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Palestine

Gaza reconstruction bodies to gather in Cyprus

The initiative aims to facilitate a transition away from Hamas rule while supporting the restoration of civilian administration and basic services.
The initiative aims to facilitate a transition away from Hamas rule while supporting the restoration of civilian administration and basic services.

Israeli soldiers shoot dead two Palestinian teens in West Bank

Israeli troops carry out frequent raids in the West Bank and have tightened movement restrictions in recent months on Palestinian villages that sit near settlements.
Israeli troops carry out frequent raids in the West Bank and have tightened movement restrictions in recent months on Palestinian villages that sit near settlements.

Al Jazeera rejects Israeli accusations against journalist killed in Gaza

Mourners attend the funeral of Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed Wishah, who was killed in an Israeli strike on June 17, 2026.
Mourners attend the funeral of Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed Wishah, who was killed in an Israeli strike on June 17, 2026.

Gaza health officials say Israeli strikes kill five

At least 1,012 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire took effect on Oct 10, 2025, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
At least 1,012 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire took effect on Oct 10, 2025, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.

Israeli settlers torch two West Bank mosque: Palestinian official

A Palestinian man walks past the damage mosque reportedly burnt by Israeli settlers overnight, with one of the Hebrew graffiti reading "nekama" or "revenge" daubed on the wall.
A Palestinian man walks past the damage mosque reportedly burnt by Israeli settlers overnight, with one of the Hebrew graffiti reading "nekama" or "revenge" daubed on the wall.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 17, 2026

The provision for waiving sanctions on Iranian oil sales takes effect once the agreement is signed this week, says a US official.
The provision for waiving sanctions on Iranian oil sales takes effect once the agreement is signed this week, says a US official.

Israeli activists launch Arab-Jewish party ahead of elections

Israelis protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government in Tel Aviv, Israel, on April 25, 2026.
Israelis protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government in Tel Aviv, Israel, on April 25, 2026.

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.

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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.