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Two Quit Human Rights Watch Over Shelved Report Criticizing Israel
ByIsabel Kershner February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Omar Shakir and Milena Ansari said they had quit over the stalled publication of a report that concludes it is a crime against humanity to deny Palestinians the ability to return to the territory that is now Israel.

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Israel Launches Deadly Strikes on Gaza, Saying Militants Attacked Its Soldiers
ByDavid M. Halbfinger and Natan Odenheimer February 4, 2026February 5, 2026

Gaza officials said the Israeli airstrikes killed at least 21 Palestinians. Israel said one of its soldiers was critically wounded in the attack by Palestinian gunmen.

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Palestinians Return to Gaza for First Time in Nearly Two Years
ByAdam Rasgon February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Only 12 returnees were allowed to cross the newly reopened border with Egypt on the first day, far fewer than the expected number.

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What to Know About the Rafah Border Crossing in Gaza
ByEphrat Livni February 1, 2026February 2, 2026

The only crossing that connects Gaza with Egypt has reopened. The move will allow residents to leave for medical care or return to homes and families in the territory.

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These Gazans May Finally Get a Lifeline to the World
BySaher Alghorra, Bilal Shbair and Adam Rasgon January 31, 2026

Thousands of Palestinians are waiting to be evacuated for medical treatment as the border between Gaza and Egypt looks set to reopen in the coming days.

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Board of Peace Set to Hand Trump Sweeping Powers Over Gaza
ByAdam Rasgon and Natan Odenheimer January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

A draft resolution revealed some of the plans for the new international body, which met for the first time last week amid criticism from some U.S. allies.

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Israel Recovers Body of Ran Gvili From Gaza, Closing a Chapter
ByIsabel Kershner and David M. Halbfinger January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

The recovery of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili’s body paves the way for the next stage of the Gaza cease-fire plan, though the path forward is unclear.

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Israel Says It Will Reopen Gaza-Egypt Border Crossing in Days
ByDavid M. Halbfinger and Aaron Boxerman January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

The Rafah crossing will open at the end of Israel’s search for the remains of the last captive in Gaza.

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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 11, Including Three Journalists
ByPranav Baskar January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

The three journalists were operating a drone near the town of Al-Zahra.

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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 11, Including Three Journalists
ByPranav Baskar January 21, 2026

The three journalists were operating a drone near the town of Al-Zahra.

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