LiveLive Updates August 12, 2026Share to FacebookShare to XArticle printing is available to subscribers onlyPrint in a simple, ad-free formatSubscribeComments: Zen reading is available to subscribers onlyAd-free and in a comfortable reading formatSubscribeAugust 12, 2026UpdatesIDF condemns settler outpost in Palestinian family's yard, but won't dismantle itA newly established settler outpost in a Palestinian house's yard in Qusra, near Nablus in the northern West Bank.A newly established settler outpost in a Palestinian house's yard in Qusra, near Nablus in the northern West Bank.The Israeli army condemned settlers who established an outpost in the yard of a Palestinian family in the West Bank village of Qusra near Nablus, but has not removed them from the site."This is illegal, reprehensible and unacceptable activity that harms village residents and their way of life," the IDF said. "The IDF strongly condemns such incidents."The military said all those involved would be dealt with in coordination with security forces, adding that any reservists or regular soldiers found to have participated would face disciplinary action.10 minutes agoU.S. says it disabled ship trying to reach Iran, fired two missilesU.S. Central Command said Tuesday that its forces disabled the Panama-flagged Vela Nova after it attempted to sail toward an Iranian port in violation of the U.S. blockade.CENTCOM said an MH-60 Navy helicopter fired two Hellfire missiles into the ship's engine room after its civilian crew ignored repeated warnings from U.S. forces, disabling its steering gear. Earlier today, CENTCOM forces disabled the steering gear of Panama-flagged M/V Vela Nova as the cargo vessel attempted to transit the Gulf of Oman and violate the U.S. blockade against Iran by sailing toward an Iranian port.