9 stories for 2026-03-12 · Israel/Palestine
Israeli forces and settlers have imposed sieges on villages in the Tubas area of the West Bank, surrounding dozens of families and cutting off water supplies. Settlers set fires in homes in Yarza village after forcibly displacing residents. Human rights organizations and medical teams report that Israeli settlers are exploiting movement restrictions imposed during regional conflict to attack Palestinians.
Six Palestinians have been killed in settler attacks in the West Bank since the start of Israel's war, according to the UN. The EU and UK are calling on Israel to stop the escalating violence.
Amnesty International has accused Israel of destroying reproductive healthcare infrastructure in Gaza. The organization's report documents damage to healthcare facilities affecting women's access to reproductive services.
Israeli occupation authorities have revoked the permanent residency ID of released Jerusalem prisoner Rashid al-Rashq. The revocation denies him rights and prevents him from living in Jerusalem's Old City, continuing a forced displacement policy affecting thousands of Jerusalemites since 1967.
Israel has imposed strict military censorship on journalists and news operations, which has intensified in recent years. The military has banned direct broadcasts of Israeli airspace, particularly regarding missile strikes and interceptions. Video footage of air defense systems intercepting strikes was largely prohibited from coverage during recent military operations.
Israel has established a new settlement on Mount Ebal near the Palestinian city of Nablus. The location is strategically significant due to its geographical position overlooking Nablus and surrounding Palestinian villages.
Following the Israeli-Palestinian war, there were expectations that security conditions would improve with discussions about Hamas's potential withdrawal from governance in Gaza. However, reports indicate Hamas has killed Palestinians, triggering angry reactions and renewed concerns about the security situation in the territory.
A Palestinian was killed in western Gaza City following an Israeli airstrike on a civilian vehicle, with additional casualties reported from a separate strike in central Gaza. The closure of the Rafah crossing has prompted warnings of intensifying siege conditions, with prices reportedly rising 300%. Six tankers of cooking gas entered Gaza through an alternative crossing to distribute to approximately 15,000 beneficiaries.
Israeli forces are using double-tap airstrike tactics, a practice where a second strike is conducted shortly after an initial strike, often hitting first responders and civilians in the vicinity. This tactic has been documented as a method resulting in additional civilian casualties.