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Israel-Palestine

Israeli military takes more territory, kills two people in Gaza, medics and witnesses say

An October 2025 truce has so far failed to halt Israeli attacks in Gaza or to secure the disarmament of Hamas militants.
An October 2025 truce has so far failed to halt Israeli attacks in Gaza or to secure the disarmament of Hamas militants.

Israeli bank to sever West Bank ties, raising alarm over economy

The West Bank economy is heavily reliant on Israel and, in the absence of a sovereign currency, the shekel is the primary currency in use.
The West Bank economy is heavily reliant on Israel and, in the absence of a sovereign currency, the shekel is the primary currency in use.

Israel seizes powers over flashpoint West Bank shrine from Palestinians

Israeli flags flutter on the Ibrahimi mosque, also known as the Cave of the Patriarchs, in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Israeli flags flutter on the Ibrahimi mosque, also known as the Cave of the Patriarchs, in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

France shuts down several Israeli stands at defence trade show

Twelve Israeli stands were closed at the Eurosatory defence and security exhibition, which opened on June 15.
Twelve Israeli stands were closed at the Eurosatory defence and security exhibition, which opened on June 15.

Israeli fire kills four in Gaza, mediators hold more ceasefire talks

An October 2025 truce has failed to halt Israeli attacks in Gaza or to secure the disarmament of Hamas militants.
An October 2025 truce has failed to halt Israeli attacks in Gaza or to secure the disarmament of Hamas militants.

Israel says troops will stay in Lebanon, Gaza despite US-Iran peace deal

Smoke rises from an Israeli bombardment near the village of Kfar Tibnit in southern Lebanon on June 14, 2026.
Smoke rises from an Israeli bombardment near the village of Kfar Tibnit in southern Lebanon on June 14, 2026.

Israeli settlers torch West Bank vehicles, mosque, report says

Palestinians gather near a damaged car, which Palestinians say was attacked by settlers, on June 14 in Burqa, near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Palestinians gather near a damaged car, which Palestinians say was attacked by settlers, on June 14 in Burqa, near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

Israeli, Palestinian civil society groups meet in France as hopes for two-state solution dim

The action plan that will be delivered to G-7 leaders cites settler terrorism and settler expansion as threats to the viability of a Palestinian state.
The action plan that will be delivered to G-7 leaders cites settler terrorism and settler expansion as threats to the viability of a Palestinian state.

Netanyahu to run for re-election, again rebuffing doubtful Trump

FILE PHOTO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo

UK, Canada, France and Norway announce coordinated sanctions over West Bank settler violence

A Palestinian man rushes to extinguish fire in a field, which local Palestinians say has been set by Israeli settlers, in the town of Huwwara near Nablus, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, June 6, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman
A Palestinian man rushes to extinguish fire in a field, which local Palestinians say has been set by Israeli settlers, in the town of Huwwara near Nablus, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, June 6, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.