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Israel Imposes West Bank Lockdown and Vows Large-Scale Operation After Hebron Shooting

2 November 2026

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a full lockdown of the occupied West Bank and announced a large-scale military operation starting in Hebron, following a shooting attack that left two Israeli soldiers dead and others wounded.

Taybeh – Palestinian village in the West Bank, 15 kilometers northeast of Jerusalem.

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Israeli Settlers Attack European Diplomats and Palestinians in the West Bank

1 November 2026

Masked Israeli settlers attacked a convoy of European diplomats, a French mayor, and Palestinians during an olive harvest in the occupied West Bank village of Taybeh.

The Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital, Gaza's main cancer hospital, before the war

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Gaza Breast Cancer Patients Face Severe Treatment Delays and Drug Shortages

29 October 2026

Breast cancer patients in Gaza face life-threatening delays, medicine shortages, and a complete absence of radiotherapy amid hospital destruction and restrictions on medical evacuations.

In numbers

killed in Gaza: 74,609
of them children: 20,179
injured in Gaza: 175,872
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 2 November 2026

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Palestinians queue for bread as a truck delivers flour in Gaza

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WFP Cuts Food Assistance to 500,000 People in Gaza Over Funding Shortfalls

28 October 2026

Severe funding shortages have forced the World Food Programme to slash food assistance across Gaza by roughly one-third. The cuts remove support from half a million residents just as winter approaches.

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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.

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.

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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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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.

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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النسخة العربية

إسرائيل تفرض إغلاقاً على الضفة الغربية وتتعهد بعملية واسعة النطاق بعد إطلاق نار في الخليل 2 تشرين الثاني/نوفمبر 2026
مستوطنون إسرائيليون يهاجمون دبلوماسيين أوروبيين وفلسطينيين في الضفة الغربية 1 تشرين الثاني/نوفمبر 2026
مريضات سرطان الثدي في غزة يواجهن نقصاً حاداً في الأدوية وتأخيراً خطيراً في العلاج 29 تشرين الأول/أكتوبر 2026
برنامج الأغذية العالمي يقلص مساعداته لنصف مليون فلسطيني في غزة لنقص التمويل 28 تشرين الأول/أكتوبر 2026

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