Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1876, Max Jacob, French poet, painter, and critic (died 1944) was born. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1922, Mark Hatfield, American soldier and politician, 29th Governor of Oregon (died 2011) was born. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2013, Alan Whicker, Egyptian-English journalist (born 1921) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Sixty years ago, a Haaretz reporter visited the 'quiet border' with Gaza. His question still echoes today
In 1966, Roman Frister reported on a theft at a library and bored UN guards and the only war was between two neighboring kibbutzim. So why were Palestinians abducting people to Gaza?
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Associated Press
· Jun 22, 2026
Reactions as Israeli strikes leave Lebanon's ancient coastal city of Tyre shaken
The dust has barely settled in Tyre after weeks of Israeli airstrikes on the ancient city along Lebanon's Mediterranean coast. Despite the relative calm, life remains largely at a standstill. A new ceasefire between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group is in effect. But previous ceasefires have broken down. Uncertainty and fear linger, even as the U.S. and Iran meet for talks in Switzerland that the Lebanese hope will bring calm to their troubled country. (AP video by Malak Harb) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
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· Jul 2, 2026
Palestinians across Gaza Strip mark 1,000 days of war
One thousand days have passed since the Hamas-led attack on Israel triggered the war in Gaza. Palestinians across the Gaza Strip say the conflict has shattered nearly every aspect of their lives. Displaced families live among the ruins as communities struggle to rebuild.
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· Jun 28, 2026
“Palestinian Journalists”: 60–75% of journalists in Gaza displaced or homeless
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· Jun 21, 2026
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TRT World
· Jun 29, 2026
Families return to destroyed homes in northern Gaza
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Legal Insurrection
· Jul 5, 2026
Israel: Gaza Border Communities Rebound, Adding 5,000 Residents Since October 7 Attack
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