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August 18, 2026 Breaking

Ben-Gvir unveils execution facility

Israel

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir published footage on August 18, 2026, showing construction of a facility intended to carry out executions by hanging. The footage showed...

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June 20, 2026 Breaking

Albania protest movement

Albania

Large protests took place across Albania, particularly in Tirana and coastal regions, as opposition supporters, activists, and local communities gathered to express dissatisfaction with g...

June 13, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Sam Abu Haikal shooting

Hebron · Palestine

CNN reported on an incident that occurred in Hebron in the West Bank in which a 7-month-old Palestinian child, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, was shot during an encounter involving Israeli soldiers...

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May 31, 2026 Breaking

Gaza flotilla interception Ben-Gvir

Ashdod · Israel

A flotilla of more than 50 civilian vessels organized by pro-Palestinian activists, including the Global Sumud Flotilla, attempted to reach the Gaza Strip in 2026 carrying humanitarian ai...

April 5, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestinian farmer killed by Israeli settlers

West Bank · Palestine

A Palestinian farmer was shot and killed by Israeli settlers on his family’s land in the West Bank on April 5, 2026, according to reports from local sources. The incident occurred in the ...

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April 4, 2026 Breaking

French artist seeks war crimes probe on IDF strike

Paris · France

French-Lebanese artist Ali Cherri filed a complaint in France on April 3, 2026, requesting a war crimes investigation into an Israeli strike on an apartment building in Beirut in November...

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April 3, 2026 Politics

Muslim countries criticize Israel death penalty law

Jerusalem · Israel

Eight Muslim-majority countries issued a joint statement on April 3, 2026, condemning Israel’s passage of a law allowing the death penalty for West Bank Palestinians convicted of lethal a...

April 1, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli army arrests 16 women in West Bank

West Bank · Palestine

The Israeli army conducted raids across the West Bank on April 1, 2026, resulting in the arrest of 16 Palestinian women, according to military and local sources. Authorities stated that t...

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March 30, 2026 Politics

Israel Passes Law Allowing Death Penalty

Tel Aviv · Israel

On March 30, 2026, Israel’s parliament passed a law authorising the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, particularly those involving the killing of Israelis. The l...

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March 20, 2026 Politics

Torres faces scrutiny over defense investments

New York · United States

U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) has faced scrutiny in 2026 following financial disclosures showing investments in defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumma...

March 19, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestinian toddler reportedly tortured

abuse al burns child civilians conflict

On March 19, 2026, an 18‑month‑old Palestinian toddler was reportedly returned to his family in Gaza with injuries following detention by Israeli forces during a security operation near t...

Amirim · Northern District · Israel

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March 15, 2026 Breaking

Shoshana Strook dies

Shoshana Strook, the daughter of Israeli politician Orit Strook, was found dead on March 15, 2026, in a vacation rental in Amirim, Israel. Israeli police announced that they did not suspe...

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March 9, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israel unlawfully used white phosphorus in Lebanon, rights group says

Southern Lebanon · Tyre · South Governorate · Lebanon

Human Rights Watch and other international observers have reported that the Israeli military used white phosphorus munitions in populated areas of southern Lebanon during the ongoing conf...

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March 8, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israel Retains Bodies Of Deceased Prisoners Until Sentence Completion

As of March 2026, Israeli authorities have been retaining the bodies of prisoners who die while serving sentences, holding them until the official sentence period is completed. This polic...

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White House · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

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March 7, 2026 Politics

Donald Trump Claims Iran Responsible For Bombing Of Iranian Girls School

On February 28, 2026, an airstrike struck the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school in the city of Minab in southern Iran during the opening phase of military hostilities between Ira...

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February 27, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Violence and destruction reported in West Bank villages

West Bank · Ramallah · Palestine

On February 27, 2026, reports from the occupied West Bank indicated that illegal Israeli settlers uprooted hundreds of Palestinian-owned olive trees and assaulted local residents. The inc...

2026 assault attack breaking civilians conflict

February 24, 2026 Breaking

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Israeli Underground Detention Facility and Administrative Detention of Palestinians

A number of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and the West Bank have been held in Israeli detention facilities without formal charges or trial, including in an underground jail known as Ra...

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February 24, 2026 Breaking

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The Truth About Slavery in Mauritania

Mauritania was the last country in the world to abolish slavery, formally ending it by presidential decree in 1981 and later passing a law in 2007 that criminalized slave‑holding and rela...

