11 stories for 2026-03-18 · Israel/Palestine
An Iranian missile barrage struck central Israel, killing two people near Tel Aviv in Ramat Gan and causing extensive property damage to buildings and vehicles across the region. Israel's health ministry reported 192 people injured over the past 24 hours. Iran said four people were killed and eight wounded in US-Israeli strikes on rural areas in Lorestan province.
Israeli forces attacked worshippers and arrested several youths in Jerusalem. No additional details about the incident are provided in the source material.
Settlers attacked Palestinians and activists in the herding community of Humsa in the Jordan Valley, tying up and beating them and sexually assaulting one man. The incident is part of a broader wave of attacks in the area.
Iranian ballistic missiles struck Israeli targets, resulting in casualties in the Ramata Gan area and significant damage to a Qatari power station. Additional missiles struck the Holon region, causing further damage and casualties.
The Israeli military and Shin Bet security service announced on Monday that they killed a commander of Hamas's naval organization in northern Gaza. The deceased was identified as Younis Muhammad Hussein Alyan, who led the maritime unit.
Hamas is conducting discussions in Cairo regarding a Gaza ceasefire agreement. The talks occur as Israel remains engaged in conflict with Iran, deviating from commitments related to a Gaza ceasefire accord.
American critic Edward Said, of Palestinian origin, observed that much of exile life involves compensating for profound loss by creating a new world. The article reflects on the experiences and displacement of Palestinian refugees.
For the first time since the war in Gaza began over two years ago, residents are making preparations for Eid al-Fitr, including purchasing new clothes for children. However, celebrations are tempered by widespread anxiety about the humanitarian situation.
A film titled "Gaza Grad" documents the experiences of survivors who have fled Gaza, examining the deep psychological and humanitarian transformations they face as they cope with loss and attempt to rebuild their lives in exile.
The United Nations called on Israel to impose an immediate halt to settlement expansion in the West Bank. The appeal comes amid concerns about displacement of Palestinians, with reports indicating 36,000 Palestinians have been displaced in the West Bank over the past year.
Six people were killed in West Bank violence involving settlers during March. The incident occurred in a settlement area.