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    Israeli officials say forces killed a senior Hamas commander in Gaza, announcing the death of one of the militant group's leading figures. The strike comes as Israel's military campaign in the territory continues. Details about the commander's identity, the circumstances of the killing, and Hamas's response were not immediately available.

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    IDF Strikes Gaza City, Targeting Hamas Official▼IDF Targets Hamas Official in Gaza City Strike; Several Reportedly Wounded✉newsWarMiddle East3 d ago

    The Israeli military carried out a strike in Gaza City targeting a Hamas official, with several people reportedly wounded in the attack. Details about the official's condition and the full extent of casualties remain unclear. The strike comes amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which continues to draw international attention and concern over civilian harm.

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    Israeli strikes kill at least two people in Gaza▼Israeli strikes kill at least two people in Gaza, officials say✉newsWarMiddle East3 d ago

    Israeli strikes killed at least two people in Gaza, according to Palestinian officials. The deaths come amid continued Israeli military operations in the territory, with local authorities reporting casualties as the conflict persists. Further details about the circumstances of the strikes and the identities of those killed were not immediately available.

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    Egypt Warned Netanyahu of Impending Attack Before Oct. 7▼Egypt Warned Netanyahu of Impending Attack on Israel Before Oct. 7✉newsWarMiddle East3 d ago

    A Wall Street Journal report says Egyptian intelligence warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government ahead of October 7 that an attack by Hamas was imminent, but the warning apparently did not prevent the assault. The claim raises new questions about Israeli intelligence failures and about how much Israeli officials knew before the Hamas-led attack that killed roughly 1,200 people and triggered the war in Gaza.

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    Israel officials warn of growing chance of new Gaza operation▼Israel worried about Hamas activity in Gaza, chances for fresh military op growing — officials✉newsWarMiddle East3 d ago

    Israeli officials say they are increasingly concerned about Hamas activity in Gaza, with the chances of a fresh military operation rising, according to reporting by The Times of Israel. The warning signals growing tension over the ceasefire arrangement, as officials weigh a renewed campaign against the group's rebuilding efforts in the territory.

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    Ben-Gvir joins hundreds of Israelis at Al-Aqsa compound▼Ben-Gvir joins hundreds of Israelis to storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound✉newsEnvironmentWeather3 d ago

    Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir joined hundreds of Israelis entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City, according to Al Jazeera. The compound, a site sacred to both Muslims and Jews, has repeatedly been a flashpoint in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and visits by far-right Israeli politicians have drawn condemnation and fears of renewed tensions in the region.

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    IDF says intelligence from arrested official aided killing of three Hamas commanders●IDF intelligence from arrested official helps kill 3 of 5 Hamas commanders in Gaza✉newsWarMiddle East3 d ago

    The Israel Defense Forces say intelligence obtained from an arrested official helped locate and kill three of five targeted Hamas commanders in Gaza. The announcement underscores how detentions are feeding Israeli targeting operations during the ongoing war, and it is drawing attention because it reveals details about the fate of specific senior Hamas figures.

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    Ex-Biden official: Netanyahu expected US to cut military aid over Gaza war▼Ex-Biden official: Netanyahu thought U.S. would cut military aid during Gaza war✉newsWarMiddle East3 d ago

    A former official in the Biden administration says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believed the United States would cut off military aid during the Gaza war. The claim, reported by Haaretz, sheds light on the internal dynamics between Washington and Jerusalem as the conflict unfolded and raises questions about how far US pressure on Israel actually went.

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    Israeli minister says denying Gaza reconstruction key to displacement●🚨 SMOTRICH: “THE KEY TO FORCING GAZANS OUT IS TO TAKE AWAY THEIR HOPE” Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said thMmastodonWarMiddle East23 d ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the key to forcing Gazans out is to take away their hope, arguing that displacing Gaza's population depends on making them believe there will be no reconstruction. He also said Israel should annex territory up to the so-called yellow line. The remarks have drawn widespread criticism as an open endorsement of forcible transfer.

