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Aid groups say US-backed Board of Peace is failing to provide aid to Gaza
Athena Rayburn, head of the Association of International Development Agencies (AIDA), reported to the UN Security Council on August 27, 2026, that the US-backed Board of Peace failed to provide adequate aid to Gaza. Rayburn stated that the organization facilitated Israeli restrictions on humanitarian goods, including medical equipment, engine oil, and specific food items, while allegedly entrenching Israel's control over 60 percent of the enclave. These criticisms emerged amid reports that 1,303 Palestinians had been killed since an October 2025 ceasefire, bringing the total death toll since October 2023 to 73,438.
Official leading Trump's Gaza ceasefire effort criticizes Israel for its attacks
The official overseeing President Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan criticized Israel for its military actions in the territory. The official warned that failing to accept the U.S. proposal could lead to a subsequent war.
Israeli air strikes in Gaza kill 100 Palestinians over two weeks
Between 12 August and 26 August 2026, Israeli air strikes in Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least 100 Palestinians and injured over 400 others. Ramiz Alakbarov, the acting UN special coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, reported these figures during a UN Security Council session addressing rising tensions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Alakbarov noted that these casualties occurred despite a nearly year-old ceasefire, describing the conditions in Gaza as dire.
Envoy warns of impasse in Gaza truce negotiations
Nickolay Mladenov, the High Representative for Gaza on President Trump’s Board of Peace, warned the UN Security Council that the failure of current ceasefire negotiations would represent a "point of no return" for the region. While Hamas agreed to a U.S. roadmap that involves decommissioning weapons to a new Palestinian governing body, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the plan, insisting on total disarmament before withdrawing any Israeli forces. This impasse occurred amid ongoing hostilities that have resulted in 73,422 Palestinian deaths since October 7, 2023, and 1,288 additional deaths since the October ceasefire began. Meanwhile, Palestinian ambassador Riyad Mansour criticized Israel for issuing new settlement project tenders, arguing that such actions undermine regional peace efforts.
Media organizations request answers from Israel regarding 2023 journalist deaths in Gaza
On the first anniversary of an August 25, 2025, Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital that killed more than 20 people, including five journalists, AP and Reuters issued a joint statement demanding answers and accountability from the Israeli government. The victims included reporters Hussam al-Masri, Mariam Dagga, Moaz Abu Taha, Mohammad Salama, and Ahmed Abu Aziz, all killed at a site protected under international law. Reuters further renewed calls for an explanation regarding the October 2023 death of journalist Issam Abdallah in southern Lebanon. While the IDF acknowledged the strike on Nasser Hospital and promised an inquiry, it denied allegations of intentionally targeting journalists, maintaining it regretted harm to uninvolved individuals.
Israel conducts raid on UNRWA facility in West Bank
Israeli forces, led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, raided the UNRWA-operated Qalandiya Training Centre in occupied East Jerusalem. The operation, which took place following October 2024 legislation banning the UN agency, involved the lowering of the UN flag at the facility. Experts, including analyst Adel Shadid and military analyst Elias Hanna, indicated that the raid supported the 'Greater Jerusalem' project, which aims to annex over 800sq km of land and establish approximately 9,000 settlement units near the site of the historic Qalandiya Airport.
UK minister criticizes Israeli seizure of UNRWA facility in East Jerusalem
British Minister of State Stephen Doughty condemned the Israeli seizure of the UNRWA Qalandiya Training Centre in occupied East Jerusalem after Israeli forces occupied the site on Tuesday. Israeli municipal technical crews entered the facility to perform maintenance and renovation work intended to prepare the site for Israeli students. The United Nations criticized the action, stating that the occupation of the premises compromises the organization's ability to fulfill its mandate.
Israeli strikes reported in Khan Younis and Jabalia
On 26 August 2026, Israeli strikes were reported in two locations in Gaza. An attack on a displaced persons camp in Mawasi, Khan Younis, resulted in at least one death and multiple injuries, according to reports from Nasser Hospital. Additionally, a strike on the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza left a pregnant woman wounded.
Israel continues occupation of UNRWA centre in East Jerusalem
For a second consecutive day, Israeli forces occupied an UNRWA centre located in East Jerusalem. According to the Jerusalem Governorate, Israeli municipal technical crews entered the facility to conduct maintenance and renovation work with the intent of preparing the site for Israeli students. The United Nations condemned the seizure, stating that the action compromised its ability to fulfill its mandate.
