Gaza Strip
Hamas raids WFP distribution point in Gaza Strip, drawing condemnation from UN official
Though Hamas went unnamed in the statement, Alakbarov labeled Israel’s expansive control of the territory as a major threat to humanitarian supplies in the Palestinian territory.
Smotrich deserves 'at least 15 seats' for West Bank actions, former justice minister claims
Pineapples stuffed with thousands of smuggled cigarettes intercepted by IDF at Gaza crossing
IDF conducts at least four strikes in 72 hours in Gaza Strip, kills PIJ commander
Spain reportedly summons Israeli chargé d'affaires as protests erupt over Gaza flotilla seizure
Protests erupted in Barcelona after Israel intercepted the Gaza-bound flotilla, which also led Spain to summon Israel's chargé d'affaires, Dana Erlich, in response to the detentions.
IDF major charged with aiding enemy, taking bribe in alleged Gaza smuggling scheme
The officer, whose identifying details are barred from publication, was charged with aiding the enemy, taking a bribe, aggravated smuggling, attempted aggravated smuggling, fraud, and breach of trust.
Navy detains over 20 flotilla ships, 175 activists en route to Gaza Strip
Leading up to the reports of Israeli boarding, the activist ships were allegedly approached by Israeli fast boats "pointing lasers and semi-automatic assault weapons."
Defense Minister: Counterterrorism law allows seizure of Gaza flotilla's property
Defense Minister Israel Katz cites Section 56(b) of the Counterterrorism Law to explain the seizure of property linked to terrorist activities, as the Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail for Gaza.
Israel engineered 'special' rats to attack Palestinians in Gaza, radical Fatah officials claim
According to Palestinian Media Watch (PMW), Jamal Obeid, a member of the Supreme Leadership Body of Fatah in Gaza, accused Israel of introducing rats into previously uninfested areas of Gaza.
‘Ceasefire on paper’: Conricus warns Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas are using the pause to prepare
Former IDF spokesperson Jonathan Conricus says Israel faces unresolved fronts in Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza, warning that degraded enemies can still recover if not decisively defeated.
Support for Iran war among US Jews has eroded since operations began, JPPI survey shows
A recent survey by JPPI revealed that support for the Iran war among US Jews has dropped, with opposition increasing as operations continued.
Fatah says it claimed ‘sweeping victory’ in local elections, despite democratic shortcomings
Fatah said it won most local councils, including Jenin, where the Palestinian Authority was previously accused of losing control to Hamas-linked Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Palestinian municipal elections signal shifting political dynamics - analysis
The elections will be closely watched to see the trends. If things go well, this could boost the plans for change in Gaza.
Smotrich: US supports Israeli West Bank settlement expansion - interview
In past efforts by Israel to expand control in the West Bank, the US has called for maintaining stability in the area, adding that US President Donald Trump has not backed total annexation.
