Around 11:20 pm, an Israeli airstrike targeted the tent of Al-Jazeera's staff at Al-Shifa Medical Complex, killing 6 journalists including renowned Al-Jazeera correspondents Anas Al-Sharif and Mohammed Qriqea. The massacre also injured journalists Ahmad Al-Harazin, Mohammad Sobh, and Mohammad Qayta. The IDF assassinated them after a long campaign of incitement— and murder— against Palestinians journalists, particularly Anas whom it accused repeatedly and without evidence of being an agent of Hamas. The assassination came on the anniversary of one of Israel's most gruesome massacres at Al-Tabi'in school where Anas had documented some of his most poignant reporting. Shortly after the latter, the IDF's arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee incited against Anas, and continued to do so several times throughout the next 12 months. The IDF put Anas on a kill-list of journalists and continued inciting against Anas after his reporting on the devastating effects of Israel's starvation policy starting late July. Former US army EOD export Trevor Ball noted that the damage pattern seen in the aftermath is "consistent with an Israeli Mikholit bomb. They've (IDF) also used the Mikholit is similar strikes on media tents in the past." **Names of the martyrs:** 1. Anas Al-Sharif "Abu Salah" (correspondent for Al Jazeera) 2. Mohammed Qriqea "Abu Zain" (correspondent for Al Jazeera) 3. Ibrahim Daher "Abu Karim" (Al Jazeera cameraman and volunteer paramedic) 4. Mohammad Nofal "Abu Yahya" (Al Jazeera crew assistant photojournalist) 5. Momen Aliwa (cameraman) 6. Muhammad Al-Khalidi (freelance journalist)

**Israeli army expels the Bedouin community of Ein Ayoub, near Deir Ammar, West Bank** ***** The Ein Ayoub Bedouin community (Ramallah, near Deir Ammar) is an "Area C" community threatened with forcible transfer by both Israeli settlers and the Israeli army: — 19 households comprising 102 members. Extensive Israeli settler groundworks have already been completed around Ein Ayoub- adjacent to community structures and grazing lands, significantly restricting movement and access. These ground works have effectively enabled Israeli settler infrastructure to surround the community’s perimeter — bypass roads, settlements, including *Na’aleh* and *Nahliel*, and settlement outposts including a recently established one in the Al Reysan area. This new outpost is linked to the Neria outpost, commonly referred to as *‘Neria’s farm’*, which is linked to **Neria Ben Pazi** who has been sanctioned by multiple governments, due to his alleged involvement in violent attacks and forced displacement of Palestinians. ### Timeline of recent events ***** **August 8, 2025** – Jewish settlers raided the community, terrorizing residents and warning them they had 24 hours to leave the area. According to reports from the community, on 8 August at approximately 19:00, armed settlers, accompanied by Israeli forces, entered the community and assaulted residents. Settlers verbally ordered the community to leave within 24 hours, while Israeli forces told residents they had one week to vacate. All threats were verbal only, with no written orders, creating legal uncertainty and heightening fear. We understand that the Palestinian Authority is supporting legal aid in this community. **August 9, 2025** – On the morning, 9 August, approximately 30 armed settlers arrived near the community and remain present, maintaining pressure and threats. Residents moved their sheep out at night to avoid harm or confiscation. Palestinian homes were torched by violent Israeli settlers. **August 11, 2025** – After residents had already resigned themselves to displacement by settler militias and were preparing to leave their homes within the next couple of days, soldiers arrived in the village late at night. They declared the village a "closed military zone" and ordered the residents to leave immediately. When locals firmly refused to leave during the night, the soldiers “allowed” them to stay until 1 p.m., in two separate tents — one for men, the other for women — on the condition that, while in the village, no one could leave the tents or move between them. After granting this “permission,” the soldiers forced one of the men to state on camera that no one had attempted to expel them **Testimony of the activits account Dror Etkes** *I have been going around the West Bank for over 20 years, and I can testify that the connection between IDF and the settlers has always been a malignant block of poison, but it has never been as close to the level of toxicity as it is under the current Central Command chief, Avi Balut [He replaced Major General Yehuda Fox as the central commander chief.]. This is the order, according to which the soldiers on the spot expelled the Bedouins from their homes last night. Take note of the name: “Peace Farm Area.” The IDF spokesperson claims it was a mistake by the soldiers on the ground: There is no “farm” there, nor any “peace.” There is also no legal basis for establishing a “farm” since there is no “state land” there. What there is, is an outpost from which the violence in the area began — but the Orwellian name reveals the settlers’ plans. The poisonous fingerprints of Smotrich and his people in the Ministry of Defense are as clear as can be. The closure order signed by Inan Fares, the newly appointed commander of the Binyamin Brigade, [Anan is the commander chief of the Binyamin brigade. He currently holds the rank of lieutenant colonel] is not a “mistake,” as the IDF spokesperson claims, but the most distilled and authentic expression of how the settlers operate the army — however and whenever they want. The soldiers expelled the Palestinians yesterday because that is what they were told they should do.* **According to UNOCHA**, this is the ninth community to be fully displaced in the Ramallah governorate since January 2023, following recurrent attacks by Israeli settlers.

