Israel Plans New Settlement Construction in West Bank

Israeli authorities issued a military order to uproot trees from lands west of Ramallah in the West Bank, raising concerns among locals and rights groups.

The Gaza Health Ministry announced receiving 45 Palestinian bodies from Israel via the Red Cross. This step is part of an agreement on returning the dead and is seen as important for reconciliation.

An Israeli Knesset committee approved a bill in a preliminary reading on Monday. A deputy called it a historic moment. Details will be discussed in subsequent readings and are expected to cause a wide public resonance.

Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir announced the detention of the former military advocate general. She resigned after a video leak showed soldiers assaulting a Palestinian detainee.