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- 1Satellite Images Show Israel Expanding Positions in Gaza Despite Cease-Fire●Israel Keeps Expanding Into Gaza Despite Cease-Fire, Satellite Images Show
Satellite imagery reported by The New York Times indicates that Israeli forces have continued expanding their positions inside Gaza despite the cease-fire agreement. The images point to ongoing construction and fortification within the territory, raising questions about whether the truce terms are being honored and what the military build-up means for Gaza's future and stalled negotiations over the next phase of the deal.
- 2Israeli strikes kill at least two people in Gaza▼Israeli strikes kill at least two people in Gaza, officials say
Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed at least two people, according to officials. The reported deaths come amid continued Israeli military operations in the territory, which have drawn ongoing international attention and concern over the mounting civilian toll of the conflict.
- 3IDF uncovers 600-meter tunnel in Gaza●IDF Discovers 600-Meter-Long Tunnel In Gaza| Watch What Happened Next To Hamas' Terror Hideout
The Israeli military says it has discovered a 600-meter-long tunnel in Gaza, which it describes as a Hamas hideout, and footage shows the structure being demolished. The find is being widely covered, with clips showing the tunnel's scale and its destruction drawing large audiences and debate over Israel's ongoing campaign against Hamas infrastructure in the territory.
- 4Israeli extremists push to renew Gaza settlements▼Israeli extremists call to renew Gaza settlements, West bank war
Israeli far-right figures are publicly calling for the re-establishment of Israeli settlements in the Gaza Strip and an escalation of military action in the West Bank, which they describe as a war. The Gaza settlements were dismantled in 2005, and any move to restore them would mark a major policy shift. The calls are drawing attention amid the ongoing conflict and debate over the territory's future.
- 5Israel's Encroachment in Gaza Since the Cease-Fire▼See Israel’s Encroachment in Gaza Since the Cease-Fire
The New York Times is examining Israel's military and territorial advances in Gaza since the cease-fire took effect, presenting a visual account of the encroachment. The piece highlights how positions have shifted on the ground despite the truce, raising questions about compliance and the durability of the agreement.
- 6Israeli protesters rally in defence of soldiers accused of abusing prisoners▼Israeli protesters rally for ‘the right to rape’ prisoners
Protesters, politicians and TV commentators in Israel have publicly defended soldiers accused of mistreating Palestinian prisoners, with some demonstrators rallying under slogans including 'the right to rape'. The demonstrations follow the detention and investigation of Israeli military reservists over allegations of abuse at the Sde Teiman prison facility, drawing sharp international criticism and fuelling heated debate inside Israel over the treatment of detainees.
- 7IDF braces for Hamas kidnapping attempt along Gaza's Yellow Line●IDF braces for Hamas kidnapping attempt along Gaza’s Yellow Line
The Israeli military says it is preparing for a possible Hamas attempt to kidnap soldiers along the Yellow Line, the ceasefire deployment line inside the Gaza Strip. The warning highlights continued tensions despite the truce, with troops deployed in the area said to be on heightened alert for ambush or abduction attempts.
- 8IDF troops train in 'Little Gaza' for next Hamas war●EXCLUSIVE: We Go INSIDE 'Little Gaza' To See IDF Troops Prepare For The Next Hamas War | TBN Israel
TBN Israel has released an exclusive report from inside 'Little Gaza', an Israeli training facility where IDF troops rehearse urban warfare scenarios ahead of a possible renewed conflict with Hamas. The footage shows soldiers preparing for the next war, highlighting ongoing military readiness along the Gaza front and drawing wide attention amid continued tensions in the region.
- 9Israeli offensive intensifies in South Lebanon amid US diplomacy criticism●South Lebanon faces aggressive Israeli offensive as US ‘diplomacy’ provides cover
Israeli forces are conducting an aggressive military offensive in southern Lebanon, according to Tehran Times reporting. The outlet argues that United States diplomatic efforts are in practice providing political cover for the operation rather than restraining it. The claim frames US mediation as one-sided, reflecting wider debate over whether Washington is curbing or enabling Israel's actions along the Lebanese border.
