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Timeline: 20 years of Hamas rule in Gaza, from election to political exit
A chronological look at key milestones from Hamas’s 2006 election victory to its 2026 exit from governing Gaza.
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Palestine weekly: One thousand days of genocide in Gaza
Gaza marks 1,000 days of Israel’s genocidal war, with at least 1,072 killed since October ‘ceasefire’.
From: NewsFeed
Hamas dissolves civilian governing body in Gaza after 20 years
Hamas has announced the dissolution of its civilian governing body in Gaza after nearly 20 years of administration.
Published On 7 Jul 2026
Anyone who doesn’t feel for Palestinians is not human: Egypt coach Hassan
Hossam Hassan uses his FIFA World Cup news conference to raise awareness about the plight of Palestinians in Gaza.
UN rights body demands release of Palestinian doctor detained by Israel
Hussam Abu Safia’s family and lawyer say his life is in imminent danger and shows signs of having been tortured.
Israel’s Smotrich declares ‘revolution’ in West Bank settlement expansion
Smotrich declares a settlement ‘revolution’ as Israel approves 13 new outposts during big increase in settler violence.
Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body
A Palestinian technocratic committee will take its place to manage the enclave’s day-to-day governance.
From: NewsFeed
Baby dies after Israeli troops block emergency journey to hospital
A baby died after his family’s attempt to reach hospital was blocked by Israel at a checkpoint in the occupied West Bank
Published On 6 Jul 2026
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least 6 as ‘ceasefire’ violations continue
Israeli attacks on Gaza City and Khan Younis also wounded more than 20 people, medical sources say.
From: NewsFeed
Scorching heat worsens suffering in Gaza’s displacement camps
Scorching heat worsens suffering in Gaza’s displacement camps
Published On 6 Jul 2026
From: NewsFeed
Moment Israeli soldier hurls stun grenade into Palestinians’ car
Security camera video appears to show an Israeli soldier throwing a stun grenade into a car carrying young Palestinians.
Published On 6 Jul 2026