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    Smotrich Calls for Gaza-Style War in West Bank▼‘Do What We Did in Gaza’: Smotrich Calls for War on Occupied West Bank✉newsWarMiddle East4 d ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for military action in the occupied West Bank on the scale of the Gaza war, urging Israel to 'do what we did in Gaza' there. The remarks are drawing condemnation from Palestinian officials and rights advocates, who warn such an escalation would deepen an already severe humanitarian crisis in the territory.

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    Report: Netanyahu ordered Gaza de-escalation 10 days before October 7▼10 days before Oct. 7, PM ordered Israel ‘act to contain, minimize the escalation’ in Gaza — report✉newsWarMiddle East5 d ago

    According to a new report, ten days before Hamas's October 7 attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered Israeli officials to act to contain and minimize escalation in Gaza. The disclosure is fueling debate over whether Israeli leadership underestimated threats from Gaza in the lead-up to the assault, and is intensifying scrutiny of the government's handling of intelligence warnings and security policy before the deadliest attack in Israel's history.

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    Israeli ministers back calls to restore Gaza settlements●Israeli ministers back calls to restore settlements in Gaza — Anadolu Agency✉newsWarMiddle East4 d ago

    Several Israeli ministers have publicly endorsed calls to re-establish Israeli settlements in the Gaza Strip, according to Anadolu Agency. The statements have drawn attention amid the ongoing war and debates over Gaza's future governance, with critics warning such moves would violate international law and complicate ceasefire efforts. Supporters within the government argue a Jewish presence in Gaza is a security necessity.

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    Egypt rejects Israeli calls to expand West Bank operations▼Egypt rejects Israeli calls to expand West Bank operations; Smotrich urges Gaza-style war✉newsWarMiddle East4 d ago

    Egypt has rejected calls from Israeli officials to expand military operations in the occupied West Bank, after far-right Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich urged a Gaza-style war there. Cairo warned such a escalation would destabilise the region further, deepening tensions between Israel and a key mediator in the conflict.

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    Former Mossad official unaware of Egypt, UAE October 7 warnings▼Former Mossad official says he does not know about Egypt, UAE October 7 warnings✉newsWorldDiplomacy4 d ago

    A former Mossad official has said he has no knowledge of warnings from Egypt or the United Arab Emirates ahead of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. His remarks add a new voice to the ongoing dispute over whether Israeli leadership disregarded foreign intelligence alerts before the assault, one of the most contested questions in Israel's post-October 7 reckoning.

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    Egypt warned Israel Gaza was 'on verge of exploding' before Oct 7▼'Gaza on verge of exploding': Egypt spy chief warned Israel of Hamas escalation before Oct 7✉newsWarMiddle East5 d ago

    Egypt's intelligence chief warned Israel ahead of October 7 that Gaza was 'on verge of exploding' and that Hamas was planning an escalation, according to a report citing the warning. The claim revives debate over whether Israeli officials underestimated the threat despite specific advance notice from Cairo, and how much of the intelligence was shared or acted upon before the attack.

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    Board of Peace: Israeli extremism hindering Gaza deradicalization effort▼Board of Peace official: Extremist views in Israel impeding effort to deradicalize Gaza✉newsWarMiddle East3 d ago

    An official from the Board of Peace said extremist views within Israel are impeding efforts to deradicalize Gaza. The comments come amid ongoing international debate over the postwar governance and stabilization of the territory, and are likely to draw strong reactions from Israeli officials who reject outside criticism of domestic political positions.

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    EU lawmakers urge Commission to block US sanctions on ICC▼Block US sanctions on ICC, EU lawmakers tell CommissionMmastodonWorldEU Politics493 d ago

    A group of EU lawmakers is pressing the European Commission to shield officials of the International Criminal Court from US sanctions, calling for the bloc's blocking statute to be applied automatically. Dutch lawmaker Dirk Gotink said waiting to counter such measures 'stems from the time when we thought that the Americans were still our friends.' The push highlights growing transatlantic friction over Washington's penalties targeting the court, which has pursued warrants against Israeli and US-allied figures.

