Israel intends to maintain its military presence in southern Lebanon and establish a 'security zone' south of the Litani River, a move that could lead to a massive escalation in the region.

Families of Palestinian prisoners are protesting against a controversial bill passed by the Israeli Knesset, which allows for the death penalty for Palestinians in the West Bank, with jailed Palestinians expressing fears of execution without due process. The UN has warned that applying this new law would constitute a war crime, condemning it as 'deeply discriminatory', sparking global outcry.