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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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'They spat in my face': Palestinians describe abuse at Gaza crossings
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Middle East Eye
center115d ago

'They spat in my face': Palestinians describe abuse at Gaza crossings

Mahmoud al-Najjar, a Palestinian student with a scholarship to Italy, was arrested by Israeli forces at the Karem Abu Salem crossing in early June, with his family only learning of his detention through social media. Al-Najjar's family, who lost relatives in an October bombardment, are now in acute anxiety as human rights organizations have been unable to confirm his status or facilitate visits since his detention.

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UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children
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BBC Middle East
center115d ago

UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children

A UN commission of inquiry stated that Israel has deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza, alleging genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. Israel's foreign ministry rejected the report as a "libellous sham," while the commission cited "reasonable grounds" that these acts form part of a deliberate strategy to destroy the future of Palestinians by targeting their children.

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‘Killed pursuing her dream’: Gaza girl on her way to school dies in Israeli drone strike
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Middle East Eye
center115d ago

‘Killed pursuing her dream’: Gaza girl on her way to school dies in Israeli drone strike

On Monday morning in Gaza City's Rimal neighborhood, 17-year-old Raghad Ashour was killed in an Israeli drone strike while en route to a learning center. At least five others were wounded in the attack, which occurred as students face widespread disruption to education due to ongoing conflict.

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Israel’s deliberate targeting of Gaza children part of genocide: UN inquiry
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Al Jazeera
center115d ago

Israel’s deliberate targeting of Gaza children part of genocide: UN inquiry

A United Nations commission of inquiry stated on Tuesday that Israel's deliberate targeting of children in Gaza constitutes genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The report found that approximately 30 percent of those killed in Gaza were children and noted a rise in miscarriages and birth defects due to attacks on maternity care and an aid blockade.

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Hezbollah operations find , target IDF senior command in Lebanon
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jpost.com
right115d ago

Hezbollah operations find , target IDF senior command in Lebanon

IDF sources warn Hezbollah is using radio activity and technological efforts, primarily at night, to locate and target senior Israeli military commanders in southern Lebanon. These findings, following several incidents including drone strikes and explosive devices, necessitate a re-evaluation of IDF operational patterns amid ongoing cross-border exchanges.

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IDF controls approx . 70 % of Gaza Strip , Southern Command prepares for next phase
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jpost.com
right115d ago

IDF controls approx . 70 % of Gaza Strip , Southern Command prepares for next phase

The IDF now controls approximately 70% of the Gaza Strip, with defense officials anticipating further expansion of operational control in the coming months. This comes as Israeli defense officials are concerned Hamas is delaying a ceasefire agreement while rebuilding its capabilities and preparing for renewed fighting.

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Even if Netanyahu is voted out, Israel's ethnic cleansing agenda will continue apace
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Middle East Eye
center115d ago

Even if Netanyahu is voted out, Israel's ethnic cleansing agenda will continue apace

Submitted by Antony Loewenstein on Fri, 06/19/2026 - 16:45 Palestinians are being attacked and displaced on a regular basis - and none of the prime minister's potential successors elucidate a different future An Israeli settler stands among Israeli forces gathering near Palestinian protesters in the village of Idna, in the occupied West Bank, on 5 June 2026 (Hazem Bader/AFP) On Naftali Bennett, the former Israeli prime minister and aspirant for the top job in this year’s election, was upset. He

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Palestine weekly wrap: Israel’s ‘quiet annexation’ grows louder
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Al Jazeera
center116d ago

Palestine weekly wrap: Israel’s ‘quiet annexation’ grows louder

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced the annulment of the 1997 Hebron Agreement, transferring planning authority in the H2 zone to Israel, while Israeli media reported a "creeping" annexation in Gaza expanding control westward. An Israeli strike in Bureij refugee camp killed Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah, the 12th journalist killed since October 2023, amidst ongoing international censure of Israeli land seizures.

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Hamas , French officials hold top secret meeting , first since October 7
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jpost.com
right116d ago

Hamas , French officials hold top secret meeting , first since October 7

Senior Hamas political bureau leaders held a highly confidential meeting with a French delegation in an unspecified Middle Eastern country, marking the first such encounter since October 7. The discussions focused on Palestinian internal affairs, national reconciliation, and advancing a political process for a two-state solution along the 1967 borders.

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UK judge renews contempt proceedings against Palestine Action lawyer
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Middle East Eye
center115d ago

UK judge renews contempt proceedings against Palestine Action lawyer

UK judge Justice Johnson has renewed contempt of court proceedings against barrister Rajiv Menon KC for allegedly breaching directions during a closing speech in January at the trial of Palestine Action defendants. Johnson stated there is a case to answer and it is in the public interest to institute proceedings, a move described as unprecedented in English legal history.

