UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Israeli fire killed two Palestinians, Ahmad Adel Abu Mukho and Odeh Abdul Rahim Odeh Farakhneh, during an army-backed settler attack in Deir Jarir, West Bank. Settlers raided a house, stole sheep, and opened fire on residents, while Israeli forces blocked ambulance access. The UN reported a 130% increase in settler violence against Palestinians in 2025, with 50 deaths since October 2023.

A Palestinian infant in Gaza is killed by a sniper shot, linked to an ancient oracle's prophecy about Israel's prosperity through defeating the Amalek. A UN report documents strategic targeting of Palestinian children to fulfill a 'mythical promise of a Greater Israel,' drawing parallels to historical genocides like Hitler's Holocaust. Israeli soldiers involved in the conflict have reportedly been traumatized by the brutality.

A UN inquiry called for the immediate release of Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, detained by Israel since December 2024, citing concerns over abuse and his deteriorating health. Israel denied the allegations, while a separate UN rights body labeled his detention arbitrary, violating international human rights laws.

Iran rejected U.S. claims about allowing UN nuclear inspections after U.S. Vice President JD Vance highlighted the return of inspectors as a negotiation breakthrough. The U.S. temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran, allowing oil sales in dollars, while Israel and Lebanon began new talks over a ceasefire. A UN report accused Israel of targeting children in Gaza, leading to allegations of genocide and war crimes.

Israeli settlers attacked the Christian village of Taybeh in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to agricultural fields and homes. The UN accused Israeli authorities of enabling settler violence, citing a sharp rise in attacks since the 2023 Gaza war began.