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February 19, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestinian-american teenager murdered by israeli settlers in west bank

West Bank · Ramallah · Palestine

Palestinian-american teenager murdered by israeli settlers in west bank On February 18, 2026, a 17-year-old Palestinian-American teenager was shot and killed by Israeli settlers near the...

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February 14, 2026 Breaking

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Trump Pardons Former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced Amid Controversy

United States District Court · San Juan · Puerto Rico · United States

On February 14, 2026, former US President Donald Trump issued a presidential pardon to Wanda Vázquez Garced, former Governor of Puerto Rico. The pardon absolves Vázquez Garced of legal pe...

2026 bribery civil clemency conflict controversy

February 14, 2026 Breaking

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Trump Pardons Adriana Camberos Again

On February 14, 2026, former US President Donald Trump issued a presidential pardon to Adriana Camberos, marking the second time she has received clemency from Trump. Camberos’ case had p...

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February 14, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Trapped Between Walls: Civilian Life Under Prolonged Occupation

There is no real pause button for civilians in the West Bank and Gaza. The restrictions do not switch off at night. The fear does not fade with sunrise. Checkpoints, roadblocks, military ...

2026 aid blockade checkpoints children civilians

February 13, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Cruelty and Hardship for Palestinian Civilians Under Israeli Occupation

Palestinian civilians in the West Bank and Gaza have lived under Israeli military occupation for decades, facing severe restrictions on movement, access to healthcare, education, and basi...

2026 aid blockade checkpoints children civilians

February 12, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Encroaching Shadows: Extremist Israeli Colonisers Plant Trees in Lebanon

Southern Lebanon · Tyre · South Governorate · Lebanon

On February 12, 2026, the fragile calm along southern Lebanon’s border was shattered as extremist Israeli settlers planted olive and pine trees deep inside Lebanese territory. What may se...

2026 armed presence border dispute border villages conflict controversy

February 12, 2026 Breaking

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Israeli Spyware Firm Paragon Reportedly Exposed Surveillance Dashboard

Paragon Solutions Headquarters · Tel Aviv · Tel Aviv District · Israel

On February 12, 2026, reports emerged that Israeli cybersecurity and spyware firm Paragon Technologies inadvertently exposed its internal surveillance dashboard in a public LinkedIn post....

2026 breach covert critics cybersecurity dashboard

February 9, 2026 Politics

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Sydney police clash with protesters at anti‑Herzog rally

Sydney · New South Wales · Australia

Sydney police clash with protesters at anti-Herzog rally On February 9, 2026, New South Wales police confronted demonstrators in Sydney who were protesting the visit of Israeli...

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February 7, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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ICE uses private jet linked to Trump ally to deport Palestinians to West Bank

West Bank · Ramallah · Palestine

ICE uses private jet linked to Trump ally to deport Palestinians to West Bank On February 7, 2026, investigations revealed that United States Immigration and Customs Enforcemen...

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February 7, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Unrest follows Milan Winter Olympics opening with clashes near ceremonies

Milan · Lombardy · Italy

Unrest follows Milan Winter Olympics opening with clashes near ceremonies On February 7, 2026, hundreds of hooded demonstrators clashed with police in Milan following the opening ceremon...

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February 6, 2026 Politics

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Trump posts former President Obama and Michelle Obama as monkeys in racist video

Washington · District of Columbia · United States

Trump posts former President Obama and Michelle Obama as monkeys in racist video clip On February 6, 2026, United States President Donald Trump posted a video on the social med...

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February 6, 2026 Breaking

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United Kingdom Tightens Speech and Online Controls

London · England · United Kingdom

United Kingdom Tightens Speech and Online Controls In recent years, the UK government has expanded laws regulating online speech and public statements. Authorities can investigate indi...

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February 6, 2026 Politics

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Japan expands state secrets law classification powers

Tokyo · Japan

Japan expands state secrets law classification powers In February 2026, Japan’s government approved revisions to its State Secrecy Law that broaden the scope of information eli...

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February 6, 2026 Politics

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Argentina freezes archives linked to 1970s military junta

Buenos Aires · Argentina

Argentina freezes archives linked to 1970s military junta In early February 2026, Argentina’s Ministry of Justice confirmed that access to a collection of state archives relate...

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February 5, 2026 Breaking

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Italy probes alleged “sniper tourism” in 1990s Bosnia

Rome · Lazio · Italy

On February 5, 2026, Italian prosecutors in Milan confirmed they are investigating allegations that some individuals paid to shoot at civilians in Sarajevo during the siege of the Bosnian...

