an incident involving settlers, Palestinian residents, and Israeli soldiers. The IDF stated Palestinians attacked hikers and a security guard, who was killed and disarmed before soldiers responded, while Palestinian officials claimed settlers initiated the violence before soldiers arrived and also opened fire.

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Israel planning ‘extensive’ military operation in West Bank after settler attack
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The Guardian Middle East
left80d ago

Israel planning ‘extensive’ military operation in West Bank after settler attack

Israel announced plans for an extensive military operation in the West Bank following a deadly confrontation in the village of Tell, near Nablus, where four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed. The incident began when armed settlers, supported by the Israeli military, entered the village, leading to a scuffle over a weapon and subsequent gunfire, with settlers also attacking nearby Palestinian towns.

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Life without refrigerators: Gaza residents fight heat and food spoilage
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Al Jazeera
center80d ago

Life without refrigerators: Gaza residents fight heat and food spoilage

Gaza residents, including Malak al-Zaanin and Manal Hamad, are struggling with prolonged electricity shortages and displacement, forcing them to cope with food spoilage and the inability to refrigerate essential medicines. The lack of refrigeration exacerbates the endemic food crisis and poses significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations like children and those with chronic medical conditions.

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Rights groups call for help stopping Israeli 'pogrom' against Palestinians in West Bank
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Middle East Eye
center80d ago

Rights groups call for help stopping Israeli 'pogrom' against Palestinians in West Bank

Israeli rights groups called for international intervention to stop "pogroms" in the occupied West Bank after armed settlers killed four Palestinians near Nablus on Friday, with a Palestinian retaliating and killing two settlers. The Israeli government ordered the demolition of the Palestinian's home and the military launched an operation in Nablus, while rights groups cited escalating settler violence enabled by the Israeli army.

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Iran repairing missile bases, sites bombed by US, Israel faster than previously anticipated - WSJ
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right80d ago

Iran repairing missile bases, sites bombed by US, Israel faster than previously anticipated - WSJ

Iran is rebuilding missile bases and military infrastructure damaged by U.S. and Israeli airstrikes faster than anticipated, according to Wall Street Journal reports citing satellite imagery. These repairs, observed at sites near Kangavar, Bandar Anzali, and Dezful, indicate significant industrialization and reconstruction capabilities, allowing Iran to refill stockpiles and resume operations following recent strikes.

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Benjamin Netanyahu orders new checkpoints , settlements after deadly West Bank attack
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jpost.com
right80d ago

Benjamin Netanyahu orders new checkpoints , settlements after deadly West Bank attack

Following a shooting attack that killed two Israelis near Gilad Farm in the West Bank, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered increased troop deployments, new checkpoints, and expanded counterterrorism operations. These measures include demolishing the attacker's home, reinforcing IDF presence in Palestinian villages, and accelerating settlement expansion.

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Israeli settlers kill four Palestinians in West Bank attack
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Middle East Eye
center80d ago

Israeli settlers kill four Palestinians in West Bank attack

Israeli settlers and troops killed four Palestinians in the occupied West Bank village of Tel, southwest of Nablus, on Friday, with eyewitnesses claiming settlers opened fire on residents. Israeli media reported a settlement security guard and an army officer were also killed during the confrontation, with the Israeli army stating a Palestinian seized a weapon before being shot dead.

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Japanese 'Arab resistance fighter' Kozo Okamoto dies at 78
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Middle East Eye
center80d ago

Japanese 'Arab resistance fighter' Kozo Okamoto dies at 78

Kozo Okamoto, a Japanese leftist who participated in the 1972 Lod Airport attack and later lived in Lebanon under the protection of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), died in Beirut at age 78. The PFLP announced his death on Thursday, citing prolonged illness and remembering him as a symbol of international solidarity with the Palestinian cause.

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Luxembourg will not renew approval for Israeli war bonds, finance minister confirms
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Middle East Eye
center80d ago

Luxembourg will not renew approval for Israeli war bonds, finance minister confirms

Luxembourg's finance minister confirmed the country will not renew approval for the sale of Israel Bonds in the EU beyond their August 31 expiry. This decision, made by Luxembourg's financial regulator, follows years of campaigning linking the bonds to funding Israeli military operations, particularly in Gaza.

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Israeli banks set to sever financial links with Palestinian banks, sparking payment fears
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Middle East Eye
center80d ago

Israeli banks set to sever financial links with Palestinian banks, sparking payment fears

Israeli banks Hapoalim and Discount plan to sever correspondent banking services with five Palestinian banks on August 13 and September 1, respectively, citing increased risks and potential lawsuits. This move could disrupt essential payments for Palestinian imports, worker wages, and company transfers, potentially weakening the Palestinian Authority's ability to pay public sector salaries and impacting trade.

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