Israel launches major West Bank operation after 6 deaths
Israel imposed curfews in Tell and Bureij, while the U.N. urged immediate action to halt the violence.
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Series: Israel · West Bank Escalation · 2 chapters since Jul 24
UNESCO adds Lebanon and West Bank sites to endangered list
Sebastia near Nablus and five Jabal Amel castles face threats from conflict, land seizure and damage, UNESCO said.
UK Defense Minister Wes Streeting stands by war-crimes claim on Israel
Streeting did not retract the remarks after joining Andy Burnham’s cabinet, while arms purchases remain subject to government procedures.
Bloomberg, Republika
Palestine adds 12 sites to UNESCO tentative list
The move brings Palestine’s UNESCO tentative list to 23 sites, an early step before a World Heritage nomination file.
Republika, Antara News
Israel approves 12,000 new homes in West Bank settlements
The package also includes 8 billion shekel for settlement infrastructure, adding a further obstacle to the Palestinian-Israeli peace process.
Antara News, Republika
Germany condemns Israel’s de facto annexation in West Bank
Berlin also left open the option of additional EU sanctions if violence by Israeli settlers continues.
Israel Tightens Access, 60,000 Worshippers Pray at Al-Aqsa
Restrictions were in place at the mosque gates and in Jerusalem's Old City, while West Bank and Gaza residents remained barred.
Israel transfers control of Hebron's Ibrahimi Mosque from Palestine
The move shifts management of the Hebron holy site to an Israeli committee, drawing Palestinian protests over a possible 1997 Protocol breach.
Israeli settlers burn cars, try to torch mosque in Ramallah
The Burqa and Deir Dibwan attacks came amid rising settler violence that the United Nations says averages six incidents a day.
Antara News, Tribunnews
UN: Nearly 1,000 Palestinians killed since Gaza truce
UN officials say most of the dead were civilians as aid remains restricted and land seizures in the West Bank continue.
Republika, Antara News
Hidayat Nur Wahid highlights Palestine at MPR global forum
He said occupation of Palestine and attacks in Gaza, the West Bank and Jerusalem are blocking global peace.
Antara News, Tribunnews
France bars Israel Finance Minister Smotrich from entry
Paris imposed the measure with Britain, Canada, Australia, Norway and New Zealand against those linked to rising settler violence.
Series: Israeli Ministers · EU Sanctions Push · 2 chapters since Jun 5Israeli fire in Hebron kills 7-month-old baby
The Israeli military said the victims were uninvolved civilians and that the Tel Rumeida incident is under review.
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Pew survey: 67% in 36 countries view Israel negatively
Israel’s image worsened in 13 of 24 countries with trend data, while trust in Benjamin Netanyahu remains low in many places.
Republika, CNBC Indonesia