JERUSALEM: Two Palestinians have died from injuries sustained in an Israeli settler attack in Deir Jarir, east of Ramallah, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. They were the latest fatalities in a string of deadly attacks on Palestinians carried out by settlers on occupied Palestinian land as wider Middle East conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran ratchets up. According to Palestinian officials, three Palestinians were initially wounded during the attack in the town of Deir Jarir. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said its medical teams treated one victim who suffered a serious abdominal injury caused by the assault.
Local sources told the Wafa news agency that Israeli forces fired at an ambulance while it was transporting one of the injured Palestinians to a hospital. The incident has intensified concerns among Palestinian officials and residents over rising violence in the Ramallah and el-Bireh governorate areas.
The attack comes amid a reported surge in settler violence across the West Bank, with Palestinians reporting incidents involving physical assaults, live fire, arson attacks, and damage to farmland. Palestinian sources say many of these incidents take place in areas where Israeli forces are present.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: West Bank Violence Adds to Regional Crisis
The deaths near Ramallah come as tensions remain high throughout the region amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran confrontation. While diplomatic efforts continue to prevent further escalation, violence is continuing in multiple areas. In Gaza City, several Palestinians were reported wounded after Israeli artillery shelling targeted the Zeitoun neighbourhood in the southeast of the city. According to the Wafa news agency, emergency and ambulance teams responded after artillery fire struck the area on Sunday evening. Local sources said an artillery shell hit a home belonging to the Khuwaiter family near Salah al-Din Mosque, causing injuries. The latest Gaza strike adds to the continuing humanitarian crisis, with civilians facing the effects of ongoing military operations and instability.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: Iran Accuses US Over Strike on Nuclear Facility
Iran has accused the United States of responsibility for an attack on the under-construction Darkhovin nuclear power plant in Khuzestan province. Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi described the strike as “a dangerous assault on Iran’s peaceful infrastructure”. He said the US was responsible for any consequences resulting from increased insecurity and instability, adding that Iran would respond to defend its interests and security. Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation said multiple projectiles struck the facility, though details about the extent of the damage remain unclear.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: Missile Strike Hits Iranian Kurdish Opposition Headquarters in Erbil
A missile strike has hit the headquarters of the Iranian Kurdish opposition group Komala in Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s northern Kurdish region. The group blamed Iran for the attack, according to Iraq’s Shafaq News. Komala, formally known as the Kurdistan Toilers’ Party, is a left-wing Iranian Kurdish opposition organisation that has operated from Iraq’s Kurdistan region for decades. The group claimed that its facilities have been targeted by more than 91 missiles and drones since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: Kuwait Responds to Iranian Drone Attacks
Kuwait’s military said its air defence systems were responding to hostile drone attacks launched by Iran. The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces said explosions heard by residents were linked to air defence operations intercepting incoming threats. Authorities urged the public to follow official safety instructions as regional tensions continue.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: Iraqi Armed Groups Warn Against Further US Escalation
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq said it has not carried out recent attacks against US bases in Iraq or elsewhere in the region. However, the Iran-aligned group warned that it could become directly involved if the United States expands its military operations against Iran. The group said it would target US interests and military bases in Iraq and across the region “with full force” if the situation escalates further.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: Israeli Forces Issue Stop-Work Orders Near Jenin
Israeli forces have reportedly issued stop-work and construction orders against Palestinian-owned properties in eastern Jenin, near the Kadim settlement. The Wafa news agency reported that several Palestinian residents received orders affecting homes and other structures. Palestinian officials say such measures are part of broader restrictions on Palestinian construction in parts of the occupied West Bank, especially in areas where obtaining Israeli building permits is difficult.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: US Says Seven Commercial Vessels Stopped Under Iran Blockade
The US Central Command said its forces have redirected six commercial vessels and disabled another as part of a naval blockade targeting Iran. The move comes as maritime tensions increase, with concerns growing over possible disruption to regional trade and energy routes.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: Iraq Pushes Diplomatic Efforts Amid Conflict
Iraq is continuing diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions between the involved parties. Iraqi Prime Minister is expected to travel to Tehran on Thursday as part of discussions focused on bilateral relations and regional developments. Iraqi officials say there is cautious hope for diplomacy, with Qatar, Pakistan, and other regional countries also attempting to help de-escalate the situation. However, uncertainty remains high as military actions continue across different fronts.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates: What Happens Next?
In the upcoming days, a period that is set to be of great concern as the region undergoes a new phase of uncertainty. The killings in Ramallah could draw increased attention to the violent escalation in the West Bank as the air raid in Gaza persists and Iran has recently seen an escalation of military action in and around the country, which could spill over into a region-wide conflict. Iraq and other parties to the conflict in the region have been leading mediation efforts, which are going to remain at the centre stage as the three parties to the conflict, Iran, Washington and their respective proxies decide on the course of action to take in the coming days and weeks.
