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Israeli Settlers Burn Palestinian Homes in East Jerusalem as Violence Against Bedouin Communities Escalates

Source: iViews   January 29, 2026

1) Israeli settlers set Palestinian homes on fire in Jerusalem

Homes were burned, residents assaulted and access roads blocked in the Khallat al-Sidra Bedouin community as settlers carried out attacks under the watch of Israeli forces, part of a wider surge in settler violence and land seizures across occupied Jerusalem and the West Bank.

2) Erdogan offers Trump a teleconference with Iran

Turkey's president has proposed hosting a direct teleconference between Washington and Tehran in an effort to defuse rising tensions, even as the US signals readiness for strikes and Iran has yet to formally respond to the mediation bid.

3) European Union labels Iran's IRGC a 'terrorist organisation'

The decision follows Iran's deadly suppression of anti-government demonstrations and comes as regional tensions intensify, with Tehran condemning the move as hypocritical and warning it could fuel further instability.

4) Israel hands over bodies of 15 Palestinians in final captive swap

The handover concludes a series of swaps linked to the Gaza ceasefire, as all Israeli captives are returned while thousands of Palestinians remain imprisoned, many without charge, amid ongoing humanitarian and rights concerns.

Source: iViews   January 29, 2026
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