Israel–Palestine: latest events

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1. 24 Oct 2026 ▲ Escalating

   Israel locks down West Bank and razes part of Hebron after attack killed two soldiers

   On Saturday the Israeli army began a full lockdown and military operations across the occupied West Bank. This followed a Friday attack by two Palestinian gunmen on an army checkpoint near Hebron that killed two soldiers, after which Netanyahu vowed a major operation. Hebron's municipality says about 1,500 people were evicted from the Ein Deir Baha district and 35 hectares destroyed or marked for destruction.

   Israel begins full lockdown and military operations across West Bank · Israeli troops raze Hebron neighbourhood, evicting about 1,500… · Israel launches 'targeted' operation in Hebron after attack killed…

2. 23 Oct 2026 ▲ Escalating

   Netanyahu vows major West Bank operation after two Israeli soldiers killed near Hebron

   On Friday Israel's prime minister pledged a massive military operation in the West Bank after two Palestinian gunmen attacked a checkpoint near Hebron and killed two soldiers. His office ordered the army to prepare a full closure of the West Bank. The military said soldiers shot and killed the two men, and emergency services said five people were injured. The UN said it was extremely alarmed by intensifying violence in the occupied territory.

   Netanyahu vows major West Bank operation after checkpoint attack… · Netanyahu orders army to prepare full West Bank closure after attack… · UN alarmed as Israel imposes sweeping West Bank closures after…

3. 22 Oct 2026 ▲ Escalating

   Israeli court frees nine settler suspects as Gaza strikes kill four on Thursday

   On Thursday an Israeli court released nine settler suspects held over recent West Bank attacks, while investigations continue. Also on Thursday, four Palestinians, including a young girl, were killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza, as the Israeli military expands control across the territory. Settler violence during the West Bank olive harvest remains a focus, with the UN describing an "ominous start" to the season.

   Israeli attacks in Gaza kill four, including a young girl · Israeli court frees nine settler suspects in West Bank attacks · Israeli settler land grabs and violence in West Bank cast shadow…

4. 21 Oct 2026 ▲ Escalating

   US photojournalist recounts West Bank settler beating as olive harvest violence grows

   On Wednesday, Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine described being beaten by masked Israeli settlers while covering the olive harvest. She says she suffered four fractured vertebrae and two broken ribs, and she criticised Netanyahu's comments on the incident. UN News described an 'ominous start' to the harvest, citing live ammunition, arson and destroyed olive trees. In Gaza, Israeli attacks killed at least four Palestinians on Tuesday, despite a year-old ceasefire.

   US photojournalist Heidi Levine recounts settler attack in West Bank · UN: 'ominous start' to West Bank olive harvest amid settler attacks

5. 20 Oct 2026 ■ Steady

   Israeli attacks kill at least four in Gaza as aid cuts and West Bank settler violence continue

   Israeli air attacks and gunfire killed at least four people in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, including a couple and a 17-year-old. Israeli attacks over the weekend killed at least six Palestinians despite a year-old ceasefire. The World Food Programme has ended monthly support for more than 500,000 people in Gaza after funding cuts. Israel has also halted commercial imports into Gaza, according to Al Jazeera.

   Israeli attacks kill at least four Palestinians in Gaza · Israel halts Gaza commercial imports as settler attacks on olive…

6. 19 Oct 2026 ■ Steady

   Israel arrests 10 over settler attacks as WFP ends support for 500,000 in Gaza

   Israeli police arrested 10 people after settler attacks on a journalist and diplomats in the West Bank. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee called the arrests 'a very positive development'. Israeli strikes on Gaza over the weekend killed at least six Palestinians despite the ceasefire. The WFP said funding cuts forced it to end monthly support for more than 500,000 people in Gaza.

   WFP cuts end support for over half a million Palestinians in Gaza · Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least six as UN experts urge… · Palestinians organise night watches to protect homes from settler…

7. 18 Oct 2026 ▲ Escalating

   Settler attacks on diplomats and a US journalist in West Bank draw condemnation

   Condemnation continued through Sunday over settler attacks during the West Bank olive harvest. US officials condemned the attacks, while Netanyahu downplayed accounts of them. France and Belgium condemned an attack on diplomats, and Rubio called for a crackdown on settler violence after an American journalist was beaten. In Gaza, the World Food Programme says 1.4 million people face acute food shortages despite the ceasefire.

   WFP head: 1.4 million in Gaza face acute food shortages despite… · US officials condemn West Bank attacks as Netanyahu casts doubt on… · France and Belgium condemn settler attack on diplomats in West Bank;…

8. 17 Oct 2026 ▲ Escalating

   Drone strikes kill six in Gaza as settler attacks on West Bank farmers continue

   On Saturday, Israeli drone attacks hit several areas of Gaza and killed six Palestinians, despite the ceasefire. Settlers also beat and wounded Palestinian farmers and journalists in the West Bank, and beat a French mayor and attacked European diplomatic vehicles, according to France 24. UNICEF said on Friday that more than 340 children have been reported killed since the ceasefire was announced a little over a year ago.

   Israeli drone attacks kill six Palestinians across Gaza despite… · Israeli settlers beat French mayor and attack European diplomatic… · Israeli settlers beat and wound Palestinian farmers and journalists…

9. 16 Oct 2026 ▲ Escalating

   Settler attacks hit West Bank olive harvest as UNICEF cites 340 child deaths in Gaza

   On Friday, Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives in the West Bank, severely beating Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine, and reportedly set fire to olive trees and vehicles. UNICEF said more than 340 children have been reported killed since the ceasefire announced a little over a year ago. The UN warned that nearly one million displaced people in Gaza face flooding risks as winter nears. Israel has halted commercial goods from entering Gaza, and Hamas denies Israeli claims about taxes.

   UNICEF: 340 children killed in Gaza despite ceasefire · UN warns nearly 1 million in Gaza face flood risks as winter nears · Settlers attack Palestinians and US journalist in West Bank…

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