Thousands of dead Jews, tens of thousands of dead Palestinians, governments sacrificing their people… Here you can find the the latest updates on the global war against Israel.

The yellow ribbon, symbol of Hamas’ massacre of thousands of Jews on october 7, 2023.

28-3-2026, 21:58:38/Hamas: “A Kalashnikov does not threaten Israel”

The disarmament process is to be overseen by a Palestinian technocratic committee. The plan would last eight months and be divided into five phases based on the principle of “one authority, one law, one weapon.” This means that only the committee would decide who is allowed to carry weapons. However, three terrorist groups in the enclave have already rejected the plan’s principles.

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27-2-2026, 22:28:35/Supreme Court suspends NGO ban

The Israeli Supreme Court temporarily suspended a government-planned ban on international humanitarian organizations in late February 2026. The case concerned new requirements obliging foreign NGOs to disclose detailed personal data of their Palestinian employees. Failure to comply would have resulted in the withdrawal of work permits in Gaza and the West Bank. The court halted the measure through a provisional injunction in order to review its legality.

Around 37 international aid organizations are affected, including Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), Oxfam, Norwegian Refugee Council, CARE, and Save the Children. These organizations argue that the requested data would endanger staff, violate privacy rights, and effectively obstruct humanitarian work.

As a result of the ruling, NGOs are allowed to continue their activities for the time being, although the main legal proceedings remain unresolved. The court emphasized that the case involves a serious legal conflict between state security interests and humanitarian and legal protection obligations. A final ruling is still pending.

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19-2-2026, 18:43:29/First Board of Peace meeting ends with 17 billion dollars in pledges for Gaza reconstruction

The first meeting of the Board of Peace on 19 february 2026 in Washington, D.C., focused primarily on financial and security-related commitments. At the initiative of Donald Trump, the United States pledged around 10 billion US dollars, while other states jointly committed approximately 7 billion US dollars for the reconstruction of Gaza. In addition, the creation of an international stabilization and police force was announced, with several countries expressing willingness to participate.

Politically, however, the meeting ended without a breakthrough. Key issues —in particular the future of Hamas, the absence of Palestinian representation, and the integration of existing international structures such as the UN— remained unresolved. Observers therefore see the meeting as a symbolic starting point with concrete pledges, but without a political solution so far.

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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights voices “concerns over ethnic cleansing” in Gaza

A new report by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights warns that Israeli measures in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank are giving rise to “indications” and serious concerns of ethnic cleansing. Among the factors cited are the massive destruction of civilian infrastructure, ongoing displacement, restrictions on humanitarian aid, and living conditions that are increasingly incompatible with the permanent presence of the Palestinian population in Gaza. The report covers an extended observation period and describes a worsening humanitarian catastrophe.

At the same time, the report stresses that this does not constitute a legal determination of ethnic cleansing under international law, but rather a warning based on human rights criteria. Violations by Palestinian armed groups, including Hamas, are also mentioned. The Israeli government rejects the allegations, describing the report as one-sided, while human rights organizations view it as an urgent appeal to the international community to ensure protection measures and accountability.

However, the Austrian High Commissioner Volker Türk does not put forward any proposal as to how Israel should, in his view, combat Hamas.

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17-2-2026, 22:54:32/Austria rejects Trump’s offer for the Peace Council

According to the newspaper “Die Presse,” Austria does not want to undermine the UN. Bulgaria and Hungary are the only EU countries participating in the first meeting of the body on Thursday in Washington.

The first meeting will focus primarily on Gaza reconstruction plans, the collection of international contributions (money, personnel, aid), the establishment and working methods of the board, as well as issues related to stabilization and long-term Peace in the region.

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15:38:57/Hamas rejects Israeli Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs’ 60-day ultimatum to disarm

“Statements made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu… and through the media are merely threats with no basis in the ongoing negotiations”; senior Hamas official Mahmoud Mardawi told Al Jazeera after the Israeli Minister threatened to renew the war on Gaza during a conference in Jerusalem on Monday.

