West Bank

But what is Israel’s long-term policy in the Gaza Strip? There was short-lived enthusiasm both by Netanyahu and the rest of the government about Trump’s Middle East Riviera program in Feb 2025.

One person was killed, and five others were wounded in the attack, which began at Kochav Yair and continued on past Tsur Yitshak, Tsur Natan, and Selait.

The protest set out on Thursday afternoon, initiated by “Partnership for Peace” and dozens of other organizations and parties, marking 59 years since the Six Day War.

Later the IDF stated that, prior to the event, dozens of Israeli Jewish rioters had blocked roads in the area, forcing Palestinian cars to turn around and throwing rocks at their vehicles.

The clashes included incidents of stone throwing and the use of clubs between Israeli civilians and Palestinians, according to the IDF.

The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that a seven-month-old baby was killed in the incident, though the death has not been confirmed by the IDF.

Hamas sought endless war and division; the tragedy is that its strategy has worked on both Israelis and Palestinians.

In only six days, the IDF conquered the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Sinai Peninsula, and east Jerusalem, defeating the armies of Syria, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon.

The Knesset approved a bill granting tax benefits to West Bank settlements, with Finance Minister Smotrich calling it recognition for residents living under a security threat.

The FCDO no longer advises against all travel to Israel but continues to advise against all travel to Gaza, areas within 500m of the Gaza border, parts of the West Bank, and parts of northern Israel.