Israel expels Dutch representatives from Gaza coordination center
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, with the approval of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ordered the immediate expulsion of Dutch representatives from the International Support Center for Gaza located in Kiryat Gat. The decision followed the Dutch government’s announcement of a ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories. Saar described the move as a response to a series of anti-Israel actions and policies by the Netherlands, adding that the Dutch representatives were instructed to leave Israel within one week. He stated that the expulsion served as a message that those acting against Israel would not be permitted to maintain a foothold in the region.
Hamas responds to US-led board warning over kite flying in Gaza
On August 25, the US-led Board of Peace warned Hamas that all militant activity in Gaza, specifically the flying of kites, must cease following threats of retaliatory strikes from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Hamas official Basem Naim condemned the warning, while the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights labeled the threat regarding kite flying as outrageous. The Board of Peace, established by President Donald Trump to oversee an October ceasefire, had previously requested a phased Israeli withdrawal but later assured Netanyahu that Israeli troops could remain in Gaza until the complete demilitarization of Hamas is verified.
Four killed in Israeli attack on Jabalia refugee camp
An Israeli attack on the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza resulted in four deaths according to local media reports. The strike occurred in the vicinity of the Abu Hussein school.
Seven killed in Israeli strike on Gaza aid warehouse
Seven Palestinians were killed across Gaza on Tuesday following ongoing Israeli military strikes, including an attack on a home in Beit Lahiya and a drone strike in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis. A separate Israeli overnight strike destroyed an Ard El Insan warehouse, burying essential nutrition supplies for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers, according to Medical Aid for Palestinians. These events occurred despite public calls from US President Donald Trump for Israel to halt operations. Gaza’s Ministry of Health reported that the region is facing a complete collapse of basic necessities, noting that only 12 of 34 oxygen stations remain operational.
OIC condemns Israeli raid of UNRWA headquarters
On Tuesday, the Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha, condemned an Israeli raid and evacuation of the UNRWA headquarters located in the Qalandiya area, north of Jerusalem. Taha characterized the action as a new escalation in the targeting of the UN agency, its facilities, and Palestinian refugees. The OIC emphasized that the agency provides essential educational, health, relief, and social services during an ongoing refugee crisis.
Gaza marks one year since Israeli strike killed 22 at hospital
A ceremony occurred in Gaza to observe the one-year anniversary of an Israeli double strike that resulted in the deaths of 22 Palestinians at a hospital. The event served as a commemoration for those killed during the incident.
Displaced girls attend movie screenings in Gaza
Charities including the Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations-USA (UOSSM USA) organized weekly film screenings for displaced girls aged 11 to 16 in Deir el-Balah, Gaza. Participants such as 14-year-old Natalie al-Hatoum and 15-year-old Rama Abu Mohammed utilized these sessions to disconnect from the pressures of living through the war, which began in October 2023. Psychosocial facilitator Jehan Abu Zanouna noted that the screenings were part of a broader effort to provide psychological support to children who have experienced significant trauma, including the loss of family members and displacement.
Child in Gaza reacts to reports of Israeli threats regarding kites
A Palestinian child in Gaza City destroyed his toy kites and broke down in tears following an Israeli threat to bomb the launch sites. Al Jazeera reporter Tareq Abu Azzoum observed and documented the incident on August 25, 2026. The child's actions were triggered by reported threats from Israeli forces regarding the use of kites in the area.
Israeli forces raid UNRWA training centre in East Jerusalem
Israeli forces raided and seized the UNRWA-operated Qalandiya Training Centre in Kafr Aqab, East Jerusalem, forcibly expelling staff and initiating the complex's evacuation. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir participated in the operation, which the Foreign Ministry justified by citing October 2024 Knesset legislation banning UNRWA activities and claims that the Jewish National Fund owned the property since 1937. UNRWA contested these claims, asserting the site is a protected UN facility, while the Jerusalem Municipality announced plans to convert the land into an educational and community complex.
AFP journalists attacked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
On Tuesday, a three-person Agence France-Presse (AFP) team reporting near the village of Jannatah was attacked by Israeli settlers, resulting in at least five injuries treated by the Palestine Red Crescent Society. The incident occurred after a dispute between settlers and activists, following the Israeli military's declaration of a closed military zone in the area. Settlers, including children, threw stones and used sticks against the journalists, while both of the AFP team's vehicles sustained smashed windshields and punctured tyres. This event takes place against a backdrop of increasing settler violence in the West Bank since the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas and the ongoing expansion of settlement construction under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
Thousands remain buried beneath Gaza ruins, local journalist reports
Gaza Civil Defense crews continued efforts to recover an estimated 8,000 bodies trapped beneath ruins from Israeli strikes, some dating back to the start of the war. Journalist Rami Almughari reported that recovery operations, such as one in southern Gaza City where crews searched for four individuals from a 2024 strike, were hindered by a lack of heavy machinery and the advanced decomposition of remains. These operations occurred against the backdrop of a fragile ceasefire and a stalled peace roadmap proposed by the US President’s Board of Peace, which faced rejection from Israel over disarmament requirements.
