The Hilltop Youth, a group of young Israeli settlers, has intensified its violence and influence in the occupied West Bank, enjoying government backing and immunity. Despite Western sanctions, their attacks on Palestinian communities are at record highs, and they are gaining mainstream political power.
Israeli settlers have attacked Palestinian villages in the West Bank, burning mosques, cars, and land, amid rising tensions following a deadly clash. The Israeli military has deployed troops and promised investigations, while PM Netanyahu vows 'powerful action', including possible home demolitions.
UNESCO added Lebanon's Beaufort Castle and the West Bank's Sebastia to its World Heritage in Danger list, citing ongoing Middle East conflicts and Israeli objections. Israel called the nominations "weaponization of cultural heritage" and denied Palestinian claims.
UNESCO designated Sebastia in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and five castles in southern Lebanon as World Heritage sites, with Sebastia also listed as 'in danger'. Israel's Foreign Ministry objected, calling the nominations a "weaponization of cultural heritage" and accusing the Palestinian delegation of a "hostile, one-sided campaign."
US Congressman Ro Khanna reported being detained for over an hour by armed Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, an incident Israel and its allies are attempting to discredit him over, while rights advocates decry the settlers' actions.
US Rep. Ro Khanna accused the Israeli government and military of "lying" about his recent detention by armed settlers and soldiers in the West Bank. Khanna presented video evidence of the incident, contradicting Israeli claims that the situation was quickly resolved. He alleged that Israeli soldiers sided with the settlers, further detaining his convoy.
Retired Israeli military officers visited Palestinian farmer Mohammed Abu Sabha in Masafer Yatta, West Bank, who was recently beaten by settlers. The officers, part of Commanders for Israel's Security, are speaking out against settlement expansion and attacks on Palestinians, calling the situation unacceptable and an existential threat to Israel.
Israeli police are investigating a border police officer after CCTV footage showed him throwing a stun grenade into a car carrying young Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The officer has been suspended pending the investigation, which follows other recent incidents of Palestinian deaths and injuries attributed to Israeli forces.
A four-month-old Palestinian boy died after an Israeli checkpoint west of Ramallah allegedly blocked urgent medical care. Separately, Israeli forces shot dead a 16-year-old boy in the Qalandiya refugee camp, with two other boys wounded.
Israeli prosecutors charged six people, including five minors, for "acts of terrorism, arson, sabotage, and violent rioting" in the West Bank village of Deir Dibwan. The charges follow settler attacks on Palestinian villages and a mosque, with attacks continuing despite the indictments.
Nayef Samaro, 25, was shot dead by an Israeli soldier during a military raid in Nablus while en route to his wife's childbirth. His wife, Raghed al-Shami, gave birth to their son Yaman, as the family grapples with grief and a justice system where accountability for such killings is rare.
A UN inquiry reports Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children, committing genocide in Gaza and war crimes in the West Bank, with over 20,000 children killed between 2023-2025.
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced the severing of all contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. Saar accused Kallas of "acting obsessively and with blatant unfairness" after she reportedly compared Israel to South Africa's apartheid regime during a visit to Mexico. Diplomatic relations have been strained since the Gaza war began in October 2023.
Israeli settlers have escalated attacks on Palestinian mosques and homes in the occupied West Bank, including arson attempts and property destruction. Incidents in Deir Dibwan and Burqa highlight a pattern of violence, with victims appealing for protection.
An Israeli real estate event in London, despite prior denials, advertised land in settlements in East Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. Pamphlets showed projects in Ma’ale Adumim, Givat Ze’ev, and other locations. The event faced calls for cancellation from MPs and civil society groups.
Israeli forces conducted a fatal drone attack in Gaza's Bureij camp, killing one and injuring two. Separate attacks in Gaza City and the West Bank resulted in further injuries, including a disabled Palestinian man shot near Hebron. These incidents occur despite a declared ceasefire, with Hamas accusing Israel of violations.
Over 100 UK lawmakers have urged the government to cancel an Israeli real estate event in London, citing its promotion of land sales in illegal West Bank settlements. Organizers deny these claims, stating properties are within the Green Line, but event details mentioning settlements have been removed.
Sama Safi, a 20-year-old Palestinian American psychology student, has been held in Israeli military detention for nearly two weeks without charge. US lawmakers are calling for her release, citing her chronic medical condition and potential targeting based on alleged affiliation with a student organization. Her family and lawyer express concern over her treatment and the broader issue of administrative detention.
Palestinian families in the occupied West Bank face escalating settler violence, including land seizure, destruction of property, and displacement. Activists and locals report a state-backed campaign of ethnic cleansing, with settlers, often linked to sanctioned individuals like Neria Ben Pazi, using extra-legal force to drive out communities.
New footage from B'Tselem appears to contradict the IDF's account of the shooting death of seven-month-old Sam Abu Haikal, showing the family's car slowing down near soldiers before gunfire erupted. The family states they stopped as ordered, but were shot at, resulting in the infant's death and injuries to his parents. The IDF expressed sorrow and opened an investigation.
A UN inquiry reports Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the West Bank face systematic rights violations from both Israeli forces/settlers and Hamas' rule, highlighting a state of mass atrocities and brutal governance.
Nine Western nations, including the UK, France, Germany, and Canada, have jointly urged Israel to cease expanding settlements in the occupied West Bank, citing violations of international law and condemning settler violence.
Palestinians mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, demanding the right of return to their ancestral homes, with marches and protests in Ramallah and other cities.
One Palestinian man, Nayef Firas Ziad Samaro, 26, was killed and four others seriously wounded during an Israeli military raid in Nablus on Sunday. Samaro's wife was in labor at a local hospital when she learned of his death, and his body was brought to the hospital where she was giving birth. A 12-year-old was shot in the shoulder. The raid occurred as schools were letting out in a crowded civilian area. Israel's military said soldiers fired after rocks were thrown at them.