On Augustus 5, 2025, Israeli bulldozers began the demolition of a school under construction in the village of Al-Aqaba east of Tubas. Director of Education in Tubas, Azmi Bsharat, said Israeli forces, accompanied by bulldozers, stormed the village of Al-Aqaba and proceeded to demolish the school, which was funded by the French Agency. The occupation had issued a stop-work order against the school several months ago and had also seized heavy machinery that was being used at the site. Despite plans being submitted to the Civil Administration and assurances a court ruling would be awaited, the demolition proceeded on August 5. The school was intended to be a two-storey building, covering an area of 704 square meters, and constructed on a five-dunum plot of land. **Report from UNOCAH:** On 5 August, Israeli authorities demolished a donor-funded under-construction school intended to serve approximately 90 students in Al ‘Aqaba village, in Tubas governorate. Previously on 24 June 2024, a stop-work order was issued against the project, and a cement mixer and bulldozer were confiscated and held for about a month by Israeli forces. In late August 2024, the Al ‘Aqaba village council submitted the project plans and requests for permits to the Israeli Civil Administration (ICA) and received a response stating that the demolition would not proceed until a decision is made by the court. Nonetheless, the ICA proceeded with the demolition on 5 August 2025. The planned school was intended to replace the existing governmental village school, which operates under poor conditions, lacking adequate infrastructure and essential facilities. **France Foreign Ministry statement:** On Augustus 15, *“France strongly condemns the destruction by Israeli authorities of a school under construction in the northern West Bank, funded by the French Development Agency in cooperation with the European Union. We are demanding accountability from the Israeli authorities for this demolition”* The ministry said it is the second demolition of a French-funded project in the West Bank, after the Al-Bustan center in East Jerusalem : *“The continuation of the settlement policy constitutes a serious violation of international law and threatens the prospect of a two-state solution,”*  *Palestinian students hold flags and placards on the rubble of their destroyed aqaba mixed basic school protesting against its demolition by Israeli forces in the village of Aqaba. Photo by Nasser Ishtayeh/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images*

The Jahalin Bedouin residents of Deir Hajla, West Bank, who face severe humanitarian conditions with no water, electricity, or basic needs after Israeli forces demolished their entire community on August 3, 2025. At 9 a.m., troops with two bulldozers surrounded the area, destroyed homes, and assaulted residents, 31 people, including 20 children. One man suffered facial fractures and was hospitalized. Soldiers forced deletion of all phone recordings under threat of smashing devices. The residents were forcibly displaced to the outskirts of Jericho, now living in dire conditions on private land with nothing.

