Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a major military operation in Hebron in response to the killing of two Israeli soldiers by two Palestinian gunmen in an attack on a checkpoint

A comprehensive overview of ongoing and historical armed conflicts, military engagements and geopolitical tensions shaping the world today.

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, rooted in competing territorial claims, national identity, and historical grievances dating back to the late 19th century. It encompasses disputes over land, sovereignty, and the status of Jerusalem, and has been marked by multiple wars, peace negotiations, and periods of sustained violence involving Israeli forces, Palestinian factions, and neighboring states.