Israeli Strikes Kill 12 in South Lebanon as UK Prepares West Bank Settlement Trade Ban (Sep 07, 1905 UTC, 2205 Israel) (Evening Edition)

• Hormuz Restricted Zone — Iran's IRGC Navy political deputy declared that "Oman's Khasab" marks the limit of immunity in the Strait of Hormuz, according to IranWire. The announcement follows Iran's stated plan to establish a restricted zone around the strait. UAE presidential diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash said Abu Dhabi would not accept threats to its energy exports or unilateral control of the Strait of Hormuz Jerusalem Post. Oman said it evacuated 16 crew members from the Saudi-owned tanker Sidr after it was attacked by Iran Reuters.
• IAEA Board Meeting — The quarterly IAEA Board of Governors meeting commenced in Vienna, with Tehran threatening countermeasures as Western nations consider a nuclear resolution, IranWire reported.
• Parliamentary Briefing — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi appeared before Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, addressing the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and Iran-Oman interactions concerning the Strait of Hormuz IRNA.
• US Threats — Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that any attack on Iran's assets would be met with strikes on US energy companies in the region IRNA.

• Kfar Reman Strikes — Israeli airstrikes on the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Reman killed at least 12 people and wounded 10, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry Haaretz. The strikes destroyed a three-storey residential building overnight. Among the dead were two children and four women, with three children and a paramedic among the wounded BBC News. The IDF said it struck Hezbollah infrastructure sites, including a weapons storage facility, after Hezbollah launched two explosive drones toward IDF soldiers operating in the Ali al-Taher Ridge area within the Security Zone IDF Official.
• Beaufort Clash — Two IDF soldiers were lightly wounded in a close-quarters encounter with a Hezbollah operative near Beaufort Castle. Golani Brigade troops returned fire and killed the gunman, then struck Hezbollah infrastructure in response IDF Official.
• Additional Strikes — Israeli forces carried out new bombings in Kfartebnit and Al-Mansouri, southern Lebanon, according to Al-Manar. Lebanese health ministry updated the cumulative toll of Israeli aggression since March 2, 2026 to 4,381 martyrs and 12,402 injuries Al-Manar TV.
• Civilian Casualties — A drone strike killed Haitham Berro, owner of a wood-fired bakery and shops in Al-Rihan, Bint Jbeil News reported.

• IDF Eliminations — The IDF announced the killing of two more terror operatives in Gaza. A Sunday strike in Shati camp killed Sabhi Khader al-Hashem al-Batrihi, a Palestinian Islamic Jihad member who planted bombs against Israeli troops. A separate strike last week killed Ahmad Fuad Khalil Khalas, a Hamas Nukhba Force member IDF Official.
• Hamas Commander Killed — A Hamas Nukhba company commander, Yusuf Aqila, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on Sunday. The IDF said Aqila was advancing attacks on troops and civilians and attempting to restore Hamas capabilities "in a systematic violation of the ceasefire" IDF Official.
• Munition Diversion — The IDF said it diverted a munition mid-air during a strike targeting a Hamas operative after identifying civilians nearby, redirecting it in real time to prevent civilian harm IDF Official.
• Stabilisation Force — Kosovo signed a formal agreement to join the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, becoming the latest country to join the UN-mandated force. The document was signed by US Major General Jasper Jeffers and Kosovo Security Force Commander Lieutenant General Bashkim Jashari Jerusalem Post.

• Stabbing Attack — An Israeli man was critically injured in a stabbing at a farm near Usarin in the Nablus governorate. Israeli Army Radio said a Palestinian man was involved; operations are underway to find the suspect Al Jazeera.
• Settler Violence — Masked Israeli settlers stormed a Palestinian building and looted properties near Sinjil, north of Ramallah, Quds News Network reported.
• UK Settlement Trade Ban — The UK is set to announce a ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank on Tuesday, prohibiting investment in settlement businesses to align with the ICJ ruling that Israel's occupation is unlawful Jerusalem Post. UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese called the measure an "absolutely important" first step and said Britain must also push back against the E1 settlement Arab News.
• IDF Warnings — Israeli military officials warned the political leadership that the IDF would struggle to defend new settlements and outposts in the northern West Bank, citing lack of basic security infrastructure Haaretz.
• School Crisis — ACRI reported that 600,000 West Bank students attended in-person classes just twice weekly in 2023-24, with disruption affecting more than 813,000 students and 50,000 teachers Arab News.

• ICJ Nicaragua Case — Germany asked the International Court of Justice to dismiss the case brought by Nicaragua accusing it of facilitating genocide in Gaza by arming Israel, Quds News Network reported.
• Slovenia Complaint — The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a criminal complaint in Slovenia against the Israeli Foreign Minister over allegations of war crimes Bint Jbeil News.
• Nauru Embassy — Pacific island nation Nauru opened its embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the ninth country to do so Al Jazeera.

• Germany-Russia Diplomatic Freeze — Russia shuttered the German consulate in retaliation after Berlin closed Russian consulates last week, citing a failed drone attack on an airport Al Jazeera.
• Serbia — Thousands attended the funeral of war criminal Ratko Mladic in Serbia Al Jazeera.

• Bolivia — The death toll from a military base explosion near La Paz rose to seven, with rescuers searching for missing soldiers. President Rodrigo Paz declared national mourning Al Jazeera.
• US-Canada Trade — President Trump threatened to ban Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier from selling planes in the US unless it moves production to the country N12 Chat.

Nauru Embassy — Nauru opened its embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the ninth country to do so Al Jazeera.

• Yemen-Saudi Clashes — Houthi rebels accused Saudi Arabia of striking the Central Corrective Facility in Hazm, Jawf province, killing seven including a child and wounding at least seven Associated Press. The Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree warned that continued Saudi attacks would not go unanswered IRNA. The death toll from clashes since Thursday passed 300, according to an AFP tally Arab News.
• Hormuz Shipping — Iran SITREP reported Hormuz remains closed at 4% pre-war flow (1.9 tankers/day 7-day average), with Brent at $97.73 and WTI at $93.10 at six-week highs Iran SITREP.