6 stories for 2026-03-01 · Israel/Palestine
Israel has closed crossings into the Gaza Strip, including those used by humanitarian aid workers, according to an Israeli government agency. The closure restricts access for aid delivery into the territory.
A ballistic missile fired by Iranian forces struck central Tel Aviv, causing at least one civilian death and wounding more than 20 others. The missile penetrated Israeli air-defense systems, and Israeli authorities declared a nationwide state of emergency. Residents fled to shelters as air raid sirens sounded across the country.
Recently declassified Israeli files from 1948 have been revealed, with sources characterizing them as containing genocidal war orders. The documents relate to Israel's 1948 war period.
Occupation forces prevented Palestinians from reaching the Al-Aqsa Mosque to perform evening and tarawih prayers, citing restrictions on gatherings. The blockade coincided with the onset of attacks on Iran.
Israel's Ministry of Energy has announced a halt to gas exports to Egypt.
Israeli forces carried out airstrikes and shelling in Gaza, including in Khan Younis, and conducted demolition operations on residential buildings in eastern Khan Younis. Palestinian factions Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine issued separate statements condemning a U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran, characterizing it as a threat to regional security and stability.