ISRAEL-GAZA WAR

הבחירות המקומיות בעזה: פת"ח טוען ל"ניצחון ברור וגורף" על חמאס

4/26/2026, 4:23:30 PM

In the first local elections held in Deir al-Balah (Gaza) in 22 years, a Fatah-aligned list won 6 council seats, with the Hamas-backed list performing worse than expected — a significant signal of shifting political sentiment in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict.

الانتخابات المحلية الفلسطينية.. مشاركة خجولة وسط إقصاء و ضغوط

4/26/2026, 12:25:11 PM

Palestinian local elections saw low turnout, with dozens of candidate lists winning uncontested in major West Bank governorates. The elections were held under an electoral law that imposes political conditions on candidates, amid wider exclusions and pressures that suppressed participation.

La Unión Europea endurece el tono contra Israel, pero sin tomar medidas

4/26/2026, 3:30:01 AM

The European Union is sharpening its rhetoric against Israel but stopping short of concrete measures. The Holocaust factor and the Trump factor are holding back several nations from suspending agreements as requested by Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia.

4/25/2026, 10:28:00 PM

Palestinians voted in municipal elections held in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and in one city in Gaza, marking the first elections since the outbreak of the Gaza war. The vote excluded Hamas and other armed factions, raising questions about its representativeness.

4/25/2026, 5:01:55 PM

Local elections were held in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and in one city in Gaza, though Hamas and other armed factions boycotted the vote. The elections represent a rare democratic exercise in Palestinian territories against the backdrop of the ongoing war.

4/25/2026, 4:35:14 PM

Three hundred couples were married simultaneously in Gaza in a mass ceremony that offered a rare moment of joy amid the ongoing conflict. The participants were selected through a draw from nearly 2,000 applicants, underscoring the community's determination to maintain normal life despite the war.

4/25/2026, 3:10:34 PM

US economist Jeffrey Sachs called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu a disaster, criticizing his leadership in the context of the ongoing Gaza war and the broader US-Israeli military actions in the region.

La flota fantasma que alimenta las guerras de Israel

4/25/2026, 3:45:01 AM

Greek shipping companies are transporting Azerbaijani crude oil from a Turkish port in violation of Ankara's embargo, using irregular methods to disguise their shipments. The oil ultimately supplies Israel during its military campaigns, forming part of a shadow fleet that circumvents international restrictions.

9 شهداء في غارات إسرائيلية على مناطق عدة بغزة

4/24/2026, 4:08:41 PM

Israeli forces carried out multiple airstrikes on different areas of Gaza, killing at least 9 people and injuring others in continued military operations.

الضفة الغربية.. جغرافيا تتآكل تحت وطأة الاستيطان

4/24/2026, 2:59:48 PM

The pace of home demolitions in the West Bank has accelerated alongside expanding Israeli settlements backed by influential settler associations, as Palestinians face mounting displacement and shrinking territorial control.

قرار إبعاد إسرائيلي يطال طيورا في القدس

4/24/2026, 2:49:23 PM

A Palestinian activist in Jerusalem was surprised by an Israeli order to deport the birds he raises near his home, which his lawyer described as a tactic of harassment and collective punishment.

Eurovision : plus d'un millier d'artistes appellent au boycott du concours

4/24/2026, 1:33:25 PM

More than 1,000 musicians worldwide — including Massive Attack, Kneecap and Macklemore — have signed a call to boycott Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, citing Israel's continued participation despite its military campaign in Gaza. The move marks a significant expansion of cultural-sector pressure on Israel.

Gaza : une nouvelle frappe israélienne tue cinq Palestiniens malgré le cessez-le-feu

4/24/2026, 1:27:20 PM

An Israeli airstrike targeted a group of civilians in northern Gaza on the evening of 22 April, killing five people including three children. The strike occurred despite an ongoing ceasefire, drawing fresh international condemnation.

