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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 INTELLIGENCE4,383 verified articles
UN discusses prevention of genocide: Six times it failed to do just that
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Al Jazeera
center102d ago

UN discusses prevention of genocide: Six times it failed to do just that

The United Nations General Assembly convened to discuss the prevention of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity amid ongoing crises in Gaza and Sudan. Critics express skepticism about the UN's effectiveness, citing past failures to act, such as during the 1994 Rwandan genocide where an estimated 800,000 Tutsis and others were killed.

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Nephew of PA vice president arrested over Gaza smuggling with Israeli soldiers
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Middle East Eye
center102d ago

Nephew of PA vice president arrested over Gaza smuggling with Israeli soldiers

Israeli security forces arrested Jamal al-Sheikh, nephew of PA Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh, in February for allegedly smuggling contraband into Gaza with the help of Israeli soldiers between February 2025 and February 2026. The operation involved multiple shipments of goods, including dual-use items, with the final attempt to smuggle cigarettes and iPhones worth approximately 200 million shekels leading to his apprehension.

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Israel’s Smotrich declares ‘revolution’ in West Bank settlement expansion
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Al Jazeera
center102d ago

Israel’s Smotrich declares ‘revolution’ in West Bank settlement expansion

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared a "revolution in settlement" expansion following the Israeli cabinet's approval of 13 new settlements in the central occupied West Bank. This expansion, considered illegal under international law, is accompanied by a surge in settler attacks and demolitions targeting Palestinian communities, undermining prospects for a two-state solution.

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Israeli attack on vehicle in Lebanon kills at least four
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Al Jazeera
center102d ago

Israeli attack on vehicle in Lebanon kills at least four

An Israeli drone strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon on Monday killed at least four people, including a school principal, her mother, a foreign domestic worker, and a Syrian citizen, according to Lebanon's National News Agency. This attack occurred despite a US-brokered ceasefire agreement that began on June 21, with both sides accusing each other of violations.

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Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body
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Al Jazeera
center102d ago

Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body

Hamas announced on Monday the dissolution of its governing body in Gaza, which has managed the territory since 2007. A US-backed technocratic committee, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), is expected to assume day-to-day civilian governance, potentially facilitating negotiations and addressing a power vacuum.

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Detained Gaza doctor almost unrecognisable after injuries in Israeli jail, lawyer says
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The Guardian Middle East
left102d ago

Detained Gaza doctor almost unrecognisable after injuries in Israeli jail, lawyer says

Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, formerly director of Kamal Adwan hospital, is severely injured and nearly unrecognizable after 18 months of detention in Israel, according to his lawyer Nasser Odeh. Abu Safiya, who fears for his life and reports daily beatings in Rakefet prison, is part of a broader pattern of undermining Palestinians' right to health, Physicians for Human Rights Israel stated.

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The West must act to save Dr Hussam Abu Safiya from being killed by Israel
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Middle East Eye
center102d ago

The West must act to save Dr Hussam Abu Safiya from being killed by Israel

Palestinian paediatrician Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, has been held captive by Israel for over 550 days without charge or conviction. He is reportedly at imminent risk in Nitzan Prison after enduring torture and mistreatment since his forcible disappearance in late 2024.

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Israel's death towers: Gaza civilians killed by remote attacks during ceasefire
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Middle East Eye
center102d ago

Israel's death towers: Gaza civilians killed by remote attacks during ceasefire

On June 14, Khalil al-Masri was killed by a live bullet in Gaza City while preparing for his daughter's wedding, with his brother attributing the fire to an Israeli quadcopter or military lifter. This incident occurred amid an escalating pattern of Israeli fire targeting Palestinian civilians, with at least five others reportedly struck by Israeli fire in Gaza City on the same day.

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Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least 6 as ‘ceasefire’ violations continue
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Al Jazeera
center102d ago

Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least 6 as ‘ceasefire’ violations continue

Israeli attacks on Gaza City and Khan Younis on Monday killed at least six Palestinians and wounded over 20, according to medical sources. These attacks, including drone strikes on a vehicle and a tent, and an apartment, continue despite a US-brokered ceasefire agreed to in October, with Gaza's Health Ministry reporting over 1,000 ceasefire violations since then.

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UK urged to sanction Netanyahu and justice minister over Israeli torture of Palestinians
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Middle East Eye
center102d ago

UK urged to sanction Netanyahu and justice minister over Israeli torture of Palestinians

Dozens of British lawmakers urged the UK government to sanction Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin over alleged torture of Palestinian civilians. The lawmakers cited a UN report finding torture integral to Israeli domination and called for an end to impunity, while the UK Foreign Office stated mistreatment reports are disgraceful and must be investigated.

