The UN reports a significant escalation in violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank during the olive harvest season, including attacks on farms and communities vital to Palestinian families, amidst ongoing Israeli military operations and settlement expansion.

This violence has contributed to the broader regional tensions, with Israeli forces conducting arrests and strikes in the West Bank and Lebanon, and ongoing clashes involving Hezbollah and other factions.

Meanwhile, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance expressed cautious optimism about the Gaza ceasefire holding, emphasizing the US's role as mediator and calling for patience in the release of hostages and Gaza's reconstruction, while reaffirming that no American troops will be deployed.

Vance also highlighted the importance of disarming Hamas and building a better future in the region, visiting Jerusalem to reinforce diplomatic efforts amid ongoing violence.

Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of two more hostages from Gaza, bringing the total number of deceased captives to at least 17, with efforts ongoing to identify and free the remaining hostages amid continued military operations.

Hamas has released 15 of 28 hostages so far, citing difficulties in locating others, as Israel continues its efforts to recover and identify captives, and as negotiations persist.

In Lebanon, a civilian was killed by an Israeli drone strike in Aïn Qana, despite a ceasefire agreement from November 2024, with ongoing Israeli bombings of Lebanon and tensions involving Hezbollah.

Regional tensions persist with Israeli strikes in Lebanon and violence involving Hezbollah, prompting international calls for restraint and diplomatic visits, including a planned trip by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Israel.

Israeli military operations in the West Bank have resulted in 45 arrests, and a strike in Lebanon killed Hezbollah commander Issa Ahmad Karbala, highlighting ongoing regional instability.

Overall, the conflict remains intense, with recent violence, military actions, and diplomatic efforts shaping the complex political landscape of Gaza, the West Bank, and neighboring countries.

UNRWA warns that destruction and displacement in the West Bank threaten future stability, emphasizing that withdrawal from Gaza should not lead to increased occupation elsewhere.

Jared Kushner praised the effective communication between the UN and Israel on humanitarian aid and noted the unexpectedly positive status of the ceasefire despite ongoing tensions.