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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,335

Here are the key events from day 1,335 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel continues deadly Gaza truce breaches as US seeks to strengthen deal

About 100 Palestinians killed since ceasefire entered into effect on October 10, according to Gaza officials.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Evening recap

Evening recap Good evening Middle East Eye readers, Israel killed at least four Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Monday, according to the Palestinian civil defence, while it escalated attacks in the occupied West Bank. One Palestinian was shot at a checkpoint near East Jerusalem and Israeli soldiers raided parts of Nablus. Here is what else you need to know: Israel is lobbying the US to delay efforts to begin Gaza's...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US appeals court says Trump can send soldiers to Portland, Oregon

Dissenting justice says decision 'erodes core constitutional principles' and risks violating freedom of expression.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Argentina’s central bank says it signed $20bn currency swap deal with US

Central bank says deal part of a comprehensive strategy to help it respond to forex and capital markets volatility.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Inquiry recommends Lisbon funicular trams stay closed after September crash

September Lisbon funicular crash killed 16 due to faulty cable, prompting closure of other funiculars for safety checks.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israeli soldiers launch assault on Nablus in occupied West Bank

Israeli soldiers launch assault on Nablus in occupied West Bank Israeli soldiers launched a raid on Nablus in the occupied West Bank on Monday night local time, according to Al Jazeera Arabic. At least 11 Palestinians were injured during the attack. The assault comes as the Israeli military and settlers ramp up attacks in the occupied West Bank.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US coalition calls for immediate release of American teenager detained by Israel

US coalition calls for immediate release of American teenager detained by Israel Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Mon, 10/20/2025 - 20:52 People are raising awareness about the incarceration of Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, who has been in an Israeli prison for eight months A member of a US coalition to bring Mohammed Ibrahim home holds up a sign at the 'No Kings Day' protest in Tampa, Florida, on 19 October 2024 (Icarus...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Palestinian woman in hospital after being clubbed by masked Israeli settler

The attacker is seen striking the 55-year-old woman with a large wooden stick during the assault in the West Bank village of Turmus Ayaa.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Palestinian shot by Israel in occupied West Bank near East Jerusalem

Palestinian shot by Israel in occupied West Bank near East Jerusalem A Palestinian has been injured by Israeli soldiers' gunfire at the Qalandiya checkpoint in the occupied West Bank near East Jerusalem, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society on Monday. The shooting comes as Israeli settlers ramp up their attacks across the occupied West Bank despite a ceasefire in Gaza.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Hamas is a pale shadow of what it was - but it could yet reinvent itself

After governing with an iron rod for so many years, is Hamas really prepared to relinquish control in Gaza?

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Saudi crown prince to visit US seeking similar defence pact to Qatar: Report

Saudi crown prince to visit US seeking similar defence pact to Qatar: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 10/20/2025 - 20:07 The Saudi crown prince's last trip was in 2018, before the gruesome killing of Jamal Khashoggi Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani stand side by side at 2025 Arab-Islamic emergency summit in Doha, Qatar, on 15 September 2025 (AFP/SPA) Off...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Unrwa chief calls for investigation into Israeli war crimes in Gaza

Unrwa chief calls for investigation into Israeli war crimes in Gaza The head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian Refugees has called for an investigation into Israeli crimes, citing recent violations of the ceasefire by Israel in Gaza. "Yesterday, four people were killed following shelling by Israeli forces of an UNRWA school-turned-shelter in Nuseirat refugee camp. More are reported injured," Unrwa...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Why the Gaza Tribunal is still needed after Trump's ceasefire

Why the Gaza Tribunal is still needed after Trump's ceasefire Submitted by Richard Falk on Mon, 10/20/2025 - 09:50 By rewarding impunity for genocide, Trump's ceasefire proves why a civil society-led tribunal is needed to uphold accountability and document Palestine's fight for justice Protesters hold signs calling for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a Palestine solidarity protest in...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Hamas reaffirms commitment to ceasefire, calls for machinery to enter Gaza

Hamas reaffirms commitment to ceasefire, calls for machinery to enter Gaza Hamas on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to the ceasefire as it called on Israel to allow heavy machinery into Gaza to begin removing rubble. The group said that the enclave's vast destruction is preventing the return of captives' bodies. β€œOne of the main obstacles we face in delivering the remains is the absence of heavy machinery needed to...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

More than 11,000 sign letter to judge over sentencing of NYC student protestor

More than 11,000 sign letter to judge over sentencing of NYC student protestor Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 10/20/2025 - 17:56 Signatories wrote in support of Tarek Barzouk, asking that he be held under supervised release rather than time in prison A New York Police officer holds back a pro-Israel protestor during a pro-Palestine rally at Baruch College in New York City, on 5 June 2025 (Michael M Santiago/AFP) Off...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

