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Palestinian Killed by Israeli Forces in The West Bank

Israeli soldiers use weapons amid clashes with Palestinians in the West Bank. Reuters file photo
Israeli soldiers use weapons amid clashes with Palestinians in the West Bank. Reuters file photo
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Palestinian Killed by Israeli Forces in The West Bank

Israeli soldiers use weapons amid clashes with Palestinians in the West Bank. Reuters file photo
Israeli soldiers use weapons amid clashes with Palestinians in the West Bank. Reuters file photo

A Palestinian man was shot dead by Israeli forces during a raid in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, the Palestinian Fatah party said in a statement.
The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment, Reuters said.
Palestinian media said Israeli forces opened fire on the home of a 37-year-old man in a town south of the West Bank city of Jenin. The body was being held by Israel, the report said.
Jenin, in the northern West Bank, has been a center for Palestinian groups for decades and armed factions have resisted repeated attempts to dislodge them by the Israeli military.
Palestinian security forces moved into Jenin last month in a move they say is aimed at suppressing armed groups of "outlaws" who have built up a power base in the city and its adjacent refugee camp.
Hundreds of Palestinians and dozens of Israelis have been killed in the West Bank since the Oct. 7, 2023 attack by Hamas militants on southern Israel triggered the war in Gaza and a wider conflict on several fronts.

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US Summons Iraqi Ambassador Over Drone Strike on Diplomatic Facility in Baghdad

A man waves the flags of Iraq and Iran from the sunroof of a vehicle during celebrations welcoming the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran in Baghdad's central Tahrir Square on April 8, 2026. (AFP)
A man waves the flags of Iraq and Iran from the sunroof of a vehicle during celebrations welcoming the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran in Baghdad's central Tahrir Square on April 8, 2026. (AFP)
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US Summons Iraqi Ambassador Over Drone Strike on Diplomatic Facility in Baghdad

A man waves the flags of Iraq and Iran from the sunroof of a vehicle during celebrations welcoming the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran in Baghdad's central Tahrir Square on April 8, 2026. (AFP)
A man waves the flags of Iraq and Iran from the sunroof of a vehicle during celebrations welcoming the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran in Baghdad's central Tahrir Square on April 8, 2026. (AFP)

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau summoned Iraqi Ambassador Nizar Khirullahon Thursday after a drone struck a major US diplomatic facility in Baghdad, the State Department said in a statement.

The US Embassy in Baghdad said earlier that Iraqi "terrorist militias," who Washington accused of being aligned with ‌Iran, had ‌conducted multiple drone attacks near ‌the ⁠Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center ⁠and Baghdad International Airport on Wednesday.

The State Department said Landau acknowledged the Iraqi security forces' efforts to respond while emphasizing "the Iraqi government's failure to prevent these attacks."

The State Department said Washington expects the Iraqi government to take measures to dismantle ⁠Iran-aligned factions in Iraq.

It also ‌said that "some elements associated ‌with the Iraqi government continue to actively provide political, ‌financial, and operational cover for the militias."

Dozens of ‌people have been killed in Iraq since the start of the Iran war, according to Iraqi health authorities. Those include civilians, members of the Iran-affiliated Popular ‌Mobilization Forces, US-allied Kurdish Peshmerga fighters, police and army.

The Iran war began ⁠when the ⁠US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28. Iran responded with its own strikes on Israel and Gulf states with US bases. US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed thousands and displaced millions.

US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday, which has remained fragile. The US president had previously threatened to destroy Iran's entire civilization in remarks that were widely condemned.

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Israel-Lebanon Direct Negotiations Expected Next Week in Washington

The Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, who is expected to lead the negotiations on the Israeli side. (Reuters)
The Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, who is expected to lead the negotiations on the Israeli side. (Reuters)
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Israel-Lebanon Direct Negotiations Expected Next Week in Washington

The Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, who is expected to lead the negotiations on the Israeli side. (Reuters)
The Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, who is expected to lead the negotiations on the Israeli side. (Reuters)

Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon are expected next week in Washington, according to a person familiar with the matter, a day after deadly Israeli strikes targeted several areas simultaneously around the country and pounding the capital, Beirut.

"We can confirm that the Department will host a meeting next week to discuss ongoing ceasefire negotiations with Israel and Lebanon," the US official told AFP.

The announcement came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had approved direct talks focused on disarming Iran-backed Hezbollah.

