Israel-Palestine

Oct 7 scars push Israel’s first-time voters to the right

Israel launched a massive military offensive that has killed more than 74,200 people and flattened swathes of Gaza in response to the Oct 7, 2023 attacks.

Israeli settlers flank Palestinian cafe with dozens of Israeli flags

Palestinian coffee shop owner Mueiyyid Hussein outside his business in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Oct 9. Israeli settlers have planted dozens of Israeli flags at the entrance to his streetside cafe.

UN says Gaza faces grim winter without shelters

The International Organization for Migration said nearly 1.8 million people in the territory “are facing a fourth winter without adequate protection from rain, flooding and cold”.

International jurist Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize as global rule of law comes under siege

South African judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law”.

Britain removes East Jerusalem consulate signage as Israeli shutdown deadline expires

The British consulate in East Jerusalem seen on Sept 9 (left), and with signage removed on Oct 8.

Israelis mark three years since Hamas attack that set off Gaza assault

A Palestinian man rides a cart pulled by a donkey amid the rubble of buildings destroyed during the war, in Gaza City, Oct 7.

Israeli settlers beat AFP photographer covering West Bank violence

Palestinian first responders taking AFP photographer Jaafar Ashtiyeh to seek medical help on Oct 6, after he was beaten by several Israelis in Aqraba, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

Israel puts military on high alert for Oct 7 anniversary, warns Gazans

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested that Hamas could try to attack Israel ahead of elections later in October.

War-weary northern Israelis rethink loyalty to Netanyahu before election

Election billboards bearing portraits of Otzma Yehudit party leader Itamar Ben Gvir in Jerusalem. Israel heads to the polls on Oct 27.

UN chief calls for Gaza ceasefire ahead of Oct 7 anniversary

Palestinians walking along destroyed buildings at the Jabalia refugee camp in the Gaza Strip on Oct 5. Israel’s years-long military campaign in Gaza has killed more than 74,200 people, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.

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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.