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How Andy Burnham could set Britain on a new course on Israel and Palestine
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Middle East Eye
center115d ago

How Andy Burnham could set Britain on a new course on Israel and Palestine

Submitted by Imran Mulla on Mon, 06/22/2026 - 16:01 Gaza was a major reason behind Labour haemorrhaging votes to the Greens and independents but will a new leader turn the tide? The new Labour Party MP for Makerfield, Andy Burnham, being sworn in after his win in the recent by-election, in the House of Commons in London on 22 June (AFP) Off Andy Burnham has been notably reticent to speak about foreign policy in the past few weeks. He and his team believed doing so would not help him win his by-e

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Itamar Ben Gvir: How the man keeping Netanyahu in office rose to power
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Middle East Eye
center115d ago

Itamar Ben Gvir: How the man keeping Netanyahu in office rose to power

Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Fri, 06/19/2026 - 18:09 Notorious for provocative rhetoric and overseeing brutal treatment of Palenstinian prisoners, he has been able to galvanise supporters on the far right Itamar Ben Gvir, pictured here on 6 October 2022, is pivotal to the chances of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government staying in power after this year's general election (AFP) On Itamar Ben Gvir was once regarded as too extreme for the Israeli political mainstream. But t

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Palestinian children ‘unprotected’ as NGOs forced out of Gaza and West Bank
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Al Jazeera
center116d ago

Palestinian children ‘unprotected’ as NGOs forced out of Gaza and West Bank

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child warned that Palestinian children are increasingly unprotected as humanitarian groups and rights defenders are forced to scale back operations in Gaza and the West Bank. These organizations, often labelled "terrorists" by pro-Israel groups, have historically defended children in military courts and documented violations, leaving children vulnerable to impunity without their support.

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How Keir Starmer supported Israel throughout its genocide in Gaza
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Middle East Eye
center116d ago

How Keir Starmer supported Israel throughout its genocide in Gaza

Keir Starmer's Labour Party has faced significant backlash and loss of support, with a new study indicating that over half of former Labour voters intending to vote center or left cited Israel's actions in Gaza as a factor in their decision. During his tenure, Starmer consistently supported Israel's right to defend itself following the October 7th attacks, even backing actions like cutting off power and water to Gaza before eventually rowing back on some comments.

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Ben Gvir says Lebanon should be 'Israel's playground', urges Netanyahu to defy Trump
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Middle East Eye
center116d ago

Ben Gvir says Lebanon should be 'Israel's playground', urges Netanyahu to defy Trump

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir stated on Monday that Lebanon should become "Israel's playground" and urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to reject any ceasefire agreement with the country. Ben Gvir threatened Beirut with destruction similar to Beit Hanoun if Israeli soldiers are harmed, emphasizing that Israeli safety supersedes any concerns about Lebanese civilian casualties.

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Gaza’s surfers seek solace from war in the Mediterranean Sea
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Al Jazeera
center116d ago

Gaza’s surfers seek solace from war in the Mediterranean Sea

A group of three surfers in Gaza City paddle out into the Mediterranean Sea, seeking solace from the ongoing conflict despite the risk of Israeli military targeting. The surfers use candle wax in place of surf wax due to severe shortages and are preserving old equipment, highlighting the challenges to the sport amidst the war's destruction and displacement.

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Israeli raid in Hebron kills two Palestinians, including child
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Middle East Eye
center116d ago

Israeli raid in Hebron kills two Palestinians, including child

Israeli forces stormed Beit Ummar, a town northwest of Hebron, on Monday, killing 15-year-old Reda Sami Hassan Awad and 19-year-old Issa Arafat Ismail Awad. The Palestinian health ministry reported these killings bring the West Bank death toll to 70 this year, amid ongoing Israeli raids and escalating violence in the region.

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Israel deployed troops to Somaliland after recognition, source says
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Middle East Eye
center116d ago

Israel deployed troops to Somaliland after recognition, source says

A senior Somali official told Middle East Eye that Israel deployed approximately 50 soldiers, primarily of African heritage, to Somaliland in late February following its recognition of the breakaway state. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel and Somaliland have a history of secret security cooperation, which they intend to expand, though Somaliland's Defense Minister denied Israel has a base there.

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What the World Cup looks like from Gaza
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Al Jazeera
center116d ago

What the World Cup looks like from Gaza

Gaza's footballers train on broken pitches with no shoes. Why has FIFA's rebuilding plan gone nowhere?.

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The children of the norther border caught in Israel endless war
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jpost.com
right117d ago

The children of the norther border caught in Israel endless war

Residents of northern Israeli conflict zones, including families with children, have chosen to remain in their homes despite ongoing rocket and drone fire from Lebanon, driven by the trauma of previous forced evacuations. This decision has led to a reported 300% increase in parents seeking mental health treatment for children exhibiting severe anxiety and hypervigilance.

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