Netanyahu said there is no ceasefire in Lebanon and his country will keep striking Hezbollah.

According to several Israeli media outlets, Israel’s ambassador to Washington, Yechiel Leiter, is expected to lead the negotiations on behalf of the Israeli side.

Quoted by his office, Netanyahu said: “Following Lebanon’s repeated requests to begin direct negotiations with Israel, I gave my instructions yesterday to engage in direct talks with Lebanon as soon as possible”.

He added that the negotiations will address the disarmament of Hezbollah and the establishment of peaceful relations between Israel and Lebanon.

But a Lebanese government official said on Thursday that Lebanon seeks a ceasefire before the onset of negotiations with Israel.

Meanwhile a Hezbollah lawmaker confirmed the party’s rejection of any direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, calling instead for an Israeli withdrawal from the south of the country.

New Strikes

Previously, Netanyahu had affirmed that strikes against “Hezbollah” would continue “wherever necessary” until security is fully restored for residents of northern Israel.

On Thursday evening, the Israel army said it struck Hezbollah rocket launch platforms in Lebanon.

Two days after a US-Iran ceasefire, the international community fears that the truce could be undermined by the continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

In Beirut, rescue teams are still searching through the rubble for victims of the simultaneous strikes carried out by Israel on several areas on Wednesday. The strikes left more than 300 dead and over 1,100 injured, according to Lebanese authorities.

In southern Lebanon, strikes killed at least five people, while Hezbollah announced that its fighters are engaged in direct confrontations with Israeli forces in the area.

The Israeli army again warned residents of several neighborhoods in Beirut’s southern suburbs to evacuate ahead of new airstrikes.

The US-Iran ceasefire is faltering after Israel pounded Beirut and as Iran maintains its grip on the Strait of Hormuz while truce talks remain uncertain.

Both Tehran and Washington are claiming victory and exerting pressure, with talks on a permanent deal set to begin soon in Islamabad and US Vice President JD Vance set to lead the US delegation.

Israeli strikes made Wednesday the deadliest day in Lebanon since the war began, with more than 300 people killed. There are lingering disagreements over whether the ceasefire covers the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Iran is warning of “STRONG responses” if attacks on its militant ally don’t stop.

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Grundberg Urges Need to Keep Yemen out of Regional Escalation

Grundberg meets with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaya Zindani in Aden. (Yemeni government)
Grundberg meets with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaya Zindani in Aden. (Yemeni government)
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Grundberg Urges Need to Keep Yemen out of Regional Escalation

Grundberg meets with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaya Zindani in Aden. (Yemeni government)
Grundberg meets with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaya Zindani in Aden. (Yemeni government)

UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg concluded a visit to Aden, where he met with senior Yemeni government officials to discuss the implications of recent regional and national developments on prospects for peace in Yemen, and priorities for the political, economic and military/security tracks of the UN-led mediation process.

He met with Presidential Leadership Council Member Mahmood Al-Subihi and Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaya Zindani.

Discussions focused on the regional escalation and its impact on Yemen, as well as on internal developments, including efforts to stabilize the situation in southern governorates. The envoy also briefed on the status of ongoing negotiations related to conflict-related detainees, said UN Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen in a statement.

The government’s economic priorities, including the adoption of the 2026 budget and strategic plan were at the center of Grundberg’s discussions with Minister of Finance Marwan Bin Ghanem, and Minister of Oil and Minerals Mohammed Bamaqa. The meetings focused on financial stabilization, including revenue and budgetary priorities, as well as advancing the resumption of fuel production and exports to support economic recovery.

Grundberg’s meeting with Minister of State for Women’s Affairs Ahed Jasoos, focused on the importance of inclusive participation, including the meaningful engagement of women in political, and public decision-making processes, as well as the economic empowerment of women and the need to strengthen social and legal protections.

The envoy also met with Central Bank of Yemen Governor Ahmed Ahmed Ghaleb, with discussions focusing on economic stabilization measures and the broader financial context, including monetary challenges and opportunities for advancing reforms.

In his meeting with Minister of State and Governor of Aden Abdulrahman Sheikh, Grundberg discussed local dynamics and ongoing efforts to support stability and service delivery in the governorate.

He met with members from civil society and media as part of the broader inclusion efforts of the Office.

In all his engagements, the envoy reiterated the importance of shielding Yemen from regional escalations, supporting economic stability, and preserving space for a Yemeni-led political process under UN auspices.