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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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At least 7 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces over past 48 hours in Gaza
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Al Jazeera
center104d ago

At least 7 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces over past 48 hours in Gaza

Gaza's Ministry of Health reported that Israeli forces killed at least seven Palestinians and recovered nine bodies from rubble over the past 48 hours. The ministry stated that 16 people were injured, with ambulance services unable to reach all victims due to ongoing Israeli military actions despite a nominal ceasefire.

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Could Israel really build settlements in Gaza?
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Al Jazeera
center104d ago

Could Israel really build settlements in Gaza?

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated his ministry prepared plans for three settlements in northern Gaza, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refusing to rule out settlements in the territory. These statements signal a potential shift towards re-establishing Israeli settlements in Gaza, which are considered illegal under international law.

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In photos: Egypt fever sweeps Gaza as World Cup draws crowds
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Middle East Eye
center104d ago

In photos: Egypt fever sweeps Gaza as World Cup draws crowds

Submitted by Mohammed al-Hajjar on Sat, 07/04/2026 - 13:19 Fans gather across the Gaza Strip to back Egypt, with public screenings offering a rare moment of escape As the 2026 Fifa World Cup captivates fans around the world, Palestinians across the Gaza Strip are gathering to watch the tournament despite the territory's ongoing humanitarian crisis. Matches are being screened in public squares, cafes and restaurants.

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A hot shower, running water, light: In exile, each one returns me to Gaza
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Middle East Eye
center104d ago

A hot shower, running water, light: In exile, each one returns me to Gaza

Submitted by Ahmed Dremly on Sun, 06/28/2026 - 14:19 Three weeks after evacuating to Italy on a scholarship, every comfort of a safe and normal life only deepens my guilt for those I left behind A displaced Palestinian family rests in a tent at night during a heatwave at al-Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on 26 June 2024 (Eyad Baba/AFP) Off After nearly three years of surviving the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza, I realise that leaving the enclave is not enough to ease the pain of l

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Egypt coach dedicates World Cup win to Palestine as Gaza celebrates
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Al Jazeera
center104d ago

Egypt coach dedicates World Cup win to Palestine as Gaza celebrates

Egypt's national football team secured their first World Cup knockout victory by defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, with coach Hossam Hassan dedicating the win to the Palestinian people. Fans in Gaza celebrated the historic victory amidst bombed buildings, finding a moment of joy and unity despite the ongoing conflict.

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Israeli settlers intensify attacks in West Bank, targeting water supplies
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Al Jazeera
center105d ago

Israeli settlers intensify attacks in West Bank, targeting water supplies

Israeli settlers intensified attacks across the occupied West Bank in recent weeks, damaging electricity lines near Bethlehem, vandalizing greenhouses near Tulkarem, seizing a vital water spring northeast of Jerusalem, and taking control of a construction site in Jalud village. These assaults, which include targeting essential supplies and property, mark a significant increase in settler violence impacting Palestinian livelihoods and communities.

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Gaza sports community pledges to continue legacy of killed goalkeeper
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Al Jazeera
center105d ago

Gaza sports community pledges to continue legacy of killed goalkeeper

Gaza's sports community is pledging to continue the legacy of goalkeeper Saleem al-Ashqar, who was killed by Israeli forces in al-Qarara, northeast of Khan Younis, while seeking cooking gas. The Palestinian Football Association reported that approximately 1,009 Palestinian athletes have been killed since October 7, with al-Ashqar being one of 567 killed in the football sector alone.

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'Expel the Sunni and Shia': Settler project for 'Greater Israel' sets its sights on Syria
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Middle East Eye
center105d ago

'Expel the Sunni and Shia': Settler project for 'Greater Israel' sets its sights on Syria

In mid-May, Israeli settler activists from Halutzei HaBashan crossed into southern Syria near Majdal Shams, chaining themselves to the border fence and demanding authorization for Jewish settlements beyond the 1974 ceasefire line. The Israeli military confirmed soldiers returned the civilians to Israeli territory and apprehended them, while the group stated their intent to continue advocating for settlement in the region.

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Israel approves plan to establish 13 new settlements in occupied West Bank
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Al Jazeera
center105d ago

Israel approves plan to establish 13 new settlements in occupied West Bank

Israel's Security Cabinet approved a plan on Thursday to establish 13 new settlements in the central occupied West Bank, primarily in the Binyamin region along Route 60. Palestinian officials warned the move will further fragment territory, isolate East Jerusalem, and undermine prospects for a contiguous Palestinian state, calling it a violation of international law.

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Gaza genocide: How many UN findings will the West ignore?
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Middle East Eye
center105d ago

Gaza genocide: How many UN findings will the West ignore?

On June 23, 2026, the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory released a report documenting alleged Israeli genocide against Palestinians, particularly children, following a September 2025 report that found genocide was occurring. Western nations have largely avoided using the term 'genocide' in relation to Israeli actions, despite open expressions of genocidal intent by senior Israeli leaders and corroborating evidence from UN reports and human rights organizations.

