News roundup for Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Day 992 since Israel began its 2023 genocide on the Palestinian people.
Compilation of news reports – IAK staff
NEWS & HEADLINES FROM GAZA:
For some basic info on the Palestine-Israel conflict, go here. For more critical context, skim this, this, and this. To read about a remarkable but underreported, 20-month-long peaceful protest in Gaza against Israel, go here.
A Palestinian child was killed and others, including children, were injured Wednesday in an Israeli strike on a tent sheltering displaced people in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip despite the ceasefire. One adult was also killed.
Gaza officials warn of ‘silent famine’ as aid deliveries* fall far below planned levels: Early June saw an average of only 5 truckloads of aid per day, vs. the promised 600 truckloads – this after many months of little or no aid, as Israel has kept borders closed.
*NOTE: Not only is Israel blocking Gaza’s ability to feed itself, it is also blocking humanitarian organizations’ ability to feed Gaza. As part of the October 2025 ceasefire agreement, Israel was supposed to restart the full quantity of aid into Gaza (600 trucks a day), along with rehabilitation of infrastructure (water, electricity, sewage), rehabilitation of hospitals and bakeries, and entry of necessary equipment to remove rubble and open roads – none of these commitments have been fulfilled. The UN reports an average of 91 trucks of aid entering Gaza per day, about 16% of the amount agreed upon.
Iran pushing to end Israel’s genocide in Gaza during talks with US: Hamas: Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim reportedly held a call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on 23 June. Araghchi assured Naim that the Iranian negotiators continue to “raise the issue of the ongoing Israeli aggression against Gaza, the occupation’s continuing violations, and what he describes as ongoing genocide.”
Diabetes patients in Gaza face survival battle amid war shortages: Insulin and equipment shortages in Gaza pose fatal risks, leading to critical health complications.
Two CT scanners for one million people in northern Gaza: Israel destroyed 16 CT scanners across the Gaza Strip during its ongoing genocide.
Israel forces destroy cemetery containing remains of Canadian soldiers in Gaza
RELATED: ‘Nothing has changed’: Gaza health workers report almost no medical aid entering the strip
DEATH TOLL – GAZA GENOCIDE (tentative):
- At least 1,029 since ceasefire began Oct. 11, 2025 (247 children, 191 women)
- 5 Israeli soldiers have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire began – one by friendly fire, and four others incidents during the first three weeks of the ceasefire.
- 73,041 killed (~22,000 children, 33,000 women and girls) since October 2023
- More statistics below
NEWS & HEADLINES FROM THE OCCUPIED WEST BANK/EAST JERUSALEM:
Every day, Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem endure dozens of incidents like the ones below, at the hands of Israeli soldiers and/or settlers. For background on the West Bank, read this and this. For information on the significance of Israeli settlers in the West Bank, read this and this.)
Israeli forces killed Mohammed Nazem Zayed, 29, in the town of al-Yamoun in the northern occupied West Bank on Wednesday. The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that Israeli forces had killed Zayed with live fire, denied him medical assistance, and withheld his body. Zayed was suffering from cancer.
Israeli forces kill unarmed man ‘in bedroom’ during West Bank home raid: Family says troops shot Mustafa Taha al-Khatib, 32, as he was getting dressed, after forcing their way into his home near Salfit, reportedly because he did not answer the door fast enough.
According to Israeli media, the IDF said troops opened fire after al-Khatib “threw objects at forces*” during a raid linked to stone-throwing incidents on Route 5.
*NOTE: Israel regularly frames all manner of hostile actions as “self-defense” or “retaliatory,” which enables Israel to portray itself as the victim. It often claims that a Palestinian “was suspected of throwing stones” or “was approaching in a threatening way,” or that a group “was about to attack,” or “wants to wipe out all Jews” (read more here – also check out Israel’s history of preemptive strikes).
Our life stops’: West Bank childhood shattered by Israeli military raids: In the first nine months of 2025 alone, Israeli forces carried out nearly 7,500 raids across the occupied West Bank, or about 27 a day, and a 37 percent increase compared with the same period in 2024.
