Beita, West Bank town at the heart of violence and protest
The latest developments show Iran vows revenge for the killing of its former leader’s son, while the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint as regional powers seek to manage navigation and diplomacy amid ongoing Israeli and American actions.
Netanyahu has met with Trump in Washington to review three approaches to Iran: a diplomatic deal, sustained economic pressure with a blockade, or a renewed military campaign. The discussions, conducted without public detail, aim to determine the path that best prevents a nuclear Iran while considering global energy impacts.
Residents in Masafer Yatta and West Bank villages have reported repeated settler attacks, property damage and soldiers escorting or standing by during incidents. Witnesses have described settlers grazing livestock in homes' gardens, arson, and assaults near mosques. Humanitarian groups have recorded high demolition and displacement rates since October 2023.
More than 100 Israeli settlers have attacked the West Bank village of Jalud while Israeli forces were attempting to escort a displaced Palestinian family back to their home. Settlers set fire to houses and vehicles, injured three security officers and blocked the return. International organisations and some Israeli officials have criticised the violence.
Palestinian farmers and activists report renewed settler attacks during the olive harvest in Beita, Urif, Jamma’in, Awarta, and surrounding areas in the West Bank. Journalists and farmers have faced tear gas, beatings, and detentions as Israeli forces partially restrict harvesting. The violence comes amid ongoing tensions and a wider pattern of assaults linked to the harvest season.