9 stories for 2026-03-28 · Israel/Palestine
Mohammad al-Malhi was killed in a surge of settler violence in the West Bank, making him the seventh Palestinian killed by settlers since the start of the war with Iran. A Palestinian was also killed during an Israeli military operation north of Jerusalem, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
Israeli restrictions on Palestinian movement have worsened, including the shutdown of medical corridors in Gaza and increased limitations on freedom of movement in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. International protective presence by activists has become less effective at deterring violence from settlers and soldiers. The situation has deteriorated significantly since October 2023, alongside destruction of Gaza's food production capacity.
Three Palestinians, including a child, were killed by occupation forces gunfire in the West Bank in a single day. Palestinian authorities warned of an imminent forced displacement threat targeting approximately 200 Palestinian families in Jerusalem.
Israel's military reported detecting rockets launched from Yemen toward Israel for the first time since the start of fighting on February 28, after Houthi threats to join combat. Iranian strikes on a Saudi military base injured 12 U.S. soldiers. Missile and drone attacks also targeted the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran expanded on its 29th day.
Warnings have been issued regarding an environmental and health catastrophe in central and southern Gaza resulting from waste dumping.
Small Iranian rockets have been falling on Israel and the West Bank nearly daily for about a month, according to reports. The strikes serve as a testament to Middle Eastern tensions amid ongoing conflict.
Israel's ambassador to Washington informed the Foreign Ministry that settler attacks have become a significant topic in American society, generating widespread anger and criticism.
Witnesses have reported an airstrike on a residential apartment in the Shati refugee camp in Gaza.
Reports indicate concerns about significant civilian casualties related to a Gaza plan, with divisions emerging among observers regarding its implications.