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February 4, 2026 Breaking

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Former Israeli soldier Adi Karni becomes subject of U.S. war crimes complaint

Washington · District of Columbia · United States

Former Israeli soldier Adi Karni becomes subject of U.S. war crimes complaint On February 4, 2026, the Hind Rajab Foundation, a Brussels-based human rights organization, filed ...

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February 3, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Gaza under siege. Destruction of water and civilian infrastructure since 1948

Gaza Strip · Gaza City · Palestine

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February 3, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestinian Christian Villages and Towns Occupation Timeline 1948–2026

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February 3, 2026 Politics

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Political Realignments and Policy Decisions in Australia

Canberra · Australian Capital Territory · Australia

Political Realignments and Policy Decisions in Australia On February 3, 2026, Australian politics saw multiple developments with potential implications for national policy and ...

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February 2, 2026 Breaking

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IDF Blocks Palestinian Bedouins From Rebuilding Homes Burned By Settlers

Hebron · West Bank · Palestine

IDF Blocks Palestinian Bedouins From Rebuilding Homes Burned By Settlers In early February 2026 the Israel Defense Forces issued orders preventing Palestinian Bedouin residents of the We...

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February 2, 2026 Breaking

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The Master Timeline

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February 2, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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PA Accuses Israel of ‘Slow Execution’ of Palestinian Prisoner Who Died a Week After Release

Ramallah · West Bank · Palestine

PA Accuses Israel of ‘Slow Execution’ of Palestinian Prisoner Who Died a Week After Release The Palestinian Authority’s Commission of Detainees Affairs and the Palestinian Pris...

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February 2, 2026 Breaking

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French Judges Issue Arrest Warrants for French-Israeli Activists Over Complicity in Genocide

Paris Court of Appeal · Paris · Île-de-France · France

French Judges Issue Arrest Warrants for French-Israeli Activists Over Complicity in Genocide French investigating judges in Paris have issued warrants for two French-Israeli na...

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February 1, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israel’s Occupation of Palestine: A Timeline

Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel / Palestine

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January 31, 2026 Politics

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Growing Concerns Over Digital ID Programs Worldwide

Growing Concerns Over Digital ID Programs Worldwide Digital identification programs, also known as digital IDs, are being implemented in countries around the world to streamlin...

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United States Capitol · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

Epstein files latest: Starmer calls for Andrew to testify before US Congress as 'victims have to be first priority'

Starmer Urges Prince Andrew to Testify Before U.S. Congress on Epstein Case UK Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer called for former Prince Andrew to testify before the United...

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Epstein Survivors Say Latest File Release Exposes Victims and Shields Abusers

Epstein Survivors Say Latest File Release Exposes Victims and Shields Abusers Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal network criticised the latest release of government files,...

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Epstein Survivors Say Latest File Release Exposes Victims and Shields Abusers

Epstein Survivors Say Latest File Release Exposes Victims and Shields Abusers Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal network criticised the latest release of government files,...

January 31, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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New Eviction Orders Issued for Palestinian Families in Silwan

Silwan · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel / Palestine

Palestinians Face Fresh Slew of Evictions in Silwan, After Court Dismisses Appeal In Silwan, East Jerusalem, Palestinian residents are facing new eviction orders following the ...

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January 31, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Reports on Conditions of Palestinian Detainees in Israeli Prisons

Reports on Conditions of Palestinian Detainees in Israeli Prisons Various international organisations and human rights groups have published reports detailing conditions in Isr...

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Palestinians Held in Israeli Prisons and Detention Facilities

Palestinians Held in Israeli Prisons and Detention Facilities According to multiple human rights organisations and prisoner support groups, thousands of Palestinians are held i...

January 30, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israel accused of using ‘skunk water’ as crowd control in Palestinian territories

West Bank · Hebron · Hebron Governorate · Palestine

Israel accused of using ‘skunk water’ as crowd control in Palestinian territories On January 30, 2026, human rights groups and Palestinian authorities accused Israel of using a...

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January 26, 2026 Breaking

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Iran nationwide protests escalate with high casualties

Tehran · Tehran Province · Iran

Mass protests across Iran have continued since late December 2025 amid economic hardship and political discontent, evolving into one of the largest uprisings since the 1979 Iranian Revolu...

2026 blackout casualties crackdown deaths demonstrations

January 25, 2026 Breaking

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Ongoing Iranian internet blackout as protests persist

Tehran · Tehran Province · Iran

On January 26, 2026, Iran continued to experience a near‑total internet blackout imposed by government authorities as part of efforts to suppress the 2025–2026 nationwide protests. Since ...

