First anniversary of Great March of Return

Protests continued near the Gaza perimeter fence, reflecting demands for Palestinian refugee return and an end to the blockade. UN humanitarian reporting documented casualties.

An Israeli undercover operation inside Gaza led to deadly clashes and subsequent rocket fire and Israeli strikes. Palestinian armed factions described their response as resistance; civilians on both...

An Egyptian-mediated ceasefire halted the November escalation following exchanges of fire between Gaza armed groups and Israel.

A US-sponsored General Assembly draft resolution condemning Hamas received a majority but failed to secure the required two-thirds for adoption. The vote reflected international disputes over how to...

The UN Independent Commission of Inquiry published findings on demonstrations in Gaza, including evidence that Israeli security forces shot demonstrators who did not pose an imminent threat to life....

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the administration no longer regarded Israeli civilian settlements in the West Bank as inherently inconsistent with international law, drawing Palestinian...

ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said there was a reasonable basis to proceed with an investigation into the situation in Palestine, subject to a jurisdictional ruling.

The US administration unveiled a proposal recognizing Israeli control over extensive settlement areas and envisaging a fragmented Palestinian state under conditions. Palestinian political leaders...

President Mahmoud Abbas announced that Palestinian leadership considered itself absolved of agreements with Israel and the United States, amid Israeli annexation plans. Implementation and practical...

The date at which the Israeli coalition agreement permitted government discussion of annexation passed without a formal annexation declaration; Palestinian and international opposition continued.