وصلنا إلى ذلك.. يحلم نتنياهو فتنفذ أمريكا

3/17/2026, 2:25:40 PM

This opinion piece argues that Israel's military campaigns against Palestinians in Gaza, Lebanese, Syrians, Yemenis and Iranians are part of a broader expansionist "Greater Israel" project, backed by American military power. The author contends that any Arab or Muslim state that stands in the way of this project risks facing the same fate. The piece frames the US not as a neutral actor but as the executor of Israeli strategic ambitions across the region.

غزة تواجه شبح المجاعة قبل العيد.. رفوف فارغة وأسعار جنونية

3/17/2026, 12:00:00 PM

As Eid al-Fitr approaches, Gaza is facing the looming threat of severe famine, with essential goods having vanished from markets amid an ongoing siege and severe restrictions on aid deliveries. Prices have spiked to record levels, leaving most residents unable to afford basic necessities. The situation has drawn renewed international attention to the dire humanitarian conditions in the besieged territory.

צריך צבא גדול וחכם

3/16/2026, 10:10:00 PM

Israel's two-decade doctrine of maintaining a "small and smart army" has proven strategically flawed in light of the wars fought since the October 7 attacks. The article argues that Israel must invest far more heavily in its military, both in personnel and capability. The author contends this shift will yield not only security gains but also significant economic and strategic dividends.

חינוך וחוסן לאומי

3/16/2026, 10:04:00 PM

An opinion piece arguing that Israel has repeatedly failed to draw lessons from major national crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing war. The author criticises the country's stubborn refusal to look back and reflect, describing this as a combination of foolishness, stubbornness and arrogance. The piece calls for a serious rethinking of how education and national resilience are built and maintained.

Hamas meets Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for first time – Reuters

3/16/2026, 4:39:39 PM

Hamas has held its first-ever meeting with the US-led Board of Peace, a Trump administration initiative, to discuss efforts to revive the stalled Gaza ceasefire plan, Reuters reported. The talks come amid the broader context of the ongoing Iran war, which has complicated regional diplomacy. The meeting marks a notable diplomatic development as Washington seeks to push forward a resolution to the Gaza conflict.

אין ביטחון: לא מהקליעים ולא מהטילים

3/16/2026, 2:20:24 PM

An Israeli op-ed argues that Arab citizens face a dual insecurity: both from bullets (gun violence within Arab communities) and from missiles (war). The author calls on pro-democracy parties to genuinely commit to the security of Arab society — combating racism, internal violence and war threats — not merely to court Arab votes. With elections expected after the war ends, the piece warns that parties acting like Netanyahu and Ben Gvir will not earn Arab support.

בין סיסמאות ההכרעה למציאות של שחיקה

3/16/2026, 1:54:48 PM

Over the past two and a half years, a widening gap has emerged in Israel between public expectations and military reality. Officials and commentators have repeatedly declared that Hamas and Hezbollah have been "eliminated" or "destroyed once and for all," yet the security situation remains far more complex. The article argues that Israeli society is struggling to reconcile triumphalist rhetoric with the grinding, unresolved nature of the conflicts.

South Africa reviews Israel’s defense in Gaza genocide case

3/16/2026, 1:23:41 PM

South Africa announced it is reviewing Israel's counter-memorial submitted in the genocide case before the International Court of Justice, and will determine its next legal steps accordingly. The case, brought by Pretoria, accuses Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. South Africa's decision on how to proceed is expected following a thorough assessment of Israel's defense arguments.

More countries pick sides in genocide case against Israel

3/14/2026, 1:37:53 AM

The International Court of Justice has confirmed that several new countries have joined the genocide case against Israel over its military campaign in Gaza. While a number of states have sided with the prosecution, the United States, Hungary, and Fiji have declared their support for Israel. The growing number of state interventions reflects deepening international divisions over the Gaza conflict.

IDF drops charges against soldiers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian detainee

3/12/2026, 9:04:40 PM

The Israeli military has dropped charges against reservist soldiers accused of sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee during the Gaza war in 2024. The decision has drawn criticism from human rights advocates who see it as emblematic of impunity within the IDF. The case had attracted international attention amid broader scrutiny of Israeli military conduct during the ongoing Gaza conflict.