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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 hardest party to manage in the Iran talks isnt Iran | US - Israel war on Iran
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aljazeera.com
center88d ago

The hardest party to manage in the Iran talks isnt Iran | US - Israel war on Iran

US officials reportedly warned Iran of a possible Israeli plot to assassinate its lead negotiators during sensitive talks, a move unprecedented in US-Israel relations. Washington's primary challenge in managing the Iran negotiations is preventing its closest ally from undermining the process, a situation for which existing conflict-resolution scholarship offers no clear playbook.

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Knesset approves bill extending mandatory IDF service
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jpost.com
right88d ago

Knesset approves bill extending mandatory IDF service

The Knesset plenum approved a bill late Thursday night extending mandatory IDF service to 32 months, with 43 votes in favor and 12 against. This temporary framework applies to those enlisting in June 2029, rather than July 2024, amid severe manpower needs and coalition legislative efforts before upcoming elections.

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Palestinians injured in Israeli settler attacks across West Bank
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aljazeera.com
center88d ago

Palestinians injured in Israeli settler attacks across West Bank

Palestinians were injured and arrested across the occupied West Bank on Thursday following separate attacks by Israeli settlers and forces. A 16-year-old was shot by Israeli forces near Hebron, while settlers beat a man near Bethlehem and attacked a family in the South Hebron Hills, stealing sheep and leading to seven arrests. Attacks by Israeli settlers have surged since October 2023, with the UN reporting an average of six attacks per day this year.

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Benjamin Netanyahu is an obstacle to Middle East diplomacy says arab leaders
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jpost.com
right88d ago

Benjamin Netanyahu is an obstacle to Middle East diplomacy says arab leaders

Several Arab leaders have privately urged US President Donald Trump to reconsider his support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing his government as an obstacle to regional arrangements. These leaders reportedly conveyed to Trump their lack of confidence in Netanyahu's leadership as Israel approaches elections, seeking to influence Trump's assessment of Israeli leadership and his future regional policies.

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Hamas terrorists cannot conduct terror infiltration due to IDF success - general
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jpost.com
right88d ago

Hamas terrorists cannot conduct terror infiltration due to IDF success - general

IDF Central Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth stated on Wednesday that Hamas is no longer capable of conducting a terror infiltration like the October 7 attack, citing IDF control over more than 60% of Gaza. Despite this, Bluth acknowledged that Hamas retains residual capabilities and continues to rule Gaza, indicating the IDF's work is not finished.

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Palestinians injured in Israeli settler attacks across West Bank
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Al Jazeera
center88d ago

Palestinians injured in Israeli settler attacks across West Bank

Palestinians were injured in separate settler attacks across the occupied West Bank on Thursday, with one 16-year-old boy shot by Israeli forces near Hebron and a 30-year-old man beaten by settlers southeast of Bethlehem. These incidents occurred amid a reported surge in settler violence and Israeli forces arresting 32 Palestinians across the territory.

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Israeli attacks kill at least five Palestinians in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’
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Al Jazeera
center88d ago

Israeli attacks kill at least five Palestinians in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’

At least five Palestinians were killed in Israeli aerial and artillery attacks across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, including strikes in Gaza City and Khan Younis. These attacks underscore the ongoing violation of an October ceasefire agreement, with Palestinian health officials reporting over 1,100 deaths since the truce began.

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Hamas leadership run-off expected between Meshaal and al-Hayya
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Al Jazeera
center88d ago

Hamas leadership run-off expected between Meshaal and al-Hayya

Hamas is set to hold a run-off election next week between Khaled Meshaal and Khalil al-Hayya to choose a new political bureau chief, following Israeli assassinations of key leaders. The outcome of this vote, which aims to fill leadership vacancies and complete the current electoral term, will be closely scrutinized regionally and internationally.

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Trump’s Board of Peace drops full Gaza recovery plan in favour of tiny pilot scheme
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The Guardian Middle East
left88d ago

Trump’s Board of Peace drops full Gaza recovery plan in favour of tiny pilot scheme

Donald Trump's Board of Peace has scaled back its Gaza recovery plan from territory-wide reconstruction to a pilot scheme near Rafah, with a small camp and international security force not expected before year's end. Progress is further complicated by upcoming Israeli elections and ongoing conflict, with one diplomat suggesting the limited plan aims to prevent more extreme Israeli agendas for Gaza from taking hold.

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JD Vance says Epstein had connections to CIA and Mossad
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Middle East Eye
center88d ago

JD Vance says Epstein had connections to CIA and Mossad

US Senator JD Vance stated on Monday that Jeffrey Epstein had connections to the highest levels of American and Israeli intelligence, suggesting involvement with the CIA, Mossad, or both. Vance also alleged that elements within the Israeli government are funding influencers to attack US policy on Iran negotiations, which he has been involved in.

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Syria Hezbollah smuggling bust reveals its support for regional operations
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jpost.com
right88d ago

Syria Hezbollah smuggling bust reveals its support for regional operations

On July 16, Syrian Interior Ministry units seized an advanced weapons shipment including missiles and drones bound for Hezbollah near the Syrian-Iraqi border. This bust, attributed to Syrian state media SANA, occurs amid international pressure on Hezbollah and follows the Syrian government's stated commitment to preventing its territory from being used for arms smuggling.

