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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 1979, Nikos Barlos, Greek basketball player 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.
First Palestinian legislative elections in 20 years announced
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced that legislative elections will be held in late November, the first in 20 years. As Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh reports, the Palestinian Authority has been under international pressure to demonstrate its legitimacy. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
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The Eastern Herald
· Jul 10, 2026
Abbas Calls First Palestinian Legislative Elections in Two Decades for November 28
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced legislative elections for November 28, the first since Hamas's 2006 win shattered Palestinian unity for two decades. The vote faces deep uncertainty over Hamas participation, Israel's cooperation on East Jerusalem, and Gaza's near-total destruction.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 6, 2026
Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body amid Israel ceasefire, disarmament still a question
Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas announced on Monday the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, clearing the way for a technocratic committee to implement civilian rule. The move marks a significant political shift by Hamas, which has run Gaza since its fighters seized control from rival Palestinian movement Fatah in 2007 after winning legislative elections the previous year. Since a ceasefire took effect in Gaza last October between Hamas and Israel,...
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.
Al Jazeera
· Jul 9, 2026
Palestinian legislative elections set for November 28
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announces first legislative elections in 20 years.
HESPRESS English
· Jul 6, 2026
Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body
Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas announced Monday the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, clearing the way for a technocratic committee to implement civilian rule. The move marks a significant political shift by Hamas, which has run Gaza since its fighters seized control from rival Palestinian movement Fatah [] The post Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.
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 "First Palestinian legislative elections in 20 years announced": The Eastern Herald — Abbas Calls First Palestinian Legislative Elections in Two Decades for November 28. South China Morning Post — Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body amid Israel ceasefire, disarmament still a question. Le Monde — Abbas announces November 28 legislative elections for Palestine, first in nearly 20 years. Al Jazeera — Palestinian legislative elections set for November 28. HESPRESS English — Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body. Al-Monitor — Calls for state inquiry as Israel marks 1,000 days since Oct 7