Palestine News Today: Hebron Siege Enters Ninth Day as Gaza Ceasefire Violations Continue
31 October 2026. Israeli forces have tightened their grip on Hebron for a ninth consecutive day, displacing thousands of Palestinians, while two more Palestinians were killed in Gaza despite the ceasefire. Elsewhere, UN officials warn of an unfolding displacement crisis in Gaza as solidarity actions continue in the UK.
Macklemore closes Free Palestine Tour in London
US rapper Macklemore performed the final show of his Free Palestine Tour in London, according to Middle East Monitor. The artist had previously been dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour over his public support for Palestinian rights. His London concert marked the culmination of a tour dedicated to raising awareness of the Palestinian cause.
Sources: Middle East Monitor
Hebron offensive displaces nearly 5,000 Palestinians
Israeli forces have tightened restrictions across residential neighbourhoods in Hebron as a military operation enters its ninth day, Anadolu Agency and Middle East Monitor report. Home demolitions and closures have displaced nearly 5,000 Palestinians, according to Hebron Municipality, while raids and arrests continue to disrupt daily life. The operation has also forced the closure of dozens of schools, affecting thousands of pupils.
Sources: Anadolu Agency, Middle East Monitor, Middle East Monitor, Anadolu Agency
Israeli army demolishes homes in Hebron
Israeli forces used explosives to demolish two Palestinian homes in Hebron's Ein Deir Baha area, Middle East Monitor reports. The homes belonged to families of men accused of killing two Israeli soldiers. Punitive home demolitions, which collectively punish entire families, are widely regarded as a violation of international law.
Sources: Middle East Monitor
Displaced Hebron residents rally demanding return home
Dozens of Palestinians forcibly displaced from their homes during the Hebron operation rallied to demand their right to return, Anadolu Agency reports. The protest came as Israeli raids and closures entered their eighth day, with Hebron Municipality recording nearly 5,000 displaced residents. Demonstrators said they had been barred from reaching their own neighbourhoods.
Sources: Anadolu Agency, Middle East Monitor
Two Palestinians killed despite Gaza ceasefire
Two Palestinians were killed in Gaza in continuing violations of the ceasefire, according to Anadolu Agency and medical sources. One man died in a drone strike on a civilian vehicle near the Nuseirat refugee camp, while another succumbed to wounds from an earlier attack in Gaza City. Mourners gathered for the funeral of one of the victims, Middle East Monitor reports.
Sources: Anadolu Agency, Middle East Monitor
UN warns of Gaza 'ethnic cleansing' fears amid displacement
The head of the UN Human Rights office in the Occupied Palestinian Territory has warned of a deepening displacement 'nightmare' in Gaza, Anadolu Agency reports. Officials say many of those forced from their homes have little to no prospect of returning to the areas they fled. Middle East Monitor notes the continuing contraction of habitable space in Gaza amid widespread destruction.
Sources: Anadolu Agency, Middle East Monitor
Thousands still missing in Gaza over a year after ceasefire
More than a year after the October 2025 ceasefire, thousands of Palestinian families in Gaza are still searching for missing relatives, according to Mondoweiss. Families say Israel continues to withhold information about those who vanished during the war. The lack of answers has left communities in prolonged anguish over the fate of loved ones.
Sources: Mondoweiss
Gaza's children face danger simply attending school
Palestinian children in Gaza have faced bombs and sniper fire on their way to school since the academic year resumed, Al Jazeera reports. The threat to pupils underlines the dangers still confronting civilians despite the ceasefire. Education in the territory remains severely disrupted by the continuing risks to children's safety.
Sources: Al Jazeera
Call grows for UN protection force in Palestine
Al Jazeera reports that calls are intensifying for the urgent deployment of a UN protection force to safeguard Palestinians. The outlet argues that conditions imposed on Palestinian life are becoming increasingly untenable. Advocates say international protection is needed to uphold Palestinian rights and safety under occupation.
Sources: Al Jazeera
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