113 stories from the past 30 days · Israel/Palestine
Mohammad al-Malhi was killed in a surge of settler violence in the West Bank, making him the seventh Palestinian killed by settlers since the start of the war with Iran. A Palestinian was also killed during an Israeli military operation north of Jerusalem, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
Israeli restrictions on Palestinian movement have worsened, including the shutdown of medical corridors in Gaza and increased limitations on freedom of movement in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. International protective presence by activists has become less effective at deterring violence from settlers and soldiers. The situation has deteriorated significantly since October 2023, alongside destruction of Gaza's food production capacity.
Three Palestinians, including a child, were killed by occupation forces gunfire in the West Bank in a single day. Palestinian authorities warned of an imminent forced displacement threat targeting approximately 200 Palestinian families in Jerusalem.
Israel's military reported detecting rockets launched from Yemen toward Israel for the first time since the start of fighting on February 28, after Houthi threats to join combat. Iranian strikes on a Saudi military base injured 12 U.S. soldiers. Missile and drone attacks also targeted the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran expanded on its 29th day.
Warnings have been issued regarding an environmental and health catastrophe in central and southern Gaza resulting from waste dumping.
Small Iranian rockets have been falling on Israel and the West Bank nearly daily for about a month, according to reports. The strikes serve as a testament to Middle Eastern tensions amid ongoing conflict.
Israel's ambassador to Washington informed the Foreign Ministry that settler attacks have become a significant topic in American society, generating widespread anger and criticism.
Witnesses have reported an airstrike on a residential apartment in the Shati refugee camp in Gaza.
Reports indicate concerns about significant civilian casualties related to a Gaza plan, with divisions emerging among observers regarding its implications.
An Israeli Knesset committee has approved a bill that would legalize the death penalty for Palestinian convicts. The legislation represents a significant shift in Israel's criminal justice policy regarding Palestinians.
A new podcast series documents a failed Mossad scheme to expel 60,000 Palestinians from Gaza shortly after the occupation began. The series draws parallels between the methods and objectives of that historical plan and contemporary Israeli policies.
Despite extensive damage, Gaza municipalities operate under an emergency management system, relying on temporary maintenance of equipment and coordination with partners to deliver essential services including waste removal in the absence of permanent solutions.
Children in Gaza camps are participating in a viral trend where they dance with their arms open, symbolizing the absence of parents. According to the report, thousands of orphans in Gaza are engaging with this trend, which has emerged as a response to the loss of their parents.
According to reporting, the Israeli military has converted what is known as the "Yellow Line" in Gaza into a permanent field reality by establishing 32 military locations and detention facilities. The operations have reportedly resulted in hundreds of Palestinian casualties over recent months.
Low-intensity airstrikes struck Gaza, damaging thousands of tents in refugee camps near the airport. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warned that continued fighting in the Middle East is impeding aid delivery and worsening conditions for displaced populations.
Missiles launched from Iran struck three locations in central Israel on Friday morning, according to Israeli media reports and official Israeli sources. Iran released a new wave of rockets targeting central Israeli areas.
The National Security Committee of the Israeli Knesset approved a bill permitting the execution of Palestinian prisoners after amendments. The legislation has been scheduled for further votes in the coming weeks.
There has been a surge of attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages across the occupied West Bank territory. Palestinian communities warn of diminishing safety in the region.
An Israeli court has determined that a Palestinian minor likely died of starvation while in custody. The finding raises serious concerns about conditions and treatment of detainees.
Israeli authorities executed eviction orders against 11 Palestinian families in the Silwan neighborhood of East Jerusalem on Wednesday, displacing them in favor of settlers. According to the Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories, the evictions represent the beginning of a wider displacement wave affecting approximately 2,200 people in Silwan who face threats of forced removal, including 90 families in the Batn al-Hawa area.
Violence by Israeli settlers in Palestinian territories is described as an ongoing source of tension in the region. Palestinians express concerns about the escalation of such incidents.
A settlement project called "Umayrimim" is accused of colonial investment activity targeting thousands of dunams of land in southern Hebilla. The expansion appears to involve extensive land appropriation in the area.
A worker was killed and 19 others were injured in an incident in the southern West Bank.
Rocket fire into central Israel resulted in six injuries and property damage, according to reports.