At least four Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza

At least four Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza At least four Palestinians were shot and killed by Israeli soldiers across the so-called Yellow Line, the boundary inside Gaza marking where Israeli troops pulled back. The Palestinians were killed in two separate attacks β€œby Israeli gunfire as they were returning to check on their homes", Mahmud Bassal, spokesman for Gaza’s civil defence rescue service, said.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israel receives body Hamas says is Gaza hostage

Before Monday, Hamas had handed over all living hostages and 12 out of 28 deceased hostages under a ceasefire.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Israel lobbying US to delay Gaza reconstruction: Report

Israel lobbying US to delay Gaza reconstruction: Report Israel is lobbying the US to delay efforts to begin Gaza's reconstruction until Hamas disarms, the Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported on Monday. The report also said that Israel wants to close the tunnels in Gaza, including those in territoy Israel does not occupy. Israeli soldiers control more than half the enclave still. Israel has discussed closing the...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US, Australia sign rare earth, mineral agreement as China tightens supply

US President Donald Trump said the deal had been negotiated over the last four to five months.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Red Cross receives captive's body in Gaza from Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine

Red Cross receives captive's body in Gaza from Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine The Red Cross has received the body of a 13th captive in Gaza, Al Jazeera Arabic reported. The body was handed over to the Red Cross by the Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades, the military wing of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Red Cross moving to receive another captive's body in Gaza

Red Cross moving to receive another captive's body in Gaza The Red Cross is going to a handover site in the southern Gaza Strip to collect the body of a captive from Hamas, the Israeli military said. Hamas said it β€œretrieved” the body yesterday. This would mark the 13th captive's body retrieved by Israel since the start of the ceasefire. Finding the bodies has been difficult because of the widespread destruction in...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

US troops establishing civil-military coordination centre and will monitor Gaza with drones: Report

US troops establishing civil-military coordination centre and will monitor Gaza with drones: Report Around 200 US troops who have been deployed to Israel are establishing a civil-military coordination centre to monitor the Gaza ceasefire, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. The centre will use information from surveillance drones above Gaza and reports from international organisations. Lt. Gen. Patrick Frank,...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Madagascar’s new prime minister named after military coup

Exiled former President Rajoelina condemns takeover and refuses to step down despite defections in the security forces.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

BNP Paribas shares fall after US jury’s Sudan verdict

The French bank will pay more than $20m to three plaintiffs amid allegations of human rights abuses.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Tommy Robinson schooled by social media over 'propaganda' tour in Jerusalem

Tommy Robinson schooled by social media over 'propaganda' tour in Jerusalem Submitted by Dalia Anis on Mon, 10/20/2025 - 13:01 British far-right activist's claims about Christians in the Holy Land rebuked after he received official invitation from Israeli government this month British far-right activist Tommy Robinson at Westminster Magistrates Court in London on 13 October 2025, after being charged with a criminal...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump says he will visit China β€˜early next year’

US President Donald Trump makes announcement after being invited by the Chinese government.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Firefighters rescue woman in wheelchair as parts of southern Turkiye flood

Firefighters were just in time to save a woman who uses a motor wheelchair from drowning in flood waters in Turkiye.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Body of Nepali student held in Gaza returned to Kathmandu

Deceased student Bipin Joshi was honoured by the Nepali government upon the return of his body from Gaza.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Annexation, death penalty, elections: The bills on the menu for Israel’s parliament

Annexation, death penalty, elections: The bills on the menu for Israel’s parliament Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Mon, 10/20/2025 - 14:51 The parliamentary winter session opens amid heightened political tensions Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the opening of the winter session of the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, in Jerusalem, on 20 October 2025 (Reuters) Off Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, on...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Dozens of pro-Palestine activists in prison threaten β€˜historic’ hunger strike

Dozens of pro-Palestine activists in prison threaten β€˜historic’ hunger strike Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Mon, 10/20/2025 - 14:55 The strike will be launched on 2 November if the demands over conditions are not met, the largest prisoners' hunger strike in decades Asim Qureshi, research director at CAGE International, and formerly imprisoned activists Francesca Nadin and Audrey Corno stand outside the Home Office,...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump said 'rebellious' members of Hamas acting against US

Trump said 'rebellious' members of Hamas acting against US US President Donald Trump said that Hamas's security deployment against criminal gangs and Israeli collaborators was the work of "rebellious" members of the group and not the leadership. "We made a deal with Hamas that they are going to be very good. They are going to behave. They are going to be nice...and if not, they will be eradicated," he said. "I don't...

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Nigeria’s victims of #EndSARS protest violence await justice five years on

Victims and families of protesters shot dead by security forces say promises of accountability, compensation not met.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel launches artillery strikes on Deir el-Balah

Israel launches artillery strikes on Deir el-Balah Israel launched an artillery attack on Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on Monday, according to Al Jazeera Arabic. The attack is just the latest in a string of Israeli ceasefire violations.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

As public media funds officially dry up, local radio stations struggle

Local stations like the Allegheny Mountain Radio serve as a key resource for locals during times of stress.

Published on: October 20, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East