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Israeli forces and settlers wounded six Palestinians, including two paramedics, in attacks across Nablus and Bethlehem. Palestinian monitors have recorded over 11,000 attacks in the West Bank since January.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun voiced optimism about progress in border and prisoner talks with Israel, despite continued Israeli strikes. The U.S. described the negotiations as productive, but ground tensions persist with new attacks and civilian discontent.
Israeli artillery units have shelled areas in southern Lebanon, reportedly targeting towns and villages near the border. The strikes come amid ongoing cross-border clashes between Israel and Lebanese armed groups, raising international concern about a broader escalation.
Gaza students who win scholarships to European universities are struggling to leave due to Israeli border restrictions and complex bureaucracy. Many risk losing their places despite being academically qualified and motivated.
Residents in southern Lebanon expressed anger and helplessness as Israel resumed airstrikes and evacuation orders, despite ongoing talks. The strikes, including one that wounded eight, underscored the failure of the June ceasefire to protect civilians. Many voiced little faith that negotiations would bring safety as Israeli forces continued demolitions and burning farmland.
Israeli airstrikes and shelling on southern Lebanon's Tyre district have wounded at least eight people, amid a seventh round of US-mediated ceasefire talks in Rome. The strikes came as negotiators discussed Hezbollah's disarmament and Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese territory, with the US saying talks were "productive" but no breakthrough reported.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu hints at a possible unilateral strike on Iran as U.S.-Iran negotiations progress, raising questions about his strategy amid an election year. Analysts are divided on whether such action is feasible or merely rhetoric, with U.S.-Israel relations showing unusual strain.
Eight Arab and Muslim countries issued a joint statement strongly condemning Israel's continued violations in Gaza, especially attacks on hospitals and medical staff. Hamas welcomed the statement and urged immediate action to prevent the collapse of the ceasefire deal. UNICEF reported at least 300 children killed since the truce began.
Israeli prosecutors have filed a rare indictment against a settler for manslaughter in the death of Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen, marking the first such prosecution in over seven years. The charge sheet, which also includes armed trespassing, follows a year-long investigation that cast doubt on the defendant's self-defense claim.