A new Saudi humanitarian convoy carrying large quantities of food aid arrived in Gaza on Wednesday. The shipment was provided by the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Work.
Political stalemate regarding Gaza's future has not prevented Israel from continuing assassinations of military leaders, according to reports. These operations reportedly rely on surveillance devices for targeting.
Israeli police reported killing a Palestinian youth during a nighttime arrest operation in Jabal al-Mukaber, East Jerusalem. According to the police statement, the individual allegedly attempted to seize a weapon from an officer during the operation.
Four Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, while the Israeli military conducted raids across the West Bank and occupied Jerusalem. Reports also document looting of public and private property in Gaza during the conflict. In Lebanon, displaced families in Beirut face severe shortages of basic necessities, prompting volunteer initiatives to provide essential supplies.
UN experts have urged Israel to release a detained Gaza doctor, citing reports of severe torture. The call represents international concern over the treatment of the detainee.
Israeli settlers are expanding into Areas B and A of the West Bank, which are nominally under Palestinian Authority jurisdiction, displacing Palestinian communities. This expansion follows decades of settler consolidation in Area C.
A report questions whether UNRWA is effectively addressing the needs and circumstances of Palestinian refugees.
Israeli media outlets have reported suicide attempts occurring in settlements in the northern region. The reports indicate these incidents are happening away from public scrutiny.
Approximately a year and a half after the occupation's closure of the Rafah crossing, people are beginning to return to Gaza. The article examines conditions at the Rafah crossing and accounts from returning residents about the state of the territory.
On February 18, the first day of Ramadan, approximately 30 Israeli settlers attacked the eastern outskirts of Mukhmas, a Palestinian village of about 1,200 people located north of Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank.
An Israeli civilian who died during the Lebanon border conflict was killed by Israeli fire, according to Reuters reporting.
Israeli airstrikes resulted in four deaths in Gaza, according to Palestinian officials.
At least six people were injured in Tel Aviv following Iranian airstrikes, according to Israeli media reports. A munition carrying approximately 100 kilograms of explosives impacted central Tel Aviv, causing significant damage to buildings and vehicles in the area.
The New Arab reports allegations that Israel tortured a Gaza toddler in an attempt to force a confession from the child's father.
Violence erupted after a teenage settler was killed, reportedly struck by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian. The incident has led to attacks on Palestinian homes.
Germany has supported European Union sanctions in response to Israeli settler violence in the West Bank.
Israel has implemented a prison lockdown at the start of the Iran war, restricting lawyer visits and preventing detainees from communicating with their legal representatives. A Palestinian woman detained in an Israeli prison has been left without external legal advocacy during this restriction.
A UN expert has warned of what she describes as systematic torture of Palestinians by Israel, characterizing it as state policy. She criticized the international community's silence on the issue and rejected Israeli delegation claims of bias and politicization.
According to a journalist and research center director, attacks by settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have increased. The source attributes this to Israeli state policies and criticizes European responses as inadequate, noting that international pressure has not deterred the escalation despite diplomatic focus on other regional tensions.
A Palestinian official responsible for settlements and caves in Tubas governorate in the northern West Bank stated that the Palestinian presence in northern cave areas has significantly declined over years. He attributed this decline to escalating settler attacks and procedures imposed by the Israeli occupation army on Palestinian residents in these areas.
Residents in southern areas have had their homes destroyed multiple times and repeatedly rebuilt them. People in villages like Ain Ibil no longer seek weapons or military solutions, but simply hope to survive. The ongoing destruction is described as continuous deterioration rather than isolated bombardment, with residents struggling against what appears to be an unrelenting cycle.
Six people sustained minor injuries following an Iranian missile attack on Tel Aviv, according to the Red Star of David organization.
Israeli settlers carried out violent and extensive attacks in the West Bank on Tuesday, burning multiple Palestinian-owned homes and facilities across several locations.
The Israeli military announced on Monday that an Israeli civilian was killed near the northern border with Lebanon after being struck by gunfire from his own unit's position.
Detainees have been released on Eid, according to the report. The source indicates military operations continue in Gaza.
An armed group engaged in confrontations with settlers. The incident raises questions about security measures and their effectiveness in the affected area.
According to Al-Akhbar, settlers are calling for immediate evacuation while the government expresses concerns about worst-case scenarios.
