US Senator Marco Rubio issued a warning to Israel regarding potential West Bank annexation, stating that legislative actions by parliament and reported settler violence pose a threat to ongoing efforts for a Gaza agreement.
Concurrently, Egeland highlighted observations of violence and impunity in the West Bank, which he noted contribute to the dispossession of communities, drawing parallels to conditions in Gaza. This period has also seen a rapid expansion of settlement construction in the occupied West Bank since the Israeli government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came to power in 2022, with approximately 700,000 Israeli settlers residing in these areas.
Separately, Israel has maintained a blockade preventing international reporters from entering Gaza since October 7, 2023, while Palestinian journalists continue to cover the conflict for global media outlets.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/oct/23/israel-west-bank-gaza-rubio-middle-east-latest-news-updates