Palestinian news agency Wafa
Coverage of Palestinian news agency Wafa in the Nexus archive.
- Israeli settlers injure eight Palestinians in West Bank
Israeli settlers attacked the village of Yerza in the occupied West Bank, injuring seven Palestinians. A separate incident in Beit Fajjar saw a Palestinian shot in the thigh during clashes with Israeli forces. Israeli forces prevented some injured from receiving medical care.
- Gaza death toll rises to 73,035 as Israeli attacks continue
The death toll in Gaza has risen to 73,035, with 173,368 Palestinians wounded since October 2023 due to Israeli attacks, according to medical sources cited by Wafa. An additional 1,005 Palestinians have been killed since a US-brokered ceasefire began in October, with officials warning the true casualty count is likely higher.
- Israeli raids and settler attacks intensify across occupied West Bank
Israeli forces conducted raids in Turmus Ayya and Silwan, detaining a Palestinian and a child respectively, while settlers attacked Palestinians near Atara. In Jenin, forces excavated privately owned agricultural land for a military camp.
- Israeli forces use tear gas and stun grenades on Palestinians near Bethlehem
Israeli forces used tear gas and stun grenades against Palestinians near Solomon’s Pools, a historic site southwest of Bethlehem, according to Wafa. The military closed access to the area and imposed movement restrictions.