2026 access blackout censorship civilunrest communications

January 25, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Hit Civilian Sites

Gaza City · Gaza Strip · Palestine

Recent Israeli military operations in Gaza have resulted in strikes on a wide range of civilian and non-military sites. Documented target types include mosques, churches, schools, kinderg...

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January 24, 2026 Breaking

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Israeli settlers reportedly beat residents on West Bank outskirts

Hebron · Hebron Governorate · Palestine

On January 24, 2026, multiple news sources reported that Israeli settlers allegedly beat three residents, including a 70‑year‑old man, on the outskirts of a town in the occupied West Bank...

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January 19, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Iran protests: verified death toll and internet signals mixed

Iran Considers Lifting Internet Ban as Protest Death Toll Reported As of January 19 2026, Iran is debating a partial lifting of its nationwide internet blackout that was imposed during a...

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January 18, 2026 Politics

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Ugandan Post-Election Protests and Clashes

Independence Monument · Kampala · Central Region · Uganda

On January 16, 2026, large protests erupted in Kampala and other parts of Uganda following disputed results of the 2026 general election. Clashes between opposition supporters and securit...

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January 16, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestinian child shot dead by israeli troops in occupied west bank

Jenin · Jenin Governorate · Palestine

A Palestinian child was shot dead by Israeli military personnel in the occupied West Bank on January 16, 2026, according to rights groups and local health officials. The incident occurred...

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January 15, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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U.S. Federal Authorities Consider Insurrection Act Amid Minneapolis Unrest

Minneapolis Police Department Third Precinct · Minneapolis · Minnesota · United States

On January 15, 2026, U.S. federal authorities signaled potential consideration of the Insurrection Act following escalating unrest in Minneapolis related to federal law enforcement operat...

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December 11, 2025 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli bulldozer incident reported in Gaza

Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor reported that an incident involving Israeli military forces and a Palestinian minor occurred in the northern Gaza Strip on December 10, 2025. According to th...

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October 22, 2025 Wars & Conflicts

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Allegations organ removal Gaza

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Allegations of organ removal from Palestinian bodies have circulated multiple times during and after the Gaza war, particularly in relation to bodies returned following Israeli military o...

October 17, 2025 Wars & Conflicts

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Gaza Officials Accuse Israel of Organ Theft from Palestinian Bodies

Gaza Strip · Gaza City · Palestine

On October 17, 2025, the director of the Government Media Office in Gaza, Dr. Ismail al-Thawabta, publicly accused the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) of removing organs from Palestinian bodi...

2025 accusation alThawabta bodies ceasefire conflict

October 17, 2025 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestinian authorities report bodies returned with missing organs and signs of abuse

Gaza Strip · Gaza City · Palestine

Palestinian authorities report bodies returned with missing organs and signs of abuse On October 17, 2025, officials in the Gaza Strip reported that the bodies of Palestinian detainees a...

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September 15, 2025 Wars & Conflicts

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Qismah Ali Omar. Abduction and death in Darfur

Darfur · El Fasher · North Darfur · Sudan

Qismah Ali Omar. Abduction and death in Darfur Qismah Ali Omar, a 22-year-old Sudanese tea seller, was reported missing in Zalingei, Central Darfur, in early September 2025. Witnesses in...

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Washington · District of Columbia · United States

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July 9, 2025 Politics

United States Imposes Sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

On July 9, 2025, the United States government announced sanctions against Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian ter...

2025 accountability Albanese controversy criticism debate

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June 1, 2025 Breaking

Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist

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The United Nations Secretary-General’s annual report on conflict-related sexual violence included Israel in its annex listing parties identified as having credible information indicating ...

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May 5, 2025 Breaking

Mother waits 36 years for Israel to return son's body

Mother Waits 36 Years for Israel to Return Son’s Body The article describes the story of a Palestinian mother who waited 36 years for Israel to return the body of her son, who was k...

Palm Beach · Florida · United States

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April 25, 2025 Breaking

Virginia Giuffre Death Highlights Sudden Loss Amid Epstein Case

On April 25, 2025, Virginia Giuffre, a prominent survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, was found dead in Neergabby, Australia, at the age of 41. Her passing shocked the public and advocacy...

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December 20, 2024 Breaking

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Guatemala Police Clash With Jewish Sect Over 160 At-Risk Children

Oratorio · Santa Rosa Department · Guatemala

Guatemalan police clashed with members of a Jewish religious sect during an operation involving approximately 160 children authorities described as being at risk. The confrontation occu...

