News roundup for Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Day 1,012 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The number of Palestinians being killed in Gaza is lower since the October 2025 “ceasefire” began, about 270 days ago – about 4 per day, vs. over 100 per day during the 733 days of the “war.” But Israel is actively working (with Trump’s “Board of Peace“) to ethnically cleanse Gaza of its Palestinian population, even as the low-level killing continues. Genocide experts, along organizations like the United Nations and Amnesty International, maintain that the genocide is ongoing.
At least 11 Palestinians, including the director of the police station in Jabalia refugee camp, and several police officers, were killed Tuesday in a series of Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian officials.
Family Wiped Out, Police Targeted: Israel’s Genocide Claims 16 More Lives
Dead or Detained? Families in Gaza Search for Their Loved Ones
Katz Says Israel Won’t Withdraw From Gaza Even If Hamas Disarms and Will Establish ‘Nahal’ Settlements: “We are not retreating from the Yellow Line,” Katz said on Monday during a visit to northern Gaza. “Unequivocally, as long as Hamas does not truly disarm, and even after that, we remain inside of Gaza to bring up three Nahal outposts (military settlements).”
DEATH TOLL – GAZA GENOCIDE (tentative):
- At least 1,109 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 in incidents during the first three weeks of the ceasefire.
- 73,232 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.)
Reports from the occupied West Bank indicate that more than 16 incidents involving Israeli settlers over the past 24 hours, affecting Palestinian communities, agricultural land, and private property in several governorates. The incidents included livestock grazing, crop seizures, damage to greenhouses, attempted livestock theft, and entries into residential and rural areas.
Israel briefly closes Al-Aqsa Mosque gate under pretext of military drills
Israeli Army Demolishes Homes in Hebron, Fills 3 Wells in Tubas
Army Abducts 24 Palestinians in the West Bank
Colonizer Violence Intensifies Across Occupied West Bank
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.
A military source told Israeli Army Radio that the IDF is facing a personnel and equipment shortage, as reservists do not always show up, and vehicles are in need of repair. “The public and decision-makers hear about entire brigades operating in Lebanon, but in reality, the force is much smaller – far fewer soldiers, far fewer tanks, and far fewer vehicles. Parts of the reserve system are already, de facto, in a state of collapse,” the source said, adding that the situation is “becoming impossible to sustain.”
ISRAELI MEDIA: Israel launches $1M ‘Masa diplomacy’ program in push for pro-Israel advocacy through Diaspora youth:The program, proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa’ar, stemmed from the rising antisemitism and disinformation* surrounding Israel.
*NOTE: Thanks to a yearslong program of indoctrination by pro-Israel organizations, the word “antisemitism” has taken on a new, distorted meaning that can include nearly all criticism of Israel – in other words, disapproval of the self-proclaimed “Jewish State” may be incorrectly labeled antisemitic.
What Netanyahu and others label as “disinformation” may be more accurately called “inconvenient truths.” When a human rights org publishes a report stating that Israel is committing genocide or apartheid, for example, Israel partisans generally accuse them of spreading disinformation, being antisemitic, or using a blood libel. What the accusers do not do is engage with the facts in the report to show mistakes or lies – because the reports are legitimate and documented.
RELATED: Netanyahu frequently makes claims of antisemitism. Critics say he’s deflecting blame
ISRAELI MEDIA: Credit Agency Moody’s Warns Netanyahu’s Judicial Coup Could Tank Israel’s Credit Rating: Maintaining Israel’s credit rating and outlook, Moody’s said the country’s institutional strength has weakened in recent years amid deepening political polarization and growing tensions between key state institutions.
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
Three people were killed and four injured in US airstrikes on Iran early Tuesday, according to Iranian officials and media reports.
180 Iranian legislators declare Islamabad MoU ‘dead,’ vow revenge for Khamenei killing: The lawmakers say the renewed war proves that disputes with the US ‘cannot be resolved’ through negotiations.
Trump says US to hit Iran’s power plants, bridges next week unless Tehran returns to talks: US president says strikes will continue ‘until I say it’s enough,’ adds he believes Iran has ‘no choice’ but to make a deal.
Trump: No country ‘should be able to’ charge fee for Strait of Hormuz, will take ‘investments’ instead: Trump said Gulf countries indicated a willingness to increase investments in the US instead of paying transit fees “because I don’t think anybody should be able to charge a fee for the strait.” He continued, “The Gulf states are going to invest a tremendous amount of money into the US, and that was very satisfactory to me,” he said. “I think it’s actually much better… It’s not fair that we’re protecting this strait for the entire world.”
