Israeli settler attacks
Israel Approves 764 New Housing Units in West Bank Settlements Despite International Opposition
Dec 11, 2025 02:54 am CST
Israel has authorized the construction of 764 new housing units across three West Bank settlements, bringing the total approvals to over 51,000 since 2022. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich frames this as strategic strengthening of Israeli presence, while international bodies continue to deem such settlements illegal under international law. Settler-related violence against Palestinians has meanwhile reached record levels.
Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 69,000 as Israel-Hamas Body Exchanges Continue Under Fragile Ceasefire
Nov 09, 2025 12:25 am CST
Gaza's health authorities report over 69,000 Palestinian deaths in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict as both sides exchange bodies under a tenuous ceasefire agreement. The increasing death count includes newly recovered remains from rubble, recently identified bodies, and casualties from continued strikes. Meanwhile, Israeli settler violence in the West Bank reaches record levels during olive harvest season, with multiple attacks reported against Palestinian farmers and international activists.