Palestinian protesters in various parts of the West Bank staged mass demonstrations against Israel

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has issued a statement calling on the Taliban to end the crackdown on peaceful protests by Afghans and journalists covering the incident. Most of the demonstrators are women who demand equal rights

British Foreign Secretary Dominique Robb tweeted that the formation of a new Lebanese government should be accompanied by swift reform and transparency in the investigation into last year's bombing of Beirut.

Israeli army announces rocket alarm near Israeli border with Gaza Strip

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the formation of a new government in Lebanon, saying it was important for Lebanese politicians to live up to their commitments to make key reforms.

Israeli police say two of the six Palestinian prisoners who escaped from Israel's Gilboa prison last week have been arrested in the northern city of Nazareth.