Morning recap

Good morning, Middle East Eye readers. Iran has requested the United States to "correct its behavior" and outlined six conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including a permanent end to military actions against Iran and its allies in the region. US Vice President Kamala Harris stated that while progress has been made in negotiations with Iran, Washington remains focused on determining Tehran's willingness to make long-term changes toward a more positive relationship with the US.

In the West Bank, Israeli settler attacks continue, with Palestinian media outlets reporting that Palestinian property was set ablaze during an overnight assault. Meanwhile, Israeli troops breached a Lebanese village under Lebanese army control, constructing an earthen barrier overnight.

A girl and her father sustained injuries when an Israeli drone crashed in the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Rumman. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant quietly approved rehabilitation efforts in southern Gaza two weeks ago, according to Israeli Army Radio.

Hamas has affirmed its readiness to proceed with a US-backed Gaza peace plan, urging pressure on Israel, which maintains it did not agree to the latest component of the deal. Finally, Saudi Arabia and Yemen's internationally recognized government have joined a growing list of nations condemning an attack on a UAE oil tanker.