- 10Updated Google Maps imagery shows Rafah's destruction●Updated Google Maps shows destruction of the city of Rafah
Updated satellite imagery on Google Maps now shows the scale of destruction in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, following months of Israeli military operations there. Screenshots of the imagery are being widely shared, with commenters noting it offers one of the clearest visual records of how much of the city has been reduced to rubble.
- 11Four Killed, 19 Injured in Gaza Amid Israeli Offensive●Four Killed, 19 Injured in Gaza Amid Continued Israeli Offensive
Four people were killed and 19 others injured in Gaza as Israel's continued military offensive pressed on. The casualties add to the mounting civilian toll in the territory, where strikes and ground operations have intensified in recent weeks. The figures were reported by regional media, and the assault shows no sign of abating.
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Israeli forces are reported to be continuing violations of the ceasefire across Gaza, according to Palestinian news outlet IMEMC. The report claims ongoing military activity despite the truce agreement, drawing renewed international attention to the fragility of the deal and the humanitarian situation in the territory.
- 13Israel's Smotrich calls for 'war' in West Bank●Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank: Rhetoric or real threat?
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for 'war' in the occupied West Bank, prompting questions about whether his remarks signal a genuine escalation of military operations there or are political rhetoric. The statement adds to tensions as Israeli operations in the territory have intensified amid the wider conflict with Hamas and Palestinian groups, drawing international scrutiny of settlement and annexation policies.
- 14Israeli attacks kill at least four across Gaza▼Israeli attacks kill at least four across Gaza, report says
Israeli strikes across Gaza have killed at least four people, according to a report by Middle East Eye. The deaths come amid continuing Israeli military operations in the territory, which has faced sustained bombardment and a humanitarian crisis. Casualties are being reported daily as fighting persists and international pressure for a ceasefire continues.
- 15Kamal Adwan Hospital suspends services after Israeli raid▼Services were suspended this morning at Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, and medical staff withdrew, after Israeli
Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza suspended all services on Thursday morning and medical staff withdrew from the facility. A QNN correspondent reported the move followed Israeli military vehicles storming the vicinity of the hospital. The facility has been a critical remaining medical provider in northern Gaza, where health services have been repeatedly disrupted by military operations.
- 16Smotrich urges Israel to wage war in West Bank▼Smotrich: Israel must ‘go to war’ in West Bank, ‘do there what we did in Gaza’
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for Israel to 'go to war' in the West Bank, saying the army should 'do there what we did in Gaza'. The remark drew widespread attention as Israel continues its military campaign in Gaza and near- daily operations in the occupied West Bank. Critics condemned the statement as a call for the destruction seen in Gaza to be replicated in another Palestinian territory.
- 17Israeli forces press attacks across Gaza with strikes and shelling●📢 Israeli forces continued their attacks across # gaza on Monday, carrying out airstrikes and demolitions, while targeti
Israeli forces carried out airstrikes, demolitions and naval gunfire across Gaza on Monday. Palestinian sources reported artillery shelling hit the Zeitoun and Tuffah neighborhoods in eastern Gaza City, while tanks opened fire southeast of the city. The ongoing military operations continue to draw international attention as the conflict shows no pause.
- 18IDF strikes Hamas sniper threatening troops in Gaza▼Watch: IDF takes out Hamas sniper threatening troops in Gaza
The Israeli military says it eliminated a Hamas sniper who was threatening its troops operating in Gaza. The strike was announced by Israel National News, which published footage of the operation. The incident underscores the ongoing fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, where troops continue to face sniper and guerrilla attacks during ground operations.
- 19Israel's war on Lebanon mapped in figures●„Israels Krieg gegen den # Libanon in Karten und Zahlen. Bericht der # medico -Partnerorganisation Public Works Die isra
Medico's partner organisation Public Works has published a report documenting Israel's war against Lebanon in maps and figures. It records that Israeli bombardments in southern Lebanon, accompanied by a military ground offensive, have left the most severe devastation, displacing hundreds of thousands of people. The report is drawing attention among German-speaking audiences as a detailed data-based account of the destruction and humanitarian consequences of the conflict.
