Gaza deaths surge as ceasefire violations accelerate through July
Gaza ceasefire violations mount as July records highest monthly death toll amid ongoing airstrikes.
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Ongoing military operations between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, including airstrikes, ground operations, and territorial occupation in southern Lebanon, with diplomatic efforts ongoing.
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2026-08-09 to 2026-11-06 · UTC publication dates
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Palestinian National Committee to manage disarmed weapons in Gaza
Under the agreement, weapons are to be handed over to the Palestinian National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), a body of Palestinian technocrats responsible for managing daily life in Gaza during the transition period. The NCAG will be the sole entity authorized to hold, store, or control weapons in Gaza. Currently based in Egypt, the NCAG has been prevented by Israel from accessing Gaza.
Israel controls over 60 percent of Gaza territory
Israel currently controls more than 60 percent of the Gaza Strip. Israel had demanded complete disarmament of Hamas and other Palestinian groups as a condition for ceasefire implementation.
International Stabilization Force to collaborate with new Palestinian police in Gaza
As part of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement, an International Stabilization Force (ISF) comprising multinational troops operating under a U.S.-created Peace Council will work with a new Palestinian police force to ensure security in Gaza. The Peace Council was created in January by President Donald Trump.
Gaza death toll exceeds 73,300 since October 2023 Hamas attack
The death toll in Gaza has exceeded 73,300 according to the Palestinian Health Ministry, following the unprecedented Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which triggered Israel's devastating military offensive in the territory. The UN considers the Palestinian Health Ministry's figures to be reliable.
Trump announces Gaza disarmament accord as historic peace milestone
President Donald Trump announced the Hamas disarmament agreement on Thursday evening via Truth Social, describing it as a historic accord and a monumental step toward lasting peace and security. Trump highlighted that the agreement represents a key component of his peace plan for Gaza.
Israeli airstrikes kill at least four in Gaza despite ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes on Thursday killed at least four people in Gaza according to local health authorities. Violence between Israel and Hamas continued daily despite the ceasefire that entered into force in October, with ongoing Israeli military operations in the territory.
Hamas agrees to disarmament accord as part of Gaza ceasefire phase two
Hamas agreed on July 31 to a disarmament accord in the Gaza Strip as part of implementing the second phase of the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel. The agreement addresses weapons disarmament and progressive withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. Hamas official Ghazi Hamad stated the movement made concessions for the benefit of Palestinians and that the weapons issue was linked to Israeli territorial withdrawal.
Two mosques in West Bank set on fire in settler attacks
Two mosques in the villages of Qusra and Kour in the northern Israeli-occupied West Bank were set on fire overnight in apparent attacks by Israeli settlers. Security footage from Kour showed three people in civilian clothes setting off a large explosion at the mosque entrance. The mosque in Qusra had graffiti reading "revenge Benayahu" and "the land of Israel is redeemed with blood," referencing Benayahu Mellet, an Israeli soldier killed on Friday.
Netanyahu announces military operations against "terrorist nests" in West Bank
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that troops entered villages across the West Bank to seize weapons and make arrests, stating the government was prepared to operate on a broader scale against what he called "terrorist nests."
87 Palestinians killed in West Bank in 2026; 21 by Israeli settlers
According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, 87 Palestinians have been killed in the occupied West Bank this year, including 21 killed by Israeli settlers. Three Israelis have been killed in attacks by Palestinian militants in 2026, including the two soldiers killed on Friday.
Four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers killed in West Bank violence
Four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed in violence that erupted in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Friday. The incidents were sparked after settlers entered the village of Tell and were confronted by residents. According to Israeli military, one Palestinian took a settler's weapon and fired on the group, killing Benayahu Mellet, 32, a security guard from a nearby settlement.
Israel seals homes of Palestinian militants for demolition
The Israeli military sealed the homes of two Palestinian militants suspected of killing the Israeli soldiers, in preparation for their demolition. Israel routinely demolishes the homes of attackers, claiming the practice deters future attacks.
Pope Leo XIV calls for Middle East peace and respect for holy sites
Pope Leo XIV appealed for peace in the Middle East during his weekly Sunday prayer, calling on both sides to find a negotiated solution and to reject new military actions and unilateral decisions that violate the respect and status quo of holy places.
Israeli forces arrest over 70 Palestinians during West Bank escalation
Israeli soldiers and police fanned out across the West Bank following the mosque attacks, closing major roads and blocking access to a hospital where militants were reportedly hiding. Israeli forces arrested more than 70 Palestinians over the weekend as they attempted to contain escalating violence.
Over 700,000 Israeli settlers live in occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem
More than 700,000 Israeli settlers live in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, territories captured by Israel in 1967 and sought by Palestinians for a future independent state. The international community overwhelmingly considers Israeli settlements illegal and obstacles to peace.
Israel launches ground invasion of southern Lebanon
Israel launched a ground invasion in southern Lebanon in response to fire from Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militant group.
Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of fomenting hate and dividing New Yorkers
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani of fomenting hate through anti-Israel rhetoric, arguing the mayor is deliberately dividing New Yorkers along religious lines and making the Jewish community feel unsafe.
Netanyahu expresses concern about decline in bipartisan U.S. support for Israel
Netanyahu stated he is concerned that once-bipartisan political support for Israel in the United States is at risk, particularly as progressive and far-left Democrats splinter from traditional support for Israel.
Trump assures Netanyahu he will not be arrested in the United States
Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated on social media that Netanyahu will not be arrested in any way while in the United States of America.
Hamas attack on Israel kills approximately 1,200 people on October 7, 2023
Hamas militants launched a deadly attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, killing approximately 1,200 people, the majority of them civilians.
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Israel controls majority of Gaza as casualties exceed 73,000
Israel controls majority of Gaza; Palestinian death toll exceeds 73,000 including post-ceasefire casualties.
Trump unveils Gaza disarmament framework with 200-350 day weapons surrender timeline
Trump's Gaza disarmament framework establishes 200-350 day weapons surrender process with international oversight.
Airstrikes kill four amid ceasefire as Israel controls 60 percent of Gaza
Israeli airstrikes killed four in Gaza during ceasefire as Israel controls 60 percent of territory.
Hamas agrees to disarmament as Gaza ceasefire phase two begins
Hamas agrees to disarmament under Gaza ceasefire phase two with international oversight.
Pope calls for Middle East peace and respect for holy sites
Pope Leo XIV calls for Middle East peace and holy site protection amid regional conflict.
West Bank violence surges as settlers attack mosques, Israeli forces escalate
West Bank settler violence escalates with mosque attacks, military operations, and mounting Palestinian casualties.
Stabbing outside Manhattan synagogue probed as hate crime amid antisemitism surge
Manhattan synagogue stabbing probed as hate crime as antisemitism warnings rise.
Israel launches ground invasion of Lebanon as US strikes Iran
Israel launches Lebanon ground invasion as Israel and US strike Iran simultaneously.
Netanyahu schedules US diplomatic visits amid bipartisan support concerns
Netanyahu schedules US diplomatic visits despite ICC warrant, relying on American protection guarantees.
ICC warrant for Netanyahu sparks US-political standoff
ICC warrant for Netanyahu triggers US political standoff as Trump blocks enforcement.
Israel deploys troops, closes checkpoints after West Bank attack
Israeli military deploys troops and closes West Bank checkpoints after attack kills Israeli man.