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Monday, May 18, 2026 – The West Bank
Killed 1. Mahmoud Ziad Al Amleh, 32, Beit Ula. Last night, he was injured by gunfire near the Separation Wall and today died from his injuries. Raids and Arrests ‣ Jenin refugee camp and town (491st consecutive day), Tulkarm refugee camp and town (485th consecutive day), Nur Shams refugee camp (471st consecutive day); ‣ During the night, Israeli forces raided Beit Sahour, Al Khader, Khallet Al Louza, Hizma, Al-Arroub refugee camp, Deir Abu Da'if, Rujeib, Beit Kahil, Birzeit,
Adi Ronen Argov
May 183 min read


Monday, May 18, 2026 – The Regional War
The American-Israeli attack on Iran, 41st day of the ceasefire. Israel 1. Events: ‣ Interception debris fell in Kiryat Shmona and Metula. UAV launches toward Ramot Naftali and Malkia. Lebanon Continuation of the Israeli offensive during the “ceasefire.” 1. Events: ‣ Israeli military attacks in Lebanon: ◦ Airstrikes in Douris (Beqaa), Baalbek (a senior Islamic Jihad official and his daughter were killed), Deir El Zahrani, Maarakeh (one killed and others injured), Kfar Roummane
Adi Ronen Argov
May 181 min read


Monday, May 18, 2026 – The Gaza Strip
General 1. The Sumud flotilla - An Israeli military force seized several vessels approximately 250 nautical miles off Gaza, in violation of international law. According to initial reports, approximately 100 activists were detained and transferred to a detention ship. Fifty vessels are participating in the flotilla. Casualties Over the past 24 hours Since October 11, 2025 Since October 7, 2023 Killed 6 877 72,769 Injured 40 2,602 172,704 Bodies recovered 776 Northern Strip 1.
Adi Ronen Argov
May 181 min read


Sunday, May 17, 2026 – The Gaza Strip
General 1. The "Global Sumud Flotilla," which departed from Türkiye last Thursday, includes 54 vessels and approximately 500 participants from 45 countries. Organizers report unidentified vessels surrounding them. Israel stated that it will not allow the flotilla to reach Gaza's shores. Casualties During the past 24 hours Since October 11, 2025 Since October 7, 2023 Killed 2 871 72,763 Injured 19 2,562 172,664 Bodies recovered 4 776 Gaza City 1. East: ‣ Al Tuffah - live fire
Adi Ronen Argov
May 172 min read


Sunday, May 17, 2026 – The Regional War
The American-Israeli attack on Iran, 40th day of the ceasefire United Arab Emirates 1. Local sources report a drone strike inside the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant complex in Abu Dhabi. Iraq 1. Local sources report a second secret base established by Israel for operations targeting Iran. Saudi Arabia 1. Reports of three drones intercepted after entering from Iraq. Israel 1. Events: ‣ Sirens and alerts activated in Misgav Am, Even Menahem, Zar'it, Shomera, and Shtula. 2. Casualt
Adi Ronen Argov
May 172 min read


Sunday, May 17, 2026 – The Palestinian society in Israel
Sources: Addameer, Al Jazeera, Amar Assadi Telegram, Colonization & Wall Resistance Commission, Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs, DCI - Palestine, Democracy Now, Genocide in Gaza, Matan Golan, Haaretz, IDF (Israel Defence Forces), HRANA-Human Rights Activists News Agency, International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, The Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), Jordan Valley Activists (Media groups), Letters of American healthcare workers who worke
Adi Ronen Argov
May 171 min read


Sunday, May 17, 2026 – The West Bank
General 1. The Israeli government established a team to examine the possibility of expropriating assets belonging to Palestinian residents on Bab al-Silsila Street (Chain Gate Street), along the seam line between the Muslim Quarter and the Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem's Old City, and evicting the Palestinian residents. 2. Central Command chief Major General Avi Bluth approved an order applying the death penalty law to Palestinians in the West Bank. Raids and Arrests ‣ Jenin re
Adi Ronen Argov
May 173 min read


Hussein Ali Khalaf
Hussein Ali Khalaf, was here, and not anymore. Killed in an airstrike together with his mother, Fatima Shalhoub. Tayr Felsay, Lebanon, May 17, 2026.
Adi Ronen Argov
May 171 min read


Saturday, May 16, 2026 – The Gaza Strip
General 1. Evacuation of patients and injured people through Rafah crossing was suspended without official explanation. Casualties Over the past 24 hours Since October 11, 2025 Since October 7, 2023 Killed 13 870 72,757 Injured 57 2,542 172,645 Bodies recovered 771 ‣ 30 people have been killed so far in building collapses across the Strip. Northern Strip 1. Jabalia refugee camp and town: ‣ Drone strike in Jabalia Al Balad, injuries reported; ‣ Bombing near Abu Hussein School
Adi Ronen Argov
May 162 min read


