Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 982, Abu'l-Qasim, Kalbid emir of Sicily passed away. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1896, Mordecai Ardon, Israeli painter and educator (died 1992) was born. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1930, Naomi Shemer, Israeli singer-songwriter (died 2004) was born. In 1941, Ehud Manor, Israeli songwriter and translator (died 2005) was born. In 1960, Robert Abraham, American football player was born. In 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) was born. In 1961, Khalid Mahmood, Pakistani-English engineer and politician was born. In 1985, Abdallah El Said, Egyptian footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Sheikh Hamad: The Arab leader who broke Israel’s siege on Gaza

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July 13, 2026

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A look at Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's enduring legacy of solidarity and support for the Palestinian people.

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Yemen Press Agency

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· Jun 21, 2026

Zionist settlers escalate their attacks against Palestinians in West Bank, occupied Al-Quds

OCUUPIED PALESTINE, June 21 (YPA) – Zionist settlers intensified their attacks on Palestinians and their property in the West Bank and occupied Jerusalem, under the protection of the occupation army on Sunday. In Nablus, young man Afif al-Zaben was injured and his vehicle was damaged after extremist settlers pelted it with stones near the al-Masoudiya []

World Israel News

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· Jul 8, 2026

WATCH: IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who invaded Kibbutz Nirim on Oct. 7th

The IDF killed Mohammed Emad Alrahman Abu Taima, a Hamas Nukhba Force commander who took part in the October 7 massacre at Kibbutz Nirim and later led ambushes on IDF troops and attempted to rebuild Hamas's terror network. The post WATCH: IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who invaded Kibbutz Nirim on Oct. 7th appeared first on World Israel News.

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jul 1, 2026

Netanyahu: Gaza no longer poses military threat, Hamas rule yet to be dismantled

Israel is stronger than ever, the premier told Channel 14.

DNyuz

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· Jul 5, 2026

The Growing Daylight Between Netanyahu and Trump

After the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023, when Israel was at its most vulnerable and became consumed with trying to reassert its power, its leaders set the bar for success impossibly high: invincibility. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talked about “total victory” and proceeded to unleash a campaign that destroyed Gaza. He then moved on []

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 2, 2026

Al-Ahrar: 1,000 Days of War of Extermination Embodies Horrific Crimes of Zionist Enemy in Gaza

Al-Ahrar: 1,000 Days of War of Extermination Embodies Horrific Crimes of Zionist Enemy in Gaza

Intel Slava

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· Jun 22, 2026

[Video] 🇮🇷🇮🇱⚡️ — WATCH: The IDF shelled the towns of Masha’a al-Mansouri and Byout al-Siyad i [...]

— WATCH: The IDF shelled the towns of Masha’a al-Mansouri and Byout al-Siyad in southern Lebanon. This is the first violation of the ceasefire in 37 hours.@IntelSlava

Legal Insurrection

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· Jul 3, 2026

Israel Eliminates Hamas Terrorist Behind Abduction of IDF Capt. Daniel Perez on October 7 

Hamas terror cell commander Muhammad Na'im Jandiya was also responsible for holding hostages Yotam Haim, Samer Talalka, and Alon Shamriz in an underground tunnel in the Shuja'iyya Battalion. The post Israel Eliminates Hamas Terrorist Behind Abduction of IDF Capt. Daniel Perez on October 7 first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 12, 2026

Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74

Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, was a key architect of the energy-rich country's stunning ambitions.

Arutz Sheva

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· Jun 25, 2026

'You have to be blind': Netanyahu defends war's successes

Speaking at an IDF officers' graduation, Netanyahu praised Israel's wartime achievements while vowing further action against Iran and Hamas.

Ya Libnan

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· Jun 22, 2026

Israeli PM, DM and Army chiefs reiterate pledge to ‘continue to act decisively to thwart threats’ in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) meets with Defense Minister Israel Katz (L) and IDF chief of staff Eyal Zamir at the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv on May 26, 2026. (Maayan Toaf/ GPO) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir and Northern Command []

The Hill

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· Jul 7, 2026

Netanyahu attacks Mamdani for stance on Israel: 'It's absurd'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday went after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) for saying he couldn't support Israel because the country “privileges” Jewish citizens over those of other religions. “He conveniently forgets that the only democracy in the Middle East is Israel. Twenty percent of our citizens are in fact Muslims....

