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    Palestinian death toll in Gaza war passes 74,000●Palestinian death toll in Gaza war passes 74,000, and other Mideast news✉newsWarMiddle East50 min ago

    Gaza health authorities report that the Palestinian death toll in the war between Israel and Hamas has surpassed 74,000. The figure is being widely carried by international news outlets alongside a roundup of other developments across the Middle East, including diplomatic efforts and conditions on the ground in the territory. The milestone is drawing renewed attention to the human cost of the conflict and ongoing calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian access.

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    Palestinian death toll in Gaza war passes 74,000▼Palestinian death toll in Gaza war rises above 74,000 since war began✉newsWarMiddle East50 min ago

    Palestinian health officials report that the death toll in Gaza has risen above 74,000 since the war between Israel and Hamas began in October 2023. The figure reflects continued recoveries of bodies from rubble as well as ongoing casualties, underscoring the scale of the humanitarian crisis in the territory.

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    Israeli Strikes Continue across Gaza as Death Toll Climbs▼Israeli Attacks Continue across Gaza As Palestinian Death Toll Rises✉newsWarMiddle East50 min ago

    Israeli military operations are continuing across the Gaza Strip, with Palestinian casualty figures rising as strikes hit multiple areas of the territory. The ongoing campaign has drawn renewed international concern over the humanitarian situation, with aid agencies warning of worsening conditions for civilians caught in the fighting.

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    Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in West Bank▼Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank✉newsWar50 min ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for war in the occupied West Bank, according to Al Jazeera. The statement from a senior member of the Israeli government comes amid heightened tensions and ongoing military operations in the Palestinian territory, and is likely to draw sharp international criticism.

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    Gaza death toll surpasses 74,000 as Israeli strikes continue●Israeli strikes kill Palestinians as Gaza death toll surpasses 74000✉newsWarMiddle East50 min ago

    Israeli strikes killed more Palestinians in Gaza as the territory's death toll rose above 74,000, according to the reported figures. The continuing casualties underscore the scale of the conflict, which has drawn ongoing international concern and calls for a ceasefire, with aid agencies warning of a worsening humanitarian situation across the enclave.

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    Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in West Bank▼Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank: Rhetoric or real threat?✉newsWar52 min ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for war in the occupied West Bank, prompting debate over whether his words reflect actual policy or political rhetoric. The remarks come amid heightened Israeli military operations in the territory, and observers are weighing how far the government may act on his call and what it means for Palestinians and regional stability.

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    Smotrich calls for Gaza-style war in West Bank▼'Do there what we did in Gaza': Smotrich calls for full-scale war in occupied West Bank✉newsWarMiddle East50 min ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for a full-scale military campaign in the occupied West Bank, saying Israel should 'do there what we did in Gaza'. The remarks drew immediate attention as Israeli operations in the territory intensify, with critics warning such a campaign would bring Gaza-level destruction and deepen the humanitarian crisis in the occupied Palestinian territory.

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    An Israeli drone strike has killed a Palestinian man in Gaza City, according to reporting by Middle East Eye. The strike adds to the ongoing toll of violence in the territory, where Israeli military operations continue. Details about the victim's identity and the circumstances of the strike were not immediately available.

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    Israeli finance minister urges Gaza-style war in West Bank▼Israeli finance minister calls for Gaza-style war in occupied West Bank✉newsWarMiddle East2 h ago

    Israel's finance minister has called for a Gaza-style military campaign in the occupied West Bank, drawing sharp criticism and renewed concern over the escalation of Israel's war beyond Gaza. The remarks have sparked debate over the legality and consequences of extending such operations to Palestinian communities in the occupied territory.

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    Gaza civil defense recovers 28 bodies from house destroyed in 2023▼Gaza civil defense recovers remains of 28 Palestinians from house destroyed by Israel in 2023✉newsWarMiddle East50 min ago

    Gaza's civil defense agency says it has recovered the remains of 28 Palestinians from a house in the territory that was destroyed in an Israeli strike in 2023. The recovery effort comes as crews continue to pull bodies from rubble across Gaza, where thousands remain missing under destroyed buildings and ceasefire and recovery operations remain a focus of international attention.

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    Israeli forces have reportedly violated the ceasefire in Gaza, killing one Palestinian and wounding six others, according to IMEMC News. The incident adds to ongoing tensions over compliance with the truce, with reports of continued strikes and casualties in the territory despite the agreement.

