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International · 2026-09-12
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire talks postponed from September to OctoberNegotiations between Israel and Lebanon over Hezbollah's disarmament, initially scheduled for September in Rome under US sponsorship, have been delayed to October. The postponement reflects growing disagreement about the terms of Israeli withdrawal, even as a formal ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah remains fragile.
International · 2026-10-07
Israel reports killing 4,000 October 7 attackers; West Bank settler violence kills Palestinian farmerIsraeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that the military had killed 4,000 of approximately 6,000 militants who participated in the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, with around 2,000 remaining at large. Meanwhile, Palestinian authorities reported that Israeli settlers killed a Palestinian farmer and wounded 16 others during an attack on olive harvesters near Nablus in the occupied West Bank.
International · 2026-09-25
Israel says it killed Hamas finance chief in Gaza strike amid ceasefire tensionsIsrael's military and security agencies announced on Thursday that they had killed Muhammad Abu Alwan, head of Hamas's finance department, in an air strike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. According to the Israeli military, Abu Alwan had directed over one billion shekels in funds for Hamas activities and had recently been working to rebuild the group's capabilities in violation of the ceasefire.
International · 2026-09-08
UK, France and Canada impose sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements; Israel closes British consulateThe United Kingdom, France and Canada announced coordinated sanctions against Israeli West Bank settlements, including trade and arms embargoes, with British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accusing settlers of ethnic cleansing. Israel retaliated by ordering the closure of Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem, while the United States declined to join the measures amid ongoing military operations in Gaza.
International · 2026-09-18
Tehran hosts largest pro-government rally since conflict with US and Israel beganHundreds of thousands of Iranians gathered for a government-organised rally in Tehran on Friday, marking the largest demonstration of support since the United States and Israel attacked Iran in late February. Participants pledged to join a volunteer defence campaign called "Janfaday-e Iran", receiving military training to strengthen security alongside existing forces. The rally underscored national unity as Iran's economy deteriorates under a US naval blockade and expanded sanctions.
International · 2026-10-24
Israel raids 15 West Bank cities and prepares full lockdown following alleged attack planningIsraeli forces conducted raids across 15 towns in the occupied West Bank, detaining numerous Palestinians and demolishing a three-storey building in Hebron. The military operations followed the killing of two men whom Israel claimed were planning an attack, prompting the government to order preparations for a complete territorial lockdown.
International · 2026-10-19
Israel arrests 10 suspects in West Bank settler attacks on American and French officialsIsraeli police arrested 10 people in the occupied West Bank following violent attacks on an American photojournalist and the mayor of Aulnoye-Aymeries, France, both travelling with European diplomats. The arrests occurred after a weekend of violence that drew international criticism and raised questions about Prime Minister Netanyahu's response to the incidents.
International · 2026-10-20
Israel arrests 10 suspects over settler attacks on American journalist and French mayor in West BankIsraeli police arrested 10 people in the occupied West Bank following a series of attacks on Western nationals, including American photojournalist Heidi Levine and the mayor of Aulnoye-Aymeries in France, who were travelling with European diplomats. The pre-dawn raids targeted suspects linked to violent incidents and illegal construction. Rights groups have highlighted that such prosecutions are rare when Palestinian victims are involved, despite a documented surge in settler violence against Palestinians since late September.
International · 2026-10-23
Israel orders military to prepare full West Bank lockdown after alleged attack plot foiledFollowing the killing of two men accused of planning an attack, the Israeli government has instructed its military to prepare for a complete closure of the West Bank. The move represents a significant escalation of security measures in the occupied Palestinian territory.
International · 2026-10-25
Iran claims seven tankers damaged in Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Israel-Iran conflictIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that seven oil tankers were struck or damaged by mines in the Strait of Hormuz, representing the largest single incident since the US-Israeli war on Iran began on 28 February. The Iranian military warned it could attack US military bases across the Middle East if Washington intervened to protect shipping in the vital waterway. US officials dismissed Iran's unverified claims as an attempt to drive up oil prices before American elections.
