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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 INTELLIGENCE4,388 verified articles
Israeli former leaders and security chiefs threaten legal action over ‘Jewish terrorism’
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The Guardian Middle East
left114d ago

Israeli former leaders and security chiefs threaten legal action over ‘Jewish terrorism’

Dozens of Israeli former prime ministers, security chiefs, and cultural elites signed a leaked letter threatening legal action against Prime Minister Netanyahu's government over alleged support for Jewish terrorism and an 'ideology of ethnic cleansing' in the occupied West Bank. The signatories demand immediate eradication of Jewish terrorism, warning they will petition Israel's High Court if the government does not act.

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IDF seals Hezbollah tunnel system in Tebnit amid hostage risk concerns
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jpost.com
right114d ago

IDF seals Hezbollah tunnel system in Tebnit amid hostage risk concerns

The IDF has sealed dozens of Hezbollah terrorists inside an underground complex in Tebnit, Lebanon, relaying messages through mediators that the militants must surrender or be killed. Israeli security officials stated this scenario is being viewed as a pilot program for demilitarization, with a similar operation having previously occurred with Hamas in Rafah. Concerns are also rising among Israeli forces about potential Hezbollah kidnapping attempts against IDF soldiers to negotiate for the trapped militants.

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Likud minister says Turkey and Syria 'far more concerning than Iran'
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Middle East Eye
center114d ago

Likud minister says Turkey and Syria 'far more concerning than Iran'

Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli stated in Jerusalem on Tuesday that Turkey and Syria, under Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ahmed al-Sharaa respectively, are more concerning than Iran due to a perceived "Muslim Brotherhood axis." Chikli's comments reflect a growing sentiment among some Israeli officials who view Turkey's expanding influence and capabilities as a significant long-term challenge.

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Former Israeli prime minister says he smuggled Starlink receptors into Iran
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Middle East Eye
center114d ago

Former Israeli prime minister says he smuggled Starlink receptors into Iran

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated he initiated a plan to smuggle tens of thousands of Starlink receptors into Iran to aid anti-government protesters during internet blackouts. Bennett claimed the program was halted by the current Israeli government, preventing its use during recent demonstrations.

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Four Gaza aid flotilla activists released from Libya detention
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Al Jazeera
center114d ago

Four Gaza aid flotilla activists released from Libya detention

Four pro-Palestinian activists from Tunisia, Uruguay, and Italy, detained in Libya for approximately one month, were released on Wednesday and have arrived in Tunis. Six other activists remain in detention and are expected to be released within 24 hours, according to the Global Sumud Flotilla group.

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Diabetes patients in Gaza face survival battle amid war shortages
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Al Jazeera
center114d ago

Diabetes patients in Gaza face survival battle amid war shortages

Diabetes patients in Gaza, such as 20-year-old Hamza al-Ghazali in Zeitoun neighborhood, face life-threatening shortages of insulin and monitoring equipment due to Israeli restrictions since October 2023. The shortage has driven insulin prices from 25–35 shekels to 75–100 shekels per pen, forcing patients to ration doses and risk severe complications.

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‘Genocidaires’ delight’: Israeli Ben & Jerry’s flavour sparks social media backlash
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Middle East Eye
center114d ago

‘Genocidaires’ delight’: Israeli Ben & Jerry’s flavour sparks social media backlash

Ben & Jerry's Israel announced a new 'Milk and Honey' ice cream flavor on Tuesday, sourcing ingredients from kibbutzim near Gaza. The launch sparked social media backlash, with users accusing the brand of insensitivity amid Israel's ongoing war in Gaza.

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The children Gaza lost
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Al Jazeera
center114d ago

The children Gaza lost

What does a new UN report documenting the killing and suffering of Palestinian children in Gaza reveal?.

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Clean sweep for Mamdani-backed candidates in New York's Democratic primary
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BBC US & Canada
center114d ago

Clean sweep for Mamdani-backed candidates in New York's Democratic primary

In New York's Democratic primaries on Tuesday, candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani secured victories, including Brad Lander's defeat of incumbent Congressman Dan Goldman in the 10th district, with Lander having accused Israel of genocide. These wins signal a shift towards the left within the party, raising concerns among establishment Democrats about electability in the upcoming general elections.

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'Constant targeting': Pro-Israel legal group slammed for reporting Oxford Union president to police
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Middle East Eye
center114d ago

'Constant targeting': Pro-Israel legal group slammed for reporting Oxford Union president to police

The pro-Israel legal group UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) reported Oxford Union President Arwa Elrayess to the police over remarks made in a private WhatsApp group concerning Palestinian resistance. Elrayess, who has Palestinian heritage, stated her comments were taken out of context and did not justify or glorify Hamas, while condemning the targeting of civilians by all actors.

