Islamic Resistance Movement — Palestinian nationalist party and militant group
Palestinian olive harvests are disrupted as settler violence and Israeli military activity intensify across the West Bank. Reports describe attacks on harvesters, theft of crops and equipment, and arrests in multiple governorates, with residents facing restricted access and property damage.
Three years after Hamas’s October 7 assault, Israelis mark memorials at Nova festival and other sites. Bereaved families and survivors recall loss as elections loom, while calls for accountability and investigations into security failures persist amid ongoing Gaza fighting and international reactions.
The Green Party is facing intense internal and external pressure after members vote to define Zionism as racism. Four of the party’s five MPs opposed the motion, which has triggered sanctions calls, scrutiny from rivals, and questions about the party’s future leadership and governance. The controversy is unfolding ahead of crucial by-elections.
A US-backed Board of Peace has presented a six-month, $2.45bn, 66-project recovery plan for Gaza but implementation has not started. Israel has expanded control over much of the Strip, Hamas has not fully disarmed, donor pledges remain largely unpaid and international forces and Palestinian technocrats have not entered to begin reconstruction.
Iran has said it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until Washington meets seven conditions drawn from the Islamabad memorandum, after Qatari mediators delivered a US reply. Tehran is continuing to trade messages through intermediaries, while US officials and presidential envoys have discussed options publicly and privately.
The city has unveiled a plan to combat antisemitism with increased security funding and education, but critics say it falls short on defining antisemitism and addressing anti-Zionism. The plan promises a substantial funding increase and programs across schools and communities while sparking debate among Jewish groups and advocacy organizations.
Labour has won the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. Sagal Abdi‑Wali has taken 45% (12,292 votes) to Green leader Zack Polanski’s 33% (8,928). The result has intensified scrutiny of Polanski after the Green conference motion equating Zionism with racism and his absence from that vote; he has said he will remain party leader.
Palestinian olive harvests are unfolding amid a surge in settler violence across the West Bank. Reports describe beatings, theft of harvests, and arrests as Israeli forces shield settlers, with several villages reporting attacks on harvesters and destruction of trees. The period follows a wave of incidents documented by Palestinian sources and media.
Israeli carriers have cancelled flights to Dubai after UAE authorities revoked landing permissions linked to the flydubai incident. Repatriation efforts have been disrupted as security discussions stall, leaving thousands of Israelis stranded and forcing them to seek alternative routes via Abu Dhabi or Europe.
A baby boy has been born to Nira and Yigal Sarusi in Ra’anana after eggs frozen 25 years ago were used with a surrogate, offering new life after the family mourned their elder son Almog, who was kidnapped and killed in 2024. The birth was welcomed on Yom Kippur, two weeks before the anniversary of Almog’s death, highlighting resilience amid collective grief.
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz remain high as indirect talks between Tehran and Washington stall. Iran has pressed seven conditions for reopening the strait, while the United States signals openness to further talks or renewed military action. A tanker strike near Hormuz is reported and several vessels face threats amid a broader push for a political settlement.
The BBC has appointed Rachel Jupp as director of news and current affairs as it faces large-scale savings, staff reapplications, and a push to reinvent its public-service journalism for a digital audience.
Israeli forces have carried out air strikes in Gaza City and Tuffah and Al-Rimal neighbourhoods this week, killing civilians and destroying buildings. Gaza health authorities say more than 1,400 Palestinians have been killed since the October 2025 ceasefire. Israel says it targeted militants and is investigating specific strikes but has not released evidence.
Three years after Hamas’s October 7 onslaught, Nir Oz memorials reopen with exhibits showing personal items of victims, survivors recount the siege, and residents reflect on rebuilding as elections loom.
A video shows a 96-year-old rabbi questioning Zionism and suggesting a non‑Zionist state could be preferable. The remarks, raised ahead of elections, intensify debates over ultra‑Orthodox service exemptions and the nation’s political divide. Other coverage reports on memorial ceremonies and security critiques surrounding the October 7 attacks.
Palestinian prisoner rights groups say abuses inside Israeli prisons have intensified over three years of war in Gaza, with hundreds of detainees dead and more than 9,000 still held in harsh conditions. Families report limited access to information and increasing use of video hearings, while activists call for international accountability.
Netanyahu has faced fresh questions about warnings before the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and hostage deals, with former aides alleging altered transcripts and political considerations shaping security choices. Netanyahu denies wrongdoing, while rivals call for investigations as Israel heads toward elections.