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Palestinian wounded by Israeli fire as raids continue in West Bank, strikes hit Gaza

Occupied Jerusalem, July 8 (SANA) A Palestinian man was wounded by Israeli gunfire near a military checkpoint between Bethlehem and Jerusalem on Wednesday, as Israeli occupation forces carried out raids and arrests across the occupied West Bank and continued air and artillery strikes on the Gaza Strip. According to the Palestinian news agency WAFA, Israeli []

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 1, 2026

Netanyahu touts Israel’s strength, commits to ‘take care of what is left of the Iranian axis’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke of his country’s strength and stressed his continued commitment to achieving a total victory against Iran and its proxies, such as Hezbollah and Hamas. He made the comments during an interview Tuesday night on Israel’s Channel 14 network, “The Patriots.” Netanyahu was asked about the current status of his []

Euronews

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· Jul 12, 2026

Former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74

Sheikh Hamad was known for having helped bring about huge economic, social, and cultural change in Qatar during his reign and helping establish the nation as a global player in diplomacy and investment.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

PROFILE - Late Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: Historic journey that led Qatar's transformation

Sheikh Hamad led through period laying foundations of modern Qatar, overseeing sweeping economic, social reforms during his 18-year rule between 1995-2013, according to official accounts

Off The Press

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· Jul 1, 2026

Netanyahu commits to ‘take care of what is left of the Iranian axis’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke of his country’s strength and stressed his continued commitment to achieving a total victory against Iran and its proxies, such as Hezbollah and Hamas. He made the comments during an interview Tuesday night on Israel’s Channel 14 network, “The Patriots.” Netanyahu was asked about the current status of his []...Click to read more

Nepal News

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· Jul 12, 2026

कतारका पूर्वनेता शेख हमद बिन खलिफाको निधन

दोहा। कतार सरकारले आइतबार पूर्वनेता शेख हमद बिन खलिफा अल थानीको निधन भएको घोषणा गरेको छ। उनले सन् १९९५ देखि २०१३ सम्म कतारको नेतृत्व गरेका थिए। अमिरको कार्यालयले सामाजिक सञ्जालमार्फत जारी गरेको विज्ञप्तिमा शेख हमदको निधनप्रति दुःख व्यक्त गर्दै उनीप्रति श्रद्धाञ्जली अर्पण गरिएको छ। शेख हमदलाई आधुनिक कतार निर्माणका प्रमुख योजनाकारमध्ये एकका रूपमा हेरिन्छ। उनको []

CNN

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· Jul 7, 2026

'Absurd’: Netanyahu responds to Mamdani comments on Israel as Jewish state

Responding to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel as a Jewish state, saying his country exhibits "equality" and is the only democracy in the Middle East.

JFeed

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· Jun 30, 2026

Borderline Breakthrough: Netanyahu Crosses Into Lebanon and Proclaims Hezbollah Axis Is Crushed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a rare, high-stakes appearance inside southern Lebanon to deliver a fierce message directly to Iran and Hezbollah. Walking alongside top military officials, he revealed jaw-dropping statistics on the dismantling of the terror proxy and issued an unyielding new command to the troops on the ground.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who raised Qatar’s global profile, dies at 74

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who as ruler of Qatar transformed the tiny Gulf nation into a global player in diplomacy, media and investment, and then shattered tradition by voluntarily turning over power to his son, has died, state media reported. He was 74. The state-run Qatar News Agency reported his death. It offered no cause. Sheikh Hamad, who stepped down in June 2013 after 18 years as emir, was the architect of energy-rich Qatar’s stunning ambitions that turned it from a backwater...

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 6, 2026

Hamas bubarkan badan pentadbiran Gaza

GAZA: Pergerakan Islam Palestin, Hamas pada Isnin mengumumkan pembubaran badan yang mentadbir Semenanjung Gaza selama hampir dua dekad, sekali gus membuka laluan kepada sebuah jawatankuasa teknokrat untuk mengambil alih pentadbiran awam. Langkah itu menandakan perubahan politik yang besar bagi Hamas, yang mentadbir Gaza sejak pejuangnya mengambil alih wilayah itu daripada pergerakan Fatah pada 2007 selepas ... Read more The post Hamas bubarkan badan pentadbiran Gaza appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 23, 2026

New Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon - violation of the ceasefire

New Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon - violation of the ceasefire

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 21, 2026

Israeli attacks kill nine people in Gaza in past 24 hours

Israeli attacks kill nine people in Gaza in past 24 hours Israeli attacks have killed nine Palestinians in Gaza and wounded 41 others in the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry in the Strip says. Since the “ceasefire” took effect in October, at least 1,021 people have been killed and 3,249 wounded by Israeli attacks. Mourners carry bodies during the funeral of Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike, according to medics, at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, 20 June 2026. (Dawoud Abu Alkas / Reuters)

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