Israeli forces
Coverage of Israeli forces in the Nexus archive.
- Israeli forces demolish two houses in Ramallah, detain four Palestinians in Jenin
Israeli forces demolished two houses in Ramallah's al-Attari area and detained four Palestinians, including a woman, during raids in Jenin. The demolitions involved properties belonging to Wael Salama Qadah and Abdul Qader Shalash's son, with forces using stun grenades. Detainees included Ghassan al-Atrash, Thaer Alawneh, Mohammad Abahra, and Basmala Hawashin.
- Israeli forces strike southern Lebanon town after funeral attack
Israeli forces conducted an air strike on Baraachit in southern Lebanon's Bint Jbeil district following an earlier artillery attack on a mass funeral in the town. No casualties were reported in the strike.
- Palestinian ministry says Israeli forces kill teen in West Bank
The Palestinian health ministry reported that Israeli forces shot and killed 16-year-old Waleed Nidal Waleed Abu Sneineh in the Qalandia refugee camp near Ramallah. Two other 14-year-old boys were injured in the same incident. This marks the second reported killing of a Palestinian teenager by Israeli forces in a week.
- Israel raids village in Syria's Quneitra, installs military checkpoint
Israeli forces raided a village in Syria's Quneitra countryside and established a military checkpoint on the main road leading to Saida al-Jolan, as reported by Syria's Alikhbariah TV.
- Israeli forces kill Palestinian teen in the West Bank
A 16-year-old Palestinian teen, Walid Nidal Abu Sneineh, was killed by Israeli forces during a raid on the Qalandiya refugee camp in the West Bank. Two other children were wounded in the same raid. Over 1,175 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces and settlers in the occupied territory since October 7, 2023.
- Palestinian baby dies in West Bank after Israel blocks urgent medical care
A Palestinian baby died in the West Bank after Israel blocked urgent medical care. Israeli forces shot and killed a 16-year-old boy in the occupied West Bank and two Palestinians in Gaza.
- Netanyahu claims Israel protects Christians after Israeli attacks hit churches in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed in a Fox News interview that Christian villages in Lebanon have requested Israeli annexation for protection against Hezbollah, despite evidence of Israeli forces damaging churches and Christian sites in Lebanon. The article highlights incidents such as the destruction of a convent in Yaroun and a soldier smashing a Jesus statue, with no evidence provided for Netanyahu's assertions.
- Video: Israeli settlers storm Hebron's Old City under protection of Israeli forces
Israeli settlers entered Hebron's Old City under the protection of Israeli forces, with armed soldiers clearing Palestinian residents from streets and public areas. The incident highlights expanding illegal settler activity and increased Israeli control in the historic center.
- At least 7 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces over past 48 hours in Gaza
At least 7 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in Gaza over the past 48 hours. Nine additional bodies were recovered from rubble by Gaza's Ministry of Health.
- Israeli forces arrest two Palestinians during raid in Nablus
Israeli forces arrested two Palestinians, Awni Al-Shakhshir and Ibrahim Al-Fino, during a raid in Nablus. The Palestinian Prisoners Society reported 20 arrests across the occupied West Bank, including five women and journalist Hassan Abdel Jawad, since Tuesday evening. The group claims Israel has intensified arrests and interrogations since October 2023 as part of a policy of collective punishment.
- UN condemns 'extrajudicial execution' of Palestinian accused of collaboration
The UN Human Rights Office in the Occupied Palestinian Territory condemned the extrajudicial execution of a Palestinian man accused of collaborating with Israeli forces by a group affiliated with Hamas. The agency highlighted a broader pattern of unlawful killings and abuses by Gaza de facto authorities and pro-Hamas security forces against Palestinians accused of collaboration or working with armed elements allegedly backed by Israel.
- Nearly half a million Lebanese remain displaced despite ceasefire, IOM says
Nearly half a million Lebanese remain displaced despite a ceasefire with Israel, as over 640,000 have returned since June 21, according to the IOM. A US-backed agreement aims for a permanent ceasefire, linking Israel's withdrawal to Hezbollah's disarmament, which the group has rejected.
- Israeli settlers injure eight Palestinians in West Bank
Israeli settlers attacked the village of Yerza in the occupied West Bank, injuring seven Palestinians. A separate incident in Beit Fajjar saw a Palestinian shot in the thigh during clashes with Israeli forces. Israeli forces prevented some injured from receiving medical care.
