Israeli forces and settlers injured several Palestinians and arrested 13 in the West Bank, drawing condemnation from Arab and Islamic countries over settlement expansion. Meanwhile, an Israeli rabbi made derogatory remarks about Palestinians, and a campaign for the release of Marwan Barghouti gained support.

Several nations and the EU, including Ursula von der Leyen, have strongly condemned Israel's plans to expand settlements in the West Bank, particularly the E1 plan, warning it undermines prospects for an independent Palestinian state. This widespread opposition highlights growing international concern over the impact of these expansions on the peace process and Palestinian rights.