The Israeli police questioned Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal, a filmmaker of the Oscar-winning documentary “No Other Land,” after Israeli settlers reportedly attacked him in the West Bank, leading to his arrest and that of two other Palestinians on suspicion of stone-throwing. Rising settler violence in the region has been documented, with over 1,000 incidents recorded in 2024. President Trump’s softer stance on settler violence, canceling sanctions imposed by the Biden administration, has drawn criticism. The Israeli military and Palestinian witnesses provided conflicting accounts of the confrontation, with the detainees denying the accusations against them, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region and the need for protection for Palestinian residents.
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Israeli hospital hit by Iranian missile strike
A hospital in Beersheba, Israel, was struck by missiles fired from Iran, which claimed it targeted a nearby military site; Israel reported 271 injuries and at least 24 deaths amid ongoing conflict. Israel's military retaliated by targeting Iranian nuclear sites, stating that the Iranian Supreme Leader could be a target, while the UN expressed concern over civilian casualties. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Iran shot missiles at a hospital in Israel, and Israel...
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