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    Israel Summons Spanish Envoy Over Minister's Palestine Remark●‘FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA’: Israel Summons Spanish Envoy Over Minister’s Palestine Call Spain’s youth minister called f𝕏xESWorldDiplomacy04 d ago

    Israel summoned Spain's envoy in Tel Aviv after Spain's youth minister called for a Palestinian state 'from the river to the sea', a phrase widely condemned as antisemitic and a call to erase Israel. The Israeli Embassy in Madrid lodged a furious protest, deepening the diplomatic rift between the two countries over the Gaza war.

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    Qatari PM calls Netanyahu biggest obstacle to Gaza peace plan▼Qatari PM says Netanyahu is ‘biggest obstacle’ to advancement of Gaza peace plan✉newsWarMiddle East5 d ago

    Qatar's Prime Minister has accused Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu of being the biggest obstacle to advancing the Gaza peace plan. The blunt public criticism from a key mediator highlights mounting frustration over stalled negotiations, with Gulf officials increasingly pointing to the Israeli government as the party holding up progress toward a ceasefire deal.

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    Germany backs ICC after US sanctions the court▼German Foreign Minister supports ICC after Trump administration imposes sanctions on the Court✉newsWorldEU Politics3 d ago

    German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has voiced support for the International Criminal Court after the Trump administration imposed sanctions on the Court and its staff. The move puts Berlin at odds with Washington over the Hague-based tribunal, which the US penalises in connection with its investigations, including warrants targeting Israeli officials.

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    Gaza prepares to hold elections for 1.25 million voters▼Gaza prepares for 1.25M voters amid destruction caused by Israeli attacks and security fears✉newsWarMiddle East5 d ago

    Election preparations are underway in Gaza, where around 1.25 million people are registered to vote. Officials are working amid widespread destruction from Israeli attacks and serious security concerns. Observers are watching how logistics, safety and access to polling will be managed in conditions described as among the most difficult for any election.

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    Egyptian source warns Israel Gaza situation could blow up▼Egyptian source: 'We told the Israelis the situation in Gaza could blow up'✉newsWarMiddle East5 d ago

    An Egyptian source said Cairo warned Israeli officials that the situation in Gaza could deteriorate sharply. The remark, reported by Israeli media, underscores Egypt's long-standing role as mediator between Israel and Palestinian factions, and reflects growing regional concern that tensions in Gaza could escalate into a wider confrontation without renewed de-escalation efforts.

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    A former Mossad diplomacy official says he did not know that Egypt and the United Arab Emirates had warned Benjamin Netanyahu before the October 7 attacks. The claim touches on one of the most contested questions in Israel: whether warnings were passed to the prime minister and ignored before Hamas led the deadliest attack in the country's history.

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    Netanyahu makes surprise visit to Abu Dhabi●Israel's Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday, Israeli official says✉newsWorldUnited Nations4 d ago

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travelled to Abu Dhabi on Sunday, according to an Israeli official. The visit, if confirmed, would mark a significant moment in relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, which normalised ties under the Abraham Accords in 2020. Details of the trip and any meetings have not yet been made public.

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    Report: Netanyahu ordered Gaza de-escalation days before October 7●Days before Oct. 7, PM ordered that Israel 'act to contain, minimize the escalation' in Gaza -- TV✉newsWarMiddle East5 d ago

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered officials to 'act to contain, minimize the escalation' in Gaza just days before Hamas's October 7 attack, according to a report aired on Israeli television. The revelation has drawn scrutiny in Israel, as it suggests the government was focused on easing tensions in Gaza immediately before the surprise assault that triggered the ongoing war.