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    The US-led Board of Peace has announced that UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, will have no role in Gaza going forward. The statement marks a significant decision about the administration of humanitarian aid and services in the territory, and is likely to draw strong reactions from the UN, Palestinian representatives and humanitarian organisations.

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    Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in West Bank●🔴 BREAKING Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank Israeli official Bezalel Smotrich has called for 'war' in theMmastodonWarMiddle East42 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has publicly called for 'war' in the occupied West Bank. Human rights experts and analysts warn his remarks should not be dismissed as election rhetoric, saying they point to a potential escalation of Israeli military operations against Palestinians in the territory. The statement has drawn sharp criticism and concern among observers already alarmed by rising violence in the region.

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    Two Palestinians were killed and 11 others injured in Gaza, according to a report carried by Israeli news outlet Fana News. The brief report gives no details on the circumstances of the deaths or who was responsible. The incident adds to the ongoing toll of casualties in the Palestinian territory, which continues to see recurring violence and strikes.

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    Hamas Leader Accuses Israel of Exploiting Gaza 'Blood' in Election▼Hamas Leader Says Israel to Use Gaza 'Blood' in Election✉newsWarMiddle East4 h ago

    A senior Hamas leader has accused Israel of using the bloodshed in Gaza for political gain ahead of an election, according to reporting by Asharq Al-Awsat and Middle East Eye. The claim frames Israel's conduct in the Palestinian territory as an electoral instrument. The remarks come amid ongoing conflict in Gaza and heightened political debate over the war.

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    Smotrich urges Israel to wage war in West Bank●Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for Israel to "go to war" in the occupied West Bank and "do thereMmastodonWarMiddle East34 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for Israel to 'go to war' in the occupied West Bank and 'do there what we did in Gaza,' prompting sharp criticism for advocating the replication of the Gaza military campaign against the territory's roughly three million Palestinian residents. Commenters are condemning the remarks as a call for ethnic cleansing and warning of a dangerous escalation in the occupied territory.

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    Three Palestinians have been injured in Israeli drone attacks on Gaza, according to Middle East Eye. The strikes add to ongoing casualties in the territory amid continued Israeli military operations. Details on the victims' conditions or the specific locations targeted were not provided in initial reports.

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    Smotrich urges West Bank war and annexation of Gaza, southern Lebanon▼Smotrich: Israel must 'go to war' in West Bank as 'we did in Gaza,' annex most of Strip, south Lebanon✉newsWarMiddle East4 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called on Israel to wage war in the West Bank as it did in Gaza, and to annex most of the Gaza Strip along with southern Lebanon. His remarks, reported by The Times of Israel, land amid ongoing conflict and debates over Israel's long-term plans for Palestinian territories and its northern border. The comments are drawing attention for their extreme territorial scope and implications for regional escalation.

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    Israeli minister urges West Bank war like Gaza campaign▼Israeli minister calls for war in West Bank, says Israel should 'do what it did in Gaza'✉newsWarMiddle East7 h ago

    An Israeli government minister has publicly called for military action in the occupied West Bank on the scale of the war in Gaza, saying Israel should 'do what it did in Gaza'. The remarks have drawn attention amid ongoing operations and rising tensions in the territory, with critics warning the comments signal willingness to widen the conflict and deepen humanitarian consequences for Palestinians.

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    Israelis accused of blocking Palestinian farmers before olive harvest▼As Israeli occupation forces deny Palestinians access to their farmland across the occupied West Bank ahead of the oliveMmastodonWarMiddle East113 h ago

    Israeli forces are accused of preventing Palestinians from reaching their farmland across the occupied West Bank ahead of the annual olive harvest season, while allowing Israeli settlers to enter Palestinian groves and take the olive crop. One reported incident occurred in Deir Abu Mash'al, northwest of Ramallah. Critics describe the restrictions as part of a wider pattern of settler violence and land annexation in the territory.

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    Smotrich calls for war in West Bank, annexation plans●Israel's Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank, seeks annexation of parts of Gaza, southern Lebanon✉newsWarMiddle East7 h ago

    Israel's far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for war in the West Bank and advocated annexing parts of both Gaza and southern Lebanon. The comments drew wide attention given his senior role in the Israeli government and their implications for regional escalation, territorial policy and already strained relations with Palestinians and Lebanon.

