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01-02-2026
The Israeli government is considering reintroducing the death penalty for deadly terrorist attacks, sparking controversy and debate. The proposed law, backed by the far-right Jewish Power party, aims to target Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks against Israelis. Proponents argue it will deter future attacks and prevent hostage-taking, while opponents claim it is discriminatory, unethical, and violates human rights. The law has passed its first reading in parliament and is expected to face further debate.
Entities: Israel, Palestinians, Jewish Power party, Adolf Eichmann, Hamas • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
01-02-2026
At least 32 Palestinians were killed in Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, according to local authorities. The strikes were reported in several locations, including Khan Younis and Gaza City, and were described as the heaviest since the second phase of the ceasefire came into effect earlier this month. The Israeli military confirmed that the strikes were carried out in response to a Hamas violation of the agreement on Friday. Hamas has condemned the strikes and urged the US to take immediate action, while the international community, including Egypt and Qatar, has also condemned the violence. The strikes come as the Rafah crossing is due to reopen on Sunday.
Entities: Israel, Palestinians, Gaza Strip, Hamas, Khan Younis • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
01-02-2026
At least 30 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza, marking one of the highest death tolls since a ceasefire began in October. The strikes hit multiple locations throughout Gaza, including an apartment building in Gaza City and a tent camp in Khan Younis. The Israel Defense Forces said the strikes were in response to Hamas's violation of the ceasefire agreement. Hamas called the strikes 'a renewed flagrant violation' and urged the US and other mediating countries to push Israel to stop the strikes. The death toll in Gaza is still rising despite the ceasefire agreement.
Entities: Israel, Gaza, Hamas, Palestinians, Israel Defense Forces • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
01-02-2026
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted strikes across Gaza in response to a ceasefire violation by Hamas, targeting terrorists, commanders, and weapons facilities. The strikes resulted in at least 30 Palestinian casualties, including civilians, women, and children. The violence occurred as the Rafah border crossing with Egypt was set to reopen under the U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirmed a 'limited reopening' of the crossing under President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan. The IDF acknowledged that the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry's overall death toll from the war is largely accurate, estimating around 70,000 Gazans were killed during the conflict.
Entities: Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Gaza, Hamas, Israel, Egypt • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
01-02-2026
Israel has partially reopened the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt to limited foot traffic, following months of pressure from humanitarian organizations. The crossing has been closed since Israeli forces seized control in May 2024. The reopening is part of a ceasefire agreement and will allow for the movement of people, but details on the number of people allowed to cross and whether those seeking to return to Gaza will be permitted entry remain unclear. The move is expected to facilitate the entry of a Palestinian technocratic body to oversee Gaza's governance. However, violence continued ahead of the crossing's reopening, with at least 32 people killed in Israeli air strikes on Saturday.
Entities: Israel, Gaza, Egypt, Rafah crossing, COGAT • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
01-02-2026
At least 30 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza on Saturday, according to hospital officials. The casualties included two women and six children from two different families. The strikes were reported in Gaza City and Khan Younis, and were carried out by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) who claimed they were targeting Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists. The IDF said the attacks were in response to Hamas violating the ceasefire agreement on Friday. The strikes came a day before the Rafah crossing, the main route in or out of Gaza, was set to reopen. Gaza's health ministry has recorded over 500 Palestinian deaths by Israeli attacks since the start of the ceasefire on October 10 last year.
Entities: Israel, Gaza, Palestinians, Hamas, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