New findings from the National Mental Health Barometer show persistent distress among Israelis three years after the October 7, 2023 attacks, with higher impairment among women and continued strain among children and evacuees. Exposure to media trauma correlates with PTSD, anxiety and depression; half report coping with limited support.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2026 Peace Prize to South African jurist Navi Pillay for her decades-long work enforcing international law, including leadership at the Rwanda tribunal, service on multiple international courts and chairing a UN inquiry that concluded Israel committed genocide in Gaza. Pillay received the news while attending a legal forum in Nuremberg.
The Gaza Children Village plans to monitor classroom content to support a de-radicalization curriculum. The initiative has sparked ethical, safety and privacy concerns among Palestinian groups, advocates, and some partners. The charity says it will not share classroom recordings, while critics warn about potential surveillance overreach amid ongoing conflict and governance uncertainties.
The United States has announced sweeping sanctions that ban transactions with the International Criminal Court, freeze any ICC assets in US jurisdictions and give US companies six months to wind down business. The measures follow earlier targeted sanctions on ICC judges and officials and come hours after former ICC judge Navi Pillay won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
El-Sayed has sparked controversy by saying Israel is not an ally if it drags the US into unnecessary wars, during a debate in Grand Rapids. Rogers pressed him on Israel vs. Iran, and the exchange has intensified scrutiny from Jewish Democrats and donors. The candidate maintains he has condemned Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack, while critics push back on his foreign policy stance.
Multiple sources reflect that more than a year after the October 2025 ceasefire, Gaza’s health system remains devastated. Hospitals operate at reduced capacity; oxygen and essential medicines are scarce; medical evacuations are far below prewar levels, and civilians face ongoing attacks and restricted aid.
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his complaint that he has not received the Nobel Peace Prize, calling the committee’s decision “disgraceful and embarrassing.” He claims to have helped prevent wars and accuses the Nobel committee of discrediting Norway. Pillay’s Nobel win is reported amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in Gaza and commentary on the UN report’s findings.
Demonstrations marking three years since Israel’s Gaza war have drawn thousands in London, Berlin, Dublin and other cities. Protesters call for sanctions on Israel and an arms embargo, while police warn of zero tolerance for hate crimes amid counter-demonstrations.
A year after a ceasefire was to open Gaza to aid, hunger remains widespread in the enclave. Palestinians rely on humanitarian kitchens for meals, with malnutrition and food insecurity affecting families, including children and pregnant women.
A boat carrying more than 300 people from Djibouti to Yemen has capsized near Guhere, north of Obock. International Organization for Migration teams have recovered at least 139 bodies and rescued about 80 survivors, all Ethiopian nationals; dozens remain missing as Djiboutian authorities continue search and recovery operations on 12 October 2026.
Israel’s elections are shaping up as a test of Palestinian citizens’ clout. Arab parties threaten to tilt the balance, with disqualifications and legal reversals highlighting tensions over Palestinian participation in government. The Joint List and Ra’am are weighing conditional support that could enable an anti- Netanyahu minority government as coalitions form.
Gazans face ongoing strikes, displacement, and humanitarian shortages a year after a truce was declared. While aid flows are limited and reconstruction lags, residents describe a deteriorating situation with tents, damaged homes, and scarce potable water.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has demanded an urgent criminal investigation into participants in NAZA, a documentary whose anonymous testimony from 24 Israeli military personnel accuses the IDF of using intelligence systems and AI in strikes that killed civilians in Gaza. The IDF has published a 17-page rebuttal and denies using AI to select targets; filmmakers have won international awards and faced threats at home.
The actress has been detained following a Delta flight incident; two flight attendants were injured. FBI involvement is confirmed; a medical emergency is cited by her representatives. Arraignment and bail have been set, with further federal charges anticipated.
Israeli forces have raided Ramallah offices of Addameer and allied groups, confiscating equipment and deploying snipers around the Palestine Medical Complex. The operation follows the prior closure of Addameer and other Palestinian NGOs on security grounds; journalists were injured by stun grenades as troops moved through central Ramallah.
The latest reporting shows Netanyahu has discussed resuming attacks on Iran with Trump, while U.S. aides say there is no commitment to strike before the midterms. Both sides are on high alert and preparing for different outcomes as the Israeli elections approach.
Colombia has opened its embassy in Jerusalem, signaling a shift under President Abelardo de la Espriella toward closer ties with Israel. The move follows Petro’s criticism of Israel over Gaza and aligns with a growing group of countries relocating or opening embassies in Jerusalem. The ceremony was attended by Israeli and Colombian officials and is part of a broader realignment in Latin American diplomacy.
Israel has warned it will seize further southern Lebanon territory and evacuate Beirut’s Dahieh district if Hezbollah aligns with Iran in an attack on Israel. The remarks come amid rising tensions as Hezbollah eyes a broader confrontation, with Israel preparing a potential ground offensive in the south.