The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that two men were shot by Israeli occupation forces in Tulkarm in the northern West Bank. One man, aged 53, was shot in the neck and chest; the other, aged 54, was shot in the foot. Both received live ammunition injuries from Israeli forces.
Iranian missile and drone attacks targeted multiple locations across central Israel, resulting in scores of injuries. Gulf air defenses responded to intercept further attacks. Israeli officials reported 15 people injured in the strikes on Sunday.
Israeli settlers carried out attacks on Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, damaging property and targeting people. The violence followed the death of an 18-year-old settler who was reportedly hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian. Four Palestinians were killed in Gaza during the same period.
Children from Gaza are being denied access to cancer treatment in the West Bank due to identity document restrictions. At least one child with leukemia has been prevented from receiving medical care because of his origin.
Israeli extremists have conducted extensive attacks across more than 20 locations in the West Bank, reportedly in retaliation for Iranian strikes.
Egypt has expressed significant concern about an escalating pattern of violent acts carried out by settlers in the West Bank.
A Palestinian man has reported being sexually assaulted by Israeli settlers in front of his family. According to reports, Israeli settlers have been documented discussing escalating violence against Palestinians in private communications.
Israel has conducted strikes targeting both the civilian and military wings of Hezbollah in an effort to dismantle the organization.
Soroka Hospital in Beersheba reported treating 150 people following rocket attacks on the southern Israeli cities of Arad and Dimona. The attacks struck populated areas, with patients admitted for injuries of unspecified severity. The strikes occur amid ongoing exchanges between Israel and Iran involving repeated missile fire in recent days.
Israeli authorities have dropped all charges against soldiers who were filmed abusing a Palestinian detainee at Sde Teiman. The decision has been characterized as undermining accountability within Israel's military justice system.
A person was killed following rocket fire from Lebanon that struck the Upper Galilee region of northern Israel, according to Israeli media reports. The incident occurred after what sources describe as a rocket attack originating from Lebanese territory.
Iranian attacks resulted in the collapse of defense systems and over 200 casualties reported killed and wounded in targeted areas of southern occupied territories, according to the Revolutionary Guards.
International diplomatic missions have condemned violence by settler militias and attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank, holding Israel responsible for protecting Palestinians as the occupying power. European Union delegations issued a joint statement calling for an end to settler violence, land seizures, and forced displacement of Palestinians.
A parent of a child from Gaza's Khdeij area is calling for his son's return from Egypt after more than two years of separation. The article highlights the plight of Gaza families with children displaced across borders.
According to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, 39 Palestinian mothers continue to be held in detention by occupation forces.
War continues to affect Eid observances in Gaza, particularly following Israel's tightened restrictions on goods entering the territory, citing security concerns. The conflict's impact on civilian life persists as aid access remains constrained.
A Palestinian youth was shot by Israeli forces during an operation in Beit Awa, south of Hebron in the southern West Bank, on Saturday morning. Five others were arrested during the operation.
The UN special rapporteur on Palestinian territories has accused Israel of engaging in systematic torture practices against Palestinians. The allegation was made by the rapporteur in a recent statement.
FIFA announced it will not take action against the Israeli Football Association over the participation of clubs based in illegal settlements in Israeli leagues. Amnesty International's Head of Economic and Social Justice stated that FIFA's refusal to act violates its own rules and international law.
Switzerland has condemned what it describes as extremist settler violence occurring in the West Bank and has called on Israel to take action to address the situation.
Human Rights Watch reports that aid reaching Gaza has declined, exacerbating hunger and health system collapse. Hundreds of thousands of people remain displaced in destroyed camps and shelters amid absence of basic services.
A report highlights the suffering of Palestinian workers who attempt to cross the West Bank barrier illegally to reach Israel for work. The excerpt notes that over 120,000 Palestinians were barred from working in Israel after October 7, 2023. Facing a two-year conflict and starvation policies, Palestinians have limited economic options beyond illegal border crossings, where some have been killed by Israeli military gunfire.
Despite escalating violence in the West Bank, Jewish settlers and Palestinian activists met during Ramadan to launch a rare solidarity initiative together.
Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Gaza are taking place amid difficult circumstances. The report indicates that festive observances are being overshadowed by challenging conditions in the territory.
The Israeli military announced Friday that it killed the head of the intelligence unit of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC Basij) and a spokesman for the IRGC.
