A Portuguese citizen was assaulted by Israelis in a settler-targeted area of the Jordan Valley, an incident that also involved attacks on an American and a Palestinian citizen, the latter reportedly a victim of sexual assault.

An interim injunction from the High Court has ordered the state to remove Sharvit from seized lands in the Jordan Valley, following a petition by 12 Palestinian farmers who claim they have been blocked from their lands since October 2023.

Israeli Settlers Sexually Assaulted Palestinian Man in Jordan Valley, Witnesses Say Haaretz

According to the Heritage Minister’s office, the flag was hoisted on the mountain peak in a symbolic act that the ministry said reflects a renewed emphasis on Israel’s spiritual heritage.

The Home Front Command said areas including the Gaza Envelope, Jordan Valley, Judea and Samaria, and the Arava will shift from “Limited Activity” to “Partial Activity” starting March 16 at 6 a.m.