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UN warns Palestinian children 'defenceless' amid Israeli crackdown on NGOs
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Middle East Eye
center115d ago

UN warns Palestinian children 'defenceless' amid Israeli crackdown on NGOs

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child warned on Monday that Palestinian children are increasingly unprotected as Israel obstructs the work of human rights organizations by designating them as "terrorists." These Israeli measures, including raids and financial sanctions, impede vital humanitarian efforts, leaving children "defenceless" and risking impunity for rights violations.

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Israel continues to commit genocide by targeting children in Gaza, UN inquiry finds
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The Guardian Middle East
left115d ago

Israel continues to commit genocide by targeting children in Gaza, UN inquiry finds

A UN independent commission of inquiry released a report on Tuesday finding that Israeli forces deliberately targeted and killed Palestinian children in Gaza, constituting genocide. The report noted that about 30% of those killed by Israeli forces were children and that this intentional targeting demonstrates genocidal intent, which Israel rejected as a 'libellous sham.'

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Israel Ambassador to UAE says Iran war brought Gulf States , Israel closer
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jpost.com
right115d ago

Israel Ambassador to UAE says Iran war brought Gulf States , Israel closer

Israel's Ambassador to the UAE, Yossi Shelley, stated on Tuesday that Iran's recent attacks have strengthened strategic partnerships between Israel and Gulf states established under the Abraham Accords. Shelley cited Iran's missile and drone assaults, including approximately 3,000 projectiles toward the UAE, as evidence of shared security interests necessitating joint defense efforts.

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Naftali Bennett says Israel - US alliance is at risk , calls for stronger public diplomacy
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jpost.com
right115d ago

Naftali Bennett says Israel - US alliance is at risk , calls for stronger public diplomacy

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated on Tuesday that Israel's alliance with the United States is at risk due to deteriorating public perception and a neglect of public diplomacy. Bennett urged Israel to invest in a robust public relations strategy, warning that reliance on any single US president's support is insufficient for long-term security.

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IDF kills Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon amid fragile ceasefire
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jpost.com
right115d ago

IDF kills Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon amid fragile ceasefire

On Tuesday afternoon, the IDF reported killing Hezbollah operatives approaching its positions on the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon, with local Lebanese media stating two were killed and two wounded in the first incident and four targeted in a second. Despite these incidents interrupting a relative calm, the broader ceasefire appeared to hold as Hezbollah stated Israel violated the truce but did not retaliate militarily, while direct talks on IDF withdrawals continue in Washington.

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Inside the surreal UK parliament debate on pro-Israel influence dominated by lobby group members
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Middle East Eye
center115d ago

Inside the surreal UK parliament debate on pro-Israel influence dominated by lobby group members

The UK parliament's Westminster Hall debated a petition with 118,000 signatures calling for a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on Monday evening. The debate was dominated by Conservative and Labour MPs—many of whom are members of pro-Israel lobby groups—who argued the petition was antisemitic, while the government declined to support an inquiry.

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Pregnant and imprisoned: Palestinian women face harsh conditions in Israeli jails
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Middle East Eye
center115d ago

Pregnant and imprisoned: Palestinian women face harsh conditions in Israeli jails

Israeli forces arrested Manar Karaja, who was two months pregnant, from her home in the occupied West Bank on April 30. The Palestinian Prisoners' Club reported that Karaja and two other pregnant women held in Damon Prison face harsh detention conditions, including inadequate nutrition and medical care, exacerbating their physical and psychological suffering.

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Demand for tunnel maps and personal weapons tests Gaza talks
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Al Jazeera
center115d ago

Demand for tunnel maps and personal weapons tests Gaza talks

Nickolay Mladenov, the high representative for Gaza, demanded the complete disarmament of Hamas, including tunnel maps and private weapons, during ceasefire talks in Cairo. The demand has become the primary obstacle, as Palestinian factions refuse unconditional disarmament and link weapons handover to Israeli withdrawal and political guarantees.

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UN inquiry: Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children as part of genocide
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Middle East Eye
center115d ago

UN inquiry: Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children as part of genocide

The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry concluded on Tuesday that Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza and the West Bank, documenting at least 20,179 children killed and 44,143 wounded between 7 October 2023 and 7 October 2025. The report identifies specific military units and describes ongoing killings after the October 2025 ceasefire, attributing genocidal intent to Israel.

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Palestinian children targeted in genocide, war crimes in Gaza: UN inquiry
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Al Jazeera
center115d ago

Palestinian children targeted in genocide, war crimes in Gaza: UN inquiry

A UN commission of inquiry released a report on Tuesday accusing Israel of deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza, amounting to genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The report states about 30% of those killed since October 2023 were children, and warns that killings have continued after the October 2025 ceasefire.

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