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November 30, 2024 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestinian killed by smoke canister in Beit Lahia

Beit Lahia · Gaza Strip · Palestine

Palestinian Killed by Smoke Canister in Beit Lahia On 30 November 2024, a Palestinian man in the northern Gaza town of Beit Lahia was reported killed after being struck by a sm...

2024 beitlahia canister casualties casualty civilian

November 21, 2024 Breaking

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International Criminal Court Arrest Warrants for Israeli Leaders

International Criminal Court · The Hague · South Holland · Netherlands

International Criminal Court Arrest Warrants for Israeli Leaders On 21 November 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister B...

2024 arrest benjamin civilians court crimes

September 17, 2024 Wars & Conflicts

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Coordinated pager explosions in Lebanon attributed to Israeli intelligence

Beirut · Beirut Governorate · Lebanon

Coordinated pager explosions in Lebanon attributed to Israeli intelligence On September 17, 2024, thousands of handheld pagers used by members of the Lebanese armed group Hezbo...

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Knesset · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

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June 12, 2024 Politics

Moshe Feiglin Statements on Gaza

Moshe Feiglin Statements on Gaza On June 12, 2024, Moshe Feiglin, an Israeli politician and former Knesset member, made statements regarding Palestinians in Gaza that drew widespread int...

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February 20, 2024 Wars & Conflicts

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Doctors Allege Children Shot During Gaza Fighting as Israeli Military Rejects Claims

Gaza City Hospitals Area · Gaza City · Gaza Strip · Palestine

Doctors Allege Children Shot During Gaza Fighting as Israeli Military Rejects Claims Medical professionals working in Gaza said they have treated children with gunshot wounds t...

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February 1, 2024 Breaking

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Increased Censorship on TikTok After Sale to Larry Ellison: What You Need to Know

TikTok Headquarters · Los Angeles · California · United States

Increased Censorship on TikTok After Sale to Larry Ellison: What You Need to Know TikTok, one of the most popular social media platforms worldwide, has been under intense scrutiny due to...

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January 29, 2024 Wars & Conflicts

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Disappearance and Killing of the Ambulance Crew Sent to Rescue Hind Rajab

Al-Shati Refugee Camp · Gaza City · Gaza Strip · Palestine

On January 29, 2024, following the emergency call involving Hind Rajab, the Palestine Red Crescent Society dispatched an ambulance crew consisting of two paramedics to her last known loca...

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January 26, 2024 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestinian Holocaust

Palestinian Holocaust The term “Palestinian Holocaust” has been used by activists and commentators to describe the cumulative impact of displacement, warfare, and territorial loss experi...

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January 4, 2024 Wars & Conflicts

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Rights Group Reports Detention of Palestinian Children After Settler Confrontation in West Bank

West Bank Village Area · Ramallah · West Bank · Palestine

Rights Group Reports Detention of Palestinian Children After Settler Confrontation in West Bank An Israeli human rights organisation reported that Israeli forces detained five ...

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January 2, 2024 Wars & Conflicts

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Rights Group Says Fate of Palestinian Children Removed from Gaza Remains Unknown

Rights Group Says Fate of Palestinian Children Removed from Gaza Remains Unknown The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor reported that Israeli forces have removed Palestinian childre...

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December 1, 2023 Breaking

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British Tech Entrepreneur Lawrence Jones Sentenced To 15 Years For Rape And Sexual Assault

Manchester Crown Court · Manchester · England · United Kingdom

Lawrence Jones Jailed For Multiple Sex Offenses In United Kingdom On December 1, 2023, British tech entrepreneur **Lawrence Jones** was sentenced to **15 years in prison** by M...

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November 29, 2023 Politics

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Kissinger Record Draws War Policy Criticism

Henry Kissinger, former United States secretary of state and national security adviser, played a central role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Vietnam War and other Cold War conf...

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October 20, 2023 Politics

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UN rapporteur issues Gaza remarks

New York · United States

Francesca Albanese, United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, issued remarks on October 20, 2023, in connection with document A...

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October 13, 2023 Breaking

83

Bayer links draw scrutiny

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During the Israel–Hamas war that began in October 2023, allegations emerged regarding the use of white phosphorus munitions by Israeli forces in Gaza and southern Lebanon. Human rights or...

June 14, 2023 Wars & Conflicts

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Criticism Follows Israeli Military Probe Into Death of Palestinian Toddler

Jenin Area · Jenin · West Bank · Palestine

Criticism Follows Israeli Military Probe Into Death of Palestinian Toddler Anger and criticism were expressed by Palestinian officials and human rights organisations following ...

