Palestine News Today: Global Rallies Mark Three Years of War as Gaza Strikes Persist
12 October 2026. Solidarity movements from London to Amsterdam drew massive crowds this weekend to mark three years since Israel's war on Gaza began, even as reports of deadly strikes and new West Bank expulsions underscored that the ceasefire remains fragile. Diplomatic and cultural scrutiny also intensified, with Indonesia and Egypt condemning settlement expansion and a new documentary reigniting debate over the conduct of Israel's military campaign.
London march draws a quarter million for Gaza
The Palestinian Forum in Britain estimated more than 250,000 people joined a central London demonstration on October 10, marking three years since Israel's war on Gaza began, according to Middle East Monitor. The march reflected sustained public pressure in the UK for an end to the humanitarian crisis facing Palestinians.
Sources: Middle East Monitor
Amsterdam crowds echo call for Palestinian rights
Hundreds gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam on October 11 for a pro-Palestinian demonstration also marking the three-year anniversary, Middle East Monitor reports via Anadolu Agency. The rally formed part of a wider weekend of coordinated solidarity actions across European cities.
Sources: Middle East Monitor
Deadly strikes reported despite Gaza ceasefire
Anadolu Agency reports an Israeli strike killed three Palestinians in southern Gaza even after the ceasefire took hold, while a child died from wounds sustained in an earlier Israeli shooting in northern Gaza. Israeli forces were also reported to be expanding their positions in eastern Gaza City, raising concerns about the truce's durability.
Sources: Anadolu Agency
West Bank families given hours to abandon homes
Israeli occupation authorities gave 47 Palestinian families just 24 hours to leave their homes in the West Bank on October 11, according to Middle East Monitor. The order adds to a pattern of forced displacement that rights groups say continues to uproot Palestinian communities despite international calls to halt such measures.
Sources: Middle East Monitor
Documentary on AI-assisted Gaza killings sparks demand for inquiry
Al Jazeera reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has demanded an investigation into the sources behind an award-winning documentary, NAZA, which draws on 24 anonymous Israeli sources alleging the military used artificial intelligence systems in killing Palestinians in Gaza. The film has drawn international attention to allegations of algorithm-driven targeting in the war.</br>
Sources: Al Jazeera
Palestinian film follows journalist documenting Gaza devastation
Mondoweiss highlights a lesser-known Palestinian documentary, Citizen Osama, which follows a Palestinian journalist striving to record the destruction in Gaza while protecting his own family. The film offers an intimate counterpoint to international coverage, centering a Palestinian perspective on survival under bombardment.
Sources: Mondoweiss
Indonesia and Egypt denounce Israeli settlement growth
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi jointly condemned Israel's continued illegal settlement expansion during talks in Jakarta, Middle East Monitor reports. Separately, Middle East Monitor notes el-Sisi's broader Asian tour included pledges on trade and Nile cooperation alongside what was described as a longstanding approach to the Palestinian question.
Sources: Middle East Monitor, Middle East Monitor
Hamas calls for unity following delayed elections
Hamas urged national dialogue among Palestinian factions after elections were postponed until next year, Middle East Monitor reports. The appeal comes amid ongoing efforts to navigate Palestinian political representation during the continuing crisis.
Sources: Middle East Monitor
Gazans work to rebuild livelihoods amid destruction
UN News profiles several Gaza residents, including Nidaa, Hanaa and Hanin, who are working to sustain small enterprises despite the extraordinary challenges of war-ravaged Gaza. Their stories illustrate Palestinian resilience and the determination to rebuild amid widespread devastation.
Sources: UN News
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