Israeli airstrikes begin August Gaza escalation

Ben & Jerry's announced it would end sales in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, describing them as inconsistent with its values; the decision prompted political and legal disputes.

Six Palestinian prisoners escaped the high-security Gilboa prison through a tunnel, prompting a large Israeli manhunt. The escape became a widely discussed symbol of Palestinian prisoners’ resistance;...

Israeli authorities designated six Palestinian human rights and civil society organisations as terrorist groups. The groups rejected the accusations; UN human rights experts and international...

Palestinian-American Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was shot dead while covering an Israeli military raid in Jenin. Investigations attributed the fatal shot to Israeli forces; Israel later...

During Shireen Abu Akleh’s funeral procession in East Jerusalem, Israeli police struck pallbearers carrying her coffin. The images drew international condemnation and renewed debate over policing...

An Egypt-mediated ceasefire took effect following three days of fighting between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza. UN humanitarian reporting documented civilian deaths and damage,...

Palestinians in East Jerusalem and parts of the West Bank held strikes and demonstrations in solidarity with residents of Shuafat refugee camp, where Israeli security restrictions followed the killing...

The UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 77/247 requesting an International Court of Justice advisory opinion on the legal consequences of Israeli policies and practices in the occupied...

Israeli forces conducted a major raid in Jenin; armed Palestinians resisted and firefights followed. OCHA reported Palestinian deaths and injuries, including children. The operation exemplified...

Israeli forces launched extensive air and ground operations in Jenin refugee camp. Armed Palestinian groups exchanged fire with Israeli forces. OCHA documented civilian displacement, casualties and...