- Israeli forces detain Palestinian women in West Bank raids
Israeli forces conducted raids across the West Bank and detained Palestinian women. The operations were carried out in multiple locations, as reported in the title and content.
- Israeli forces arrest at least 20 Palestinians in West Bank raids
Israeli forces arrested at least 20 Palestinians in West Bank raids, including five women and a journalist, according to the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society. The group attributed the escalation to collective punishment since October 2023, with 99 Palestinian women and 42 journalists currently detained in Israeli prisons.
- WHO evacuates 85 patients and companions from Gaza for treatment abroad
The World Health Organization evacuated 85 people, including 30 patients and 55 companions, from Gaza's Al-Mawasi field hospital for medical treatment abroad. The transfer, assisted by the Palestine Red Crescent Society, used the Rafah border crossing controlled by Israeli forces and Egypt.
- Israeli forces order closure of Nablus charity for one year
Israeli forces raided the headquarters of the al-Tadamon Charitable Society in Nablus, occupied West Bank, and ordered its closure for one year. The raid involved military vehicles on Sufian Street and al-Adl Street, with additional operations at Balata and Askar refugee camps east of Nablus.
- Eight Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza over past 24 hours
Eight Palestinians were killed and 26 injured in Israeli attacks across Gaza over the past 24 hours. One person died in an attack on Salah al-Din Street in Gaza City, while a drone strike in Sheikh Radwan injured two. The Gaza Health Ministry reported a total of 1,053 Palestinian deaths and 3,406 injuries since the October ceasefire began.
- Israeli forces kill Palestinian teen in West Bank, says Palestinian health ministry
Israeli forces killed Palestinian teenager Amir Ahmad Jawad Jaber during a raid in the West Bank, according to the Palestinian health ministry. Relatives mourned his death at a hospital in Ramallah on June 29, 2026.
- Syria slams new Israeli incursion in southern Daraa province
The Syrian foreign ministry condemned Israeli incursions and bombardment in southern Syria following Israeli forces' advance into the village of Abidin. Residents of Abidin attempted to block the road with stones to halt an Israeli patrol. The Israeli military has conducted at least 70 incursions into southern Syria this month, according to local NGO Sijil.
- Israel killing Palestinian children in the West Bank at highest rate since 1967: B'Tselem
B'Tselem reported that Israeli forces killed 54 Palestinian children in the occupied West Bank in 2025, marking the highest rate since 1967. Nearly one in four Palestinians killed by Israeli forces since October 2023 were minors, with no accountability or known indictments for the killings. The group attributed the deaths to Israeli policy allowing lax rules of engagement and labeling Palestinians as 'terrorists'.
- Residents return after Israeli forces withdraw from Syrian village
Residents of Abdeen village in Syria's Deraa countryside began returning after Israeli forces withdrew from Tal al-Maghar hill. Israeli troops had earlier fired flares and conducted reconnaissance flights, prompting panic and limited displacement. Syria's foreign ministry condemned the incursions as violations of sovereignty, while civil defence teams reported no injuries but secured the area.
- IDF says troops in southern Syria fired upon, retaliated with helicopter strike
IDF troops in southern Syria were fired upon and retaliated with a helicopter strike. No injuries were reported among Israeli forces. The incident occurred a day after the military killed two gunmen in an Israeli-held buffer zone in Syria.
- Video: Israeli forces using a bulldozer to destroy Palestinian olive groves
A video shows Israeli forces using a bulldozer to destroy Palestinian olive groves. The video is available on Instagram.
- Israel kills four Palestinians in Gaza as attacks on tents continue
Israeli forces killed four Palestinians in Gaza amid ongoing attacks on tents. They also restricted Palestinian worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque and blocked the call to prayer at Ibrahimi Mosque.
- Israeli forces bulldoze olive groves in the occupied West Bank
Israeli forces bulldozed olive trees in the village of Zububa, west of Jenin in the occupied West Bank. The action targeted olive groves in the area.
- Israeli forces push deeper into southern Syria
Israeli forces have expanded their presence in Syria’s southern Deraa province by establishing new checkpoints and moving military vehicles into the area. Reports indicate a second checkpoint was set up near Sreyeh Jamlah, and troops advanced into Abidin, setting up additional checkpoints and conducting searches.