- 20Kamal Adwan Hospital halts operations after Israeli raid in northern Gaza●Breaking | Work has been suspended at Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, and medical staff have withdrawn after Isra
Medical work at Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza has been suspended and staff have withdrawn after Israeli military vehicles stormed the area around the facility, according to a QNN correspondent. The hospital has been a repeated flashpoint in the conflict, and its suspension leaves northern Gaza with even fewer functioning medical services.
- 21Smotrich Calls for Gaza-Style War in West Bank▼‘Do What We Did in Gaza’: Smotrich Calls for War on Occupied West Bank
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for military action in the occupied West Bank on the scale of the Gaza war, urging Israel to 'do what we did in Gaza' there. The remarks are drawing condemnation from Palestinian officials and rights advocates, who warn such an escalation would deepen an already severe humanitarian crisis in the territory.
- 22Lebanese PM to hold talks with Rubio in Washington●🟢 Diplomacy | 6/10 🇱🇧 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 Lebanon-US talks in Washington Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam and the Foreign Minister are set to m
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and the Foreign Minister are due to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington. The discussions are expected to centre on Hezbollah's weapons and the continued Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon, two of the most sensitive issues between Beirut, Washington and Tel Aviv.
- 23Einat Wilf lays out plan to disarm Hamas●'Stop treating them like infants': Einat Wilf's plan to disarm Hamas in next government - interview
Israeli politician and former Knesset member Einat Wilf, in an interview with The Jerusalem Post, set out a plan for a future Israeli government to disarm Hamas, arguing Palestinians must 'stop being treated like infants'. She said lasting security depends on removing Hamas's military capacity and ending international policies she views as infantilising Palestinian leadership.
- 24IDF reinforces West Bank troop deployment amid holiday attack fears●IDF reinforces West Bank troop deployment amid concerns over holiday terror attacks
The Israeli military is increasing its troop deployment in the West Bank ahead of the holiday period, citing concerns about potential terror attacks. The reinforcement comes as security forces remain on heightened alert during a period often marked by elevated tensions and previous incidents targeting Israeli civilians and soldiers in the territory.
- 25Israeli and Estonian defense firms partner on NATO systems▼Israel’s Uvision, Estonia’s Lendurai to integrate systems for NATO military
Israel's Uvision and Estonia's Lendurai have agreed to integrate their systems for NATO military use. Uvision is known for loitering munitions, while Lendurai develops autonomous counter-drone technology. The partnership links Israeli and Estonian defense industries at a time when NATO members are investing heavily in drone and counter-drone capabilities shaped by lessons from the war in Ukraine.
- 26Interview calls for Israel sanctions like apartheid South Africa●Interview: "Israel must be sanctioned like apartheid South Africa" Palestinians have concluded "that Israel wants to eli
An interview circulating online argues that Israel should face sanctions similar to those imposed on apartheid-era South Africa. The speaker says Palestinians have concluded that Israel wants to eliminate them through military violence, economic strangulation and constant encroachment on their homes, and urges Western nations to impose strict sanctions to change Israeli policy.
- 27Israeli fans chant 'IDF' as Ireland's footballers win●# Repost @ajplus Israel said politics and football should stay separate. But when Ireland’s football team beat Israel, I
Israel has argued that politics and football should stay separate, but after Ireland's national football team beat Israel, Israeli fans reportedly chanted 'IDF', referring to the Israeli military. The juxtaposition of that appeal for neutrality with the chants has drawn criticism online, with commenters framing it as another example of sport and politics colliding amid the Gaza war.