Wadi Rahal is a valley (wadi) located just south of Bethlehem, in the southern part of the West Bank, Palestine. It stretches from the hills around Bethlehem toward the Dead Sea basin. It is part of the rugged terrain typical of the Judean hills, with seasonal streams that flow mainly in the rainy winter months. The valley is characterized by rocky landscapes, olive groves, and small Palestinian villages. ### Nearby communities: *************** The area around Wadi Rahal includes Palestinian villages and towns, such as Beit Jala and Al Khader. It is also close to Israeli settlements in the Bethlehem area, which has caused tensions over land and access. Wadi Rahal lies in Area C under full Israeli military control, where Palestinian building and development are highly restricted. The area often faces issues related to settler expansion, land confiscations, and restrictions on Palestinian movement. This village is one of the areas threatened by seizure and settlement expansion, given its proximity to the Efrat colony, Historical and cultural significance: The valley and surrounding areas are rich in history, with archaeological sites dating back to biblical times, and are part of the cultural landscape of the Bethlehem region. ### Nearby Settlements and Outposts: ******* **Efrat:** Located approximately 3 km north of Wadi Rahal, Efrat is a significant Israeli settlement in the Gush Etzion bloc. Settlers from Efrat have been involved in various incidents in Wadi Rahal, including armed attacks on Palestinian residents. שלום עכשיו **Afrata:** An illegal settlement established on Palestinian land south of Bethlehem, Afrata is situated near Wadi Rahal. Its proximity has led to increased land confiscations and settlement expansion efforts in the area. ### Timeline of events ************** **May 7, 2025:** An agricultural facility in the Khallet al-Nahla area, near Wadi Rahal, was demolished. WAFA Agency **June 24, 2025:** An agricultural room was demolished, land was bulldozed, and a water well was filled in Wadi Rahal. **July 13, 2025:** Israeli settlers established a new outpost east of Bethlehem, contributing to the rising settler violence in the region **July 31, 2025:** Israeli forces demolished two homes and four agricultural rooms used for storing agricultural equipment and materials, expelling residents and preventing them from retrieving their belongings. According to Ammar Hijazi, a member of the Wadi Rahal village council, a large Israeli forces, accompanied by bulldozers and military vehicles, stormed the village and began extensive demolition operations. The military bulldozers also demolished two homes, each measuring approximately 200 square meters, one belonging to Ahmed al-Badawi and the other to the Saad family.

Around 0:30 am, an Israelis trike targeted the UNRWA Faysal school in Al-Amal neighborhood in Khan Younis, killing six people from Al-Masri family—cousins and nephews of journalist Hamza Al-Masri. In addition, at least 3 little children were injured and burned. **Names of the martyrs:** 1. Eid Bashir Mahmoud Al-Masri (father) 2. Julia Eid Bashir Mahmoud Al-Masri (Eid's daughter) 3. Ibrahim Faraj Al-Masri 4. Muhammad Eid Bashir Mahmoud Al-Masri (Eid's son) 5. Jafra Eid Bashir Mahmoud Al-Masri (Eid's daughter)

Around 1 am, an Israeli artillery strike targeted the headquarters of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society in Al-Amal neighborhood in Khan Younis. The strike killed one PRCS staff member, injured two others along with a civilian who was atempting to extinguish the fire that broke out and damaged the premises. **Name of the martyr:** 1. Omar Mansour Slayem On the afternoon of August 6, Israeli artillery shelled the 8th floor of the PRCS headquarters.

