Palestinian president signs accession letters for 15 international treaties

Hasan Safadi was released after repeated hunger strikes challenging administrative detention and renewal of detention orders.

An Israeli airstrike kills Hamas military commander Ahmed al-Jabari; an eight-day escalation follows, involving Israeli airstrikes and Palestinian rocket fire. Civilians on both sides are harmed.

A ceasefire mediated by Egypt takes effect after eight days of hostilities in Gaza and southern Israel. Humanitarian needs remain substantial.

Jafar Azzidine, Tarek Qaadan and Yousef Yassin began hunger strikes after administrative detention orders following their arrests in the Jenin area.

General Assembly resolution 67/19 accords Palestine non-member observer State status, a significant diplomatic achievement short of full UN membership.

The PLO and Hamas reached a reconciliation understanding to form a national consensus government and pursue elections. Implementation and lasting unity remained contested.

Israel announced that it would not negotiate with a Palestinian government backed by Hamas, illustrating the political impasse around the reconciliation initiative.

President Abbas swore in a government led by Rami Hamdallah, following the April reconciliation agreement. Its ability to govern Gaza remained constrained.

Israel announced plans for approximately 1,500 settlement housing units, drawing criticism as Palestinians sought self-determination and an end to settlement expansion.

Muhammad Abu Khdeir was abducted and murdered by Israeli extremists in East Jerusalem; his killing triggered widespread Palestinian protests.