Israel declares 115 acres as ‘state land’ to expand illegal West Bank settlement
A new Israeli settlement project targets the archaeological site of Fasayel Pools in the occupied West Bank, through a plan to restore the site and turn it into a tourist resort and organized swimming area for settlers. The project will receive direct government funding of 3 million shekels (about $1million) allocated by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
RELATED: Israel preparing largest ever act of ‘archeological cleansing’ in West Bank
Israeli army arrests 21 Palestinians, including released detainees, in occupied West Bank
Israeli Forces Invade West Bank Towns, Abduct Several Palestinians
Israeli Colonizers (i.e. Settlers) Escalate West Bank Attacks
Israeli Forces Demolish Agricultural Structures in Al‑Walaja
DEATH TOLL – WEST BANK/EAST JERUSALEM (tentative):
NEWS & HEADLINES FROM ISRAEL:
Israel is a tiny country, about the size of New Jersey, with a population smaller than the US state of Georgia – about 10 million (of which about 20 percent are Palestinians), yet it is in the news constantly. As has been demonstrated again and again, however, mainstream media rarely covers Israel news accurately. IAK gets the facts – sometimes from Israeli media sites, where we can get a glimpse inside this country that is rife with turmoil and contradictions, and that receives $63 million a day from America.
‘Shocking’ photo of freed Palestinian journalist shows ‘tragic’ conditions in Israeli prisons: Rights group: Journalist Bani Mufleh posted photo of himself showing part of his skull removed as result of surgeries he underwent while in Israeli detention. He still requires “a long and complex course of treatment to recover.”
Cost of Israel’s wars since Oct. 7 nears $205B: Report: The report put the value of US weapons, ammunition and military equipment supplied to Israel at around $26 billion. The price tag does not appear to include the cost of reconstruction in Gaza, Lebanon, or Iran.
Itamar Ben Gvir brags about demolishing 5,700 Palestinians homes in 1 year, vows to demolish more
Israeli former leaders threaten legal action over ‘Jewish terrorism,’ ‘ideology of ethnic cleansing’: “This letter is a wake-up call and a final warning: We demand that you take all necessary measures to immediately eradicate Jewish terrorism that has been prevalent in [the West Bank] in recent years.” If the Netanyahu government does not condemn and stop the violence, the signatories say they will petition Israel’s high court to force their hand.
The letter, which has not been made public, was sent to the prime minister’s office, the ministries of defense and national security, the military, police, and intelligence services. A copy was seen by the Guardian (more of the letter is quoted and described in the Guardian article).
MUST-READ: How Israel Organizes and Arms Settler Militias to Terrorize Palestinians in the West Bank
IDF Lawyer: Israeli Army Randomly, Unlawfully Restricts West Bank Palestinians: In a sharply worded letter to Central Command chief, Col. Cobi Marcus warns of ‘legal and structural anarchy’ that systematically violates High Court rulings and international law.
Former Israeli army chief pulls ahead of Netanyahu in opinion poll: Survey shows Gadi Eisenkot outperforming Israeli prime minister in question of suitability for premiership.
IRAN, LEBANON, & SYRIA – NEWS & HEADLINES:
It can not be overemphasized that Israel is the impetus behind US policies and actions vis-a-vis Iran. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has been pushing the US to attack Iran for decades, using lies and deception. Under President Trump, he got his wish.
Israel has invaded Lebanon seven times in the last half century. Between 1978 and 2000, Israel maintained an 18-year occupation of southern Lebanon — Hezbollah was formed to fight that occupation.
Although Israel is not at war with Syria, the Israeli army has reportedly carried out over 1,600 violations inside Syrian territory since August 2025, and demanded the demilitarization of southern Syria – but also vowed to permanently occupy some areas.
IRAN
Iran, Oman establish joint committee to manage Hormuz shipping: The two sides renewed their commitment to keeping the strait a safe and open passage for international shipping under their supervision.
Trump warns Iran negotiations would end if tolls imposed on ships
Trump says Iran making ‘very big concessions’: ‘The war is going very well. As you know, we’re winning by a lot,’ says US president.
Trump says Iran charging shipping or maritime transit fees under final deal would be ‘unacceptable’
LEBANON
Israel continues to carry out attacks across southern Lebanon, killing at least three more people Wednesday, including a child. This in spite of reports that continue to insist the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is holding,
The U.S. has not demanded that Israel withdraw from territory it occupies in southern Lebanon, Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz pointed out Wednesday, adding that “even if there is an American demand,” Israel would remain in Lebanon. The first article of the 60-day interim peace deal conditions an end to the conflict on the “immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon” and “ensuring the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Lebanon.”
