Israeli forces and settlers carried out 11,074 West Bank attacks in first half of 2026

Israeli forces and settlers carried out 11,074 attacks across the occupied West Bank in the first half of 2026, according to a report by the Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission. The commission tracks incidents involving property damage, confrontations, and movement restrictions in the territory. The figure covers the period from January through June.

Katz said Israel assassinated Iran's late supreme leader for allegedly leading a plan to destroy Israel. He added that Israel remains prepared to defend itself against any threat. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said any threat against Iranian people or leadership will receive an immediate response.

He also stated that the U.S. has committed to restraining actions by Israel. Four Palestinians were killed and 16 wounded when an Israeli drone struck a vehicle on the al-Rashid coastal road in southern Gaza, medical sources at Nasser Hospital and al-Hilal Hospital said.

Israeli forces triggered an explosion overnight in the southern Lebanese town of Hula, Lebanon's National News Agency reported.

Iran's parliament speaker said the recently signed Iran-U.S. memorandum of understanding remains difficult but possible to enforce. He stated that Iran will continue supporting groups in the axis of resistance. Iran's army chief said the nation will not abandon its pursuit of justice over the assassination of the late supreme leader.

State media reported millions of mourners attended funeral processions in Tehran.