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Palestinian reports indicate that IDF forces killed the leader of Palestinian Islamic Jihad's local battalion in the West Bank refugee camp of Nur Shams, with four IDF soldiers wounded during the operation. The situation is still developing, and there are concerns about escalating tensions in the region.
Israeli tanks re-entered parts of northern Gaza as the IDF prepares for a potential operation in Rafah, the last Hamas stronghold in the Strip. The IDF has conducted airstrikes and artillery shelling, with reports of casualties and destruction of residential buildings. Israel and the UN continue to trade accusations regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza, with the UN criticizing Israel for imposing "unlawful" restrictions on aid, while Israel claims to have increased aid shipments into the enclave and urges the UN to do its part in distributing the aid.
Israeli settlers rampaged through Palestinian villages near Ramallah, killing at least two Palestinians and burning homes and vehicles in retaliation for the death of a 14-year-old Israeli shepherd. The Israeli military attributed the shepherd's death to a "terrorist attack." Settler violence has increased in the West Bank, with little effort from the Israeli Defense Forces to stop the attacks. The Biden administration imposed sanctions on individual settlers connected to attacks on Palestinians, but the assaults have continued, leaving a trail of destruction and loss for Palestinian families.
The IDF conducted a strike in the Tal as-Sultan neighborhood, west of Rafah city, resulting in the reported deaths of three Palestinians. This is a developing story.
Thousands of Palestinians attempted to return to their homes in northern Gaza, facing Israeli fire despite rumors of permission for women and children to cross. The IDF denies allowing anyone to return, stating the area remains an active war zone. The journey resulted in chaos and casualties, including a 5-year-old girl, Sally, who was shot and is now in intensive care. The situation highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis and civilian suffering in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Israeli-occupied West Bank experienced heightened violence as the body of a missing Israeli teen was found after a "terrorist attack," leading to attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages. Dozens were injured in confrontations, and homes and cars were set on fire. Tensions have been high since the Gaza war began, with over 460 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in the West Bank. The international community considers all West Bank settlements illegal, and over 700,000 Israelis now live in the occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem.
The body of a missing Israeli teen, Binyamin Achimair, was found in the West Bank after he was killed in a "terrorist attack," sparking attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages. Tensions have escalated in the Israeli-occupied territory, with one Palestinian killed and several injured in the violence. Israeli troops delayed the burial of the Palestinian man's body, and settlers burned homes and cars in retaliation. The West Bank has been a focal point of heightened violence since the Israel-Hamas war in nearby Gaza, with over 460 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the killing and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Hundreds of armed Israeli settlers stormed a Palestinian village in the West Bank, setting fire to homes and cars, resulting in at least one Palestinian man killed and 25 others injured. The attack, one of the largest by settlers this year, was reportedly in search of a missing Israeli teenager. Palestinian officials accused Israeli security forces of allowing the attack to occur and preventing ambulances from reaching the injured, while the IDF stated that violent riots were instigated in the area and they tried to remove the settlers.
Israeli settlers rampaged through a Palestinian village in the West Bank, killing one Palestinian and injuring 25 others. The violence, which occurred amid escalating tensions in the region, was reportedly sparked by the search for a missing Israeli boy. The incident has drawn condemnation from Palestinian officials and raised concerns about settler violence in the West Bank. Additionally, two Palestinians were killed in confrontations with Israeli forces in the northern West Bank, and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war has led to a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Israeli forces shot and killed Mohammad Omar Daraghmeh, the son of a former Hamas leader, during a raid in the West Bank city of Tubas. The Israeli Defense Forces claimed Daraghmeh was the head of Hamas' infrastructure in the region and found weapons and military-style equipment in his car. This incident follows the recent killing of another Hamas leader's children and grandchildren in an airstrike, as well as the reported death of the head of Hamas's internal security in northern Gaza in a separate airstrike.
Four Israeli soldiers were killed in an ambush in the Hamas tunnel network, bringing the military death toll to 604 since October 7. The soldiers, aged 20 and 21, were attacked while patrolling along the IDF’s logistics route in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. The war, which began with Hamas’s invasion of Israel, has resulted in significant destruction and casualties, with aid agencies warning of a looming famine in Gaza.
Four Israeli soldiers, part of the IDF's Commando Brigade, were killed in combat operations in the southern Gaza Strip. The soldiers were identified as Capt. Ido Baruch, Sgt. Amitai Even Shoshan, Sgt. Reef Harush, and Sgt. Ilai Zair. The soldiers were part of an IDF force operating in the Khan Yunis area and were killed during an exchange of gunfire with terrorists. IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi emphasized the need for stronger military pressure on Hamas to secure the release of hostages.
Smoke billowed into the air over the Gaza Strip as Israel's offensive in the enclave continued, marking the six-month milestone of the ongoing conflict.
An Israeli airstrike in central Gaza killed at least five people working for the NGO World Central Kitchen, including citizens from Australia, Britain, and Poland, as well as a Palestinian. Celebrity chef Jose Andres, who founded the NGO, called for an end to indiscriminate killing and restrictions on humanitarian aid. The Australian Prime Minister demanded accountability for the death of an Australian aid worker and emphasized the need to protect civilians and humanitarian workers. The Israeli military stated it was conducting a review, while Hamas accused the attack of aiming to terrorize international humanitarian workers.
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed four international aid workers with the World Central Kitchen charity and their Palestinian driver, shortly after the group delivered food to the isolated northern Gaza. The strike occurred as the U.S. has been promoting a maritime route for aid delivery to the region. Additionally, Israeli forces ended a two-week raid on Shifa Hospital, leaving the facility heavily damaged, and an Israeli airstrike in Syria destroyed Iran’s consulate, escalating tensions in the region.