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Projectile strikes tanker entering Strait of Hormuz; two crew members injured

Middle East: A tanker was struck by an "unknown projectile" while entering the Strait of Hormuz, leaving two crew members with minor injuries, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) centre. The UKMTO said on Monday that the vessel was continuing to its next port of call under its own power and that there were no reports of any environmental impact. The incident comes as tensions remain elevated across the region. Iran has asserted control over much of the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the war involving the United States and Israel on 28 February. During peacetime, around 20 million barrels of oil, representing roughly one-fifth of global supply, passed through the strategic waterway each day. Although some tankers have resumed transiting the strait, traffic remains significantly below previous levels.

MBMobile Business•Associated Press21 Sept

An Israeli settler and a Palestinian driver killed in West Bank shootings

An Israeli settler has been fatally shot in the occupied West Bank, while Israel's military said it killed a man who attempted to ram his vehicle into troops elsewhere in the Palestinian territory. The news came as violence in the West Bank is escalating at a very rapid pace. “All Israeli military authorities involved with the West Bank have been warning the Israeli government that the situation is basically out of control”, explains FRANCE 24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky.

France 24France 24•FRANCE2420 Sept

'NAZA' documentary about Gaza war sparks political storm in Israel

The Israeli filmmakers behind the documentary NAZA may have received a standing ovation at the Venice film festival, they have been facing violent threats to their lives and citizenship at home in Israel. A month ahead of crucial elections, the film profiles anonymous military sources who speak about the widespread killing of civilians in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he intends to introduce legislation aimed at revoking the citizenship of people who "defame IDF soldiers". Details by Shirli Sitbon, FRANCE 24 international affairs editor.

France 24France 24•FRANCE2420 Sept

Israeli president pardons combat medic who shot dead wounded Palestinian attacker

Elor Azaria’s conviction in 2017 for manslaughter of man who stabbed soldier continues to divide country Israel’s president has pardoned a combat medic who shot dead a badly wounded Palestinian attacker who had stabbed a soldier in the occupied West Bank, in a case that divided the country a decade ago. Elor Azaria’s conviction in 2017 for manslaughter and his release after serving two-thirds of his 18-month sentence drew enormous attention in Israel, where military service is compulsory for most Jewish men. Continue reading...

The GuardianThe Guardian•Associated Press in Jerusalem19 Sept

From ovations in Venice to death threats in Israel: the extreme responses to NAZA documentary

As Gaza documentary wins cinematic acclaim, its directors face vitriol in Israel amid a febrile election campaign First there was a moment of stunned silence. Then, in the Sala Grande, the main screening hall of the Venice film festival within the Palazzo del Cinema, the audience stood almost as one and turned to applaud the film-makers for 25 minutes. The film the audience had watched for 80 harrowing minutes was the Gaza documentary NAZA, which has been produced by the Guardian. Continue reading...

The GuardianThe Guardian•Peter Beaumont19 Sept