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Two Israeli NGOs warn of a 'de facto annexation at an unprecedented pace' in the West Bank

Le Monde

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July 8, 2026

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Two Israeli NGOs warn of a 'de facto annexation at an unprecedented pace' in the West Bank

Israel now controls 18 of the occupied territories, compared to 7 before the war in Gaza. A report from the non-profit organizations Peace Now and Kerem Navot has been documenting the acceleration of land grabs, the construction of settler-only roads and the expulsion of local communities over the past three and a half years.

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The Cradle

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· Jul 8, 2026

Illegal Israeli outposts control one-fifth of occupied West Bank: Report

Israeli NGOs described recent settler expansionism as ‘unprecedented’ and warned of a campaign for ‘de facto annexation’

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 9, 2026

OCHA: Settler Attacks Main Cause of Palestinian Displacement in West Bank

OCHA: Settler Attacks Main Cause of Palestinian Displacement in West Bank

Investing.com

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· Jul 3, 2026

In the West Bank, Israeli settlers take over Palestinian’s dream home

In the West Bank, Israeli settlers take over Palestinian’s dream home

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 30, 2026

Israel’s Ben-Gvir storms Palestinian town in occupied East Jerusalem

Silwan has long been flashpoint due to illegal settlement expansion, home demolitions, and frequent Israeli raids

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 28, 2026

Israeli violations in Quneitra leave humanitarian toll, residents call for world action

Quneitra, June 28 (SANA) Israeli violations in Syria’s southwestern Quneitra province have intensified since the country’s liberation, leaving growing humanitarian, economic and security consequences for residents through repeated military incursions, arrests, attacks on civilians and damage to infrastructure. Infrastructure and daily life Mohammed al-Saeed, director of Quneitra’s Information Directorate, told SANA that residents of the []

Haaretz

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· Jun 26, 2026

Settlers, IDF raid Hebron mosque in West Bank, Palestinians report

Settlers, IDF raid Hebron mosque in West Bank, Palestinians report

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jun 23, 2026

Dozens of Zionist settlers desecrate courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque

OCCUPIED QUDS, June 23 (YPA) – Dozens of Zionist settlers desecrated the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Tuesday through the ‘Mughrabi Gate’, under heavy protection from the Israeli occupation police. Palestinian sources, quoting the Islamic Waqf in occupied Quds (Jerusalem), reported that dozens of settlers desecrated Al-Aqsa Mosque and organized provocative tours in its courtyards. During []

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 6, 2026

A step toward peace: Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body

ALBAWABA - In a way to pave the road for peace as planned between Hamas, the United States and Israel, the Palestinian group decided to dissolve the governing body in the Gaza Strip...

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 26, 2026

Lebanon and Israel sign framework agreement following breakthrough in talks

A framework for a ceasefire agreement has been reached between Lebanon and Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the IDF will hand over some occupied territory to Lebanon as part of the deal. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has praised the negotiations, hailing them as a breakthrough. “It will take a lot of work and some time to get back to that point, but we believe today is the first step in that journey,” he said. “And the first step is sometimes the hardest step, but it’s the one we’re taking together today.”

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 27, 2026

Videos show Israeli settlers trying to seize house in occupied West Bank

Videos show Israeli settlers trying to seize a house under construction in the occupied West Bank.

ABNA English

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· Jun 22, 2026

New Wave of Violence in West Bank; Organized Attacks by Settlers Against Palestinian Citizens, Property, Intensify

Various areas of the occupied West Bank have witnessed a widespread wave of violent assaults by Zionist settlers over the past 24 hours. These attacks, which include arson, property destruction, the siege of families, and encroachment on olive groves, have been organized with the aim of destroying the living infrastructure and agricultural lands of Palestinians, and have been accompanied by calls among Palestinians to escalate resistance.

Consortium News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Caitlin Johnstone: Gaza Ethnic Cleansing Rolls On

Israel has seized 70 percent of Gaza and an Israeli official says the plan is to control 100 percent. Meanwhile the “Board of Peace” is planning to herd refugees into an area outside the destroyed cite of Rafah. By CaitlinRead more

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 10, 2026

[Video] This is what Israel is up against in the north.

This is what Israel is up against in the north. The IDF just dismantled a massive Hezbollah weapons facility hidden inside southern Lebanon

Al Jazeera English

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· Jun 23, 2026

Israeli troops seen patrolling Syrian countryside | AJ #shorts

Israeli troops and two Merkava tanks have been spotted in the Syrian countryside near Quneitra city. This incursion is another violation of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement. 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

NPR News

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· Jul 10, 2026

9 months into a ceasefire, Israel now controls nearly 70% of Gaza

When the U.S. brokered a ceasefire last year, Israel controlled half of Gaza. Now Israeli forces have pushed deeper, and Palestinians are paying a deadly price.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 12, 2026

Israel Says It Destroyed Hezbollah Tunnels in Lebanon

Footage shared by the Israeli army shows what it says is the destruction of tunnels and Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon, as well as the killing of members of the Iran-backed group. #Israel #Lebanon

Associated Press

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· Jul 2, 2026

Palestinians reflect on 1,000 days of war in Gaza

One thousand days have passed since the Hamas-led attack on Israel sparked the war in Gaza. Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary of the strain. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

DawnNews English

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· Jun 28, 2026

Lebanon Roundup: Israel Hails Historic Deal | Hezbollah Rejects Agreement | Global Support Grow

A US-brokered framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon has drawn sharply divided reactions across the region and beyond. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the deal as a "historic" achievement, saying it delivers a major blow to Iran and Hezbollah. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

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