Israel continues military operations in Gaza and expansion in West Bank
Following meetings between U.S. envoy Jared Kushner and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel resumed intensive military operations in Gaza, citing threats including kites and balloons as acts of war. The strikes targeted various locations, including a Gaza City cafe and a former police headquarters, resulting in 1,288 deaths since the October ceasefire, bringing the cumulative Palestinian death toll to at least 73,422. Simultaneously, Israel advanced the E1 settlement project in occupied East Jerusalem by issuing a tender for 1,234 housing units. This expansion prompted condemnation from several nations, including the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, who warned of legal and diplomatic repercussions.
UN reports damage to warehouses in Gaza following Israeli air strike
On August 24, 2026, a UN spokesperson reported that three UN warehouses in Gaza were damaged by an Israeli air strike, with one facility sustaining significant impact. During a press conference on August 25, the spokesperson emphasized that humanitarian facilities and civilians must remain protected from targeting. The UN also stated that Israel failed to provide the agreed-upon amount of aid following the October ceasefire with Hamas, contributing to concerns regarding child malnutrition.
Displaced Palestinian builds mud shelter as alternative to tents
A displaced Palestinian constructed a traditional mud-brick house. The structure was built as an alternative to tents.
Israel strikes desalination plant and mosque in Gaza
On August 24, 2026, Israeli forces conducted strikes against a critical water desalination plant and a mosque located in the Gaza Strip. These attacks occurred amidst an intensification of military operations within the enclave. The strikes were reported despite the existence of a ceasefire.
Eight Palestinians killed in Israeli air strikes in Gaza
On Monday, August 24, 2026, Israeli air strikes in central and southern Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least eight Palestinians, including two children. The military operation targeted residential houses, mosques, and at least one water desalination facility. Medical sources confirmed the fatalities following the strikes that occurred since dawn.
Israeli strike on Gaza shelter results in further casualties
An Israeli airstrike on a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians near al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah resulted in at least one death and several injuries. The Israeli military stated it targeted two individuals, including Muhammad Abdul Nasser Jaber Abu Asad, alleging they were members of Hamas’s military wing involved in operations against Israel. This strike followed a series of incidents in Khan Younis and az-Zawayda that left three Palestinians dead, contributing to a post-October 2025 ceasefire death toll of 1,288 individuals. Since October 2023, the total Palestinian death toll has reached 73,422, with 174,401 wounded.
Venice Film Festival adds Gaza documentary to main competition
The Venice Film Festival added the documentary "NAZA," directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, to its main competition for the September 2–12 event. Produced by Britain's Guardian newspaper, James Wilson, and executive producer Jonathan Glazer, the film details systems behind Israel's military campaign in Gaza following the October 2023 Hamas attack. This is the second consecutive year a documentary regarding the conflict has competed for the Golden Lion, following the success of "The Voice of Hind Rajab" in the previous festival.
Activists occupy UK aircraft parts factory over Israel links
On 24 August 2026, members of the group 'People Against Genocide' occupied a Martin-Baker factory in the United Kingdom. The activists carried out the action to protest the company's supply of ejection-seat components to the Israeli military. The group stated that the occupation was intended to disrupt British military support for Israel.
Palestinian doctor remains in Israeli custody following arrest in Ramallah
Israeli soldiers arrested Dr. Dima Amin, a 54-year-old Palestinian gynecologist, at her home in Ramallah last Tuesday over allegations of social media incitement. During her initial detention, Dr. Amin experienced a cardiac episode and underwent a catheterization procedure at a hospital, after which she was returned to the Moscovia detention center. A military court subsequently extended her detention until Monday, and human rights organizations, including B'Tselem, have cited her case as part of a broader pattern of systematic mistreatment within the Israeli prison system.
Netherlands withdraws from Eurovision Song Contest
The Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS announced that the Netherlands will withdraw from the next Eurovision Song Contest, citing the event's loss of neutrality. Director General Taco Zimmerman stated that international conflicts, specifically regarding the war in Gaza and Israel's participation, turned the contest into a platform for division. Despite recent rule changes by organizers to exclude countries involved in armed conflicts from hosting, AVROTROS concluded that these measures failed to restore the competition's independent and neutral character.
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