Israel, West Bank and Gaza

West Bank mayor warns of ‘man-made disaster,’ as Israel says it took ‘lessons’ from Gaza war
Israel’s defense minister has announced a series of raids that he says are targeting “terrorism” in the occupied West Bank, as Palestinian officials warned of a “man-made disaster.”
Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire?
In the days since a fragile ceasefire took hold in the Gaza Strip, Israel has launched a major military operation in the occupied West Bank and suspected Jewish settlers have rampaged through two Palestinian towns.
Why Is Israel Targeting Jenin, in the West Bank?
As Israel withdraws some of its troops from Gaza during a cease-fire there, it has turned attention to another Palestinian territory — in particular a city with a history of militant activity.
With Gaza quiet, Israel is turning its focus on the West Bank. Here’s why
The sudden expansion of Israeli security operations in the West Bank has killed at least 10 people and follows the start of the delicate ceasefire process in Gaza, by which Israeli hostages are released in stages and will also see the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces.
With Cease-Fires on Two Fronts, Israel Takes Aim at West Bank
Israel expands its campaign against militancy in the Palestinian territory after more than 15 months of deadly war in Gaza.
Released Palestinian prisoner celebrates with family in West Bank
The family of Dunia Maarouf Shtayeh, a young Palestinian woman who had been held in Israeli detention, celebrated her release on Monday as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel.
‘This is the time to unify the West Bank and Gaza,’ says Palestinian ambassador to UK
Christiane Amanpour speaks with Husam Zomlot, Head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK, about the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Middle East live updates: At least 21 Palestinians hurt in West Bank settler violence
Palestinians are returning to devastated parts of Gaza under a ceasefire. A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect on Sunday morning. Hostages held in the strip and Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails will be freed in the first phase of the deal.
Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire holds as Israel cracks down in the West Bank
The ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas stretched into a fifth day on Thursday. Humanitarian aid groups are working to surge food and supplies to the war-ravaged territory as Palestinians scour through mountains of rubble.
Palestinian prisoners released under ceasefire deal get hero’s welcome
Shatha Jarabaa had denied the incitement accusations against her. She was freed by Israel as part of an exchange of ...
Middle East latest: Israeli forces kill 2 Palestinian militants who carried out West Bank bus attack
Israeli forces have killed two Palestinian militants who carried out a deadly attack on a bus in the West Bank earlier this ...
Israeli Raids in West Bank Focus on Jenin, Long a Resistance Hub
At least 10 people have been killed in the raids, and more than 40 wounded, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
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This Oscar-nominated documentary about demolitions in the West Bank has no US distributor — but is still coming to theaters
Now, “No Other Land” has another feather in its cap. On Thursday the movie, co-directed by an Israeli-Palestinian filmmaking collective, received an Oscar nomination for best documentary — a rare feat ...
Locals react after Israeli forces kill two Palestinian militants in West Bank raid
Fatima Massad, Burqin resident, said she received no prior warning of the raid and wasn't able to flee from the confrontation. She added that Israeli forces did not allow her or her family to take ...
‘No Other Land,’ Set In Occupied West Bank, Earns Oscar Documentary Feature Nomination; International Stories Dominate Category
No Other Land, the documentary that condemns Israeli rule over the occupied West Bank, earned an Academy Award nomination this morning, cementing its frontrunner status. The feature directed by a ...
Palestinian Official Says Hundreds Leave Jenin As Israel Presses Raid
A Palestinian official said hundreds of people began leaving their homes in a flashpoint area of the occupied West Bank on Thursday as Israeli forces pressed a deadly operation there.