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    Palestinian death toll in Gaza war passes 74,000●Palestinian death toll in Gaza war rises above 74,000 since the war began✉newsWarMiddle East9 h ago

    The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza war has risen above 74,000 since the conflict began, according to a new reported count. The figure marks another grim milestone in a war that has drawn sustained international attention and ongoing debate over ceasefire efforts and humanitarian conditions in the territory.

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    Hamas criticises Board of Peace over UNRWA refusal▼Hamas slams Board of Peace for refusal to work with UNRWA in Gaza✉newsWarMiddle East4 h ago

    Hamas has condemned the Board of Peace for refusing to work with UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, in Gaza. The dispute centres on which body should deliver aid and services in the territory. The row highlights growing friction over the international framework being set up to govern Gaza's reconstruction and relief efforts.

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    UN adds 61 companies to settlements blacklist▼UN adds 61 companies to settlements blacklist over alleged Palestinian rights violations✉newsWorldHuman Rights5 h ago

    The United Nations has added 61 companies to its blacklist of firms operating in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, citing alleged violations of Palestinian human rights. The updated list identifies businesses across sectors including construction, finance and technology. The move is expected to draw criticism from Israel and the United States, which have previously condemned the database, while human rights groups have welcomed it as a step toward corporate accountability.

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    Israeli minister urges army to 'go to war' in West Bank●Israeli Cabinet minister says army should ‘go to war’ in occupied West Bank✉newsWar7 h ago

    An Israeli Cabinet minister has called on the military to launch a war in the occupied West Bank, remarks reported by Anadolu Agency. The statement lands amid escalating Israeli military operations and settler violence in the territory, and is likely to draw criticism from Palestinians, rights groups and international observers who warn such rhetoric could further inflame an already volatile situation.

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    Smotrich's call for 'war' in the West Bank draws alarm●Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank: Rhetoric or real threat? https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/i sraMmastodonWorldPolitics26 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for 'war' in the occupied West Bank, prompting debate over whether the statement is election rhetoric or a signal of real military escalation. Commenters warn his words should not be dismissed as mere campaign talk, given his influence in the Israeli government and the potential consequences for Palestinians in the territory.

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    Seven Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, ministry says▼Israeli attacks martyr 7 Palestinians in central, northern Gaza over 48 hours: Health Ministry✉newsWarMiddle East10 h ago

    Gaza's Health Ministry says Israeli attacks killed seven Palestinians over a 48-hour period in central and northern Gaza. The casualties add to the territory's mounting death toll as strikes continue across the enclave despite ongoing international calls for a ceasefire and renewed efforts toward a negotiated end to the conflict.

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    Israel's Smotrich calls for 'war' in West Bank●📡 [GRID SIGNAL INTERCEPTED] Source: Al Jazeera Data: Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank: Rhetoric or real thMmastodonWorld17 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for 'war' in the occupied West Bank, according to Al Jazeera, which asks whether the statement is rhetoric or a real threat. The remarks come amid ongoing Israeli military operations and settlement expansion in the territory, and are drawing criticism from those who see them as incitement to further escalation against Palestinians.

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    UN expands blacklist of firms in West Bank settlements to 215●UN expands 'blacklist' of Israeli companies in West Bank settlements to 215✉newsWorldHuman Rights6 h ago

    The United Nations has expanded its database of Israeli companies operating in West Bank settlements to 215 firms. The list, maintained by the UN Human Rights Council, names businesses deemed to be enabling settlement activity, which Israel and the United States oppose as politically motivated. Rights groups welcomed the move, while Israel denounced it, and the list is expected to fuel debates over corporate responsibility in occupied territory.

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    Gaza Health Ministry says Palestinian deaths exceed 74,000●Gaza Health Ministry reports more than 74,000 Palestinian deaths — The Hindu✉newsWarMiddle East11 h ago

    Gaza's Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll in the Gaza war has surpassed 74,000, according to a report by The Hindu. The ministry's figures, compiled from hospitals and morgues across the territory, remain the most widely cited tally of casualties in the conflict, which has drawn sustained international attention and calls for a ceasefire.

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    Turkish Red Crescent brings joy to displaced children in Gaza▼Kızılay brings joy to displaced children in Gaza amid crisis | Daily Sabah✉newsWarMiddle East6 h ago

    The Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay) is organizing activities to bring moments of joy to children displaced by the conflict in Gaza, according to Daily Sabah. The aid agency's efforts come as the territory continues to face a severe humanitarian crisis, with families displaced and children among the most vulnerable. The story highlights ongoing Turkish humanitarian aid operations in the Palestinian territory.