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    Former Israeli intelligence officer accuses Netanyahu of blocking October 7 probe●Netanyahu accused by former intel officer of blocking Oct. 7 probe | Al Mayadeen English https:// english.almayadeen.netMmastodonWarMiddle East65 d ago

    A former Israeli intelligence officer, identified as Seri, has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of blocking an official inquiry into the October 7 Hamas-led attack. According to the accusation, Netanyahu was warned and alerted before the attack but failed to act, and is now obstructing efforts to investigate the failures. The claim adds to growing criticism inside Israel over the lack of a formal state commission of inquiry into the security and political failures of that day.

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    Palestinian Killed in Gaza as 'Pariah and Burden' Row Grows●Today’s Headlines: Palestinian Killed in Gaza | ‘Pariah and Burden’ | ‘We Will Not Surrender’✉newsWarMiddle East5 d ago

    News roundups on October 2023 report that a Palestinian was killed in Gaza amid ongoing Israeli strikes, alongside debate over Israel being described as a 'pariah and burden' on its allies, and declarations from Palestinian factions or officials vowing 'We will not surrender'. The items together reflect continued conflict and mounting diplomatic pressure.

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    Netanyahu's Gaza Envoy Met Qatari Official Before UN Speech Criticizing Doha▼Netanyahu’s Gaza Envoy Met Qatari Official Before UN Speech Criticizing Doha - Report✉newsWarMiddle East5 d ago

    According to an i24NEWS report, an envoy for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu handling Gaza affairs met with a Qatari official shortly before delivering a speech at the United Nations that criticized Doha. The reported discrepancy between the private meeting and the public criticism has drawn attention, highlighting the complicated and often contradictory nature of Israel-Qatar relations amid mediation efforts over Gaza.

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    France formally recognises Palestinian state at the UN●Le 22 septembre 2025, la France reconnaissait officiellement l’État de Palestine à l’ONU. Une étape importante, mais quiMmastodonWorldEU Politics33 d ago

    On 22 September 2025, France officially recognised the State of Palestine at the United Nations. Commenters are calling the move an important step but stressing that it must now translate into concrete action, pointing to continuing settlement expansion, worsening violence and an increasingly threatened prospect of a viable Palestinian state. The recognition places France among Western countries shifting their position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and debate is focused on whether symbolic diplomacy can change conditions on the ground.

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    Cleric says Khamenei was injured and pulled from Tehran hospital rubble▼Khamenei injured before Iran war, pulled from Tehran hospital rubble after strike, cleric says✉newsWar4 d ago

    An Iranian cleric claims Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was injured before the war with Iran began and had to be pulled from the rubble of a hospital in Tehran after an Israeli strike. The claim has been reported by The Jerusalem Post but has not been independently confirmed, and Iran has not officially commented. The reported injury, if true, would shed new light on the Supreme Leader's visibility and condition during the conflict.

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    Israel revokes credentials of Dutch diplomats in West Bank●Israel revokes credentials of Dutch diplomats in West Bank over settlement goods ban Israel will revoke the diplomatic aMmastodonWarMiddle East74 d ago

    Israel is revoking the diplomatic accreditation of Dutch officials based in the occupied West Bank, the Foreign Ministry said. The move follows the Netherlands beginning to enforce its ban on goods imported from Israeli settlements. The dispute marks an escalation between Israel and a European partner over settlement trade policy, with the credentials revoked after Dutch enforcement started.

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    Israeli airstrike hits town of Khiam in southern Lebanon●Breaking | An Israeli airstrike has targeted the town of Khiam in southern Lebanon. # Israel # Palestine # Gaza # LebanoMmastodonWarMiddle East25 d ago

    An Israeli airstrike has targeted the town of Khiam in southern Lebanon, according to reports circulating on social media. The strike comes amid ongoing cross-border tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, which have involved repeated exchanges of fire since the escalation of the conflict in Gaza. Details on casualties or damage remain limited, and officials have not yet issued confirmed statements on the attack.

