‘Israeli’ National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for the dismantling of the Palestinian Authority and the disarmament of its security forces following the shooting near Hebron in the occupied West Bank.

Ben-Gvir warned against what he described as the possibility of another October 7-style attack originating in the West Bank, urging the ‘Israeli’ government to act before the situation escalates.

“We must not wait for another October 7 to come from the West Bank. The next conflict will erupt from there, and we must act before it is too late,” he said.

Ben-Gvir also demanded the removal of the Palestinian Authority’s weapons and the complete elimination of what he called “terror infrastructure.”

A shooting near the settlement of Telem in the Hebron area of the occupied West Bank targeted a military position, reportedly striking a reserve battalion affiliated with the ‘Israeli’ Home Front Command, according to Hebrew-language media.

Six ‘Israelis’ were wounded, including two critically, according to medical services. The ‘Israeli’ army announced it had killed two people following an exchange of fire that reportedly lasted more than 20 minutes.

Following the incident, the army deployed reinforcements, closed entrances to nearby Palestinian towns and villages, imposed movement restrictions, and launched extensive searches across the surrounding area for possible additional suspects.

Tensions are escalating in Albania as lawmakers grapple on the floor of parliament in Tirana. The confrontation comes amid accusations of corruption and growing anger over the government’s handling of protests. Demonstrators have clashed with police as students demand greater investment in education and protesters call for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign.

Canada and Turkey have announced the launch of negotiations on a free trade agreement during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Ankara.

The announcement comes as Canada faces an ongoing trade war with the United States.

Carney’s visit marks the first by a Canadian prime minister to Turkey.

Yemen’s Houthi movement claims to have carried out four military operations against targets in Saudi Arabia over 48 hours, reportedly involving ballistic missiles and drones. The group says it targeted sites including the Defense Ministry in Riyadh, airports, and Aramco facilities in Yanbu. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree has warned Riyadh against targeting Yemeni tribes, threatening further escalation.

Albanian lawmakers grapple on the floor of parliament in Tirana as opposition members accuse the government of violently targeting protesters amid more than a week of unrest.

Student demonstrators have taken to the streets since last week, demanding greater support for education and renewing calls for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign.

France is facing renewed controversy after President Emmanuel Macron threatened to ban protests deemed “illegitimate” following days of unrest and looting. While the government blames far-left groups and vandals for the violence, the demonstrations began over education concerns and expanded amid anger over the cost of living and public services. The move has reignited debate over public order and the right to protest.

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree warns Saudi Arabia against carrying out threats to target Yemeni tribes, saying any such action would have “catastrophic and unexpected” consequences.

Saree says the group could resort to major options it had previously avoided and holds Riyadh responsible for any resulting escalation.

Yemen’s Houthi group claims to have carried out four military operations against targets in Saudi Arabia over the past 48 hours.

The group says the targets included the Defence Ministry in Riyadh, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, an Aramco site in Yanbu and Abha International Airport.

“Bismillah” means “In the name of God” in Arabic and is commonly said by Muslims before beginning something. In France, the phrase “Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres” has become a viral meme after students suspected a Snapchat account trying to join their protest group was linked to undercover police. The claim remains unconfirmed, but protesters are now using the phrase to mock what they see as stereotypes about young people from Arab and African backgrounds.