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Israel–Gaza & Lebanon: latest news and tension level
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5 FLASHPOINT READING · ROUTINE Military activity: calm · Diplomatic tension: calm · Nuclear signalling: calm Updated 20:40 IST, 02 Oct 2026 · part of the Covert Horizon Tension IndexLatest
- Hamas's Northern Brigade chief, killed this week, held numerous hostages in captivity during war - IDFThe Times of Israel · 9h ago
- IDF: 170 Hamas, PIJ terrorists killed in Gaza were misrepresented as 'innocent journalists'The Jerusalem Post · 23h ago
- Nikoladze quoted in a National Intelligence University monograph on the geoeconomic implications of the Israel-Hamas conflictAtlantic Council · 1h ago
- Under the Gaza Peace Plan, Who Is Responsible for the Treatment of Protected Persons and What Does That Require?Just Security · 2h ago
- Ex-UN director who protested Gaza famine challenges his dismissalAl-Monitor · 2h ago
- Palestinians from Gaza rebuild in Mexico City through foodAl-Monitor · 4h ago
- Evacuated in an incubator, now back in Gaza getting to know mamaAl-Monitor · 9h ago
- Ireland game interrupted twice by Gaza protestsAl-Monitor · 14h ago
- WIZO brings Hamas sexual crimes to UN forum in Abu DhabiThe Jerusalem Post · 23h ago
- Senior UN figure says lost job for criticising Israel over GazaAl-Monitor · 23h ago
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Background
On 7 October 2023, Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel, killing about 1,200 people and taking around 250 hostages. Israel responded with a large-scale military campaign in Gaza, which has caused tens of thousands of deaths and a severe humanitarian crisis.
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon escalated sharply in 2024 before a ceasefire in November that year. Ceasefires in Gaza have paused the fighting at times, but the situation across the region remains fragile.
Written by the Covert Horizon editor. Last reviewed October 2026.
Key facts
- Parties
- Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah, Palestinian armed groups
- Nuclear-armed
- Israel (undeclared)
- Main areas
- Gaza Strip, West Bank, southern Lebanon, northern Israel
- Current phase
- Since October 2023
- Related
- Iran & the Gulf · Red Sea & Yemen