At least three Palestinian men have been killed in a fresh attack. Carried out by the Israeli army in west bank's Jenin. It was only few days ago when, three Palestinians from Jenin lost their lives to a similar raid carried out by the Israeli military.

Israeli military hits Jenin's 'terrorist infrastructure'

At least eight Palestinian men were killed in a fresh attack by the Israeli Army in West Bank's Jenin. It's being described as the biggest Israeli Army operation in the occupied West Bank in years. Just a few days ago three other Palestinians from Jenin lost their lives during a similar raid.

Eight Palestinians were killed in fresh raids in West Bank's Jenin

<p>Israeli forces, in one of the most intense incursions in the last 20 years, hit the city of Jenin with drone strikes on Monday, claiming the lives of at least eight people.</p>

<p>Jenin Brigades, a unit made up of militant groups based in the city's crowded refugee camp, said that it was engaging Israeli forces and had also shot down one of the unmanned aircraft, as per news agency Reuters reports.</p>

<h2><strong>Multiple drone strikes leave Palestinians dead and injured</strong></h2>

<p>According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, at least three Palestinians have been killed, and over 20 others have sustained injuries during the ongoing raid.</p>

<p>The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) stated that its objective is to target "terrorist infrastructure in the Jenin area." It emphasised its determination to combat terrorists who exploit the Jenin Camp as a hiding place, labelling it a "terrorist stronghold."</p>

<p>According to Lt Col&nbsp;Richard Hecht, an army spokesperson who spoke to the Associated Press,&nbsp;the military operation commenced shortly after 1 am&nbsp;with an airstrike targeting a building that militants were utilising for planning attacks. The primary objective of the operation, as stated by Hecht, was to eliminate and seize weapons.</p>

<p>"We're not planning to hold ground.&nbsp;We're acting against specific targets," he said.</p>

<p>The Jenin Battalion, a military coalition comprising armed members from Palestinian groups Fatah, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad, declared its resolute opposition to the occupation forces. It pledged to unite across factions and military formations, vowing to confront the Israeli army until its last breath and bullet.</p>

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<p>Within the camp's alleys, numerous armed and masked Palestinians have been deployed. Local resident Ahmed Zaki reported that "columns of Israeli army vehicles penetrated the outskirts of the camp from several streets." Ambulance driver Khaled Alahmad described the situation as a "real war," with frequent airstrikes targeting the camp. He shared that ambulances are continuously shuttling injured individuals, returning full each time.</p>

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<p>Last month, the Israeli military conducted a raid on the Jenin camp, resulting in the deaths of at least six Palestinians. It marked a rare occurrence of attack helicopters being deployed in the West Bank. During that operation, seven Israeli soldiers and border police officers sustained injuries.</p>

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Israeli forces, in one of the most intense incursions in the last 20 years, hit the city of Jenin with drone strikes on Monday, claiming the lives of at least eight people.

