West Bank annexation moves forward
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz decided to transfer authority over dealing with settlers in the West Bank from the army to the police, a step that paves the way for a de facto annexation of the area. This comes alongside the settlement siege of the town of Qusra south of Nablus, where about 15 Palestinians are living under harsh humanitarian conditions, with ongoing restrictions preventing them from accessing their basic needs. Washington has asked Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for a public condemnation of this siege, while France has condemned the occupation of Palestinian homes in the town and called for the arrest and trial of the settlers. In the context of escalation, settlers established a new settlement outpost east of Ramallah, Israeli forces detained Palestinians, and attacked homes in various areas. Meanwhile, Israeli forces continued targeting Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, where five people were wounded by live fire. The United States and Israel reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing military operations against Hamas to ensure Israel’s security, with Washington considering sending a envoy to the region amidst efforts to bolster a peace plan specifically for Gaza.
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