International · 2026-09-10
Israeli strikes kill four Palestinians in Gaza as military destroys Hezbollah infrastructure in LebanonIsraeli military strikes killed at least four Palestinians, including two children, in Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza on September 10, according to Gaza's Shifa Hospital. The Israel Defense Forces stated they had destroyed a major Hezbollah tunnel complex in southern Lebanon and confirmed the killing of a senior Hamas operative in Gaza City. These operations continue amid ongoing diplomatic tensions between Israel and Western nations regarding the conduct of the war and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank.
International · 2026-09-13
Israeli defence minister reaffirms troops will remain in southern LebanonIsraeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated on Sunday that Israeli forces would remain in a security zone in southern Lebanon, reiterating Israel's condition that withdrawal depends on Hezbollah's disarmament. Hezbollah and the Lebanese government have rejected the legitimacy of an ongoing Israeli military presence, describing it as a violation of Lebanese sovereignty and the ceasefire agreement.
International · 2026-09-24
Israeli airstrike kills Hamas's chief financial officer in Khan YounisIsrael's military and security agency announced they had killed Muhammad Abu Alwan, the head of Hamas's finance department, in an airstrike in southern Gaza on Thursday. According to Israel, Abu Alwan had directed over one billion shekels to fund Hamas activities and was recently working to rebuild the group's military capabilities in violation of the ceasefire.
International · 2026-08-30
Israeli military strikes kill senior Hamas operative and others as ceasefire tensions escalateThe Israeli Defense Forces conducted weekend airstrikes in Gaza that reportedly killed Abd al-Fattah Abu al-Aish, a Nukhba Force commander involved in the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, along with several other operatives. Israel claimed the targets were violating the ceasefire agreement by attempting to rebuild Hamas's military capabilities. The ceasefire, which has been in effect since October 2025, continues to face significant strain over disagreements regarding disarmament and the scope of Israeli military operations in Gaza.
International · 2026-09-07
Israeli strikes in Gaza City kill four Palestinians including two young childrenIsraeli military strikes on Gaza City on Sunday killed at least four Palestinians, among them an eight-year-old girl and a three-year-old boy, and wounded six others. Israel stated that one strike had targeted a Hamas member and that it was reviewing the operation's outcome. The deaths reflect the broader pattern of civilian casualties in Israel's ongoing military campaign in Gaza.
International · 2026-09-13
Gaza civilian deaths and Lebanon ceasefire fragility overshadow diplomatic progress on disarmamentIsraeli military operations in Gaza killed at least four Palestinians, including two children, in Beit Lahiya, and eliminated a senior Hamas operative in Gaza City. Despite destroying a major Hezbollah tunnel complex in southern Lebanon, Israel continues strikes that have killed at least three people, undermining an existing ceasefire. Planned September talks on Hezbollah's disarmament in Rome have been postponed to October amid disagreements over linking Israeli withdrawal to weapons reduction.
International · 2026-09-09
Trump does not oppose UK, France and Canada's ban on Israeli settlement tradeOn 8 September, the United Kingdom, France and Canada announced they would ban imports of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, which they consider illegal under international law. President Trump said he would speak to the countries involved to understand their reasoning, but did not condemn the move. Israel's government responded angrily, with its Foreign Minister accusing the countries of encouraging antisemitism.
International · 2026-10-21
Israeli military detains about 80 volunteers during West Bank olive harvestThe Israeli military detained approximately 80 American, Israeli and British volunteers while they assisted Palestinians with olive harvesting near Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. Among those detained was New York Democratic congressional nominee Brad Lander, along with several rabbis and Israel's former deputy attorney general. Lander, who describes himself as a liberal Zionist, stated that the detention was unjust and that harvesting olives is not a crime under any law he knows.
International · 2026-09-13
Britain, France and Canada introduce sanctions on Israeli settlements, escalating diplomatic tensionsBritain, France and Canada have announced trade restrictions and sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with Britain's Foreign Secretary describing the measures as a response to 'ethnic cleansing'. Israel retaliated by closing Britain's East Jerusalem consulate and accused the countries of antisemitism, while the United States declined to impose similar sanctions.
International · 2026-09-10
US ambassador accuses UK of antisemitism over West Bank trade restrictionsThe US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee accused the British government of antisemitism following comments by UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband warning against Israeli settlement expansion and Britain's decision to restrict trade in goods from West Bank settlements. The British government rejected the accusation, describing it as unfounded.
