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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 INTELLIGENCE4,292 verified articles
Israeli government funnels millions of shekels to sanctioned settlement group
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Middle East Eye
center91d ago

Israeli government funnels millions of shekels to sanctioned settlement group

Israel's Ministry of National Security, led by Itamar Ben Gvir, plans to transfer four million shekels to Ahavat Gilad, a group sanctioned by multiple countries for facilitating settler violence in the occupied West Bank. The funds are designated to reduce violence and mentor youth on settler farms, despite international pressure on Israel to curb such attacks.

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Sheikh Hamad: The Arab leader who broke Israel’s siege on Gaza
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Al Jazeera
center92d ago

Sheikh Hamad: The Arab leader who broke Israel’s siege on Gaza

Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who died on Sunday, was the first Arab leader to break Israel's siege on Gaza by visiting the enclave in October 2012. He announced a $400m reconstruction grant and is remembered for his steadfast solidarity with Palestinians, defying regional isolation.

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Pen America chief resigns, accuses literary institution of erasing Palestinians
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Middle East Eye
center91d ago

Pen America chief resigns, accuses literary institution of erasing Palestinians

Dinaw Mengestu resigned as president of Pen America on Thursday, accusing the literary institution of unfairly treating Palestinians and undermining their free speech rights. Mengestu stated Pen America's recent report on the emotional toll on Israeli and Jewish-American writers, and its opposition to the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement, diminished the Palestinian experience to the point of erasure.

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Andy Burnham has rightly spoken out on Labour's Gaza shame. Now comes the hard part
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Middle East Eye
center91d ago

Andy Burnham has rightly spoken out on Labour's Gaza shame. Now comes the hard part

Submitted by David Hearst on Mon, 07/13/2026 - 13:20 The future prime minister should reconstruct a Labour Party with a strong moral core. This begins with Palestine and not repeating Starmer's fatal mistakes Andy Burnham, British prime minister in waiting, delivers a speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester, Britain, on 29 June, 2026 (Reuters) On It is easy, if not to say tempting, to be cynical about Andy Burnham.

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Israel sends ZAKA team to aid Venezuela after devastating earthquake
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jpost.com
right91d ago

Israel sends ZAKA team to aid Venezuela after devastating earthquake

ZAKA, Israel's volunteer emergency response organization, deployed a search-and-rescue team to Venezuela on June 29 following a request from Venezuelan authorities after twin earthquakes. The team conducted operations including rescues, aid distribution, and contributed to a long-term rebuilding plan presented to Venezuela's infrastructure minister, with an Israeli government delegation supporting the effort.

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In Wales, an artist sews names of Gaza’s infant victims on christening gown
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Al Jazeera
center91d ago

In Wales, an artist sews names of Gaza’s infant victims on christening gown

Welsh artist Diana Williams has embroidered the names of 300 infants killed in Gaza onto a vintage christening gown, using red thread and fraying the hem to symbolize loss and suffering. The artwork, titled Know Their Names, aims to draw attention to the scale of child casualties in the ongoing conflict and will be displayed in Paris and New York later this year.

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In Israel’s prisons, torture and death have become a norm that it barely tries to hide | Nesrine Malik
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The Guardian Middle East
left92d ago

In Israel’s prisons, torture and death have become a norm that it barely tries to hide | Nesrine Malik

Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan hospital, reported daily beatings and loss of consciousness after being detained by Israeli forces and held without charge in Rakefet prison. Approximately 3,500 Palestinians, including nearly 200 children, are held under administrative detention, facing documented abuse and death that human rights groups state is part of a longstanding system designed to terrorize and break morale.

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Lindsey Graham tributes from Israel and Ukraine point to complicated, often bloody legacy
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The Guardian Europe
left92d ago

Lindsey Graham tributes from Israel and Ukraine point to complicated, often bloody legacy

US Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent advocate for a muscular foreign policy and a key figure in Republican foreign policy circles, died on Saturday aged 71. His legacy is described as complicated and often bloody, marked by his support for the 2003 Iraq War and his influence on policy towards Iran and Israel.

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Detained by settlers, US Democrat Ro Khanna now faces pro-Israel attacks
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Al Jazeera
center92d ago

Detained by settlers, US Democrat Ro Khanna now faces pro-Israel attacks

US Congressman Ro Khanna stated he was detained for over an hour by armed Israeli settlers and soldiers in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, an incident the Israeli military disputes, claiming they dispersed civilians blocking a road. Following the event, Israeli officials, including Ambassador Michael Leiter, have attacked Khanna's credibility and motives, while Khanna maintains the Israeli military is lying and calls for the settlers' arrest.

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US congressman says ‘IDF is lying’ about his detention by settlers and soldiers
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The Guardian Middle East
left92d ago

US congressman says ‘IDF is lying’ about his detention by settlers and soldiers

U.S. Representative Ro Khanna accused the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) of lying about his detention by armed settlers and soldiers near the West Bank village of Zanuta on Wednesday, stating the IDF aided the settlers. Khanna presented video evidence of the incident and called for an investigation into both the settlers and the four IDF soldiers involved, while Israeli officials claimed Khanna was seeking a headline.

