According to a report, a claim that the u.s. are expected to impose sanctions on the israeli defence unit, yetzah yahuda for their treatment of palestinians in Samaria has been criticised by the israeli government. Reportedly, the purpose of the yetzah yahuda battalion was to encourage orthodox jews to serve in the army by creating an atmosphere conductive to their religious convictions. According to the report, the battalion was the only idf unit to be stationed continuously in Samaria as a support to jewish settlers, they were withdrawn in December 2022.
Reportedly, 18 people have been killed in idf airstrikes in Rafah.