What's happened
Israeli forces kill a senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander in a West Bank airstrike, while conducting a raid in Dayr al-Ghusun that results in the death of five Palestinian gunmen. The UK announces new sanctions on extremist groups accused of violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
Why it matters
The killing of the Islamic Jihad commander and the raid in Dayr al-Ghusun highlight the ongoing conflict in the West Bank, with Israeli forces targeting militant groups. The UK's sanctions aim to address violence against Palestinians, underscoring international concern over the situation.
What the papers say
According to The Times of Israel, a senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Rafah. The Guardian reports on the impact of settler violence in the West Bank following the killing of an Israeli teenager. Al Jazeera covers Israeli forces shooting dead two young Palestinians in the West Bank. Sky News details the death of an ambulance driver in the West Bank during an attack by violent Jewish settlers.
How we got here
Tensions in the West Bank have been escalating, with Israeli forces conducting raids and targeting militant groups. Settler violence has also been on the rise, leading to clashes and casualties. The UK's announcement of sanctions reflects international efforts to address violence against Palestinians in the region.
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