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One in four Israelis using hard drugs amid Gaza genocide and regional wars
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Middle East Eye
center92d ago

One in four Israelis using hard drugs amid Gaza genocide and regional wars

One in four Israelis are now using hard drugs, a significant rise attributed to the psychological impact of the Gaza war and regional conflicts since October 2023, according to Haaretz citing the Israeli Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. This trend, marked by increased sedative, opiate, and stimulant use, highlights how prolonged crises are entrenching substance misuse as a coping mechanism for ongoing stress and violence.

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Israeli forces kill five Palestinians in latest attacks on Gaza
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Al Jazeera
center92d ago

Israeli forces kill five Palestinians in latest attacks on Gaza

Israeli forces killed at least five Palestinians, including a nine-year-old girl, in separate attacks in central Gaza City and the Al-Bureij refugee camp on Sunday. The Israeli military acknowledged striking "terrorist infrastructure" in Gaza City, while Gaza’s Health Ministry reported over 1,098 Palestinians killed since the October truce.

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IDF finds Hezbollah position where Brig . Gen . Effie Defrin was wounded in 2006
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jpost.com
right92d ago

IDF finds Hezbollah position where Brig . Gen . Effie Defrin was wounded in 2006

IDF troops operating in the Wadi Saluki area uncovered a fortified Hezbollah anti-tank missile position, the same site where IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin was seriously wounded in 2006 during the Second Lebanon War. The discovery occurred during ongoing operations in the region, marking a significant moment for Defrin who visited troops near the site last week.

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EU accused of dragging its feet over ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
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The Guardian Middle East
left93d ago

EU accused of dragging its feet over ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements

The EU faces accusations of delaying a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements ahead of a foreign ministers' meeting discussing import options, including tariffs or licensing. Despite a UN inquiry finding Israel committing genocide and surging West Bank violence, divisions among member states mean a decision is unlikely soon, potentially deepening the EU's legal liability for sustaining trade with the occupation.

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Germany moves to criminalise denial of Israel’s existence while refusing to recognise Palestine
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Middle East Eye
center93d ago

Germany moves to criminalise denial of Israel’s existence while refusing to recognise Palestine

Germany's upper house of parliament has backed a proposal that could imprison individuals for denying Israel's right to exist, while Berlin continues to refuse recognition of a Palestinian state. This move, criticized by UN experts and Amnesty International as potentially unconstitutional and a threat to freedom of expression, intensifies Germany's crackdown on pro-Palestine activism.

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Armed Israeli Settlers Detained Ro Khanna. He Wants Their Illegal Outposts Demolished.
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The Intercept
left93d ago

Armed Israeli Settlers Detained Ro Khanna. He Wants Their Illegal Outposts Demolished.

On Wednesday afternoon in the Palestinian village of Zanuta, U.S. Representative Ro Khanna and his staff were detained for over an hour by armed Israeli settlers who blocked their vehicle. The Israeli military acknowledged the incident and stated its troops dispersed the settlers, though Khanna and his staff claim soldiers joined the settlers in harassing them.

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US Democrat Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers
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BBC Middle East
center93d ago

US Democrat Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers

US Congressman Ro Khanna stated he and his team were detained for 90 minutes by armed Israeli settlers wielding M4 rifles in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday. Khanna claimed the IDF sided with the settlers during the detention, though the IDF stated troops dispersed the civilians and allowed vehicles to proceed.

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US congressman says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank
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The Guardian Middle East
left93d ago

US congressman says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank

US Congressman Ro Khanna stated that armed Israeli settlers detained him and his delegation for 90 minutes near Khirbet Zanuta in the occupied West Bank. The incident, which Khanna described as illustrating "the arrogance of power" and the daily reality for Palestinians, occurred while visiting a destroyed Palestinian village and prompted contact with the US embassy and Israeli police.

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Israeli settlers held US lawmaker Ro Khanna at gunpoint in occupied West Bank
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Middle East Eye
center93d ago

Israeli settlers held US lawmaker Ro Khanna at gunpoint in occupied West Bank

Armed Israeli settlers, some carrying American-made M4 rifles, held U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna and his delegation at gunpoint for over an hour near Khirbet Zanuta in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli military confirmed settlers blocked vehicles and stated its forces ended the confrontation, while Khanna reported the IDF sided with the settlers during the detention.

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Power cuts plunge Gaza hospitals into darkness as Israel’s attacks persist
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Al Jazeera
center93d ago

Power cuts plunge Gaza hospitals into darkness as Israel’s attacks persist

Hospitals in Gaza are experiencing severe power cuts due to Israeli attacks and a blockade, rendering essential medical equipment inoperable and forcing delays or cancellations of surgeries. The ongoing energy crisis, exacerbated by damaged infrastructure and fuel shortages for generators, severely impacts patient care, particularly in intensive care and neonatal units.

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