Latest news in Palestine? September 12th, 2026
12-09-2026
Gaza Strip
- An Israeli drone strike hit a tent near the Shahd Rest Area west of Khan Younis, injuring at least four Palestinian civilians. وكالة الانباء والمعلومات الفلسطينية – وفا
- Israeli naval vessels opened fire off the coast near the Port area west of Gaza City, accompanied by artillery shelling reported around eastern Deir al-Balah. وكالة الانباء والمعلومات الفلسطينية – وفا
- Humanitarian operations continue facing severe pressure, with aid agencies warning of critical shortages in food distribution and shelter assistance across both central and southern zones.
- Israeli forces carried out widespread arrest raids across multiple governorates, including Jenin, Nablus, Hebron, Ramallah, and Tubas. In the Al-Arroub refugee camp near Hebron, six Palestinians were detained during morning incursions. Palestine Chronicle+ 1
- In the village of Faqqu’a, east of Jenin, confrontations broke out after Israeli settlers brought livestock onto local agricultural lands. Israeli forces intervened and opened fire, wounding a Palestinian man in the leg. Palestine Chronicle+ 1
- Multiple settler incursions and attacks on farmland were reported, including stone-throwing targeting vehicles and property in Burqa (east of Ramallah) and fence-cutting near Mikhmas. Palestine Chronicle
- In occupied East Jerusalem, extensive settler groups entered the Old City under heavy police escort, while Israeli forces maintained movement checkpoints around adjacent entrances. Palestine Chronicle