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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In -100 BC, Julius Caesar, Roman politician and general (died 44 BC) was born. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1971, The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time. In 1986, Hannaliis Jaadla, Estonian footballer was born. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2014, Emil Bobu, Romanian politician (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Date set for first Palestinian election in 20 years
President Mahmoud Abbas has declared Palestinian parliamentary elections will be held in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in November.
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The Eastern Herald
· Jul 9, 2026
Abbas Sets November 28 as Date for First Palestinian Elections in Twenty Years
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has set November 28 as the date for the first legislative elections in twenty years. Whether the vote proceeds depends on Israeli cooperation in East Jerusalem and on whether war-destroyed Gaza can support any electoral process.
Al Jazeera
· Jul 8, 2026
Timeline: 20 years of Hamas rule in Gaza, from election to political exit
A chronological look at key milestones from Hamas's 2006 election victory to its 2026 exit from governing Gaza.
TRT World
· Jul 10, 2026
Palestinian President Abbas announces first legislative elections in 20 years
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called parliamentary elections for November 28, the first since 2006, with presidential elections planned for early next year. While some Palestinians hope the vote will bring change, ongoing conflict, political divisions and uncertainty over voting in occupied West Bank and occupied East Jerusalem cast doubt on whether the elections can take place. TRT World’s Nizar Sadawi has the story.
Le Monde
· Jul 9, 2026
Abbas announces November 28 legislative elections for Palestine, first in nearly 20 years
The long-delayed vote would mark the first legislative elections since Hamas' 2006 victory, as President Mahmoud Abbas faces mounting pressure to restore the legitimacy of Palestinian institutions.
All Israel News
· Jun 24, 2026
The Mamdani revolution has arrived: Three victories, three warnings for pro-Israel Democrats
The Mamdani revolution has arrived: Three victories, three warnings for pro-Israel Democrats
Al-Monitor
· Jul 2, 2026
Calls for state inquiry as Israel marks 1,000 days since Oct 7
Israelis called on Thursday for a state commission of inquiry into Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, as the country marked 1,000 days since the deadliest event in its history, which triggered the war in Gaza.A series of sombre commemorations were being held across the country, as well as protests against the government's handling of events during and after the attack.The first began at 6:29 am (0329 GMT) -- the exact time at which the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas launched its assault on Israel.
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Related coverage for "Date set for first Palestinian election in 20 years": The Eastern Herald — Abbas Sets November 28 as Date for First Palestinian Elections in Twenty Years. Al Jazeera — Timeline: 20 years of Hamas rule in Gaza, from election to political exit. TRT World — Palestinian President Abbas announces first legislative elections in 20 years. Le Monde — Abbas announces November 28 legislative elections for Palestine, first in nearly 20 years. All Israel News — The Mamdani revolution has arrived: Three victories, three warnings for pro-Israel Democrats. Al-Monitor — Calls for state inquiry as Israel marks 1,000 days since Oct 7