Israeli authorities plan to establish a new settlement on 500 dunams of Palestinian land, marking the first expansion of Jerusalem into the West Bank since 1967. The project involves building 2,780 settlement units near the Adam settlement, seen as part of gradual sovereignty imposition.
Palestinians in Gaza are preparing for Ramadan with handmade decorations, despite widespread destruction following two years of Israeli war and under a fragile ceasefire. Residents are adorning streets and tents, expressing hope and resilience, while imported lanterns remain banned and aid continues to be restricted.
For the first time since 1967, Israel has approved the registration of land in the occupied West Bank as “state property,” enabling the appropriation of Palestinian land. The move, proposed by the ministers of finance, justice, and defense, strengthens Israeli control and provides legal cover for confiscation, amid warnings it undermines the idea of a Palestinian state.
Two Palestinian children, Ali and Ronza Samara, were killed when Palestinian security forces opened fire on their family car in Tubas. Their father, Samer Samara, was injured and arrested. The incident sparked condemnation from rights groups and political factions amid rising tensions in the West Bank.
At least ten Palestinians were martyred in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza early Sunday, despite the so-called ‘ceasefire.’ Civil defense crews reported six martyrs in Khan Younis and four more in a camp for displaced people in the north. Since the truce began, 573 Palestinians have been martyred amid ongoing aid restrictions.
More than 100 entertainment figures signed an open letter supporting UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese after European states called for her resignation over controversial remarks about Gaza. The letter emphasized her commitment to human rights and condemned attacks against her.
The British Museum removed references to Palestine from ancient Middle East exhibits after pressure from a pro-Israel lawyers’ group. Maps and panels once labeled areas as Palestine and individuals as of Palestinian descent. Terms were changed to alternatives like ‘Canaanite.’ The group claimed using the name Palestine distorts historical accuracy.
Over 600 Palestinians have been martyred and 1,607 injured in Israeli attacks on Gaza since the ceasefire began in October, according to the Health Ministry. The victims included 292 children, women, and the elderly, with most being civilians. Israel has violated the agreement over 1,620 times.