SYRIA
Israeli forces arrest man during Quneitra incursion in southern Syria
Israeli forces erect new fortifications in Syria’s Quneitra province
DEATH TOLL – WARS ON IRAN & LEBANON (tentative):
- United States: 13 (or more) since Feb. 28, 2026
- Iran: at least 3,636 (1,701 civilians) since Feb. 28, 2026 (another source puts the number at 3,499)
- Lebanon: at least 4,057 people since March 2, 2026
- Arab states: at least 154 (including Palestine, excluding Lebanon)
- Israel: at least 60 people (Iran killed 20 civilians; Hezbollah killed 36 soldiers, 4 civilians)
MORE NEWS & HEADLINES:
Massie moves to strike $3.3B in Israel military aid from the budget: A House vote, which could come as early as Thursday, would put lawmakers on the record at a time when Americans are more leery about the aid than ever.
‘The Israel lobby is toxic, and that was proven again’: Breaking down the NYC primaries: Mamdani-backed candidates swept New York City’s Democratic primaries. What do these wins tell us about Palestine’s place in the Democratic Party, and will they help shape the upcoming primaries?
AIPAC-backed candidates lose New York primaries as voters reject pro-genocide lobby: Candidates openly critical of Israel and its genocide in Gaza saw an electoral advantage as US sentiment on Israel continues to shift.
How Jeffrey Epstein’s Israeli Network Shaped Congo’s Deadly Mineral Trade: Leaked documents reveal how military contractors linked to Israeli intelligence secretly trained a special operations strike force in mineral-rich eastern Congo.
UK doctors reject IHRA definition* and back protections for staff speaking on Palestine: British Medical Association voted to drop the controversial definition of antisemitism over free‑speech concerns.
*NOTE: Pro-Israel organizations consistently work to silence Palestine advocacy in the public sphere, violating the right of free speech. One strategy they use is to pressure institutions to officially adopt the IHRA “definition” of antisemitism, which defines legitimate criticism of Israel as antisemitic.
Read more about the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism, which curtails legitimate criticism of Israel, here and here.
MUST-READ: Antisemitism? Really? The 33 Most Absurd Examples Listed in the ADL’s New Database
ICYMI, A SELECTION OF YESTERDAY’S HEADLINES:
30% of Those Killed in Gaza Genocide Were Children, Many From ‘Deliberate’ Targeting
Internal Documents Show Trump’s “Board of Peace“ Moving to Crush Palestinian Self-Determination
‘Seismic Victory’ in New York as Mamdani-Backed Progressives Trounce Establishment Dems, AIPAC Cash
(Read yesterday’s daily update here.)
STATISTICS OCTOBER 7, 2023 – June 24, 2026*:
- At least 74,200 Palestinians killed, 186,068 injured – including:
- Gaza: at least 73,041 killed (~22,000 children, 33,000 women and girls), 173,402 injured
- West Bank/East Jerusalem: at least 1,169 killed (~244 children), 12,666 injured
*NOTE: Thousands of remains in Gaza have yet to be identified, and thousands more are still buried under rubble; others are reportedly missing.
Reported Israeli death toll from October 7, 2023 – June 24, 2026: ~1,663 – including ~1,139** on October 7, 2023 (~36 children), 472 military forces since the ground invasion began in Gaza, about 52 military and civilians (by one count, there have been 59 victims) in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Israel (these numbers do not include deaths from the conflicts with Lebanon or Iran).
**NOTE: It is unknown at this time how many of the deaths and injuries of Israelis on October 7 were caused by Israeli soldiers.
- Human rights reports on Israel-Palestine (regularly updated)
- Israel’s Attacks on Gaza’s Children (Photos)
- ‘His only crime is that he is a Palestinian doctor’
- ‘Killed pursuing her dream’: Gaza girl on her way to school dies in Israeli drone strike
- UN: Israel Continues to Commit Genocide and Other Atrocity Crimes by Deliberately Targeting Palestinian Children
- Bari Weiss, Free-Speech Fraud & Zionism Promoter, Would Rather Deport Than Debate
- ‘Doctor of the Poor’: Israeli Occupation Arrests Prominent Palestinian Physician
- Search for Your Church (and see if it has been targeted by the Israeli gov’t)
- Mark Levin Flying to Israel as Netanyahu Reportedly Seeks to ‘Leverage’ Levin to Trash Trump’s Iran Deal
- Watch: Zionist Brags about Israel’s Power to Get the World to Do What Israel Wants
- The Republican & Democratic Politicians Trying to Scuttle Iran Agreement
- Israel’s continued targeting of civilians in Lebanon renders ceasefire meaningless
- U.S. intelligence warns Israel is likely to undermine Iran peace deal, officials say
- In Gaza, Fathers Can’t Promise Their Children Food, Safety, or Even Survival
- This baby joins thousands of Gazans in need of medical evacuation
