So That Palestine Does Not Become a Passing News Story
Palestine Today — Friday, 6 November 2026
Two Palestinians died from earlier Israeli attacks in Gaza today, as the approaching winter deepens the shelter crisis. Across the West Bank and Jerusalem, home demolitions, arrests, and settler attacks continued, while thousands gathered at Al-Aqsa Mosque and grassroots initiatives defended Palestinian farmland.

🔴 Gaza — 2 Deaths and a Shelter Crisis Affecting Nearly 2 Million People
Sarah Abu Jiyab, a medical student at the Islamic University, and Nabil Hamad died from injuries sustained in earlier Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City.
The latest available official figures put the cumulative toll since 7 October 2023 at 74,618 killed and 175,925 injured, including 1,602 killed and 5,799 injured since the ceasefire began on 11 October 2025.
With winter approaching, 1.98 million Palestinians, or 94% of Gaza’s population, urgently need shelter assistance. Some 58% face critical or catastrophic shelter needs, while 84% experience repeated difficulties accessing safe water.
🔴 Jerusalem — Two Families Forced to Demolish Their Homes
Israeli authorities forced two Palestinian families to demolish their own homes in Al-Sal’a neighborhood, Jabal Al-Mukabber, south of Jerusalem.
Each house measured approximately 50 square meters, and together they accommodated 18 family members, despite the owners’ efforts and financial payments to prevent demolition.
🔴 Ramallah — 17 Participants in Olive Harvest Arrested
Israeli forces arrested 17 people in Kafr Ni’ma, west of Ramallah, including three Palestinians, 12 international solidarity volunteers, and two foreign journalists, while they were helping farmers harvest olives.
The arrests followed a settler attack on farmers and volunteers near Jabal Al-Risan.
🔴 West Bank — Residential Tents Burned and Farmland Targeted
Settlers set fire to residential tents in Duma, south of Nablus, causing property damage without reported injuries.
Other attacks included cutting electricity poles supplying a home in Burin, targeting olive harvesters in Aboud, and stealing olives from farmland in Al-Masoudiya, northwest of Nablus.
Israeli forces also closed entrances to Bethlehem, restricting Palestinian movement.
🟢 Palestinian Steadfastness — 70,000 Worshippers at Al-Aqsa and Continued Support for Farmers
Approximately 70,000 Palestinians attended Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, despite restrictions on access to Jerusalem and the continued exclusion of residents from the West Bank and Gaza.
In Kafr Ni’ma, west of Ramallah, Palestinian and international volunteers continued supporting olive farmers. The Faz’a campaign reaffirmed its commitment to protecting farmers and strengthening their presence on their land despite attacks and arrests.
Palestine Is Not a Collection of Isolated News Stories
From Gaza’s casualties and winter-threatened shelters to demolished homes in Jerusalem and targeted olive groves, today’s developments show the continuing impact on Palestinian lives, land, and fundamental rights. Communities continue to respond through steadfastness, protecting their land, holy sites, and livelihoods.
So that Palestine does not become a passing news story, document and share these events. Keep Palestine present in the media, public awareness, and international solidarity.
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