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    Israeli Minister Smotrich Calls for War in West Bank▼🔴 BREAKING Israeli Minister Smotrich Calls for War in West Bank Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for militarMmastodonWorldDefense210 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for military conflict in the occupied West Bank, telling Ynet News that Israel needs to 'go to war in Judea and Samaria' and replicate the operations conducted in Gaza. His remarks have drawn sharp criticism from Palestinians and international observers, who warn such a campaign would escalate violence across the territory and worsen the humanitarian situation there.

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    Smotrich urges Gaza-style action in West Bank▼Smotrich calls for doing in West Bank 'what we did in Gaza'✉newsWarMiddle East10 h ago

    Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for carrying out in the occupied West Bank what Israel has done in Gaza, drawing sharp attention to his comments. The remarks are likely to fuel criticism of Israel's military operations in the Palestinian territories and deepen concerns over escalating violence in the West Bank amid the ongoing Gaza war.

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    The United Nations has added more than 60 companies to its blacklist of firms operating in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The move, published by the UN Human Rights Council, lists businesses it says are involved in settlement-related activities that Palestinians and rights groups consider illegal under international law. Israel has condemned the listing, while supporters see it as accountability.

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    UN adds 61 firms to settlements blacklist over rights abuses●UN adds 61 firms to settlements blacklist over alleged human rights violations against Palestinians✉newsWorldHuman Rights11 h ago

    The United Nations has added 61 companies to its blacklist of firms operating in Israeli settlements, citing alleged human rights violations against Palestinians. The update to the database of businesses engaged in activities in the occupied territories is expected to draw sharp reactions from Israel and its allies, while rights groups have long pressed for firms to be held accountable for operations in the settlements.

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    Board of Peace excludes UNRWA from Gaza plans●‘No role for UNRWA in Gaza’: Does the Board of Peace toe Israeli lines? https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/n o-roMmastodonWorld210 h ago

    Al Jazeera reports that the Board of Peace, the framework overseeing Gaza's future, has ruled out any role for UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, in the territory. Critics say the decision echoes long-standing Israeli demands to remove the agency, raising questions about whether the board is pursuing an independent approach or following Israeli policy lines on Gaza's postwar administration.

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    Liverpool demonstrators urge Labour to sanction Israel over Gaza●"Palestine solidarity demonstrators rallied in # Liverpool on Saturday, calling for # Labour to go further in sanctioninMmastodonWarMiddle East97 h ago

    Palestine solidarity demonstrators rallied in Liverpool on Saturday, calling on the Labour government to go further in sanctioning Israel over its conduct in Gaza and the wider occupation of Palestinian territories. The protest, reported by the Morning Star, reflects growing pressure on Labour from within its own base, with activists arguing that UK policy has not gone far enough in response to the conflict.

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    Board of Peace Excludes UNRWA from Gaza Aid Operations●⚡ NEWS Board of Peace Excludes UNRWA from Gaza Operations The Board of Peace has decided to exclude the UN Relief and WoMmastodonWarMiddle East210 h ago

    The Board of Peace has decided to exclude the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operations in Gaza. The move aligns with repeated Israeli government calls to sideline the refugee aid agency, and marks a significant shift in who will deliver humanitarian assistance in the territory. Observers are weighing what the decision means for aid delivery to Palestinian refugees, given UNRWA's long-standing role as the main UN agency serving them in Gaza and the wider region.

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    Palestinian Girl Shot Among Palestine Chronicle's Daily Headlines▼“Today’s Headlines: Palestinian Girl Shot | The Story of Hakoortna Farm | ‘A New Reality’” by Palestine Chronicle StaffMmastodonTechnologyInternet610 h ago

    The Palestine Chronicle has published its daily headlines roundup, led by news that a Palestinian girl was shot. The bulletin also features a feature on the story of Hakoortna Farm and a piece titled 'A New Reality'. The roundup offers brief summaries of the day's main developments from the region, as compiled by the outlet's staff.

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    Portland's Heretic Coffee Pulls Out of Gaza Shop Project●Portland’s Heretic Coffee Pulls Out of Gaza Shop Project✉newsWarMiddle East50 min ago

    Heretic Coffee, a Portland coffee roaster, has withdrawn from a planned project to open a coffee shop in Gaza. The company's decision ends its involvement in the initiative, which had aimed to establish a cafe in the Palestinian territory. Details on the reasons for the withdrawal or the project's partners have not been widely reported, and reaction to the move remains limited so far.