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Thousands of Palestinians participated in municipal elections in Gaza for the first time in 20 years, with voting limited to Deir al-Balah while parallel polls were held across the West Bank. The Palestinian Central Elections Commission reported over 1.3 million eligible voters across the territories.

India welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, with MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal backing peace efforts, while noting due process on designating Hamas as a terror outfit amid regional tensions.

Israel’s targeted killings of senior Iranian and militant leaders weaken command structures but often fail to end conflicts, sometimes radicalising successors. Experts warn decapitation strikes work only with sustained political strategy, as underlying grievances and regional tensions persist

The Board of Peace meeting to rebuild Gaza, held in the absence of any Palestinian representative, is a farce

At least 11 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Sunday, according to the Civil Defence agency, which revised its earlier toll of nine. Hamas accused Israel of "massacres" and violating the ceasefire, as Gaza health authorities said over 72,000 people have died since October 2023.

Israel struck southern and eastern Lebanon, including Sidon, targeting Hezbollah and Hamas infrastructure in civilian areas. Lebanon condemned the attacks ahead of a government briefing on militant disarmament. No deaths were reported in the latest strikes

The US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas nears completion of its first phase, with a complex second phase planned, involving disarmament, Gaza reconstruction, international oversight, Palestinian governance reforms, and Israeli withdrawals, amid uncertainties over Hamas compliance and regional cooperation 

Israel confirmed that remains returned by Hamas from Gaza do not match any of the hostages killed during the 2023 attack. With two hostages still in Gaza, both sides near completing the first phase of the US-brokered ceasefire

Israel launched airstrikes on three southern Lebanon towns—Tayba, Tayr Debba, and Aita al-Jabal—after warning residents to flee. The attacks targeted alleged Hezbollah sites, escalating tensions nearly a year after a ceasefire, as both sides accuse each other of violations

Since the Israel-Hamas war began, Israel has installed nearly 1,000 new barriers across the occupied West Bank, severely restricting Palestinian movement and access to essential services. Israel cites security concerns, while Palestinians and the UN say the closures disrupt daily life and livelihoods

Tensions flared in Gaza as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered immediate military strikes following what he called a ceasefire violation by Hamas. The militant group had returned remains of a hostage but withheld another body after Israel’s announcement of renewed attacks.

Israel identified hostage Ronen Engel’s body after Hamas handed over two bodies via the Red Cross. The Rafah crossing remains closed as Israel demands return of all deceased hostages. Ceasefire talks enter a new phase amid U.S. warnings against Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed his candidacy for the 2026 elections, aiming to extend his long leadership. Meanwhile, the Rafah crossing remains closed amid a ceasefire, with Israel linking its reopening to Hamas’s compliance in returning hostage bodies

Prime Minister Modi welcomed the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, expressing India’s support for President Trump’s peace efforts. The statement came ahead of a global peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, where India endorsed a two-State solution

Hamas released seven hostages as part of a major ceasefire deal with Israel after two years of war in Gaza. The agreement includes exchanging 20 hostages for 1,900 Palestinian prisoners, while global leaders, including Trump, discuss Gaza’s postwar future

A new academic study reveals the U.S. has provided at least $21.7 billion in military aid to Israel since the Gaza war began in 2023. Additional regional operations raised U.S. Middle East spending to over $31 billion in two years

US President Donald Trump has issued a stern ultimatum to Hamas, demanding acceptance of his 20-point Gaza peace plan by Sunday evening. The plan includes a temporary technocratic government and a ceasefire, with all captives returned within 72 hours. Trump warned of severe consequences if the deal is rejected.

A new US peace plan for Gaza, unveiled by President Trump and accepted by Israeli PM Netanyahu, proposes Israeli withdrawal, hostage-prisoner swaps, and an international force. Hamas is reviewing it. Critics say the plan may serve political aims more than peace

PM Modi welcomed Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, calling it a viable pathway to lasting peace. The plan, backed by Netanyahu, proposes a technocratic Gaza government, international oversight, and hostages’ release.

Hamas has received a US-backed ceasefire plan delivered by Qatari and Egyptian mediators. While Arab and Muslim nations welcomed it, Islamic Jihad rejected the proposal, and Israel warned of consequences if refused.