Understanding the landscape of Palestine can be difficult. Check out our simplified versions of events from the past month in Gaza, the West Bank, and the U.S.

June 8th: Israel successfully rescued four hostages from Gaza. The operation to rescue the hostages resulted in the death of 274 and 700 injured in Gaza.

June 9th: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's key rival, Benny Gantz, announced Sunday that he is quitting the war Cabinet after a postwar plan for the Palestinian enclave failed to materialize.

As of June 10th: Between October 2023 and June 2024, violence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem led to the deaths of 521 Palestinians, including 126 children. Israeli forces were responsible for 504 deaths, while Israeli settlers killed ten, and the perpetrators of seven deaths remain unknown. Over 5,200 Palestinians, including about 800 children, were injured, with over a third injured by live ammunition. Twelve Israelis, including seven soldiers and five settlers, were killed by Palestinians, and 105 Israelis, including 70 soldiers, were injured during the same period in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

June 11th: A high-level conference titled "Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza," held in Jordan on 11 June, aimed to strengthen aid delivery in Gaza. Co-organized by Jordan, Egypt, and the UN, it focused on enhancing operational and logistical conditions for sustained humanitarian support. Attendees included Heads of State, government officials, and representatives from international organizations, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and others.

June 12th: Protests supporting Palestine have surged, influencing global diplomacy significantly. Eleven countries from Central and South America to Africa and the Middle East have severed diplomatic ties with Israel. Canada and the Netherlands have stopped arms exports to Israel, and over 10 states are supporting South Africa's genocide lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

June 12th: Hezbollah launched more than two hundred projectiles at Israel in the morning. The attacks raise concern that the military confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah is escalating, with both saying they are prepared for war.

June 14th: The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that Rafah and northern Gaza lack international Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) due to increasing insecurity. Medical evacuations of critical patients from Gaza are also suspended, and ongoing fuel shortages continue to jeopardize essential medical facilities and equipment.

June 14th: Eight officials from across the U.S. government have publicly resigned in protest of Biden’s role in Israel’s war crimes, and many more have quietly left.

June 14th: Israel ran a rescue mission on several hostages. Though successful in rescuing the hostages, the operation had a heavy toll. 274 dead and over 700 wounded, mostly non-combatants. These casualties were reportedly caused by a diversionary tactic, yet received no mention in Israeli media, and were even viewed by some as an additional benefit to the operation. The hostages, though physically unharmed, were treated hospitably by their Palestinian captors, which contrasted sharply with Israeli expectations; some commentators even expressed disappointment that there was no evidence of mistreatment or abuse.

June 17th:  Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved his six-member war cabinet. Following the dissolution, the preexisting security cabinet will now make decisions about the war in Gaza. Sensitive decisions will be addressed in a “smaller consultation forum”, which was expected to include Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, and the chairman of the ultra-Orthodox Shas party, Aryeh Deri. This decision further reflects Netanyahu’s consolidation of power.

June 18th: Key Democratic lawmakers in the House and Senate approved a major arms sale to Israel, including 50 F-15 fighter jets worth over $18 billion, under pressure from the Biden administration and pro-Israel advocates. This decision reflects strong support in Washington for continuing arms supply to Israel, despite calls from younger members of Congress to leverage U.S. influence for reducing conflict intensity and increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza.

June 18th: Israel has temporarily halted military operations in parts of southern Gaza during daylight to aid humanitarian deliveries. Aid groups cautiously welcome the move but doubt it will fully ease access. They stress only a total ceasefire can resolve the hunger crisis. Israel's stringent inspections of Gaza-bound goods are criticized, as infrastructure damage further complicates aid efforts.

June 18th: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disbanded his war Cabinet, consolidating his influence over the Israel-Hamas conflict. This move, following Benny Gantz's withdrawal from the Cabinet, diminishes prospects for a Gaza cease-fire. Gantz, a retired general, left citing frustration over hostages and accused Netanyahu of prolonging the conflict to avoid political challenges.