2023 accountability child civilians criticism fatal

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March 22, 2023 Breaking

Israel Proselytizing Bill Controversy

Tel Aviv · Israel

Reports circulating online have drawn widespread attention to a legislative proposal in Israel that would place restrictions on certain forms of religious proselytizing, including the sha...

2003 activism bulldozer casualty civilian conflict

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March 16, 2023 Breaking

Rachel Corrie Killed During Gaza Protest

Rafah · Palestine

Rachel Corrie, an American activist, was killed in Rafah, Gaza Strip, while participating in a protest against the demolition of Palestinian homes. The incident occurred on March 16, 2003...

October 10, 2022 Wars & Conflicts

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Palestinian Child Shot in Jenin Dies From Injuries, Rights Group Reports

Jenin · Jenin Governorate · Palestine

Palestinian Child Shot in Jenin Dies From Injuries, Rights Group Reports A Palestinian child who was shot during an Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank city of...

2022 accountability child civilians conflict died

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June 24, 2022 Breaking

Jewish Perspectives on Abortion and Religious Rights

Jewish Perspectives on Abortion and Religious Rights Jewish texts and legal traditions have multiple views on abortion, often rooted in the interpretation of Torah and rabbinic...

United States Department of Justice · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

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June 18, 2022 Breaking

Trump pardons Bernard Kerik later questioned in January 6 investigation

In February 2020, President Donald Trump issued a full pardon to Bernard Kerik, the former New York City police commissioner, who had been convicted in 2009 on federal tax fraud and false...

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May 11, 2022 Wars & Conflicts

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Murder of Shireen Abu Akleh, Al Jazeera Journalist

Jenin Refugee Camp · Jenin · West Bank · Palestine

On May 11, 2022, Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian-American journalist for Al Jazeera, was fatally shot while covering an Israeli raid in Jenin, West Bank. She was wearing a clearly marked...

2022 abu akleh aljazeera civilian conflict

January 28, 2022 Breaking

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Controversy and Rights Clash: Canadian Truckers’ Freedom Convoy and Government Crackdown

Ottawa · Ontario · Canada

From late January to mid‑February 2022, a large convoy of truck drivers and supporters known as the “Freedom Convoy” gathered in downtown Ottawa and at key border crossings to protest COV...

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October 20, 2021 Breaking

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Report on worker abuse

Israel

On October 20, 2021, a report presented to the Knesset's Special Committee on Foreign Workers drew attention to allegations of widespread sexual abuse affecting Thai migrant agricultural ...

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October 19, 2021 Breaking

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Migrant worker abuse report

Jerusalem · Israel

On October 19, 2021, Israel's Knesset Special Committee on Foreign Workers discussed a report examining gender-based violence against Thai migrant agricultural workers employed in Israel....

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December 22, 2020 Breaking

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Trump pardons Alice Marie Johnson later arrested on probation violation

On June 6, 2018, Alice Marie Johnson was granted a full pardon by President Donald Trump after serving over 21 years in federal prison for nonviolent drug trafficking. The pardon commuted...

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November 12, 2020 Breaking

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Palantir expands influence under Trump administration

Denver · Colorado · United States

Palantir expands influence under Trump administration On November 12, 2020, reports indicated that Palantir Technologies, a data analytics and software company, significantly i...

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Minneapolis · Minnesota · United States

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May 26, 2020 Breaking

Protests and Public Property Damage Following the Death of George Floyd

In the days following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody on May 25, 2020, large-scale protests erupted across Minneapolis and rapidly spread to cities throughout the ...

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George Floyd Square · Minneapolis · Minnesota · United States

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May 25, 2020 Breaking

George Floyd: Death in Police Custody, Legal Outcomes, and Global Impact

George Floyd was a 46-year-old Black American man who died on May 25, 2020, during an arrest by Minneapolis police officers after a store clerk reported that he may have used a counterfei...

2020 arrest autopsy blm brutality bystander

January 29, 2019 Politics

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Jussie Smollett Alleged Hate Crime Later Accused as Staged

Chicago · Illinois · United States

Jussie Smollett Alleged Hate Crime Later Accused as Staged (USA, 2019) On January 29, 2019, actor Jussie Smollett, known for his role on the television series Empire, reported ...