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Israeli command system identified 850,000 targets in Gaza and Lebanon wars, says supplier
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The Guardian Middle East
left102d ago

Israeli command system identified 850,000 targets in Gaza and Lebanon wars, says supplier

Elbit Systems stated its command and control system identified 850,000 real-time intelligence targets for the Israeli military across all war theaters between October 7, 2023, and the end of 2025. A former US Pentagon advisor expressed concern that this volume of targets suggests a significant portion of Gaza's population and infrastructure may have been targeted, raising questions about civilian harm assessments.

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+972 Magazine
left102d ago

First Israel silenced Palestinian citizens. Now it turns to their leaders

On June 23, Palestinian community leader Mohammed Barakeh was interrogated in the Israeli settlement of Ariel for a 2022 speech, despite his request to be questioned within Israel. This event, alongside upcoming sentencing hearings for Raja Eghbaria and Sheikh Kamal Khatib for past social media posts and speeches, indicates a broader crackdown on Palestinian political expression inside Israel since October 7.

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Palestinian baby dies in West Bank after Israel blocks urgent medical care
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Al Jazeera
center103d ago

Palestinian baby dies in West Bank after Israel blocks urgent medical care

A four-month-old Palestinian infant died west of Ramallah after Israeli forces blocked his transfer to a hospital for over an hour, while Israeli forces also killed a 16-year-old boy near Ramallah and two Palestinians in Gaza City. The governor of Ramallah stated the infant's death was part of a policy to obstruct Palestinian movement and healthcare access, as violence escalates in the West Bank.

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Netanyahu claims Israel protects Christians after Israeli attacks hit churches in Lebanon
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Middle East Eye
center103d ago

Netanyahu claims Israel protects Christians after Israeli attacks hit churches in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed in a Fox News interview that Christians in Lebanon have asked Israel to annex their villages for protection against Hezbollah. These claims contrast with reports of Israeli forces damaging churches and Christian religious sites in Lebanon, and an image of a soldier desecrating a statue of Jesus.

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DW News
center103d ago

Students leave Gaza to continue studies, others in limbo

Twenty-four-year-old Amira Al-Khatib and 20-year-old Mohammad Herzallah recently departed Gaza for the Netherlands to continue their university studies, receiving support from the Gazan Student Support Network. However, 62 other Palestinian students with Malaysian scholarships remain in limbo, unable to leave Gaza due to transit and diplomatic obstacles.

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Photo of abused Palestinian detainee causes anguish for two Gaza mothers
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Al Jazeera
center103d ago

Photo of abused Palestinian detainee causes anguish for two Gaza mothers

A leaked photograph showing a Palestinian detainee in severe distress has caused anguish for two mothers in Gaza, each certain the man is her missing son. The Israeli military acknowledged the photo's authenticity and stated an inquiry is underway, but has not identified the detainee or his location, adding to the families' distress.

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We must protect Palestinian children from being killed | Letter
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The Guardian Middle East
left103d ago

We must protect Palestinian children from being killed | Letter

Unicef UK chief executive Philip Goodwin reported on rising fear and violence against Palestinian children in the West Bank, citing incidents including a seven-month-old infant killed by Israeli forces. Goodwin stated that since January 2025, at least one Palestinian child has been killed weekly in the West Bank, calling for international outrage and for Israeli authorities to protect children in line with international law.

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Israel eyes return to Gaza war within months, Channel 12 reports
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Middle East Eye
center103d ago

Israel eyes return to Gaza war within months, Channel 12 reports

Israel believes fighting in Gaza could resume within two months if the US-led "Board of Peace" rules Hamas has violated a disarmament agreement, according to Channel 12. This ruling, potentially made by the board's director-general Nikolay Mladenov, could allow Israel to renew operations in areas outside its current control, raising the prospect of renewed conflict.

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Jailed Gaza hospital chief in life-threatening condition, rights group says
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Al Jazeera
center103d ago

Jailed Gaza hospital chief in life-threatening condition, rights group says

Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, is in life-threatening condition after over 555 days of detention by Israeli authorities without charge. Physicians for Human Rights Israel reported that his lawyer documented severe abuse, difficulty breathing, and signs of torture following his transfer to solitary confinement.

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Gaza protests against two Democrats spark outcry and debate on tactics
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The Guardian Middle East
left103d ago

Gaza protests against two Democrats spark outcry and debate on tactics

In San Francisco, state senator Scott Wiener was forced to leave the Trans March after protesters aggressively confronted him over his stance on the Gaza war, while in New York, a coffee shop stated it would not serve Congressman Dan Goldman due to his support for Israel. These incidents highlight how the Israel-Palestine conflict has become a divisive issue in US elections, with aggressive protest tactics sparking backlash and contributing to electoral losses for pro-Israel candidates.

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