Israeli forces, in one of the most intense incursions in the last 20 years, hit the city of Jenin with drone strikes on Monday, claiming the lives of at least eight people. Jenin Brigades, a unit made up of militant groups based in the city's crowded refugee camp, said that it was engaging Israeli forces and had also shot down one of the unmanned aircraft, as per news agency Reuters reports. Multiple drone strikes leave Palestinians dead and injured According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, at least three Palestinians have been killed, and over 20 others have sustained injuries during the ongoing raid. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) stated that its objective is to target "terrorist infrastructure in the Jenin area." It emphasised its determination to combat terrorists who exploit the Jenin Camp as a hiding place, labelling it a "terrorist stronghold." According to Lt Col Richard Hecht, an army spokesperson who spoke to the Associated Press, the military operation commenced shortly after 1 am with an airstrike targeting a building that militants were utilising for planning attacks. The primary objective of the operation, as stated by Hecht, was to eliminate and seize weapons. "We're not planning to hold ground. We're acting against specific targets," he said. The Jenin Battalion, a military coalition comprising armed members from Palestinian groups Fatah, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad, declared its resolute opposition to the occupation forces. It pledged to unite across factions and military formations, vowing to confront the Israeli army until its last breath and bullet. Also watch | Why is Israel buying F-35 fighter jets? Within the camp's alleys, numerous armed and masked Palestinians have been deployed. Local resident Ahmed Zaki reported that "columns of Israeli army vehicles penetrated the outskirts of the camp from several streets." Ambulance driver Khaled Alahmad described the situation as a "real war," with frequent airstrikes targeting the camp. He shared that ambulances are continuously shuttling injured individuals, returning full each time. Also read | Israel parliament prevents woman member holding baby from speaking Last month, the Israeli military conducted a raid on the Jenin camp, resulting in the deaths of at least six Palestinians. It marked a rare occurrence of attack helicopters being deployed in the West Bank. During that operation, seven Israeli soldiers and border police officers sustained injuries. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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At least seven Palestinian men were killed in a fresh attack by the Israeli Army in West Bank's Jenin. It's being described as the biggest Israeli Army operation in the occupied West Bank in years. Just a few days ago three other Palestinians from Jenin lost their lives during a similar raid.

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<p>Hamas, the militant rulers of Gaza, have put their weapons on public display for the first time to ‘encourage resistance’ among the region’s youth, AFP reported. Images showed people, including young children and teens, posing for selfies with rockets, anti-aircraft missiles and launchers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The exhibition, held at Gaza City’s Unknown Soldier’s Square, was organised by members of the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigade. The militant group is considered the largest and the best-equipped in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, the group said in an invitation to the exhibition on social media and posters in mosques, “Resistance is an image and a memory. Take souvenir photos with many of Al-Qassam’s weapons.”</p>

<h2><strong>What weapons were on display?</strong></h2>

<p>A variety of weapons were showcased in Gaza City, including locally manufactured missiles, "Shihab" drones, rocket-propelled grenade launchers, and Russian-made "Kornet" missiles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These exhibits were part of a display that allowed people to approach and photograph military sites, which are usually off-limits to the public. Families and children were among the visitors who were welcomed by a banner at the entrance of the exhibition.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Israel-Gaza violence</strong></h2>

<p>This event comes after a recent escalation of violence between Israelis and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, resulting in the loss of 16 Palestinian and four Israeli lives over a six-day period in late June.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Hamas tunnels and weapon-making sites targeted&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>In May, a five-day exchange of cross-border fire between Gaza and Israel led to the death&nbsp;of 34 Palestinians, including six commanders of the Islamic Jihad, fighters from other Palestinian armed groups, and civilians, including children. One Israeli woman also lost her life.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>People 'proud'&nbsp;of the resistance</strong></h2>

<p>Gaza residents who brought their families and children to the exhibition said they were proud of the resistance the fighters were putting up. “I came with my family to take photos with the weapons and reinforce the spirit of resistance in our children,” said Gaza resident Abu Mohammed Abu Shakian. The exhibition is “encouraging and means that the liberation of our land is near”, Shahadeh Dalou was quoted as saying by AFP.</p>

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<p>58-year-old Bassam Darwish said that people in the Gaza Strip were eager to show their support for the Al-Qassam Brigades.<br />
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Hamas, the militant rulers of Gaza, have put their weapons on public display for the first time to ‘encourage resistance’ among the region’s youth, AFP reported.