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Wimbledon 2026: Zeynep Sonmez sports watermelon shock absorber for Palestine
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Middle East Eye
center105d ago

Wimbledon 2026: Zeynep Sonmez sports watermelon shock absorber for Palestine

Submitted by Judy Qeis on Fri, 07/03/2026 - 12:37 Turkish No 1 says tournament organisers barred her from wearing Palestinian pin despite Ukrainian flag being allowed Zeynep Sonmez with a watermelon vibration dampener on her racket at Wimbledon this week (Patrick Hamilton/Sipa USA via Reuters) Off Tennis player Zeynep Sonmez has said she was told by Wimbledon organisers that wearing a Palestine pin was prohibited, leading her to display solidarity with Palestinians through her racket. The Turkis

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Alan Gignoux: Homeland Lost review – a landscape as bereft as its people
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The Guardian Middle East
left105d ago

Alan Gignoux: Homeland Lost review – a landscape as bereft as its people

Documentary photographer Alan Gignoux's "Homeland Lost" project, created between 2004-2005 and now exhibited at P21 Gallery, features black and white portraits of Palestinian refugees and their ancestral homes destroyed during the 1948 Nakba. The exhibition highlights the profound connection Palestinians have to their land and the intergenerational trauma of displacement, with eight million Palestinians estimated to have been displaced since 1948.

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Seven pro-Palestine protesters convicted of misdemeanour charges in US
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Al Jazeera
center105d ago

Seven pro-Palestine protesters convicted of misdemeanour charges in US

A San Francisco jury convicted seven pro-Palestine protesters of misdemeanour charges, including obstruction and unlawful assembly, for blocking the Golden Gate Bridge on April 15, 2024. The jury remained deadlocked on a more serious felony conspiracy charge, resulting in a mistrial for that count, while the seven face sentencing in August.

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Hind Rajab Foundation calls on top prosecutor to investigate Ben Gvir ahead of NYC visit
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Middle East Eye
center106d ago

Hind Rajab Foundation calls on top prosecutor to investigate Ben Gvir ahead of NYC visit

The Hind Rajab Foundation and the Center for Constitutional Rights urged New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday to investigate Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir ahead of his planned visit for a July 7-8 summit. The groups cite Ben Gvir's rhetoric and actions, including alleged incitement to genocide and facilitating settler violence, as grounds for criminal investigation under New York law.

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Gaza's breast cancer patients face immediate mastectomies as doctors plead for end to blockade
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Middle East Eye
center106d ago

Gaza's breast cancer patients face immediate mastectomies as doctors plead for end to blockade

Gaza's breast cancer patients are undergoing immediate mastectomies due to a lack of diagnostic tools and cancer drugs, as physicians marked 1,000 days of blockade and pleaded for critical medical supplies. Doctors reported a severe decline in essential medical equipment, including MRI and cardiac catheterisation machines, and a rise in infectious diseases due to compromised water and hygiene infrastructure.

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Israeli bill to restrict call to prayer passes preliminary parliament reading
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Middle East Eye
center106d ago

Israeli bill to restrict call to prayer passes preliminary parliament reading

An Israeli bill to restrict the Muslim call to prayer (adhan) passed a preliminary reading in the Knesset on Wednesday by a vote of 50 to 36, introduced by lawmaker Zvika Fogel of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's party. Palestinians condemned the legislation as a 'declaration of religious war,' and the bill must now pass through committee and further readings before becoming law.

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Birmingham University weakens restrictions on investing in arms companies
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Middle East Eye
center106d ago

Birmingham University weakens restrictions on investing in arms companies

Birmingham University has weakened its investment restrictions on arms companies, replacing a policy to "minimise" such investments with principles that require consideration of financially material ESG factors. This policy change, which no longer excludes companies with significant weapons revenue, has drawn criticism from student representatives who argue it sends a negative message regarding human rights and investment in conflict.

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Israeli press alarmed as criticism of Israel becomes winning recipe in US politics
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Middle East Eye
center106d ago

Israeli press alarmed as criticism of Israel becomes winning recipe in US politics

Left-wing Democratic candidates challenging US support for Israel have secured primary victories across the United States, including in Colorado, New York, and Philadelphia. Israeli media and pro-Israel circles express alarm, viewing these wins as evidence of eroding support for Israel among Democratic voters amid the Gaza conflict.

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Gaza war’s 1,000 days: 90% of strip ‘destroyed’, 80% ‘seized’ by Israel
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Al Jazeera
center106d ago

Gaza war’s 1,000 days: 90% of strip ‘destroyed’, 80% ‘seized’ by Israel

Authorities in Gaza claim over 90 percent of the strip is destroyed and Israel controls 80 percent, with over 73,000 Palestinians killed since October 7, 2023. The US-created Board of Peace, intended to oversee a ceasefire and reconstruction, has faltered, with analysts stating Israel has expanded its control instead of withdrawing.

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Trump's Board of Peace says Unrwa has 'no place' in Gaza
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Middle East Eye
center106d ago

Trump's Board of Peace says Unrwa has 'no place' in Gaza

The US Board of Peace stated on X that UNRWA 'has no place in new Gaza,' urging nations to redirect funding to the US-led body. The statement comes amid an Israeli ban on UNRWA operations and the Board's planned launch of 'Hamas-free zones' in Gaza, which the Palestinian Authority rejected.

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