To commemorate **Tisha B'av**—the jewish day mourning the destruction of the temples—Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir led a large group of Jews to march into Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. This incursion was the **largest since Israel occupied the site**: 3,969 jews desecrated the mosque, with 1,250 reported in Ben-Gvir's group. It was also the **longest** lasting at 6 hours and 15 minutes depriving muslims from their worship site. Ben Gvir also **led prayers** and other rituals while Jews were shouting, singing, and dancing, effectively **violating the status quo** of the site, desecrating the muslim holy site, and demonstrating a push to judaize the muslim holy site. Several high profile Israeli figures joined the provocative effort including **Deputy Minsiter of Foreign Affairs Sharren Haskel**, Minister **Yitzhak Wasserlauf**, Likud **Knesset member Amit Halevi**, and leading zionist figures like **Nili Naouri Kupfer**. The latter led a group raising **Israeli flags** and loudly chanting the **Israeli national anthem**, asserting Israeli domination over the site. The break-ins opened with a group recitation of **“Shema Yisrael” atop the Marwani mosque** (aka Solomon's stables). Footage showed Jews performing the following rites on the site: epic prostration ("mass laying down"), priestly blessings (Birkat Kohanim), readings from the Book of Lamentations, morning and evening Torah prayers, with some carryin Torah scrolls while many raised calls to rebuild the so-called **Third Temple**. Jews proceeded to **smash tombstones** in the Bab al-Rahma **muslim cemetery** adjacent to Al-Aqsa mosque. Israeli security officers restricted freedom of movement in the Old City, arrested 3 mosque guards, and blocked muslim worshippers from accessing their holy site.

On July 31, 2025: early morning, settler raided the town of Silwad,near Ramallah and ignited fires in Silwad, targeting homes and vehicles. During the incident, Khamis Ayyad, a 40y/o an US-Palestinian citizen, attempts to extinguish fires; he collapses from smoke inhalation and dies. A relative of Ayyad’s, and a resident of Silwad, said they woke up at 2am (23:00 GMT) to see “flames devouring vehicles across the neighbourhood (...) The townspeople panicked and rushed to extinguish the fires engulfing the cars and buildings,” . Ayyad had been trying to put out a fire burning his brother’s car. The settlers also attacked the nearby villages of Khirbet Abu Falah and Rammun, setting fire to more vehicles. **According to the Israeli journalist backed by the IDF, Emmanuel Fabian:** Israeli forces arrive but suspects have fled; investigations are launched. "During scans in Silwad, the IDF reported that Palestinians hurled stones at the troops, who responded with riot dispersal means. Police launched an investigation into the arson and vandalism." "Footage from the town showed several homes and cars on fire. On one wall, Hebrew graffiti reading “Revenge [for] the shooting of Zio-Nazis” was seen alongside a Star of David." **Name of the martyr:** Khamis Abdul Latif Ayyad, 40 y/o

Around midnight, Israeli launchign a series of airstrikes targeting several houses in the New Camp of Al-Nuseirat camp in Central Gaza. The bombing led to the mass murder of 30 people from different generations of three families. **Names of the martyrs:** Ataya family: 1. Hashem Ali Abu Ataya 2. Nahida Ali Abu Ataya 3. Nawal Mohammad Al-Ramlawi "Abu Ataya" 4. Ali Hashem Abu Ataya 5. Lama Hashem Abu Ataya 6. Farah Hashem Abu Ataya 7. Marah Hashem Abu Ataya 8. Aisha Abu Ataya Siyam family: 1. Khalil Issa Siyam 2. Aya Khalil Issa Siyam 3. Hala Khalil Issa Siyam 4. Abdurahman Khalil Siyam 5. Intisar Abdurahman Siyam 6. Hadeel Fayes Ismail Timraz Nabhan family: 1. Sarah Abdul-Moneim Nabhan 2. Amna Hassan Nabhan "Nassar" 3. Moataz Mahmoud Abu Nabhan 4. Leen Mahmoud Abu Nabhan 5. Iman Mahmoud Abu Nabhan 6. Mo’min Mahmoud Abu Nabhan 7. Abdulqader Nabhan 8. Suzan Abdulmajid Nabhan 9. Husein Abdulqader Nabhan 10. Yusuf Abdulqader Nabhan 11. Abdul-Moneim Nabhan 12. Reem Al-Khateeb (Abdul-Moneim's wife, pregnant, midwife at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital) 13. Reem Al-Khateeb's fetus (7 month) 14. Umm Ghassan Nabhan