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    Report: Mojtaba Khamenei injured in Tehran strike●Mojtaba Khamenei injured before Iran war, pulled from Tehran hospital rubble after strike - report✉newsWar5 d ago

    A report by The Jerusalem Post claims Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and seen as a potential successor, was injured ahead of the Iran war and was pulled from the rubble of a Tehran hospital after an Israeli strike. The claim has not been officially confirmed by Iranian authorities, and details about his condition remain unclear.

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    Netanyahu reportedly made secret visit to UAE on Sunday●Netanyahu made a secret visit to the UAE on Sunday, source says✉newsWorld4 d ago

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travelled to the United Arab Emirates on a secret visit on Sunday, according to a source cited by news outlets. Details of the trip, including who he met and what was discussed, have not been officially confirmed, and neither government has publicly commented on the reported visit.

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    Israel revokes Dutch officials' credentials over settlement goods ban●Israel revokes Dutch officials' credentials over settlement goods ban https://www. upi.com/Top_News/World-News/20 26/09/MmastodonWorld24 d ago

    Israel has revoked the diplomatic credentials of Dutch officials working in the West Bank, in response to a Dutch ban on goods from Israeli settlements. The move escalates tensions between the two governments over settlement trade policy and affects the status of Netherlands diplomats operating in Palestinian territories. The Dutch government has not yet detailed its response, and the dispute highlights widening friction between Israel and European states over settlement policy.

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    Report: Egypt intelligence chief warned Israel before October 7●Abbas Kamel Warned Israel About Hamas Attack Before October 7, The Atlantic Says: 23 outlets compared✉newsWarMiddle East5 d ago

    Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel warned Israel about a Hamas attack before October 7, according to a report by The Atlantic. The claim, being compared across 23 outlets, reignites questions over whether Israeli officials received specific advance warnings and why the attack was not prevented. The alleged warning adds to earlier reports that Cairo repeatedly cautioned Jerusalem about escalating violence in Gaza ahead of the assault.

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    Israel has revoked the diplomatic credentials of Dutch officials in a dispute over the Netherlands' ban on goods from Israeli settlements. The move escalates tensions between the two countries over Dutch policy restricting settlement products, and comes amid broader international debate over trade measures targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied territories. Further details about which officials were affected were not immediately available.

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    UN Expands Blacklist of Israeli Firms in West Bank Settlements to 138▼UN Expands 'Blacklist' of Israeli Companies Operating in West Bank Settlements to 138✉newsWorldHuman Rights5 d ago

    The United Nations has expanded its database of companies operating in Israeli West Bank settlements to 138 firms. The list, maintained by the UN Human Rights Council, flags businesses the UN says are involved in activities supporting settlement expansion, which it considers illegal under international law. Israel rejects the blacklist, and its publication has drawn criticism from Israeli officials and mixed reactions from companies and governments.

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    Israel Revokes Diplomatic Status of Dutch Officials●⚡ NEWS Israel Revokes Diplomatic Status of Dutch Officials Over Settlement Sanctions Israel has revoked the diplomatic sMmastodonWorldDiplomacy34 d ago

    Israel has revoked the diplomatic status of Dutch officials in retaliation for Western sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The move escalates a growing dispute between Israel and European governments over settlement policy, and observers say it signals a hardening of Israel's response to international pressure over its occupation policies.

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    UN Expands Blacklist of Israeli Settlement Companies to 215●UN Expands 'Blacklist' of Israeli Companies Operating in Settlements to 215✉newsWorldHuman Rights5 d ago

    The United Nations has expanded its database of Israeli companies operating in West Bank settlements, adding firms to bring the total to 215. The list, compiled by the UN Human Rights Council, names businesses deemed to support or benefit from Israel's settlement enterprise, which most of the international community considers illegal. Israeli officials have condemned the blacklist, while human rights groups see it as accountability pressure.