Hamas, the militant rulers of Gaza, have put their weapons on public display for the first time to ‘encourage resistance’ among the region’s youth, AFP reported. Images showed people, including young children and teens, posing for selfies with rockets, anti-aircraft missiles and launchers. The exhibition, held at Gaza City’s Unknown Soldier’s Square, was organised by members of the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigade. The militant group is considered the largest and the best-equipped in Gaza. Earlier, the group said in an invitation to the exhibition on social media and posters in mosques, “Resistance is an image and a memory. Take souvenir photos with many of Al-Qassam’s weapons.” What weapons were on display? A variety of weapons were showcased in Gaza City, including locally manufactured missiles, "Shihab" drones, rocket-propelled grenade launchers, and Russian-made "Kornet" missiles. These exhibits were part of a display that allowed people to approach and photograph military sites, which are usually off-limits to the public. Families and children were among the visitors who were welcomed by a banner at the entrance of the exhibition. Israel-Gaza violence This event comes after a recent escalation of violence between Israelis and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, resulting in the loss of 16 Palestinian and four Israeli lives over a six-day period in late June. Watch: Hamas tunnels and weapon-making sites targeted × In May, a five-day exchange of cross-border fire between Gaza and Israel led to the death of 34 Palestinians, including six commanders of the Islamic Jihad, fighters from other Palestinian armed groups, and civilians, including children. One Israeli woman also lost her life. People 'proud' of the resistance Gaza residents who brought their families and children to the exhibition said they were proud of the resistance the fighters were putting up. “I came with my family to take photos with the weapons and reinforce the spirit of resistance in our children,” said Gaza resident Abu Mohammed Abu Shakian. The exhibition is “encouraging and means that the liberation of our land is near”, Shahadeh Dalou was quoted as saying by AFP. Also read: In first, Iran`s President addresses Palestinians in Gaza, vows full support for resistance 58-year-old Bassam Darwish said that people in the Gaza Strip were eager to show their support for the Al-Qassam Brigades. Hamas, seen as a resistance movement in Gaza, is declared a terrorist organisation by the EU, US, Israel and the UK. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>The US is all set to rejoin the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) after a decade-old dispute stemming from the inclusion of Palestine as a member. The US, along with Israel, boycotted UNESCO in 2011 after it voted to make Palestine a member. Then, in 2017, the former administration of Donald Trump withdrew from the agency altogether citing its alleged anti-Israel bias.</p>

<p>193 members of UNESCO will gather on Thursday in Paris to vote on USA’s return. The process largely seems a formality as no member has raised an objection, given the US has been the largest donor of the organisation for years. Until 2017, funds from Washington DC accounted for 22 per cent of the agency’s total annual budget.</p>

<p>The Biden administration has already requested Congress to earmark $150 million for the 2024 annual budget of the UN agency. The plan foresees similar requests for the ensuing years until the full debt of $619 million is paid off.</p>

<h2><strong>The threat of China</strong></h2>

<p>The US over the past few years has grown concerned over the rising role of China at the agency, which might put it at the driving seat in policymaking over important global issues such as artificial intelligence and education. “When we’re not at the table shaping that conversation and so actually helping to shape those norms and standards, well, someone else is. And that someone else is probably China,” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said last April.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;SISI's construction plan: UNESCO World Heritage site Cario under threat</strong></p>

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<p>The US also aims to run for a seat on the body’s executive board in the upcoming November elections.</p>

<h2><strong>UNESCO’s anti-Israel ‘bias’</strong></h2>

<p>Israel has made consistent allegations against the United Nations, claiming that the organisation harbours a bias against Israel. One significant point of contention arose in 2012 when the UN General Assembly recognised the state of Palestine as a non-member observer state, despite objections from Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This decision was met with particular anger from Israel, as it included the recognition of the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron, located in the West Bank, as a Palestinian world heritage site in need of protection. The Tomb of the Patriarchs holds great significance as the reputed burial place of the Jewish patriarchs and matriarchs.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Palestinians assert their claim to the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip—territories that Israel captured during the 1967 Middle East war—as the basis for establishing an independent state. Israel, however, stresses that the Palestinians' pursuit of recognition at the UN serves as a means to bypass negotiations and exert pressure on Israel to make concessions.</p>

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The US is all set to rejoin the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) after a decade-old dispute stemming from the inclusion of Palestine as a member.

