Morning recap

Good morning Middle East Eye readers,

From Iran, Supreme Leader Khamenei accused the US and Israel of being sworn enemies opposed to Muslim unity. President Pezeshkian stated Iran does not seek war but will defend itself against any aggressor, emphasizing that no power can force a nation committed to resisting to submit.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy denied US claims that the Strait of Hormuz remained open, accusing this of being an attempt to manipulate oil prices and hide the US's perceived shortcomings.

In Gaza, Israeli strikes resulted in the deaths of three Palestinians in the al-Amal neighborhood and Tal al-Hawa neighborhood of Khan Younis.

Unrelated to the airstrikes, settlers in Jalud, near Nablus in the West Bank, physically assaulted NBC News journalists and a Palestinian woman in a masked attack.

Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen threatened that Israel would launch another attack against Iran should it attempt to revive its nuclear or missile programs.

Israeli President joined Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in condemning the Qusra settler attack, describing it as a stain on Israel's honor.

Amnesty International called for the release of Palestinian pediatrician Dr. Abu Safiya, who has been held in Israeli detention for 600 days.

Egypt and Kuwait urged a return to US-Iran negotiations, emphasizing the need for de-escalation.

In the West Bank, Israeli forces closed a village entrance while settlers were seen stealing sheep.

Amnesty International also urged action following Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz's threats of expelling residents for supporting Gaza kites.