Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) – Page 2 – War Watch

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U.N. Official Who Says U.S. Punished Her for Speech Wins a Round in Court
ByEphrat Livni May 21, 2026

The government has appealed a judge’s ruling that it violated the free speech rights of Francesca Albanese, who was sanctioned for speaking out against Israel.

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Video Shows Itamar Ben-Gvir Taunting Pro-Palestinian Activists
ByNatan Odenheimer May 20, 2026May 21, 2026

The national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, posted a video in which he is seen with handcuffed activists forced to kneel on the deck of a ship. It drew a rebuke from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Israeli Minister Threatens to Evict Palestinians From West Bank Hamlet
ByAaron Boxerman May 19, 2026

Bezalel Smotrich, the hard-line minister, said he was retaliating for the International Criminal Court prosecutor seeking his arrest, something the court did not confirm nor deny.

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They Fled to Safety in Palestinian Territory, Then Settlers Attacked Again
ByAzam Ahmed and Ivor Prickett May 16, 2026May 16, 2026

Violent settlers are not merely clearing Palestinians from land under Israel’s control. They are attacking areas where Israel agreed to Palestinian self-governance.

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Hamas’s Top Leader in Gaza Is Killed in Israeli Strike
ByAlan Yuhas, Jonathan Rosen and Iyad Abuheweila May 15, 2026May 16, 2026

Izz al-Din al-Haddad took over the group’s military wing in Gaza last year. Hamas officials confirmed Mr. al-Haddad’s death in an Israeli attack.

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Top Gaza Negotiator Urges Hamas to Embrace Rebuilding Plan
ByDavid M. Halbfinger, Adam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman May 13, 2026

Nickolay Mladenov, who is overseeing the U.S.-led truce in Gaza, has tried to convince the militant group to give up its arms, but it has so far refused amid Israeli cease-fire violations.

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Former Hostage Calls on All of Israel’s Government to Resign
ByEphrat Livni May 11, 2026May 12, 2026

Rom Braslavski, who said he had endured starvation, torture and sexual abuse during two-year captivity, demanded that members “take responsibility and get out of our lives.”

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Israel Prepares to Prosecute First Suspects in Oct. 7 Attack Led by Hamas
ByJohnatan Reiss May 11, 2026

Parliament passed a new law that paves the way for military trials for hundreds of Palestinians suspected of taking part in the 2023 attack that ignited the two-year war in Gaza.

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Artists’ Strike Closes Pavilions at Venice Biennale, Adding to Upheaval
ByAlex Marshall May 8, 2026May 9, 2026

The hottest exhibitions at the world’s major art exhibition were shuttered on Friday as part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

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Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Amid Tension Over Awards Ban
ByAlex Marshall April 30, 2026May 5, 2026

The jury of the world’s most important art exhibition had said it wouldn’t consider artists from countries whose leaders are accused of crimes against humanity.

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