- Palestinian injured by Israeli fire in Jerusalem camp, 13 detained during raids
A Palestinian youth was injured by Israeli fire during a raid on the Qalandia refugee camp near occupied Jerusalem, with two others detained. Eleven more Palestinians were detained in Nablus, and Israeli forces conducted raids involving home searches, ransacking, and blocking access to the village of Madama.
- Israeli forces bulldoze homes, continue military operation in Lebanon
Israeli forces bulldozed and burned homes in Lebanon's Markaba town while conducting military operations. Air strikes in Mayfadoun and Nabatieh al-Fawqa killed two people and injured another, per Lebanon's health ministry. Israeli military reported four soldiers injured during a clash with a Hezbollah fighter in Beit Yahun, where the fighter was killed after throwing a grenade.
- Palestinian man killed in Israeli raid in occupied West Bank
An Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank resulted in the death of Palestinian man Mustafa Taha Mustafa al-Khatib, according to Wafa. This incident brings the total number of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces and settlers this year to 72, including 17 children, 5 women, and two elderly people.
- Palestinian man killed by Israeli forces near Jenin
A 29-year-old Palestinian man, Muhammad Nazem Ezzat Zayed, was killed by Israeli forces in al-Yamoun, west of Jenin, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Israeli forces took his body after shooting him, and his death raises the total number of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank since the start of the year to 71.
- Israel, Lebanon discuss US-backed proposal for transfer of some southern territory to Lebanese army
Israel and Lebanon are discussing a U.S.-backed proposal for Israeli forces to transfer some southern territory to the Lebanese military. The proposal includes U.S. training and vetting of Lebanese troops to ensure no ties to Hezbollah, with Israel maintaining a military presence in a border buffer zone.
- Israeli forces demolish Palestinian home in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces demolished a Palestinian home in the eastern area of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, displacing two families, including children and elderly residents. The demolition was carried out using heavy machinery, with Israeli soldiers guarding the site, and was justified by the absence of Israeli-issued building permits.
- Italy announces release of Flotilla activists detained in Libya
Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced the release of two Italian pro-Palestinian activists detained in Libya for about a month. Israeli forces had arrested hundreds of Global Sumud Flotilla volunteers on international waters to block aid to the Gaza Strip.
- 'They spat in my face': Palestinians describe abuse at Gaza crossings
Palestinians report abuse, detention, and torture by Israeli forces at Gaza crossings, including the case of Mahmoud al-Najjar, a scholar arrested without notification to his family despite holding a travel permit. His family learned of his arrest through social media, and he was detained during a trip to obtain an Italian scholarship after surviving a 2024 Israeli bombardment that killed his family.
- Video: Israeli strike in Gaza City kills Palestinian student
Israeli forces struck a vehicle in Gaza City’s Rimal neighbourhood on June 23, 2026, killing a Palestinian student and leaving three others wounded. Footage from the scene shows civilians rushing to the initial impact site and then scrambling for cover as a second strike occurred.
- Video: Palestinians rush to collect cement after Israel uses it to seal off tunnel
Palestinians in al-Maghazi refugee camp in Central Gaza rushed to collect wet cement that surfaced on streets after Israeli forces pumped it into a tunnel to seal it off. This occurred amid ongoing shortages and an Israeli blockade on construction materials.
- Israeli raids and settler attacks intensify across occupied West Bank
Israeli forces conducted raids in Turmus Ayya and Silwan, detaining a Palestinian and a child respectively, while settlers attacked Palestinians near Atara. In Jenin, forces excavated privately owned agricultural land for a military camp.
- Israeli raid in Hebron kills two Palestinians, including child
An Israeli military raid in Beit Ummar, a town northwest of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, killed two Palestinians, including a 15-year-old child, during an operation where forces fired on Palestinian youth near the Karmei Tzur settlement. The victims' bodies were withheld by Israeli forces, and the military claimed it opened fire after Molotov cocktails were thrown and areas set on fire.
- Israel kills terrorist commander who infiltrated Nir Oz and snatched Yagil Yaakov during Oct. 7 massacre
Israeli forces killed a Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz during the Oct. 7, 2023 assault and participated in the abduction of Yagil Yaakov.