News Wrap: Israeli settlers torch Palestinian homes in latest bout of violence

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• John Yang:

  More violence on the West Bank today is a Palestinian gunman fired on an Israeli military checkpoint before security guards killed him. Palestinians have accused Israeli settlers on the West Bank of mob attacks on Palestinian villages, setting fire to homes and shooting at civilians. It's the latest in a week of deadly clashes in one of the deadliest years in the West Bank in over a decade.

  At least 137 Palestinians and 24 Israelis have been killed so far this year. It's putting pressure on Israel's far right governing coalition to bring calm.

  And in Florida, a federal court has temporarily blocked a new state law that bans minors from attending adult live performances like drag shows. The law, which took effect in May, won't be enforced until a trial is held to decide whether it's constitutional. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's office says the state will appeal.

  Still to come on PBS News Weekend, a look at the current state of abortion access in America, one year after Roe v. Wade was overturned.

  And more Americans are facing evictions as rents rise and affordable housing is in short supply.