Saturday, May 16, 2026 – The West Bank
Killed 1. Nour A Din Kamal Hassan Fayyad, 34, Jenin refugee camp. Raids and Arrests ‣ Jenin refugee camp and town (489th consecutive day), Tulkarm refugee camp and town (483rd consecutive day), Nur Shams refugee camp (469th consecutive day); ‣ During the night, Israeli forces raided Danaba, Qalqilya, Tulkarm, Arraba, Nablus, Zawata, Meithalun, Judeida, Tubas and Tell. During the day, they raided Kafr Qallil, Shuafat refugee camp, Hebron, Deir Jarir, Surif, Bal'a, Burin, Rujei
Adi Ronen Argov
May 163 min read


Saturday, May 16, 2026 – The Regional War
The American-Israeli attack on Iran, 39th consecutive day of the ceasefire General 1. Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend the "ceasefire" by 45 days. Israel 1. Events: ‣ Alerts activated in Shlomi, Hanita and Betset over concerns of falling interception debris. 2. Casualties: ‣ An Israeli soldier was killed by a drone explosion in southern Lebanon, and another soldier was seriously injured. Lebanon 1. Events: ‣ Israeli military attacks in Lebanon: ◦ Airstrikes in Biyad (injur
Adi Ronen Argov
May 162 min read


Saturday, May 16, 2026 – The Palestinian society in Israel
Demolitions 1. Ar'ara - A citizen was forced to demolish his home. Criminal Incidents 1. Aylut - Extensive gunfire targeted electricity poles and transformers, shops, vehicles and private homes. 2. Rama - A 17-year-old was moderately injured in a shooting incident while at home. 3. Tel Sheva - 3 injured (one seriously) in a shooting incident. Sources: Addameer, Al Jazeera, Amar Assadi Telegram, Colonization & Wall Resistance Commission, Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainee
Adi Ronen Argov
May 161 min read


Friday, May 15, 2026 – The Regional War
The American-Israeli attack on Iran, 38th day of the ceasefire Israel 1. Events: ‣ During the day, drones were launched toward the Western Galilee, Kiryat Shmona (interception debris fell there), and 6 communities in the area. 2. Casualties: ‣ An Israeli soldier was killed by mortar shell fire in southern Lebanon. Lebanon 1. Events: ‣ Airstrikes on Haouch, the municipal building in Nabatiyeh Al Fawqa, Qsaybeh, Tyre (2 waves. The second reportedly caused many injuries), Harouf
Adi Ronen Argov
May 152 min read


Friday, May 15, 2026 – The Gaza Strip
General 1. 78th Nakba Day. 2. Reports of worsening food and water shortages in Gaza. Casualties ‣ No casualty figures reported over the past 24 hours. Northern Strip 1. Drones bombed north-west of Beit Lahia. Gaza City 1. East: ‣ Artillery fire; ‣ A house collapsed on Al Jalaa Street, killing one person. 2. West: ‣ A building was bombed in Al Rimal, while a vehicle was simultaneously bombed on Al Wahda Street. Seven people were killed, including 3 women and a child. The targe
Adi Ronen Argov
May 152 min read


Friday, May 15, 2026 – The West Bank
General 1. 78th Nakba Day. Killed 1. Fahd Zidan Oweis, 15, Al-Lubban ash-Sharqiya. Raids and Arrests ‣ Jenin refugee camp and town (488th consecutive day), Tulkarm refugee camp and town (482nd consecutive day), Nur Shams refugee camp (468th consecutive day); ‣ During the night, Israeli forces raided Kafr Qaddum, Al-Lubban ash-Sharqiya, Al-Mughayyir, Deir Jarir, Al Burj, Nablus and Birzeit. During the day, they raided Dura, East Jerusalem, ad-Dhahiriya, Shu'fat refugee camp, J
Adi Ronen Argov
May 153 min read


Data, January 1, 2026 - May 15, 2026 – The West Bank
Killed Palestinians 1. During the first two weeks of May 2026, killed: Children Adults 2 6 2. During April 2026, killed: Children Women Men 5 1 6 3. Since the beginning of 2026, 63 people have been killed, including: Children Women Elderly Prisoners Journalists 13 5 2 3 1 ‣ 17 bodies are being held by the military; ‣ 17 were killed by colonists or during colonist raids. 4. Since October 7, 2023, 954 people have been killed, including: Children Women Elderly Paramedics Journal
Adi Ronen Argov
May 156 min read


Sanad’s Story
It just so happened that yesterday, while scrolling through Facebook, I came across a small and heart-wrenching post from the page of "Road to Recovery" (B’Derech L’Hachlama) – this excellent organization, very close to my heart, where Israeli volunteers drive Palestinian patients from the checkpoints to hospitals and back, to receive life-saving treatments that are unavailable to them within the occupied territories. It was supposed to be a routine drive from Tarqumiya check

Ayala Shalev
May 152 min read


Fahd Zidan Owais
Fahd Zidan Owais, 15, was here, and not anymore. Shot dead during a raid. Al-Lubban ash-Sharqiya, The West Bank, May 15, 2026.
Adi Ronen Argov
May 151 min read
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