The US is all set to rejoin the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) after a decade-old dispute stemming from the inclusion of Palestine as a member. The US, along with Israel, boycotted UNESCO in 2011 after it voted to make Palestine a member. Then, in 2017, the former administration of Donald Trump withdrew from the agency altogether citing its alleged anti-Israel bias. 193 members of UNESCO will gather on Thursday in Paris to vote on USA’s return. The process largely seems a formality as no member has raised an objection, given the US has been the largest donor of the organisation for years. Until 2017, funds from Washington DC accounted for 22 per cent of the agency’s total annual budget. The Biden administration has already requested Congress to earmark $150 million for the 2024 annual budget of the UN agency. The plan foresees similar requests for the ensuing years until the full debt of $619 million is paid off. The threat of China The US over the past few years has grown concerned over the rising role of China at the agency, which might put it at the driving seat in policymaking over important global issues such as artificial intelligence and education. “When we’re not at the table shaping that conversation and so actually helping to shape those norms and standards, well, someone else is. And that someone else is probably China,” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said last April. Watch: SISI's construction plan: UNESCO World Heritage site Cario under threat × The US also aims to run for a seat on the body’s executive board in the upcoming November elections. UNESCO’s anti-Israel ‘bias’ Israel has made consistent allegations against the United Nations, claiming that the organisation harbours a bias against Israel. One significant point of contention arose in 2012 when the UN General Assembly recognised the state of Palestine as a non-member observer state, despite objections from Israel. This decision was met with particular anger from Israel, as it included the recognition of the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron, located in the West Bank, as a Palestinian world heritage site in need of protection. The Tomb of the Patriarchs holds great significance as the reputed burial place of the Jewish patriarchs and matriarchs. Also read: Italian cuisine to get UNESCO world heritage tag by December 2025 The Palestinians assert their claim to the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip—territories that Israel captured during the 1967 Middle East war—as the basis for establishing an independent state. Israel, however, stresses that the Palestinians' pursuit of recognition at the UN serves as a means to bypass negotiations and exert pressure on Israel to make concessions. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>The Israeli Prisons Service announced that a Palestinian detainee at the Ramon Prison in southern Israel was caught by jail guards trying to smuggle a bottle of another prisoner's sperm on Tuesday, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report also mentioned that the bottle was also found hidden on a Palestinian, who stays in a correctional facility outside of the Ramon Prison walls. It is said in the report that the sperm belonged to a prisoner who was placed in solitary confinement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The topic linked to the babies born to prisoners from smuggled sperm is quite sensitive in Palestine as the report has said that more than 100 babies have been conceived by semen smuggled out of Israeli prisons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The wives of the prisoners reportedly impregnate themselves through in vitro fertilisation, but this process is quite costly as successfully conceiving a baby this way would incur at least $10,000, or even more.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report further mentioned that Palestinian clinics have been known to provide IVF services pro bono if the prisoner is serving a long-term sentence. The first Palestinian baby was reportedly conceived and born this way in 2012.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>But the issue is, Israelis consider these children as illegitimate and say that sperm cannot survive the journey from prison to the clinic unless under special conditions and that the children are usually the product of another father.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A report published in 2021 by the news agency AFP highlighted a case in which women in recent years have turned to IVF using sperm from an imprisoned husband in the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>US: Grants help prison inmates get college degrees&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In another jail-related news, a report by The Associated Press mentioned that thousands of prisoners throughout the US get their college degrees behind bars, most of them paid for by the federal Pell Grant program.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report noted that the programme is about to expand exponentially next month.&nbsp;</p>

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The Israeli Prisons Service announced that a Palestinian detainee at the Ramon Prison in southern Israel was caught by jail guards trying to smuggle a bottle of another prisoner's sperm on Tuesday, news agency ANI reported.