2019 appellate attack attention black brothers

Nepal District Court · Kathmandu · Bagmati Province · Nepal

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April 8, 2018 Breaking

Canadian Aid Worker Peter John Dalglish Arrested and Jailed in Nepal for Child Sexual Abuse

Peter John Dalglish, a Canadian humanitarian worker and former United Nations official, was arrested by Nepal police on April 8, 2018, on charges of child sexual abuse and pedophilia. He ...

2018 2019 abuse appeal arrest boys

Gaza Border Protest Area · Gaza City · Gaza Strip · Palestine

100

April 6, 2018 Breaking

Killing of Yaser Murtaja, Palestinian Journalist

On April 6, 2018, Yaser Murtaja, a 30-year-old Palestinian journalist and cameraman working with Ain Media, was shot and killed by Israeli forces while covering protests near the Gaza-Isr...

2018 april6 civilian conflict gaza greatmarchofreturn

December 14, 2017 Wars & Conflicts

101

Palestinian Teen in Viral Image Charged Following Arrest in Hebron

Hebron · Hebron Governorate · Palestine

Palestinian Teen in Viral Image Charged Following Arrest in Hebron Israeli authorities charged 16-year-old Palestinian Fawzi al-Junaidi after his arrest in the occupied West Ba...

2017 allegations arrest beating blindfolded charges

August 25, 2017 Wars & Conflicts

102

Rohingya Genocide

Rakhine State · Sittwe · Myanmar

On August 25, 2017, the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) attacked police posts in Rakhine State, Myanmar. The Myanmar military responded with coordinated operations against Rohingya ...

arsa asia atrocities civilians cleansing crisis

bicycle border btselem child children civil

103

August 1, 2016 Breaking

Israeli soldiers bicycle incident Hebron

Hebron · Palestine

A video documented by the Israeli human rights organization B’Tselem shows an incident in which Israeli Border Police officers interact with a Palestinian child’s bicycle in Hebron, in th...

September 5, 2015 Breaking

104

Israeli and Jewish aid groups support migrant and refugee assistance in Europe

Brussels · Brussels-Capital Region · Belgium

Israeli and Jewish aid groups support migrant and refugee assistance in Europe On September 5, 2015, IsraAID, an Israeli non-governmental organization founded in 2001 to provide disaster...

aid assistance asylum coordination crisis europe

Tel Aviv District Court · Tel Aviv · Tel Aviv District · Israel

105

August 8, 2014 Breaking

Israeli Polygamist Goel Ratzon Convicted Of Sex Crimes And Cleared Of Slavery Charge

Goel Ratzon Convicted Of Multiple Sexual Offenses And Acquitted Of Slavery Charge On August 8, 2014, the Tel Aviv District Court in Israel convicted **Goel Ratzon**, a self‑sty...

2014 acquitted appeal assault children compensation

2014 arrest breakins children crime criminals

106

March 6, 2014 Breaking

Israeli cruelty to Palestinian children from abduction to prison

Israeli cruelty to Palestinian children from abduction to prison Israeli forces conducted mass home break-ins and arrests across the West Bank in response to the alleged kidnapping of th...

January 27, 2013 Breaking

107

Israel accused of forcing birth control on Ethiopian Jewish women

Tel Aviv · Tel Aviv District · Israel

Reports in Israel raised serious concerns that Ethiopian Jewish women were given long-term birth control injections without full consent. The allegations centered on the use of Depo-Prove...

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October 18, 2010 Breaking

108

Sermon statements attributed to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef on gentiles

2010 sermon statements attributed to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef 2010 sermon statements attributed to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef on gentiles In 2010, Rabbi Ovadia Yos...

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February 12, 2010 Wars & Conflicts

109

Night Raid in Khataba: Civilian Killings During U.S. Operation in Afghanistan

Khataba Village · Jalalabad · Nangarhar Province · Afghanistan

On February 12, 2010, U.S. Special Operations forces conducted a nighttime raid in Khataba village, in Paktia Province, Afghanistan. The operation targeted a compound believed to be linke...

2010 accountability afghanistan casualties civilians conflict

November 20, 2000 Wars & Conflicts

110

Palestinian children in detention crisis

Palestine

Palestinian children are regularly arrested and detained by Israeli authorities, primarily for security-related offenses, but there is no separate prison exclusively for them. They are he...

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July 11, 1995 Wars & Conflicts

111

Israel supplied weapons to Serbia during Bosnian war.

Belgrade · Serbia

During the Bosnian War from 1992 to 1995, reports and court filings alleged that weapons of Israeli origin were transferred to Serbian forces. In 2016, Israeli human rights attorney Ei...

