West Bank deaths of Palestinian minors spike sharply since Gaza conflict began

Israeli forces said they came under fire in northern Gaza early Friday and responded with an attack, calling the shooting a breach of the October 2025 ceasefire. The military reported no casualties among its troops. Hamas-linked media reported Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City and near the Sanafir crossing, adding to hundreds of operations since the ceasefire that have caused over 1,300 deaths and 4,400 wounded.

Israeli forces maintained military operations across southern Lebanon on Friday, with shelling reported in multiple towns including Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, where a fire broke out, and Beit Leef and Sarbin. Earlier strikes targeted al-Mansouri, Majdal Zoun and Beit al-Sayyad, while explosions continued to shake the ground in Froun.

Itamar Ben-Gvir said his plan would remove 250,000 Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in the first year, followed by the rest of its roughly 2 million population over the next six years. Ben-Gvir, Israel's national security minister, described the proposal as realistic and concrete ahead of upcoming Israeli elections.

Israel freed Malek Ghazi, a Lebanese detainee, marking the first release of a Lebanese citizen since negotiations began. The government said five more Lebanese detainees will be released amid ongoing negotiations with Lebanon.

Israel is expected to release five Lebanese detainees under a deal reached this week, with the Lebanese government agreeing to search for remains of Jewish community leaders killed by Hezbollah in the mid-1980s. The prisoner exchange comes as Israel and Lebanon pursue struggling talks aimed at disarming Hezbollah and ending Israel's military operations in the country.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday and said Israel would not pull back troops despite international pressure to advance a US-backed ceasefire plan. Netanyahu said Israel controls 60 percent of the Strip and will continue military operations until Hamas is disarmed.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will not withdraw from any area under military control in Gaza. The Democratic Party sent a warning letter demanding he remove a video published from Gaza within 24 hours, claiming it constitutes election propaganda that misuses the military and public assets.

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited an IDF position in Gaza and said Israel controls the area and will remain on the Yellow Line. The defense minister said there is no real solution for Gaza without emigration and that Arab states have pressured the United States on the issue.

A drone crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory early Wednesday, triggering air-raid sirens in the Galilee Panhandle for the first time in nearly three months. Israel said it intercepted the aircraft and reported no casualties. The Israeli military said it struck Hizbullah infrastructure near Nabatieh in southern Lebanon in response to two explosive drones that Hizbullah fired at Israeli soldiers.

Video evidence documents the capture of Moein al-Araibi, who commanded Hamas's internal security apparatus. Israeli officials said his detention provides current intelligence on senior figures in the militant group's military wing, hostages held by Hamas, and the organization's decision-making processes.

Shin Bet operatives and military personnel captured Moin Al-Arabeed, who leads Hamas' internal security service, during a Tuesday raid on Gaza City. Air strikes flown to cover the operation killed at least four Palestinians, including two children, medics and witnesses reported.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Israel would retaliate against the UK if sanctions are announced. UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pledged on Tuesday to introduce a comprehensive reset of policy on Israel, as reports emerged that British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to prohibit the sale of Israeli goods made in illegal West Bank settlements.

A large explosion rocked Mansouri in southern Lebanon on Tuesday as Israeli airstrikes continued. Israeli forces have systematically demolished residential areas across the south, with local officials confirming that 90 percent of infrastructure in Houla has been leveled. The military escalation coincides with sensitive negotiations between Lebanon and Israel.

Israel confirms capture of Hamas security chief in Gaza City raid

Shin Bet operatives and military personnel captured Moin Al-Arabeed, who leads Hamas' internal security service, during a Tuesday raid on Gaza City. Air strikes flown to cover the operation killed at least four Palestinians, including two children, medics and witnesses reported.

Israel warns it will retaliate if UK imposes sanctions

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Israel would retaliate against the UK if sanctions are announced. UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pledged on Tuesday to introduce a comprehensive reset of policy on Israel, as reports emerged that British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to prohibit the sale of Israeli goods made in illegal West Bank settlements.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the U.S. ambassadors to Israel and Lebanon in Jerusalem on Tuesday amid escalating violence in southern Lebanon. The UN peacekeeping force recorded an average of 147 projectile trajectories per day between August 21 and 27, and said the situation remains fragile despite diplomatic efforts to implement a framework agreement reached in late June.