RELATED: EXPLAINER – US sea drones enter combat: Why it matters
LEBANON
Fewer troops, more technology: Israel’s new strategy in southern Lebanon: Analysis: Israel’s evolving strategy in southern Lebanon signals a shift from a wider physical presence to an occupation that relies heavily on technology.
SYRIA
ISRAELI MEDIA: Why does Trump wants Israel to withdraw from Syria, and what does it mean for the IDF? – analysis: For Israel, there is no real strategic or tactical need to keep up the friction with Syrian villages along the buffer zone – and a re-think may be necessary in the future.
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 4,321 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:
Netanyahu to attend Lindsey Graham funeral Saturday in Washington, seeks Trump meeting: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to travel to Washington for Lindsey Graham’s funeral while seeking talks with Donald Trump.
House Dem Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Tuesday he will oppose Republican Rep. Thomas Massie’s amendment that would cut off all US assistance to Israel, in the first standalone vote of the current Congress on ending US military aid to Israel. The measure is expected to expose deep divisions within the Democratic Party, as dozens of Democrats are expected to back the proposal, which would eliminate the $3.3 billion in annual US assistance to Israel.
RELATED: Massie moves to strike $3.3B in Israel military aid from the budget
‘Palestine is disappearing’: Church backs genocide report despite Chief Rabbi’s bid to block debate: A detailed Palestinian Christian report documenting Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians and Israel’s apartheid system will be discussed across the Church of England after its General Synod overwhelmingly backed engagement with the document, despite warnings from pro-Israel groups, including Britain’s chief rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis.
Mahmoud Khalil alleges conspiracy in lawsuit against Trump officials: The lawsuit claims conspiracy between top administrative officials and private groups to target the pro-Palestine advocate. “This case is about far more than what was done to me,” Khalil said Tuesday. “It’s about exposing the network of organizations, political actors, and institutions that work together to criminalize solidarity with Palestine and to make an example of those who refuse to stay silent.”
Another multimillion dollar social media campaign* worked to boost Israel: A social media campaign attacking Trump’s ceasefire deal with Iran was reportedly run by the president’s former campaign manager, Brad Parscale, as part of a broader contract for Parscale’s firm, Clock Tower X, on behalf of Israel. the purpose of the campaign was to prevent young conservatives from becoming critical of Israel.
*NOTE: The organization running this and many other pro-Israel campaigns, is Clock Tower X – a conservative-aligned digital infrastructure and communications firm that is a registered foreign agent of the Israeli government. It primarily targets Gen Z audiences and Christians across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. The firm also works to influence search engine results and train artificial intelligence systems, such as ChatGPT, to frame Israel positively.
ICYMI, A SELECTION OF YESTERDAY’S HEADLINES:
‘Like walking into a cage’: Israel tightens its grip on Hebron
Marwan Barghouti* left bleeding after Israeli prison guard shot him at point-blank range
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the widespread destruction in the Gaza Strip gives him a “good feeling”
(Read yesterday’s daily update here.)
STATISTICS OCTOBER 7, 2023 – July 14, 2026*:
- At least 74,411 Palestinians killed, 186,605 injured – including:
- Gaza: at least 73,232 killed (~22,000 children, 33,000 women and girls), 173,686 injured
- West Bank/East Jerusalem: at least 1,179 killed (~244 children), 12,919 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 – July 14, 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)
- ‘Palestine is disappearing’: Church backs genocide report despite Chief Rabbi’s bid to block debate
- No, Israel does not have ‘a right to exist.’ Quite the contrary, actually.
- Flashback: US game plan on Iran written in Tel Aviv, claim Israeli insiders
- The real cost of the Iran War: $103 billion in 120 days
- Israeli defense minister seeks pardon for soldier who killed incapacitated Palestinian at point blank range
- A new US-Iran war would end where the last one did
- The New Israel-Backed Nonprofit Feeding Lawmakers Model Legislation
- The deep-state cult of Leo Strauss & his powerful disciples
- ISRAELI MEDIA: I Joined Rep. Ro Khanna on His West Bank Visit. He Got the VIP Version of What Palestinians Face Every Day.
- US Congressman is Blocked by Israeli Settlers in West Bank
- Commentary: Israel’s Claims that Iran Plans to Assassinate Trump
- Israel’s “almost daily” incursions into southern Syria stay under the radar
- The New York Times enabled the Gaza genocide and lost its legitimacy in the process
- Settlers Blocked Access to a Palestinian Family’s Toilet. Then the IDF Declared It a Closed Military Zone
