1,330 settler-related incidents in West Bank since January, says UN There have been 1,330 incidents relating to Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank since January, according to the UN. The UN humanitarian agency OCHA said escalating settler violence in the occupied West Bank saw at least eight Palestinians killed last week, including a child. Two Israeli settlers were also killed last week, while at least 10 families have been forced from their homes.
At least 1,500 protest after six men on drug-related charges put in solitary confinement before possible execution Prisoners at Iran’s largest jail have sewn their lips shut as hundreds of prisoners joined a mass hunger strike amid a surge in executions over drug offences and charges linked to anti-government protests. The hunger strike, involving at least 1,500 death row prisoners at Ghezel Hesar prison near Tehran, began two weeks ago after six men convicted on drug-related charges were transferred to solitary confinement before their possible execution, according to Iranian rights groups. Continue reading...
'I lost my baby': Ambulance delay by Israeli army ends in tragedy for Palestinian mother Submitted by Fayha Shalash on Tue, 07/28/2026 - 06:27 As Israel’s military lockdown paralyses movement around Nablus, medics race through checkpoints to save lives, but not every patient survives A Palestinian ambulance is seen in front of Israeli soldiers during a military raid in the Rafidia neighbourhood of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, on 12 July 2026 (Nasser Ishtayeh/SOPA Images via Reuters) Off When the pain became unbearable, Rana* rushed to a clinic in Qaryut, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, just before dawn on Monday. After examining the 34-year-old Palestinian mother of two, doctors told her she had gone into premature labour. She was six months pregnant.
The execution of two more protesters early Tuesday triggered widespread grief, anger and defiance across Iran, with many saying the hangings had strengthened, rather than broken, their resolve to oppose the Islamic Republic.
'Something broke': Italy's Arab communities increasingly fearful of police violence Submitted by Dalia Ismail on Tue, 07/28/2026 - 08:54 Two deaths of North African men within days have reignited concerns over racialised policing in Italy, feeding a sense of insecurity and exclusion among Arab communities A demonstrator gestures while holding a flyer during a protest following the death of Abderrahim Fakir in Bologna, Italy, 20 July 2026 (Michele Lapini/Reuters) Off Recent deaths involving North African men during police operations have sparked renewed fears over excessive force by police, discrimination and political neglect affecting people from Middle Eastern and North African backgrounds in Italy, intensifying anxiety across the community. On 19 July, Abderrahim Fakir, a 42-year-old Moroccan born man, died after being restrained by two police officers and a civilian in Bologna. Police had been called by a resident as Fakir, in a state of psychological distress, was claiming he was in mortal danger and kicking garage doors.
Amid a reprieve in the fighting, Iran’s leaders are betting that they can endure more pain than President Trump and have leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, analysts say.
Iran executes two men over charges related to January protests Iran has executed two men who were sentenced to death for their part in protests in Isfahan during nationwide unrest that rocked the country in January, the Judiciary's Mizan News Agency reported on Tuesday. Abolfazl Sepahi Badjani and Amirhossein Safari Hosseinabadi were among 12 men sentenced to death on charges of taking part in the killing of security force members in Alikhani Square in Isfahan on January 8. Another two in the same trial had already been executed.
Oman proposes to Iran joint regional measure to manage Hormuz Strait Oman presented Iran a proposal for a joint regional mechanism to manage the Strait of Hormuz with voluntary fees, Reuters reported citing a Gulf source. The source indicated that the Omani proposal has regional backing.
Islamic Resistance in Iraq denies it carried out strikes on Saudi oil facilities The Islamic Resistance in Iraq rejected allegations that it carried out drone attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. Earlier, Riyadh accused "Iranian-backed militias" for the strikes on Monday. The network of Iran-aligned groups said the allegation "only strengthens our conviction that hostility towards Iraq and its people is an inherent characteristic of this regime".
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Just one in three Americans supports the war against Iran, the lowest reading since the five-month-old conflict's early days, according to a new poll published Monday.
Iran's Araghchi discusses Hormuz Strait security with his Saudi, Omani counterparts Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi discussed issues related to the security of the Strait of Hormuz with his Saudi and Omani counterparts late on Monday. In separate phone calls, the statement said Araghchi "discussed the latest bilateral and regional developments, and emphasised the need to strengthen cooperation and advance joint diplomatic efforts to establish stability in the region". The call between the Iranian foreign minister and his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan, followed the kingdom's interception of drones reportedly launched at it by Iranian-affiliated groups in Iraq.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments from across the region: US attacks killed 60 people and injured about 670 other Iranians in the south of the country in the past 10 to 12 days, Al Jazeera reported, citing Iranian news agency reports. Iran's military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, has warned the US against attacking Iranian vessels in coastal and territorial waters, saying it will not leave any threat "unanswered". Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington to meet with US President Donald Trump.
Tehran [Iran], July 28 (ANI): Iranian Deputy Parliament Speaker Hamidreza Haji Babaei said Iran would 'never reach an understanding with America,' asserting that the Strait of Hormuz is 'the pinnacle of our power' while reiterating support for the 'resistance' and warning Ukraine against any 'mischief' in the Caspian Sea, according to Iranian news agency ISNA.
Israeli attacks, demolitions ongoing in south Lebanon Israeli attacks and demolitions were reported in southern Lebanon early on Tuesday morning, state media reported. According to the National News Agency, bombing and demolition operations were carried by Israeli forces in the towns of Majdal Zoun, Mansouri and Bint Jbeil.
Drone attacks, blasts reported in northern Iraq Several drone strikes were reported in various areas in northern Iraq early on Tuesday, including attacks in Erbil, Soran and Khalifan. The US-led coalition’s air defences intercepted one drone over Erbil and struck down three more over Soran. According to local media, explosions occurred across Iraq's Kurdistan Region.
