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Illegal Israeli settlers disrupt Russian ambassador’s tour in northern West Bank

Illegal Israeli settlers disrupt Russian ambassador’s tour in northern West Bank

Diplomatic delegation intercepted in city of Salfit

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Trump prefers negotiated settlement with Iran: US defense chief
09.02.2026

Trump prefers negotiated settlement with Iran: US defense chief

Pete Hegseth says US president ‘wants a negotiated settlement. I think it would be a wise choice for them to take him up on that deal’

Germany criticizes Israel's move to tighten control in West Bank
09.02.2026

Germany criticizes Israel's move to tighten control in West Bank

Berlin says Israel's decision violates its obligations under international law and sets back prospects for peaceful solution

Syrian Petroleum Company team begins taking over oil fields in Hasakah
09.02.2026

Syrian Petroleum Company team begins taking over oil fields in Hasakah

Move comes in implementation of agreement to assume control of Rumeilan and Al-Suwaydiyah oil fields

Israeli measures on occupied West Bank ‘dangerous, violation of international law’: Palestinian official
09.02.2026

Israeli measures on occupied West Bank ‘dangerous, violation of international law’: Palestinian official

‘Israeli decisions are an attempt to systematically change the geographical nature of the Palestinian land,’ Amir Dawood tells Anadolu

Power grabs, demolitions, illegal settlements: What lies behind Israeli decisions on occupied West Bank?
09.02.2026

Power grabs, demolitions, illegal settlements: What lies behind Israeli decisions on occupied West Bank?

Israeli decisions include ‘a series of measures that will allow Israelis to purchase land in the territories almost without limitation and without government oversight,’ says Peace Now