5 stories for 2026-03-23 · Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access · Israel/Palestine
The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that two men were shot by Israeli occupation forces in Tulkarm in the northern West Bank. One man, aged 53, was shot in the neck and chest; the other, aged 54, was shot in the foot. Both received live ammunition injuries from Israeli forces.
Iranian missile and drone attacks targeted multiple locations across central Israel, resulting in scores of injuries. Gulf air defenses responded to intercept further attacks. Israeli officials reported 15 people injured in the strikes on Sunday.
Israeli settlers carried out attacks on Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, damaging property and targeting people. The violence followed the death of an 18-year-old settler who was reportedly hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian. Four Palestinians were killed in Gaza during the same period.
Children from Gaza are being denied access to cancer treatment in the West Bank due to identity document restrictions. At least one child with leukemia has been prevented from receiving medical care because of his origin.
Israeli extremists have conducted extensive attacks across more than 20 locations in the West Bank, reportedly in retaliation for Iranian strikes.