The Israeli Prisons Service announced that a Palestinian detainee at the Ramon Prison in southern Israel was caught by jail guards trying to smuggle a bottle of another prisoner's sperm on Tuesday, news agency ANI reported. The report also mentioned that the bottle was also found hidden on a Palestinian, who stays in a correctional facility outside of the Ramon Prison walls. It is said in the report that the sperm belonged to a prisoner who was placed in solitary confinement. The topic linked to the babies born to prisoners from smuggled sperm is quite sensitive in Palestine as the report has said that more than 100 babies have been conceived by semen smuggled out of Israeli prisons. The wives of the prisoners reportedly impregnate themselves through in vitro fertilisation, but this process is quite costly as successfully conceiving a baby this way would incur at least $10,000, or even more. The report further mentioned that Palestinian clinics have been known to provide IVF services pro bono if the prisoner is serving a long-term sentence. The first Palestinian baby was reportedly conceived and born this way in 2012. Also read: A serial killer in Austin? Rumours rife after 5th body recovered from Lady Bird Lake, this year But the issue is, Israelis consider these children as illegitimate and say that sperm cannot survive the journey from prison to the clinic unless under special conditions and that the children are usually the product of another father. A report published in 2021 by the news agency AFP highlighted a case in which women in recent years have turned to IVF using sperm from an imprisoned husband in the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank. Watch: Jeffrey Epstein: Prison created opportunity for suicide, says report × Also read: Israel parliament prevents woman member holding baby from speaking US: Grants help prison inmates get college degrees In another jail-related news, a report by The Associated Press mentioned that thousands of prisoners throughout the US get their college degrees behind bars, most of them paid for by the federal Pell Grant program. The report noted that the programme is about to expand exponentially next month. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had dropped a central element of the bitterly contested judicial overhaul plans which have roiled Israel for months and was no longer seeking to grant parliament the authority to overturn Supreme Court rulings.

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<p>In a move that defies international opposition, Israel has granted approval for the construction of 5,700 new homes in Jewish settlements within the West Bank, marking a record-breaking annual high for settlement development under the government's six-month tenure.</p>

<p>Despite receiving criticism from the international community, which deems all settlement construction a violation of international law and recent Israeli commitments, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's administration has also authorised residency in three illegal outposts established by settlers without government approval, reported the Irish Times.</p>

<h2><strong>Netanyahu's government faces condemnation</strong></h2>

<p>Tensions between Israel and the United States have escalated as the Joe Biden administration increasingly voices its disapproval of Israel's settlement policy. The strained relations have been further exacerbated by the government's plans, seen as the most right-wing in Israel's history, to undermine the judiciary.</p>

<p>Simultaneously, Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed his belief that Israel should curtail the Palestinian aspiration for an independent state. During a closed meeting of the Knesset parliament's foreign affairs and defence committee, he emphasised the importance of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and stated Israel's willingness to provide economic assistance to ensure its continuation. He noted that in areas where the PA functions effectively, it serves in lieu of Israeli authority.</p>

<p>Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesperson for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, denounced Netanyahu's statement as evidence of Israel's rejection of international law. He argued that the Palestinian state exists and is recognised by over 140 countries, asserting that Israel's aggression against the Palestinian people cannot sustain the occupation indefinitely.</p>

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<p>“The Palestinian state exists and is recognised by more than 140 countries. Israel is dreaming if it thinks that it can perpetuate this occupation by continuing the aggression against the Palestinian people,” he said.</p>

<p>Responding to a surge in attacks by settlers against Palestinians, the Israeli army deployed two additional battalions to the West Bank. Since a shooting incident near the settlement of Eli last week, which claimed the lives of four settlers, over 85 acts of Jewish nationalist crimes have been perpetrated against Palestinians in various locations across the West Bank. In an unusual joint statement, the heads of the army, police, and the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) publicly condemned the violence.</p>

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<p>This condemnation prompted National Missions Minister Orit Struck, a member of the far-right Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Strength) party, to draw a controversial comparison between the heads of Israel's security establishments and the Russian mercenary group Wagner. However, following a sharp rebuke from Prime Minister Netanyahu, Struck publicly apologised, acknowledging the inappropriateness of her comment. Netanyahu emphasised the importance of supporting those leading the fight against terrorism and working to secure Israel's safety.</p>

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In a move that defies international opposition, Israel has granted approval for the construction of 5,700 new homes in Jewish settlements within the West Bank, marking a record-breaking annual high for settlement development under the government's six-month tenure.