- 28Smotrich calls for West Bank war and annexations●Smotrich calls for West Bank war, annexation of Lebanon, Gaza
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has publicly called for a war in the West Bank and for Israel to annex the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, according to reports from The New Arab. The remarks, made by a senior member of Israel's government, have drawn attention for their extremity, as they call for military escalation in the occupied West Bank and territorial expansion beyond Israel's borders. They come amid heightened tensions in the region and ongoing debate over Israel's conduct in Gaza and its policies in the occupied territories.
- 29Israeli football fans chant military slogans after defeat to Ireland●Israeli football fans chant military slogans after defeat to Ireland https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/9/2
Israeli football fans were filmed chanting military slogans following their team's defeat to Ireland, according to an Al Jazeera news report. The incident has drawn attention amid ongoing controversy over Israeli fans' behaviour at international matches and tensions surrounding Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
- 30Israeli fans accused of racist chants at Ireland players●Israeli fans direct monkey chants and military slogans at Ireland’s players https://www. aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/28
Israeli fans directed monkey chants and military slogans at Ireland's players during a UEFA Nations League match, with striker Adam Idah among those targeted after scoring. The incident, reported by Al Jazeera, has drawn condemnation and renewed scrutiny of racism in football, with calls for UEFA to investigate and act against the supporters involved.
- 31Alliance Leash: The Iran War and America's Right to Say No●Alliance Leash: The Iran War and America’s Right to Say No
Commentary from Foreign Policy in Focus argues that the Iran war exposes the limits of US alliance discipline, examining whether Washington retains the right to say no to allied or Israeli military actions. The piece frames America's leverage over partners as a 'leash', questioning how much control the US really exercises over escalation in the Middle East and what that means for its regional commitments.
- 32Iran says US must decide whether to end the war●Iran’s president: It’s up to US to choose if it wants to end war Russian and Iranian foreign ministers agree that only a
Iran's president has declared that the United States holds the decision on whether to end the war, putting the burden squarely on Washington. The statement came as the Russian and Iranian foreign ministers, meeting diplomatically, agreed that only a negotiated settlement could resolve the Middle East tension sparked by the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The remarks underscore Tehran's positioning ahead of any potential talks and Moscow's alignment with Tehran's call for diplomacy over continued military action.
- 33Poll Shows Eisenkot Tying Netanyahu as Smotrich Hits New High▼Israel Election Poll: Eisenkot-Netanyahu Tie as Smotrich Hits New High
A new Israeli election poll shows former military chief Gadi Eisenkot running even with Benjamin Netanyahu, while far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich's party reaches its highest support yet in polling. The figures suggest a shifting right-wing landscape ahead of Israel's next national vote, with Eisenkot emerging as a serious challenger and Smotrich consolidating support among hardline voters.
- 34Israeli fans accused of racist chants at Ireland players●Israeli fans direct monkey chants and military slogans at Ireland’s players
Israeli football fans are accused of directing monkey chants and military slogans at Republic of Ireland players during a match, according to Al Jazeera's report. The alleged abuse has drawn attention to fan conduct and raised questions about how football authorities will respond to racist chanting and politically charged slogans at international fixtures.
- 35Israeli fans chant military slogans after Ireland loss▼Israeli football fans chant military slogans after defeat to Ireland
Israeli football supporters were recorded chanting military slogans following their team's defeat to Ireland, drawing criticism and renewed attention to the politicisation of matches involving Israel. The incident has sparked debate over fan conduct and the atmosphere surrounding international fixtures amid the ongoing Gaza war, with Al Jazeera among the outlets covering the story.
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An Israeli soldier searching in Gaza found a toy Torah scroll, and the discovery has drawn attention as a small, poignant symbol amid the war. Aish.com shared the story, which has resonated with readers moved by the find of a Jewish ritual object, even a child's version, in the Gaza Strip during military operations.
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The BDS movement is stepping up actions against companies it accuses of profiting from Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories, including Judea and Samaria. L'Humanité reports on how activists argue firms 'cannot profit with impunity from oppression', detailing boycott and legal strategies aimed at businesses operating in settlements and those supplying the Israeli military.