Israel tenders 1,234 settlement units in occupied Jerusalem's E1 area

Israel has issued a tender for 1,234 settlement units in the E1 plan, located east of occupied Jerusalem. This tender, covering seven settlement complexes, is considered a significant step toward the practical implementation of the controversial E1 scheme, which aims to reshape the area between Jerusalem and the Jordan Valley. The move advances a long-standing plan that has drawn international criticism.

In a separate development, Israeli soldiers reportedly marked Palestinian detainees, including children, with numbers on their foreheads and arms during a raid in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli army has confirmed this practice, stating that "lessons have been learned." The specifics of the raid and the number of detainees involved were not detailed in the provided information.

Furthermore, an Israeli press review estimates the cost of the ongoing conflict in Gaza has reached approximately $140 billion. This figure is subject to potential increases as the conflict continues. The review also touched upon related political campaigns, an incident involving a raid on a UN facility, and an archaeological discovery, though details on these other aspects were not elaborated upon.