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WFP Cuts Food Aid to 500,000 in Gaza Amid Funding Deficits

27 October 2026

The World Food Programme has reduced food assistance across Gaza by roughly one third due to acute funding shortages. The measure leaves half a million people without critical monthly support as winter approaches and commercial deliveries remain halted.

People hold signs supporting Palestine Action at a Defend Our Juries protest in Parliament Square, London, September 2025

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Sally Rooney's Books Withdrawn in UK Over Support for Palestine Action

26 October 2026

Publisher Faber has halted sales of Irish author Sally Rooney's novels in the United Kingdom following British counter-terrorism restrictions on funding Palestine Action.

Israeli and palestinian olive harvesters in the village of Qafin, northern West Bank, Palestine

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Settler Attacks on West Bank Olive Harvest Surpass Previous Year, UN Reports

25 October 2026

Attacks by Israeli settlers during the annual olive harvest have already exceeded last year's total, leaving one Palestinian dead and more than 120 injured, according to the United Nations.

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killed in Gaza: 74,555
of them children: 20,179
injured in Gaza: 175,727
killed in the West Bank: 1,129

Reported since 7 October 2023. Gaza: Gaza Ministry of Health. West Bank: UN OCHA. Compiled by Tech for Palestine 26 October 2026

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The southern corner of Sheikh Radwan Cemetery with the ruins of the adjacent mosque

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Over 340 Children Killed in Gaza Since Ceasefire Began, UNICEF Reports

21 October 2026

UNICEF says more than 340 children have died in Gaza since a ceasefire was announced a year ago, with 800,000 remaining displaced as winter approaches.

Aerial view of Israeli destruction in Beach refugee camp, Gaza Strip. Looking south with the coast on the right. The Port of Gaza is visible in the distance, projecting into the Mediterranean Sea.

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Three Years into Gaza War, Displaced Families and Children Struggle to Survive

20 October 2026

Nearly two million Gazans remain displaced three years after the war escalated, while grassroots sports programs attempt to offer children respite amid the ruins.

Destruction of UNRWA Zaitoun Boys School, Gaza Strip

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Three Years Since War Began, Over 75,000 Palestinians Killed Despite Ceasefire

19 October 2026

Humanitarian groups mark the third anniversary of the war, reporting tens of thousands of deaths and unabated civilian suffering despite a year-old ceasefire.

View over the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of occupied East Jerusalem

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UK Downgrades East Jerusalem Consulate to Mission Following Israeli Closure Order

18 October 2026

Britain has reduced its diplomatic footprint in occupied East Jerusalem to a seven-person mission after Israel demanded the consulate close over settlement sanctions.

Displaced child stand in front of his tent at a shelter after Israeli army orders to evacuate east of Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip

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At Least 1,454 Palestinians Killed in Gaza Since Ceasefire Declaration, NGO Reports

15 October 2026

Islamic Relief reports that an Israeli attack has killed or injured a Palestinian every 90 minutes over the year since a ceasefire was announced.

At Gaza's first limb reconstruction centre

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UN Women: Nearly 50,000 Women and Girls Killed or Maimed in Gaza

13 October 2026

Three years into the war, UN Women reports that one in 21 women and girls in Gaza has been killed or severely injured, with nearly one million displaced.

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A picture showing the total destruction of the street in front of Al-Rantisi Children's Hospital in western Gaza.

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One Year After Gaza Ceasefire, Killings and Destruction Continue Across the Strip

22 October 2026

Rights groups and United Nations monitors report that Israeli attacks have killed over 1,400 Palestinians in Gaza since the October 2025 ceasefire agreement.

Trucks carrying humanitarian aid wait at the Zikim crossing, November 2025

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One Year Into Gaza Ceasefire, Aid Blockades and Deadly Attacks Persist

14 October 2026

Rights groups report that reconstruction has not begun and over 1,400 Palestinians have been killed during the ceasefire year.

History & Memory

"Embracing Diversity: Unveiling the Demographic Mosaic of Palestine"

19 May 2023

Title: Demographic Profile of Palestine: A Diverse and Complex Society

Introduction:

The demographic landscape of Palestine is characterized by its diversity and complexity, reflecting a rich history of cultural, religious, and ethnic influences. Located in the eastern Mediterranean region, Palestine encompasses the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip. This article aims to provide an overview of the demographic makeup of Palestine, shedding light on its population composition, religious affiliations, languages spoken, and other key aspects.

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WHO Warns of Critical Health Crisis in Gaza and West Bank Ahead of Winter

12 October 2026

A new World Health Organization report highlights severe infrastructure damage, limited hospital capacity, and rising casualties in Gaza and the West Bank as winter approaches.

A mural painted on the rubble of a destroyed building in Al Thawra Street in Rimal, Gaza. The mural was created by Mostafa Mehna with 25 children from Gaza. The Arabic text reads "There is hope".

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Three Years On, Gaza Families Retrieve Dead as Living Space Shrinks

11 October 2026

A Palestinian father in Gaza City has recovered his wife's remains three years after an airstrike, as MSF warns that military boundaries are systematically squeezing the population.

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Gaza Protection Report Warns of Entrenched Crisis and Protracted Displacement

8 October 2026

A protection monitoring report by the Danish Refugee Council details that roughly 1.7 million Palestinians remain displaced across Gaza under severe service collapse and unexploded ordnance hazards.

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برنامج الأغذية العالمي يقلص مساعداته لنصف مليون فلسطيني في غزة 27 تشرين الأول/أكتوبر 2026
سحب روايات الكاتبة سالي روني من بريطانيا بسبب دعمها لمجموعة تحرك فلسطين 26 تشرين الأول/أكتوبر 2026
الأمم المتحدة: اعتداءات المستوطنين على موسم الزيتون بالضفة تتجاوز حصيلة العام الماضي 25 تشرين الأول/أكتوبر 2026
عام على إعلان وقف إطلاق النار: تواصل القتل والدمار في قطاع غزة 22 تشرين الأول/أكتوبر 2026

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