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Now that Israel has admitted the Gaza death toll is accurate, don’t let apologists move the goalposts | Ben Reiff
ByBen Reiff February 3, 2026

Having rubbished the health ministry’s figures, they are now saying what matters is the civilian-to-militant ratio. See that for what it isIsrael’s official and unofficial spokespeople are in damage control mode after a senior military official admitte…

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Handful of sick and wounded Palestinians allowed through Rafah crossing on first day
ByLorenzo Tondo and agencies February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Numbers Israel permitted to enter Egypt after reopening border were far lower than expected following delaysA small number of sick and wounded Palestinians have begun crossing into Egypt to seek medical treatment after Israel permitted a limited reopen…

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‘A violation of our history’: Palestinian uproar over Israel’s plan to seize historic West Bank site
ByJason Burke and Sufian Taha in Sebastia February 2, 2026

Residents of Sebastia say heritage project is pretext for massive land grab and expansion of Jewish settlementsThe Byzantine-era church lies half hidden in the shade. Roman columns rise from among the olive trees, even older ruins linked to Israelite k…

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First medical evacuee leaves Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens for handful of Palestinians – as it happened
ByYohannes Lowe (now) and Maya Yang (earlier) February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

This live blog is now closed. You can read the latest full report here:Sick and wounded Palestinians enter Egypt after Israel reopens Rafah crossingMore than 400 European former top diplomats and officials have urged the EU to increase pressure on Isra…

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Britain must uphold its obligations to protect Palestinians | Letter
ByGuardian staff February 1, 2026

Three Anglican bishops urge the government to publish its response to the international court of justice’s 2024 advisory opinion on Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territoriesHaving returned from another visit to Palestine, we are incredulous that t…

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Preparations begin for reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing, officials say
ByReuters February 1, 2026

Approximately 20,000 Palestinians expected to leave territory for urgent medical care abroadPreparations to reopen Gaza’s main border crossing into Rafah began on Sunday though it was uncertain if any Palestinians would pass through it before the day’s…

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Israeli airstrikes hit multiple locations in Gaza – video
ByMiddle East and north Africa | The Guardian January 31, 2026

At least 30 Palestinians, including children, have been killed in multiple Israeli strikes across Gaza. Airstrikes hit an apartment building in Gaza City, a tent encampment in Khan Younis, and a police station in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood in Gaza…

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Children and police officers among at least 30 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
ByAssociated Press January 31, 2026January 31, 2026

Deadly attacks launched day before border crossing due to open as part of ceasefire dealIsrael has carried out some of its deadliest airstrikes on Gaza in months, killing at least 30 Palestinians, some of whom were sheltering in tent cities for displac…

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Israel accepts Gaza death toll compiled by health authorities is broadly accurate
ByEmma Graham-Harrison in Jerusalem January 30, 2026

Israeli military’s U-turn in accepting official figures comes after years of attacking data as ‘Hamas propaganda’Israel’s military has accepted the death toll compiled by health authorities in Gaza is broadly accurate, marking a U-turn after years of o…

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Settler-only IDF units functioning as ‘vigilante militias’ in West Bank
ByEmma Graham-Harrison and Quique Kierszenbaum in Jerusalem January 30, 2026

Exclusive: ‘Regional defence’ settler units are escalating violent displacement of Palestinians, Israeli reservists and activists sayIsrael’s army has become a vehicle for violent settlers to escalate their campaign against Palestinians across the occu…

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