IDF Kills Hamas Northern Gaza Brigade Commander as Settlers Riot in Jalud; Iran Awaits US Hormuz Answer (Sep 29, 1112 UTC, 1412 Israel) (Evening Edition)

• Hormuz Diplomacy — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran expects a formal US response Tuesday to its proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, following further meetings with Qatari mediators in New York. Araghchi said a Qatari mediator met with Iranian officials to discuss ideas for meeting Tehran's conditions, and that Qatar would relay those ideas to Washington before conveying the US response to Iran Arab News. The US and Iran remained in contact through mediators Monday, but conflicting accounts left the terms of any deal unclear Iran International. A US official said there will be no deal unless nuclear issues are addressed Al Jazeera English.
• Trump Denies Sanctions Relief Report — President Donald Trump strongly rejected an Axios report claiming his administration had offered Iran sanctions relief and access to frozen funds in exchange for nuclear concessions, insisting he offered "NOTHING" Arutz Sheva. The Axios report, citing US officials, said Trump was prepared to ease sanctions and release frozen funds IranWire.
• Iranian Warnings — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned US officials that if Iran's security is not ensured, "no infrastructures in the region will remain safe" Al-Manar TV. Araghchi met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, urging the UN to condemn continued US aggression against Iran Mehr News.
• Domestic Repression — A Tehran court sentenced Baha'i citizen Fahim Agahi to 10 years in prison and ordered asset confiscation IranWire. Baha'i woman Sarir Moghani's detention was extended for another month after 35 days in custody IranWire. Evin Prison imposed family visitation bans on at least 23 female political prisoners IranWire. IRGC-affiliated Tasnim attributed loud noises near Qeshm Island to "warning shots" IranWire.

• Israeli Demolitions — Al-Manar reported an Israeli demolition operation in Mais Al-Jabal in southern Lebanon Al-Manar TV. The Israeli military set off a large explosion in the southern Lebanese town of Mansouri, with Lebanon's state news agency reporting the blast was heard in Tyre and surrounding villages Middle East Eye.
• UNIFIL Mandate — Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri said time remains to avoid the "sin" of failing to renew the UNIFIL mandate in southern Lebanon Al-Manar TV. Berri also said the US administration and Trump are the only ones capable of exerting pressure to compel Israel to stop its war on Lebanon Al-Manar TV.
• Lebanese Government — Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said "no state with two armies, and no state with two decisions," affirming the government is moving forward with reforms and extending state authority over all its territory Bint Jbeil News. Salam called for concrete steps to implement the framework agreement with Israel during a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, including an Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament Arutz Sheva.
• US Message — The US conveyed a message to Lebanon to act against Iran and Hezbollah financing networks and restore confidence in banks News 0404 IL.

• Hamas Commander Killed — The IDF and ISA eliminated Izz al-Din Bik, commander of Hamas's Northern Gaza Brigade, in an overnight strike in northern Gaza. Bik had served in the position since the elimination of Ahmed Ghandour, after previously serving as the brigade's military intelligence chief. He was responsible for managing the brigade's terrorists and directing their activities IDF Official. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the elimination, vowing to "continue to hunt down all the organization's terrorists" News 0404 IL.
• Drone Strike in Gaza City — An Israeli drone targeted a residential apartment in al-Nasr neighborhood, west of Gaza City, killing two Palestinians and injuring several others, including children Quds News Network. The Israeli military confirmed the attack, claiming measures were taken to minimize civilian casualties Quds News Network. Medical sources at al-Shifa Hospital treated children with severe wounds Middle East Eye.
• Deir al-Balah Casualties — Three Palestinians were killed and several wounded as Israeli forces shelled and fired in Deir al-Balah and Gaza City. Ahmed Abu Mour was shot dead while walking along Salah al-Din Street Al-Manar TV.

• Jalud Riot — More than 100 Israeli settlers rioted overnight in the West Bank village of Jalud, preventing Israeli forces from enabling the displaced Tubasi family to return to their home. The family had been forced to leave in July following repeated harassment and violence by settlers. Rioters blocked roads, set tires on fire, hurled rocks at security forces, and set fire to Palestinian buildings and vehicles. Three Border Police officers were lightly injured and a security vehicle was damaged. Two suspects were detained, and a third Israeli was later detained after police found balaclavas and a club in a suspicious vehicle IDF Official. Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned the violence, saying "a handful of rioters do not represent the law-abiding settler public" and calling for full legal action Israel Hayom. President Isaac Herzog and Israeli MKs also condemned the violence Jerusalem Post.
• Other Settler Violence — An elderly Palestinian man was injured after being assaulted by Israeli settler gangs in the village of Burham, north of Ramallah Quds News Network. Palestinian media reported settlers raided the village of Qaryut, assaulting an elderly woman who suffered a head injury Times of Israel. Hundreds of Israeli settlers performed rituals at the yards of the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron under the pretext of celebrating Sukkot Quds News Network. An Israeli settler was caught on camera attempting to urinate on St. James Monastery in the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem Quds News Network.
• Political Response — National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said he would ensure the burning of Sinwar's body and the bodies of October 7 terrorists News 0404 IL.

• UNGA 81 Concludes — The 81st United Nations General Assembly ended with AI, Palestine, and wars dominating speeches Al Jazeera English.
• US-Saudi Talks — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to discuss cooperation on security challenges, including escalating hostilities with Yemen's Houthis and the Hormuz Strait Al Jazeera English.
• US-Saudi Nuclear Deal — Democratic members of Congress are moving to block a new nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, saying it does not do enough to prevent Saudi Arabia from getting a bomb or impose the same inspection standards required of other nuclear countries [Quincy Institute / Responsible Statecraft].
• Qatar Rejects Annexation — Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected Israeli statements regarding the annexation of areas in southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, urging the international community to compel Israel to halt its expansionist plans Bint Jbeil News.

Ethiopia — Fighting intensified in Ethiopia, with the capture of a key town potentially paving the way for federal forces to push towards Tigray's capital, Mekelle Al Jazeera English.

UK Airbase Incident — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the RAF Fairford incident involved a "foreign actor," calling the suspected plot "a very serious situation" after five were arrested over the weekend Al Jazeera English. Explosives were found near the US bomber base, signaling escalation in sabotage operations TLDR Iran SITREP.

• Haiti — At least 11 people were killed in Haiti's central Artibonite region by gang members after a deadly security operation Reuters.
• Argentina-UK Falklands — Argentina's President Milei threatened legal action over the Falklands oil project, giving the UK two weeks to cease operations or face maritime court action Al Jazeera English.

Malaysia-Rohingya — Malaysia began sending back Rohingya refugees despite safety warnings, with about 1,500 refugees to be sent back in the first phase Al Jazeera English.

• Syria — Israeli occupation forces detained a young Syrian man during an incursion into the northern countryside of Quneitra in southwestern Syria, raiding the village of Al-Hurriyah Al-Manar TV.
• US Withdrawal from Iraq — US forces withdrew from Iraq after twenty years, accelerating Iranian IRGC expansion into Iraqi security and militia networks TLDR Iran SITREP.
• Refugee Funding — Nearly 8.3 million refugees and other forcibly displaced people face losing vital assistance from UNHCR due to severe funding cuts, with the agency receiving only 32 percent of its needed $8.5 billion by July Arab News.