Palestinians

Palestinians, primarily residing in Gaza and the West Bank, are a people whose historical homeland is the region now encompassing Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank. They are newsworthy due to ongoing conflict and a severe humanitarian crisis. Recent events include Israeli airstrikes in Gaza resulting in numerous deaths, including children and pregnant women, and settler violence in the West Bank. Many Palestinians are displaced due to the conflict, facing harsh conditions exacerbated by sandstorms that damage shelters and increase health risks. The Rafah crossing is set to partially reopen, but over 20,000 patients await evacuation. Some Palestinians have been evacuated from Gaza via discreetly organized flights to countries like South Africa and Indonesia. The situation is further complicated by a wider regional conflict involving US-Israeli strikes on Iran, impacting humanitarian conditions and potentially replicating tactics used in Gaza in other regions like Lebanon. Al-Quds Day marches in solidarity with Palestinians have also been affected by regional conflict.