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Shas Deri : IDF chief Eyal Zamir helping the Left with haredi draft stance
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jpost.com
right88d ago

Shas Deri : IDF chief Eyal Zamir helping the Left with haredi draft stance

Shas Party leader Arye Deri accused IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir of political interference and damaging the military after Zamir warned against a bill freezing arrests of Haredi draft evaders. The Knesset passed the bill, which the High Court of Justice has since frozen, while opposition leaders condemned Deri's remarks as dangerous and detrimental to national security.

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IDF soldier arrested for supplying military weapons in wave of grenade attacks
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jpost.com
right88d ago

IDF soldier arrested for supplying military weapons in wave of grenade attacks

An Israel Defense Forces soldier was arrested on Wednesday in Bat Yam on suspicion of supplying IDF grenades and ammunition potentially linked to recent grenade attacks in central Israel. Police seized dozens of IDF weapons from the soldier's home and are investigating his connection to incidents in Tel Aviv and Herzliya, which may be related to organized crime disputes.

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After Ireland partially bans trade with Israeli settlements, the UK must go further
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Middle East Eye
center88d ago

After Ireland partially bans trade with Israeli settlements, the UK must go further

Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank has reached its highest level since 2006, with an average of six attacks daily, including shootings, stabbings, and sexual violence, according to UN monitoring. The article argues that the UK must ban trade with these settlements, which it acknowledges are illegal under international law, to comply with ICJ obligations and end support for the occupation.

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John Esposito, would-be Catholic priest turned renowned scholar of Islam, dies aged 86
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Middle East Eye
center88d ago

John Esposito, would-be Catholic priest turned renowned scholar of Islam, dies aged 86

Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 17:43 Esposito's distinguished career path was unexpectedly shaped by a Palestinian academic John Esposito, professor of religion, international affairs, and Islamic studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, speaks to Middle East Eye's Unapologetic podcast in August 2025 (Screengrab) Off John Esposito, a world-renowned American author, professor, and scholar of Islam who consistently challenged western stereotypes, died aged 86 on Wed

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Israeli ministers taunt England and revel in Argentina’s World Cup win
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Middle East Eye
center88d ago

Israeli ministers taunt England and revel in Argentina’s World Cup win

Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 13:45 Senior politicians, including UK-sanctioned Smotrich and Ben Gvir, use Argentina’s semi-final victory to mock Britain Argentina fans celebrate their World Cup win against England on 15 July 2026, in Miami Beach, Florida (Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP) Off Israeli politicians took to social media on Wednesday to celebrate Argentina’s World Cup semi-final victory over England, cheering one of Israel’s closest allies while taunting Britain. Finan

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Shas leader Deri slams IDF chief Eyal Zamir over trying to help left - wing bloc
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jpost.com
right88d ago

Shas leader Deri slams IDF chief Eyal Zamir over trying to help left - wing bloc

Shas Party leader Arye Deri accused IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir of attempting to aid the left-wing bloc and damage the military after Zamir warned against legislation freezing arrests of Haredi draft evaders. The Knesset passed the bill this week, but the High Court of Justice has since frozen it pending further review, while opposition leaders condemned Deri's remarks as dangerous and detached from national security needs.

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Israeli opposition tops new poll as Netanyahu allies explore voting restrictions
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Middle East Eye
center88d ago

Israeli opposition tops new poll as Netanyahu allies explore voting restrictions

A new poll released Wednesday by Channel 13 projects an opposition bloc securing 61 seats in Israel's upcoming October 27 election, potentially unseating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This projection comes as Netanyahu's allies reportedly explore measures to restrict voting access for Israelis abroad and in assisted-living facilities, demographics largely opposed to the current government.

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Why lessons learned on October 7 keep IDF in Syria
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jpost.com
right89d ago

Why lessons learned on October 7 keep IDF in Syria

Following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, Israel established a buffer zone in southern Syria, destroying military assets and creating physical depth to prevent threats from reaching its border. US President Donald Trump has reportedly urged Israel to withdraw from this zone, viewing it as a problem for the new Syrian leadership, while Israel sees it as a crucial security solution derived from lessons learned on October 7.

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'Textbook infringement': Palestine advocacy groups sue for immediate halt to Trump's ICC sanctions
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Middle East Eye
center89d ago

'Textbook infringement': Palestine advocacy groups sue for immediate halt to Trump's ICC sanctions

On Wednesday, Palestine advocacy groups Democracy for the Arab World Now (Dawn) and the Taxpayer Alliance Against Genocide (Taag) filed a lawsuit in a New York federal court seeking to halt the Trump administration's sanctions against individuals and groups liaising with the International Criminal Court (ICC). The groups argue these sanctions, enacted via Executive Order 14203, constitute a "textbook infringement" on First Amendment rights by forcing self-censorship and hindering routine advocacy with the ICC and sanctioned parties.

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