Israel has announced plans to establish a new settlement in the occupied West Bank, drawing criticism from activists who argue that it encroaches on a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The settlement, called Nahal Heletz, is located in Gush Etzion, south of Jerusalem.
Its approval by the far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich is seen as part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to create facts on the ground and hinder the creation of a Palestinian state. In other news, ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are set to resume in Qatar, although expectations for success are low.
Hamas has expressed doubt in the US' ability to mediate a ceasefire and has called for discussions focused on implementing a proposal put forward by US President Joe Biden. The talks have been further complicated by the assassination of a top Hamas negotiator in Iran and threats of retaliation from Iran and Hezbollah.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military offensive in Gaza has resulted in the deaths of over 39,000 Palestinians, with recent strikes killing five children and causing widespread destruction. Israeli soldiers have also been accused of using Palestinian civilians as human shields during their operations in Gaza.
The situation remains highly volatile and tensions in the region continue to escalate.
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