In a move that defies international opposition, Israel has granted approval for the construction of 5,700 new homes in Jewish settlements within the West Bank, marking a record-breaking annual high for settlement development under the government's six-month tenure. Despite receiving criticism from the international community, which deems all settlement construction a violation of international law and recent Israeli commitments, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's administration has also authorised residency in three illegal outposts established by settlers without government approval, reported the Irish Times. Netanyahu's government faces condemnation Tensions between Israel and the United States have escalated as the Joe Biden administration increasingly voices its disapproval of Israel's settlement policy. The strained relations have been further exacerbated by the government's plans, seen as the most right-wing in Israel's history, to undermine the judiciary. Simultaneously, Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed his belief that Israel should curtail the Palestinian aspiration for an independent state. During a closed meeting of the Knesset parliament's foreign affairs and defence committee, he emphasised the importance of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and stated Israel's willingness to provide economic assistance to ensure its continuation. He noted that in areas where the PA functions effectively, it serves in lieu of Israeli authority. Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesperson for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, denounced Netanyahu's statement as evidence of Israel's rejection of international law. He argued that the Palestinian state exists and is recognised by over 140 countries, asserting that Israel's aggression against the Palestinian people cannot sustain the occupation indefinitely. Also watch | Israel: Legislation on judicial reforms to continue “The Palestinian state exists and is recognised by more than 140 countries. Israel is dreaming if it thinks that it can perpetuate this occupation by continuing the aggression against the Palestinian people,” he said. Responding to a surge in attacks by settlers against Palestinians, the Israeli army deployed two additional battalions to the West Bank. Since a shooting incident near the settlement of Eli last week, which claimed the lives of four settlers, over 85 acts of Jewish nationalist crimes have been perpetrated against Palestinians in various locations across the West Bank. In an unusual joint statement, the heads of the army, police, and the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) publicly condemned the violence. Also read | Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan testifies in Netanyahu corruption case This condemnation prompted National Missions Minister Orit Struck, a member of the far-right Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Strength) party, to draw a controversial comparison between the heads of Israel's security establishments and the Russian mercenary group Wagner. However, following a sharp rebuke from Prime Minister Netanyahu, Struck publicly apologised, acknowledging the inappropriateness of her comment. Netanyahu emphasised the importance of supporting those leading the fight against terrorism and working to secure Israel's safety. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Israel sets annual record with approval of 5,700 new settlement homes in West Bank amid global criticism

The incidents are thought to be related to underworld feuds between two powerful rival clans. To tackle this issue, Prime Minister Netanyahu this month called a summit with parliamentarians from Arab-focused parties. The government said they will appoint a policy coordinator to be the point person to help tackle the spike in organised crime. And Netanyahu said he himself will head a steering committee to personally deal with the issue.

Protests in Israel over killing of 3 Arabs in separate incidents

The Knesset's constitution, law and justice committee will resume legislation on Israel's controversial judicial reform today amid protests across the country. The committee will advance a bill which seeks to bar the power of the supreme court to block executive decisions based on the "Extreme unreasonableness doctrine".

Judicial legislation to resume in Israel after three-month halt

Israel's coalition government has resumed debating the fiercely opposed Judicial Reform Bill. The proposal aims to limit the Supreme Court's powers and curb the ability to rule against the government. The opposition has highlighted that if the bill is enacted it would be a national disaster for the country's democracy.

Israel: Legislation on judicial reforms to continue

The bribery case against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has started, and Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan is one of the witnesses testifying. The trial is taking place in Jerusalem and is anticipated to go on for several days.

Israel: Netanyahu accused of receiving cigars, champagne and coats as gifts

Protected by Israeli forces, dozens of armed settlers raided a village north of the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah, shooting at Palestinians and setting their houses and vehicles on fire.

Palestinian shooting attack in West Bank, settlers torch houses

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