1995 arms balkans bosnia bosnian conflict

April 7, 1994 Wars & Conflicts

112

Rwandan Genocide

Kigali · Kigali Province · Rwanda

Rwandan Genocide On April 7, 1994, following the assassination of Rwandan President Juvénal Habyarimana, widespread violence erupted against the Tutsi population in Rwanda. The genocide ...

1994 centralafrica churches civilians civilwar displacement

October 21, 1993 Wars & Conflicts

113

1993 Burundi Genocide Overview

Bujumbura · Bujumbura Mairie · Burundi

In 1993, Burundi experienced a brutal ethnic conflict that resulted in a genocide primarily targeting the Hutu population. The violence erupted after the assassination of the first democr...

1993 africa assassination burundi civilwar democracy

November 9, 1989 Breaking

114

Fall of the Berlin Wall

Brandenburg Gate · Berlin · Germany

The Fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, marked a pivotal moment in world history, symbolizing the collapse of the Cold War division between East and West Germany. The Berlin Wall...

1989 berlin berlinwall coldwar communism democracy

May 20, 1988 Wars & Conflicts

115

The Isaaq Genocide Overview

Hargeisa · Woqooyi Galbeed · Somaliland

The Isaaq genocide refers to systematic killings and targeted repression of the Isaaq clan in northern Somalia during the late 1980s.This campaign was primarily conducted by the Somali go...

1988 aerial bombardment civil war clan displacement ethnic cleansing

Kuhpayeh · Isfahan · Iran

116

August 15, 1986 Breaking

Soraya Manutchehri’s stoning

Soraya Manutchehri was a 35-year-old Iranian woman who, according to accounts published by French-Iranian journalist Freidoune Sahebjam, was stoned to death in the village of Kuhpayeh on ...

1986 adultery capitalpunishment deathpenalty divorce execution

Tel Aviv · Tel Aviv District · Israel

117

January 1, 1986 Breaking

Israel’s National Skin Bank and Controversy Over Organ Sourcing

Israel’s National Skin Bank and Controversy Over Organ Sourcing The Israel National Skin Bank (INSB) was established in 1986 jointly by the Israel Defense Forces Medical Corps and the Mi...

1986 allegations bank burn consent controversy

September 16, 1982 Wars & Conflicts

118

Sabra and Shatila Massacre Overview

Sabra and Shatila · Beirut · Beirut Governorate · Lebanon

The Sabra and Shatila massacre took place between September 16 and 18, 1982, in the Sabra neighborhood and the adjacent Shatila refugee camp in Beirut, Lebanon. The massacre was carried o...

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February 2, 1982 Wars & Conflicts

119

Hama Massacre Overview and Impact

Hama · Hama Governorate · Syria

The Hama Massacre occurred in February 1982 when Syrian government forces launched a military assault on the city of Hama to suppress an uprising by the Muslim Brotherhood. The operation,...

1982 assad authoritarianism civil unrest civil war civilian casualties

December 11, 1981 Wars & Conflicts

120

El Mozote massacre

El Mozote · Morazán Department · El Salvador

El Mozote massacre On December 11, 1981, Salvadoran Army units carried out a massacre in the village of El Mozote in Morazán Department, El Salvador. Soldiers of the Atlácatl Battalion, ...

1981 abuses army atlácatl atrocity battalion

Published Research Nations & Civilizations

R1

Albanian National Awakening

c. 1830–1912 — The Rilindja Kombëtare develops through writers, educators, political activists and diaspora networks. Albanian-language education and publishing become increasingly import...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

R2

Ottoman Empire Leaves the War

30 October 1918 — The Ottoman Empire signs the Armistice of Mudros. Ottoman military resistance effectively ends and Allied forces gain extensive rights to occupy strategic positions. The...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

R3

United States Enters the War

6 April 1917 — The United States declares war on Germany. Unrestricted submarine warfare is the immediate strategic cause, while the Zimmermann Telegram further intensifies anti-German op...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

R4

Weimar Constitution Takes Effect

11 August 1919 — Germany adopts a democratic constitution establishing the Weimar Republic. The new political system combines parliamentary government with a powerful presidency and exten...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

R5

Woodrow Wilson

1913–1921 presidency — Wilson initially attempts to maintain American neutrality while defending neutral commercial and maritime rights. German unrestricted submarine warfare and the broa...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

R6

Woodrow Wilson

1913–1921 presidency — Wilson initially attempts to maintain American neutrality while defending neutral commercial and maritime rights. German unrestricted submarine warfare and the broa...