UNRWA

West Bank: Escalating settlement growth and violence

186 clusters · 680 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: West Bank: Over 100 Palestinians detained by Israeli forces in one week

Since the July 2023 escalation, Israeli forces have intensified raids across the West Bank and East Jerusalem, while settler militias have increased arson and property destruction. In late July 2026, the Israeli governme

Israel expands West Bank settlements, annexation intensifies

44 clusters · 361 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: UK and Spain join international efforts to ban trade with Israeli settlements

In the first half of 2026, Israel accelerated the demolition of Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem and approved large-scale property seizures. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced the evacuation of Khan al-Ahmar,

Israel-Palestine: ongoing ceasefire breaches and casualties

171 clusters · 744 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Gaza Strip: Military operations in Jabalia and Beit Lahia cause casualties

Since the October 2025 ceasefire, Israeli operations have repeatedly breached the truce. By late August 2026, the Gaza death toll reached 73,449, with over 174,472 injuries reported. Military activity has persisted for 3

USAID investigation into UNRWA staff affiliations

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: USAID watchdog finds deficiencies in UN probe of UNRWA staff

The USAID Office of Inspector General has referred over 100 current or former UNRWA employees to the State Department following investigations into alleged ties to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. These investigation

Gaza and West Bank: Escalating famine, disease, and aid gaps

167 clusters · 614 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Gaza authorities report critical humanitarian aid shortages

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank continues to intensify. In Gaza, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of imminent epidemic risks due to deteriorating sanitary conditions. Microbiological water

Palestinian demographic and educational status

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Palestine reports some of the world's lowest illiteracy rates

Recent demographic and educational reports from the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics highlight both the resilience and the vulnerabilities of the Palestinian population. As of late 2025, the total population is e

Swedish political debate on Israel-Palestine policy

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Swedish politicians face scrutiny over meetings with Palestinian representatives

Swedish political parties are experiencing internal divisions and public scrutiny regarding their engagement with the Israel-Palestine conflict. A survey of parliamentary parties indicates a majority support for stronger

Palestinian educational infrastructure and school year

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Palestinian schools begin 2026-2027 academic year

The Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education has organized the 2026/2027 academic year with significant differences between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip due to conflict-related damage. In the West Bank

Israel-Gaza kite and balloon security dispute

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Israel monitors kites drifting from Gaza as security concern

The launch of kites and balloons from the Gaza Strip into Israeli communities has become a significant security and humanitarian point of contention. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has declared that following the e

UN SG race: Rodrigues-Birkett leads as veto tensions rise

29 clusters · 268 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett leads race to succeed UN chief

The United Nations Security Council selection process for a successor to António Guterres has entered a high-stakes phase. Following two rounds of informal voting, three primary frontrunners have emerged: Guyana’s Caroly

East Jerusalem educational policy and school disruptions

3 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Jerusalem Christian schools strike over teacher permit denials

Educational stability in East Jerusalem is facing significant disruption due to policy shifts and administrative restrictions. Approximately 45,000 Palestinian students, representing about 38% of the region’s 120,000 stu

Israel-Lebanon conflict and truce negotiations

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Lebanon seeks truce progress amid $1.8 billion in regional damages

Conflict in southern Lebanon has resulted in significant infrastructure and agricultural destruction. Early reports indicated that in the village of Houla, approximately 90 percent of homes and infrastructure were destro

Gaza ceasefire negotiations and humanitarian crisis

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: UN expert Sidoti warns Gaza situation is not a real ceasefire

In August 2026, residents of the Gaza Strip expressed profound skepticism regarding the potential commencement of a second phase of a ceasefire. Displaced individuals in areas such as the Arafat Camp reported that media

OIC extraordinary session on Palestine and Jerusalem

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: OIC session in Jeddah sees Senegal and Sierra Leone reaffirm support for Palestine

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held its 23rd extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to address the situation in Palestine and Jerusalem. During preparatory meet

Palestinian political and diplomatic developments

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Hussein al-Sheikh meets EU representative to discuss West Bank violence and elections

Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh has been engaging in high-level discussions regarding regional stability and domestic political preparations. In mid-August 2026, al-Sheikh met with the Grand Mufti of Jerusa

Israeli seizure of UNRWA facilities in East Jerusalem

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: UNRWA reports seizure of Qalandia training center by Israeli forces

Israeli forces seized the Qalandia Vocational Training Center in East Jerusalem, an institution operated by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) since 1952. During the raid, approximately 40 employees were

Controversy over UN memorial honoring alleged Hamas member

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: United Nations faces criticism over memorial for Hamas commander

A United Nations memorial ceremony held in New York on June 8, 2026, has come under scrutiny following allegations that one of the honored deceased, Imad El Samhouri, was a Hamas field commander. El Samhouri, who served

Israeli political shifts and regional military actions

4 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Netanyahu asserts claim to Judea and Samaria amid UNRWA removal

Israeli political trends indicate a shift toward the right, with polling suggesting Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc could secure a majority in the Knesset. This domestic political movement coincides with settlement expansion i

West Bank violence and threat to two-state solution

5 clusters · 153 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: UN Security Council calls for political horizon to end occupation

United Nations officials have warned that the West Bank is approaching a “dangerous turning point” and is on the verge of collapse due to escalating violence, displacement, and Israeli settlement activities. UN Secretary

Israel seizes UNRWA Kalandia centre and initiates demolition

6 clusters · 75 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: UNRWA training center in East Jerusalem forcibly evacuated by Israeli forces

On 25 August 2026, Israeli security forces and police conducted a raid on the UNRWA-operated Qalandia Vocational Training Institute in Kafr Aqab, East Jerusalem. The operation, which involved over 50 security personnel a

Gaza ceasefire and Palestinian governance negotiations

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Jordan and China call for Gaza ceasefire and maritime stability

A ceasefire agreement regarding the second phase of hostilities in Gaza was announced, described by former U.S. President Donald Trump as a historic step toward peace. The plan includes the disarmament of Hamas, the with