International · 2026-09-17
Israeli forces confirm killing two Hamas commanders in Gaza strikesThe Israel Defense Forces confirmed Thursday that it had eliminated two Hamas operatives in separate airstrikes in Gaza over the previous two days. Muhammad Jamal Ahmad Eid, a Nukhba Forces commander involved in the October 7 attacks, was killed near al-Bureij, and Saleh Ziad Ibrahim Miqdad, a company commander in Hamas's naval unit, was killed in Gaza City. The military stated both men were advancing attacks and rebuilding Hamas's military capabilities in violation of the ceasefire.
International · 2026-08-30
Israeli airstrikes kill Hamas operatives as ceasefire faces mounting pressureThe Israeli military conducted airstrikes over the weekend that killed five Hamas operatives, including a Nukhba Force commander who participated in the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. The strikes reflect the growing strain on the ceasefire that has been in place since October 2025, which mediators have repeatedly warned remains fragile.
International · 2026-10-01
Flydubai flight diverted after copilot attacks captainA Flydubai aircraft from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the copilot violently attacked the captain in the cockpit. Captain Smit Machchhar was wounded but managed to prevent the attack from becoming a disaster. Passengers subsequently returned safely to Israel.
International · 2026-10-14
Two cargo vessels sink in escalating attacks near Strait of HormuzTwo commercial ships, the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride and the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged Cape Dao, sank this week after being struck by projectiles near the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping route. At least one crew member was killed in the attacks, which Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps justified by claiming the vessels were using an illegal route. The surge in attacks represents the sharpest rise in Iranian strikes on shipping since the start of the US-Israel conflict, with analysts suggesting Tehran aims to disrupt the waterway before the American midterm elections on 3 November.
International · 2026-09-30
Flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after co-pilot attacks captainA Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia on 30 September after the co-pilot violently attacked the captain, an incident Israeli officials characterised as an attempted hijacking. A relief crew member regained control and landed the aircraft safely, with passengers subsequently transferred to another flight to Israel. Following the episode, Flydubai suspended all flights between Dubai and Tel Aviv to allow authorities to investigate.
International · 2026-09-18
Iran claims it struck oil tanker Trend in Strait of Hormuz as blockade persistsIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced Friday that it had struck and detained the Togo-flagged oil tanker Trend as it transited the Strait of Hormuz, citing a fire that broke out on the vessel during what Tehran characterized as an illegal passage. The incident reflects Iran's ongoing blockade of this critical waterway, which has been in place since the United States and Israel conducted military strikes against Iran in late February. The continued attacks underscore mounting tensions affecting global energy markets in an already volatile geopolitical situation.
International · 2026-09-30
Israeli Airstrike Kills Senior Hamas Military Commander in Northern GazaAn Israeli airstrike has killed Izz al-Din al-Beik, who headed Hamas's military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, in northern Gaza, according to Gaza officials cited by Reuters. The strike continues Israel's campaign to target Hamas's military leadership during the ongoing Gaza war.
International · 2026-09-19
Hundreds of thousands rally in Tehran in largest pro-government demonstration since war beganIran's government organised what the Associated Press described as the largest pro-government demonstration since the conflict with the United States and Israel began in February, with hundreds of thousands of people marching through downtown Tehran on Friday. Participants pledged to join "Janfaday-e Iran," a campaign that offers limited military training to volunteers who would serve as an additional security force alongside the Revolutionary Guard's Basij militia. The rally occurred as Iran's economy continues to deteriorate under a US naval blockade and expanded American sanctions.
International · 2026-10-04
Israeli strikes kill at least eight Palestinians in Gaza amid ceasefireIsraeli air strikes killed at least eight Palestinians across Gaza on Saturday in what appeared to violate the ongoing ceasefire, with the deadliest attack on a residential building in Gaza City's Remal neighbourhood claiming at least five lives. The Israel Defense Forces said it had targeted Ali al-Amoudi, described as Hamas's de facto leader, though the military stated that the results of the strike remained under review.