June 18th: On June 18th, the Commission for Prisoners and Ex-Prisoners Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club expressed concern over the disappearances and reported deaths of Palestinians detained by Israel. They specifically mentioned Dr. Iyad Al Rantisi, head of the Maternity Department at Kamal Adwan Hospital, who was reportedly detained and subsequently died in Israeli custody, according to media reports. The statement highlighted ongoing investigations into deaths at Israeli detention facilities and noted that at least 310 medical personnel have been detained by Israeli forces.

June 19th: The dissolution of the wartime cabinet, including the departure of opposition leader Benny Gantz, leaves Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dependent on far-right party allies. This could complicate efforts to negotiate a hostage release and achieve a cease-fire. Calls for new elections from frustrated Israeli protesters and Gantz's allies have been rejected by Netanyahu, who views them as a distraction from ongoing military operations.

June 19th: The aid pier built on the Gaza coast by the United States for some $200 million may be dismantled earlier than planned, according to a Tuesday media report, having so far completed a total of 10 days of actual operations. The New York Times reported that US officials had told aid organizations in Gaza that the structure could be taken apart early in July, having done little to alleviate goods shortages in the Strip amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

June 20th: IDF Spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari expressed skepticism about Israel's goal of eradicating Hamas, stating it's unrealistic as Hamas is deeply entrenched ideologically and politically. He highlighted tensions between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense officials. In response, Netanyahu's office affirmed that destroying Hamas's military and governance capabilities is a war goal. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant urged planning for Gaza's governance post-war to prevent Hamas from regrouping, opposing proposals for prolonged Israeli military and civil rule.

June 20th: Hezbollah, led by Hassan Nasrallah, recently escalated clashes with Israel, warning of widespread missile and drone attacks if full-scale war erupts. Nasrallah also threatened Cyprus for potentially assisting Israel. The recent violence has resulted in over 100 civilian casualties and displaced more than 150,000 people in Israel and Lebanon, prompting fears of further escalation alongside Israel's ongoing operations in Gaza.

June 21st: Andrew Miller, a senior State Department official, announced his resignation this week. Miller's departure marks a notable development in the campaign to push Biden administration officials to distance themselves from their complicity in genocide. In the past, Miller has been vocal against the Biden administration’s strategy toward to Israel.

June 26th: Israeli forces conducted raids across the occupied West Bank, resulting in the arrest of 28 individuals, according to the Palestinian Prisoner's Society. Most arrests occurred in Jenin, with others in Hebron, Bethlehem, Ramallah, el-Bireh, Nablus, and Jerusalem. Among those detained were a female student and several former prisoners. The society reported that Israeli forces used severe beatings and threats against detainees' families during the raids. Since October 7, a total of 9,430 arrests have been made by Israel in the occupied West Bank through frequent raids.

June 27th: Israel conducted a ground operation in eastern Gaza City, prompting evacuations due to heavy strikes and reports of casualties. The military aimed to remove Hamas, believing the group was reasserting control in the area amid ongoing conflict. Residents fled amid intense bombardment, uncertain of where to seek shelter or safety, with many heading towards hospitals or leaving on foot without a clear destination.

June 27th: June 27th: Israel has carried out an air attack on the Aitaroun village in the Nabatieh governorate in southern Lebanon.

June 27th: Israel’s chief rabbi criticized the Supreme Court's decision to mandate the drafting of ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students, stating that the justices fail to recognize the significant contribution these students make to Israel.

July 1st: The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) voted to divest from Israel bonds and denounced the ideology of Christian Zionism.

July 6th: Hamas has given its initial approval of a U.S.-backed proposal for a phased cease-fire deal in Gaza, dropping a key demand that Israel commit up front to a complete end to the war. While this condition is a frequent sticking point in deals between the two, if Israel accepts the deal it could be the first pause in fighting since November and would pave the way for future discussions.July 7th: Israeli protesters blocked highways across the country Sunday, calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down and pushing for a cease-fire to bring back scores of hostages held by Hamas.