Footage shows capture of Hamas security chief Moein al-Araibi

Video evidence documents the capture of Moein al-Araibi, who commanded Hamas's internal security apparatus. Israeli officials said his detention provides current intelligence on senior figures in the militant group's military wing, hostages held by Hamas, and the organization's decision-making processes.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israeli forces have detained a top Hamas internal security official during an operation near his residence in Gaza. Netanyahu described the detainee as among the most prominent Hamas figures and noted his role in hiding and moving hostages.

Israeli special forces and Israel-backed Palestinian militiamen conducted a raid in Gaza, after which the Israeli military carried out strikes. Israel said it seized a senior Hamas member in the operation. The strikes killed three people according to one account and four according to another.

Israel did not renew entry permits for more than 70 teachers at private schools in east Jerusalem, forcing a strike on Tuesday. According to the General Secretariat for Christian Educational Institutions of Jerusalem, the abrupt action made it impossible to begin the school year. About 15,000 students attend the affected schools.

Israel seizes senior Hamas member in Gaza raid as strikes kill three to four

Israeli special forces and Israel-backed Palestinian militiamen conducted a raid in Gaza, after which the Israeli military carried out strikes. Israel said it seized a senior Hamas member in the operation. The strikes killed three people according to one account and four according to another.

At least four people, three of them children, died in Gaza on Tuesday following Israeli military operations, according to health officials. Near the Katiba district west of Gaza City, a zone sheltering displaced residents, witnesses said warplanes unleashed a dozen missiles that destroyed two vehicles.

Sara Netanyahu claimed centre-left opposition figure Yair Golan knew in advance about the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, as Israel prepares for parliamentary elections expected in October. Israel separately announced the arrest of a Hamas security official from Gaza, with Defense Minister Yisrael Katz saying the figure was transferred to Israel.

Israeli airstrikes struck multiple locations across Gaza on Tuesday, killing at least two Palestinian children according to medical sources. Health officials in Gaza reported at least four people killed, including three children, in strikes that hit Gaza City and Deir el-Balah, with ten blasts reported in one densely populated area.

Four dead in Gaza including three children after Israeli strikes and gunfire

At least four people, three of them children, died in Gaza on Tuesday following Israeli military operations, according to health officials. Near the Katiba district west of Gaza City, a zone sheltering displaced residents, witnesses said warplanes unleashed a dozen missiles that destroyed two vehicles.

Israeli forces struck multiple Gaza Strip targets after threats emerged to personnel in the field. A military source said there were no Israeli casualties and no troops were trapped, with the incident nearing its conclusion. Palestinian sources reported ten explosions in Gaza City and said IDF special forces entered the American Hospital area in western Gaza City.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Benzion Netanyahu School in Ramle on Tuesday, which had been damaged by an Iranian missile and underwent renovation before reopening. About 2.6 million students began the 2026-2027 school year across Israel's schools and kindergartens, with the Education Ministry emphasizing strengthening students' sense of belonging and resilience.

Israel and Greece have completed a $3.4 billion defence agreement that includes three Israeli air defence systems designed to intercept drones, aircraft and cruise missiles. The deal marks one of Israel's largest defence exports as the country has surpassed the United Kingdom to become the world's seventh-biggest arms supplier.

Hamas on Sunday condemned rising settler violence in the West Bank, saying Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is allowing the attacks to appease right-wing extremists. The group argues that Israeli government denials of involvement mask complicity and help deflect international scrutiny.

Israel's Defense Ministry completed a defense export contract with Greece worth approximately 3.1 billion euros, the largest in Israeli history. The agreement includes Israeli air defense systems designed to protect against ballistic missiles, airstrikes and unmanned aircraft. A supplementary 26 million euro agreement covers drone defense systems.

Athens will formalize a military agreement with Israel on Monday for a multi-layer air defence system valued at approximately €3 billion, or $3.5 billion, as part of its broader defence modernisation. The deal, already approved by Greece's security council, encompasses advanced missile systems across short, medium and long ranges.

Greece set to buy Israeli air defence system for €3 billion

Athens will formalize a military agreement with Israel on Monday for a multi-layer air defence system valued at approximately €3 billion, or $3.5 billion, as part of its broader defence modernisation. The deal, already approved by Greece's security council, encompasses advanced missile systems across short, medium and long ranges.