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16-2-2026, 8:03:41/“Board of Peace”: Trump says “more than $5 billion” pledged for Gaza

So far, these are aggregated pledges made by the participating states of the Board of Peace. There has been no public breakdown of which country is contributing how much, over what time period the funds are to be paid, or through which trust or oversight mechanisms the money would be disbursed. These are therefore political commitments, the actual implementation of which remains unclear.

The scale of the funding is also crucial: the $5 billion would cover only a fraction of the internationally estimated total costs for reconstruction and stabilization (in some estimates exceeding $70 billion). Without clear commitments on disbursement timelines, earmarking, and transparency, it remains uncertain how quickly and to what extent money would actually reach Gaza —and whether these pledges go beyond symbolic announcements.

So far, nine countries have officially confirmed their membership in the Board, all of them located in the Middle East except for the United States.

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13-2-2026, 11:17:28/“We now see that we as humanity have a common enemy”

Several states —led by France and Germany— are calling for the resignation of UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese. The trigger was statements she made about the Gaza war and Israel during a conference in Doha, which governments and Jewish organizations have described as politically one-sided and, in some cases, antisemitic. The criticism is also expected to be addressed at the UN Human Rights Council.

Albanese rejects the allegations and says her remarks were taken out of context or distorted. Human rights organizations such as Amnesty International have voiced support for her and warn that state pressure on special rapporteurs threatens their independence. The controversy thus reflects a fundamental tension between political criticism of Israel and the expectation of neutrality within the UN human rights system.

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12-2-2026, 8:38:14/Hamas insists on retaining light firearms – such as those used on october 7

According to a report by The New York Times, draft negotiation proposals under discussion envisage Hamas initially handing over heavy weapons, while light firearms would be temporarily tolerated. The aim is a step-by-step demilitarization.

Reports say Hamas insists on retaining light weapons because it portrays them as necessary for internal control and self-defense. In Gaza, there are armed clans, criminal networks, and rival militias that could seek revenge or exploit a power vacuum. Hamas also argues that without at least light arms it would be unable to maintain public order and that its fighters would be vulnerable to repression or internal feuds. Critics, however, see this primarily as an attempt to preserve military capability and political influence. Israel continues to demand the complete disarmament of the sunni terrorist organization.

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Indonesia wants to send 8,000 soldiers to Gaza

Indonesia has expressed its willingness to deploy up to 8,000 soldiers, and several other governments have given their general approval to participate, according to an official —on the condition that Hamas’s disarmament is clearly agreed upon in advance.

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10-2-2026, 6:53:27/Israel stamps Palestinian passports with “State of Palestine”

According to Israeli media reports, Israel’s domestic intelligence agency Shin Bet is stamping Palestinian passports at the Rafah border crossing with the designation “State of Palestine.” Critics within the Israeli government view this as a de facto recognition of Palestinian statehood by a security authority. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office is reportedly examining possible intervention or a change in the practice, for example by using an alternative such as “Board of Peace.” Israel currently rejects the State of Palestine in law. (ynet)

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7-2-2026, 14:55:49/Bank of Palestine refuses to close controversial “pay-for-slay” accounts

The Bank of Palestine, the largest financial institution in the Palestinian territories, has refused to close around 3,400 bank accounts that, according to Israeli authorities, are used to process payments under the so-called “pay-for-slay” system. The payments provide financial support to Palestinian prisoners as well as to the families of attackers killed in attacks.

Israel views the system as an indirect incentive for violence and has demanded the closure of the accounts. The bank argues, however, that it cannot act without a clear legal basis and is reportedly under political pressure from the Palestinian Authority.

The dispute could have far-reaching consequences: Israel has threatened to restrict cooperation with Israeli correspondent banks —a move that could severely disrupt international transactions and further strain the already fragile Palestinian economy. The payments have been a central political point of contention for years, with critics arguing that the “pay-for-slay“ system encourages violence.

“Pay for slay” was not a prerequisite for the recognition of Palestine, but it has been regarded internationally —particularly by the United States, the European Union and Israel— as a condition for financial aid, tax transfers and institutional cooperation with the Palestinian Authority.

By Okay Altinisik