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- Oct 10
Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections to September 2027, first vote since 2006
The decree moves the legislative vote due on 28 November 2026 to 11 September 2027, the same day as a presidential poll. Palestinian officials blame Israeli restrictions and conditions in Gaza and East Jerusalem.
- Oct 9
NAZA documentary on Gaza killings opens in French cinemas on 12 October
The film accuses the Israeli army of knowingly killing many civilians in Gaza and gets a restricted run of 500 screenings in France. Free online streaming follows in November, according to Le Monde.
- Oct 8
Gaza ceasefire marks one year with nearly 1,500 Palestinians killed and no second phase
One year after the Gaza truce took effect, Israeli strikes continue almost daily, the yellow line has expanded and the second phase of Trump's plan has not started.
- Oct 7
Andrzej Duda to Address Jerusalem NatCon Conference on October 7 Legacy and Sovereignty
Former Polish President Andrzej Duda will address the National Conservatism conference in Jerusalem, focusing on national sovereignty and the Three Seas Initiative.
- Oct 6
Israel marks three years since 7 October attacks as Gaza strikes kill five and protests urge inquiry
Crowds gathered across Israel and Europe on Wednesday for the third anniversary of the Hamas attacks, while fresh bombardments killed five people in Gaza and families in Tel Aviv renewed calls for an inquiry into security failures.
- Oct 6
Shin Bet warns Hamas is preparing attacks ahead of Israel's 27 October election
Israeli security services reported that Hamas is planning targeted attacks or kidnappings around the 27 October elections, while defense officials confirmed that 4,000 of the 6,000 fighters from the 7 October assault have been killed.
- Oct 6
Israel marks October 7 anniversary with strike on Hamas commander as UN urges permanent truce
Three years after the 2023 attacks, Israel reported killing 4,000 infiltrators and targeted a Hamas commander, while the UN called for an enduring ceasefire.
- Oct 3
Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza City and Turkish aid director in Deir al Balah
Israeli airstrikes targeting a Hamas leader in Gaza City killed five civilians, while a Sunday strike on a vehicle in Deir al Balah killed a Turkish aid organisation director.
- Oct 2
Israeli military rejects targeting claims in award-winning Gaza documentary NAZA
The Israel Defense Forces issued a multi-page statement disputing allegations in the Venice prize-winning documentary NAZA, which details military strike decisions in Gaza through testimonies from 24 anonymous soldiers.
- Sep 30
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least seven Palestinians and wound dozens
A series of Israeli airstrikes and artillery fire struck Gaza City, Khan Younis and Qarara on Wednesday, killing at least seven people including a local journalist and wounding more than a dozen others.
- Sep 27
Hamas leader rejects Israeli election impact and calls for unity ahead of scheduled Palestinian vote
In a televised interview on 26 September, Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya said Israel's upcoming 27 October parliamentary vote will bring no relief to Palestinians, while addressing scheduled Palestinian legislative elections.
- Sep 24
Venice-awarded Gaza documentary NAZA to stream free online following Israeli political backlash
Documentary NAZA, which features 24 Israeli military personnel alleging widespread civilian targeting in Gaza, will stream free online in November 2026 after its theatrical release.
- Sep 23
Trump's Board of Peace proposes $2.45 billion recovery plan for Gaza
The Board of Peace unveiled a six-month, 66-project reconstruction plan for Gaza in New York, allocating $2.45 billion for housing, infrastructure, and security.
- Sep 22
Israel Katz threatens to evacuate over one million residents from Gaza City if Hamas abducts any Israeli
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Gaza City's population of over one million will be forcibly moved south if Hamas abducts another soldier or civilian, citing unspecified intelligence.
- Sep 17
Gaza City building collapse kills 21 displaced residents including 12 children
A damaged six-story residential building collapsed in western Gaza City overnight, killing at least 21 people, including 12 children, as rescue crews worked with basic hand tools to reach survivors trapped beneath heavy rubble.
- Aug 25
Sigfrido Ranucci contests Rai removal as Report newsroom threatens mass resignation
Italian public broadcaster Rai has replaced Sigfrido Ranucci with Giulia Presutti and Daniele Piervincenzi on investigative programme Report, prompting legal challenges and walkout threats from more than 60 staff members.
- Aug 23
Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza kill three Palestinians including four-year-old child
A 4-year-old boy died after Israeli strikes hit Al-Zawayda and Nuseirat on 23 August 2026, following a separate strike in Deir al-Balah that killed a senior Hamas commander.
- Aug 21
Poland summons Israeli ambassador after military closes probe into Damian Soból death
The Polish foreign ministry demanded full case files and compensation for victims after Israel closed its military investigation into the 2024 airstrike that killed Damian Soból and six others in Gaza.
- Aug 19
Israel opens criminal probe into the 2024 Gaza killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab
The Israeli military ordered a criminal investigation after admitting its forces fired on a family car carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab and shelled an arriving ambulance in Gaza City in January 2024.
- Jul 30
Trump claims Hamas disarmament deal, but Israel and Hamas swap preconditions that block the path forward
The US president said the Board of Peace had secured a 'complete disarmament' roadmap, but a senior Hamas official conditioned it on an Israeli withdrawal first, and an Israeli source said there would be no pullback before 'genuine disarmament'.