International · 2026-09-20
Israeli airstrikes kill at least three Palestinians in Gaza, including health official's sonIsraeli airstrikes killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza on 19 September, including the eldest son of the Gaza Health Ministry's director-general, according to Reuters. Israel's military said the strikes had targeted militants in the territory. Medics reported additional deaths in the Sheikh Radwan and Shuja'iyya neighbourhoods.
International · 2026-09-10
Oil prices surge above $100 a barrel amid escalating Middle East conflictBrent crude rose above $101 a barrel on 9-10 September, reaching its highest level in approximately four months, as Iran refused to de-escalate its confrontation with the United States and Israel. US Treasury yields climbed sharply to their highest levels in years, reflecting investor concerns about inflation and government debt. Stock markets declined for the fourth consecutive session as traders grew anxious about the conflict's impact on global energy supply and economic stability.
International · 2026-09-07
Israeli airstrikes kill ten in southern Lebanese town of Kfar RemanIsraeli airstrikes on Kfar Reman in southern Lebanon on Sunday resulted in at least ten deaths. A strike on a residential building killed nine people including two children and wounded five others, whilst a separate attack killed two medics in their vehicle.
International · 2026-09-12
BRICS summit adopts New Delhi declaration on Middle East conflictBRICS leaders gathered in New Delhi for their twentieth-anniversary summit and unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration, which expressed serious concern about the escalating Middle East war without naming specific parties responsible. The declaration called for maximum restraint and multilateral solutions while supporting Palestinian statehood and humanitarian aid to Gaza.
International · 2026-10-04
Iranian-linked security incidents strike British airbase and Dubai-Tel Aviv flightBritish counter-terrorism police arrested five men and later a sixth British-Iranian suspect near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism preparations, with UK and US officials indicating strong evidence of Iranian involvement. Days later, a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was violently diverted to Saudi Arabia after its copilot attacked the captain in what Israeli officials characterised as an attempted hijacking.
International · 2026-09-13
BRICS leaders adopt declaration urging restraint as Middle East conflict deepensAt their summit in New Delhi, BRICS leaders unanimously agreed on a declaration expressing serious concern over escalating Middle East tensions. The statement called for maximum restraint and reaffirmed support for Palestinian statehood, whilst notably avoiding direct criticism of any specific party to the conflict.
International · 2026-09-10
Iran targets US base in Jordan as conflict deepens into seventh monthIranian ballistic missiles struck the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan on 10 September, damaging approximately a dozen American military aircraft. The United States responded with attacks on Iranian air-defence and missile systems, continuing a six-month conflict that began in late February with no clear end in sight.
International · 2026-09-12
Trump accuses Iran of drone attack on Saudi pipelineUS President Donald Trump stated that Iran was probably responsible for a drone attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, one of the country's main oil export routes. The incident occurred as Iran-backed Houthi forces advanced in Yemen, intensifying concerns about global oil supplies and shipping routes.
International · 2026-09-09
Netanyahu instructs lawyers to sue Haaretz over pre-October 7 warning reportIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed his lawyers on Wednesday, 9 September, to file a defamation suit against newspaper Haaretz and journalists Shlomi Eldar and Ruth Yuval. Haaretz had published an investigation claiming Netanyahu received an explicit warning about a major Hamas attack from a foreign head of state weeks before 7 October 2023. Netanyahu's office denied the report entirely, calling it completely fabricated, while Haaretz stood by its reporting.
International · 2026-09-16
Six-storey building collapses in Gaza City, at least 21 killedA six-storey residential building in Gaza City's Tal al-Hawa district collapsed overnight, killing at least 21 people, including 12 children and 5 women. The building, which housed over 100 displaced residents, had previously suffered structural damage from Israeli airstrikes. Rescue teams worked through the night to extract survivors and recover bodies from the rubble.
International · 2026-09-11
Houthi forces capture Yemen's entire Red Sea coastlineIran-backed Houthi fighters have captured the port of Mokha and consolidated control over Yemen's complete Red Sea coast, according to reports from NPR, Al Jazeera and UPI published on 10 and 11 September. This advance gives the group command over access routes near the strategically critical Bab al-Mandab strait, one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints. Saudi Arabia has responded with airstrikes on Mokha as part of an escalating conflict.