Muslims in Jerusalem were prevented from praying at Al-Aqsa Mosque during Eid al-Fitr celebrations on Friday, with the mosque's entrances remaining closed. The restriction dampened what would otherwise be a joyful occasion for the community.
Three Palestinian women were killed in a beauty salon in the southern West Bank during an Iranian missile attack. Others were injured in the strike, and a Thai worker was also killed by falling shrapnel in Israel.
Israeli settlers have been accused of sexually assaulting a Palestinian in front of their family, according to Middle East Monitor.
The UN has warned of ethnic cleansing amid the displacement of 36,000 Palestinians in the West Bank.
Children orphaned by the war in Gaza face Eid celebrations without families. Many have lost parents and relatives, with thousands now without family members to mark the holiday with them.
The Israeli military continues to violate a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, resulting in four additional deaths. The Rafah crossing has been partially reopened to allow a limited number of patients through. Since the ceasefire agreement began, the death toll has reached 681 people.
Gaza is preparing to observe Eid al-Fitr amid severe humanitarian challenges. The territory faces soaring prices, food shortages, a blockade, and daily casualties. Most central and historic markets in Gaza have been destroyed during the conflict, though informal markets operating from temporary stalls have emerged to meet basic needs.
Israeli authorities blocked Eid al-Fitr prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem on Friday, marking the first such prohibition since the 1967 occupation. Israeli police deployed heavily throughout Jerusalem's Old City and erected iron barriers at entrances to prevent worshippers from accessing the mosque.
Four Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes targeting Gaza City, according to reports from the Civil Defense Authority and hospitals in the Gaza Strip.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced that it attacked refineries in Haifa and Ashdod using missiles. The second source references this as the 65th wave of attacks.
After 19 days of closure, the Rafah crossing has reopened from the Palestinian side. The reopening has prompted renewed discussion about humanitarian corridors, with preparations underway for the return of Palestinians who had been treated outside the Gaza Strip.
The head of the Israeli military has expressed concern about allegations of crimes by settler militias in the West Bank, stating that these groups are targeting Palestinians with killing and torture.
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has been reopened today, marking the first time the border has reopened since the start of the Israeli-American conflict.
Three Palestinians, including a teenager, were killed and 13 others injured when missile fragments struck a hair salon near Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday night. Medical teams responded to the incident, with two of the injured reported to be in critical condition. The injured were taken to hospitals in Hebron.
Israeli military strikes have killed Palestinians in Gaza, including at least three people in one incident. The strikes occur as tensions strain an existing truce arrangement, with regional tensions involving Iran affecting the stability of ceasefire agreements.
An ambulance authority reported that a foreign worker was killed in central Israel as a result of an Iranian missile strike. The death occurred during a rocket barrage launched by Iran.
Palestinian citizens of Israel lack adequate protection from missile fire due to longstanding neglect of their communities. Simultaneously, police are conducting arrests targeting expressions of dissent among this population.
Children in Gaza celebrated Eid al-Fitr under wartime conditions, playing with makeshift plastic toys on streets instead of traditional games and celebrations. The scene illustrates the loss of childhood and normal life in the Gaza Strip during the conflict.
UNICEF announced an urgent internal investigation following Israeli allegations that products intended as humanitarian aid to Gaza were being smuggled. The investigation was opened after Israel reported discovering what it described as an attempted diversion of goods within one of the organization's shipments.
Residents of Gaza are experiencing significant life pressures while contending with concerns about neglect. The situation reflects growing worries about conditions in the territory.
Displaced residents in Gaza's makeshift camps marked a holiday celebration. The report focuses on conditions in displacement camps where Palestinians are sheltering.
Israeli police attacked journalists in occupied East Jerusalem, according to reporting by Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The head of the Israeli military has criticized escalating attacks by settlers in the occupied West Bank, describing acts of violence against soldiers and civilians as ethically unacceptable.
The American-Israeli conflict with Iran has worsened the Palestinian Authority's financial situation, leaving it unable to pay more than half of employee salaries before Eid al-Fitr.
Israel has escalated targeted killings against Palestinian armed faction leaders in Gaza for the fourth consecutive day, according to regional reporting. The operations have primarily focused on field commanders from Hamas-affiliated military wings.
Israeli military advancement efforts are encountering difficulties, according to reporting from Al-Akhbar.
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.