Keywords: Palestinian Territories


UK foreign secretary condemns Israeli actions in Gaza and West Bank

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has delivered one of the strongest recent criticisms from the UK government of Israel’s conduct in Gaza and the West Bank, describing the situation as a “stain on the conscience of the world” during the Labour Party’s annual conference in......

Israeli settlers accused of torching West Bank mosques after deadly clashes

Tensions have intensified in the occupied West Bank after Palestinian officials accused Israeli settlers of attacking villages and setting fire to two mosques following a deadly confrontation earlier in the week. The incidents occurred early on Sunday in villages near Nablus, where local authorities......

Netherlands to ban imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories

The Netherlands has announced a ban on the import, purchase and sale of goods originating from Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, introducing one of the most significant national trade measures adopted by a European country in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The......

Al Jazeera rejects Israeli claims following death of journalist in Gaza

Al Jazeera has strongly rejected allegations made by the Israeli military regarding one of its journalists who was killed in Gaza, describing the claims as unfounded and accusing Israel of attempting to justify attacks against media professionals working in the conflict zone. The controversy follows......

Palestinian officials report man killed in settler attack in the West Bank

Local Palestinian authorities reported that a man was killed following a shooting during an alleged attack by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, highlighting renewed tensions in the region. According to Palestinian health officials, the victim, identified as 28-year-old Amir Moatasem Odeh,......

World court urges Israel to support aid access in Gaza

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has called on Israel to cooperate with United Nations relief efforts in Gaza and the West Bank, emphasizing its obligation to facilitate humanitarian aid in territories widely recognized as occupied Palestinian territory. The advisory opinion, issued on Wednesday......

Israeli figure nominated for Nobel Peace Prize despite controversial legacy

In a surprising development, Israeli academics have nominated Daniella Weiss, a leading figure in the promotion of illegal settlements in Palestinian territories, for the prestigious 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. This nomination has sparked widespread backlash and incredulity in the international community. The......

Palestinian Authority signals readiness for Gaza control as ceasefire deal advances

A significant diplomatic development unfolded Friday as Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas declared the Palestinian Authority's preparedness to assume "complete responsibility" in Gaza, coinciding with Israel's cabinet approval of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas scheduled to begin......

UN and US Demand Investigation into Killing of US-Turkish Woman at West Bank Protest

The United Nations has called for a thorough investigation into the fatal shooting of a US-Turkish national, Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, during a protest in the occupied West Bank. The 26-year-old woman was participating in a weekly demonstration against Jewish settlement expansion in Beita, a town near Nablus,......