Palestinian city and political hub in the Ramallah and al-Bireh Governorate
In the West Bank, Palestinians and Israeli forces have clashed during raids and patrols, with several fatalities reported in Silwad and Hebron. Separate incidents involve settlers attacking Palestinian communities and clashes near Deir Jarir, Nablus, and Masafer Yatta. The pattern of violence has intensified amid ongoing regional pressures and wartime dynamics.
Eight Muslim-majority states have condemned arson attacks on two West Bank mosques, attributing responsibility to Israel as settlers have ignited a wave of violence in the occupied territory. Reports describe scorched walls, graffiti including calls for vengeance, and damage to religious sites. The incidents follow a period of rising settler violence since the Gaza war began in 2023.
CENTCOM says US aircraft have struck Iranian missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar sites after Tehran’s drone attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responds with attacks on US positions. The ceasefire framework and interim deal are under renewed strain as global oil flows through Hormuz face new uncertainties.
The United States has launched strikes on Iranian missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar sites after Iran conducted drone attacks against commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran asserts it is defending shipping routes, while Gulf states condemn ongoing aggression and warn of broader instability.
Al Jazeera, The Guardian and The New Arab report intensified Israeli settlement activity across the West Bank and Gaza, including plans for new settlements in Gaza, legalisation of outposts, and state funding for infrastructure. The coverage also notes rising settler violence and international concerns about legality and the two-state solution.