Today in News History
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 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. 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 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1988, Patrick Beverley, American basketball player was born. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. 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.
Palestinian legislative elections set for November 28
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announces first legislative elections in 20 years.
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TASS
· Jul 7, 2026
UN-mandated body expects Hamas disarmament as next step — statement
On July 6, Gaza authorities said they had completed preparations to transfer power to the NCAG, composed of independent Palestinian technocrats and supervised by the Board of Peace
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 10, 2026
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
Arutz Sheva
· Jul 10, 2026
First time since 2006: Abbas calls for PA election on November 28
PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas issues a decree scheduling legislative elections for November 28, marking the first parliamentary vote since 2006.
The Tribune
· Jul 10, 2026
Palestinian President Abbas declares Nov 28 as date for first legislative elections since 2006
According to the news agency Wafa, President Abbas issued a presidential decree setting Saturday, November 28, 2026, as the date for holding legislative elections across all Palestinian territories, including Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
Al Bawaba
· Jul 1, 2026
Israel announces killing 4 Hamas members in Gaza
ALBAWABA - The Israeli Army announced Wednesday the killing of four Hamas members in an attack in the Gaza Strip...
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 6, 2026
Four Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza Strip
GAZA, July 06 (YPA) – Four Palestinians were killed and several others injured on Monday morning in Israeli airstrikes on areas in Gaza City and Khan Younis, Palestinian media sources reported, citing medical officials. According to the sources, two people were killed and others wounded after Israeli warplanes bombed a residential apartment in the Tal []
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Related coverage for "Palestinian legislative elections set for November 28": TASS — UN-mandated body expects Hamas disarmament as next step — statement. Al Jazeera English — First Palestinian legislative elections in 20 years announced. Arutz Sheva — First time since 2006: Abbas calls for PA election on November 28. The Tribune — Palestinian President Abbas declares Nov 28 as date for first legislative elections since 2006. Al Bawaba — Israel announces killing 4 Hamas members in Gaza. Yemen Press Agency — Four Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza Strip