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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 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1470, The Ottomans capture Euboea. In 1876, Max Jacob, French poet, painter, and critic (died 1944) 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 1959, Tupou VI, King of Tonga was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Israel's Smotrich calls for settlements, ‘conquest’ of Gaza Strip
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· Jul 11, 2026
Israeli settlers attack Palestinians, property northeast of Ramallah, south of Nablus
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· Jun 26, 2026
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Qatar News Agency
· Jul 1, 2026
Israeli Colonists Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound
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· Jul 3, 2026
In the West Bank, Israeli settlers take over Palestinian’s dream home
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· Jul 4, 2026
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Related coverage for "Israel's Smotrich calls for settlements, ‘conquest’ of Gaza Strip": Yemen Press Agency — Zionist settlers escalate their attacks against Palestinians in West Bank, occupied Al-Quds. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Israeli settlers attack Palestinians, property northeast of Ramallah, south of Nablus. Haaretz — Settlers, IDF raid Hebron mosque in West Bank, Palestinians report. Qatar News Agency — Israeli Colonists Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound. Investing.com — In the West Bank, Israeli settlers take over Palestinian’s dream home. TRT World — Palestinians rally to protect Solomon's Pools