Keywords: West Bank


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......

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese calls for immediate arms embargo and trade ban against Israel amid West Bank escalation

United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, has issued a forceful call for an immediate comprehensive arms embargo and trade ban against Israel, asserting that the systemic violence targeting Palestinians reflects broader institutional policies rather......

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......

UNRWA faces mounting challenges as Palestinian refugee needs grow in Gaza and the West Bank

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is facing growing challenges in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip as prolonged conflict, military operations, financial difficulties and operational restrictions continue to affect its ability to provide essential......

Power struggle between Von der Leyen and Kallas intensifies over EU foreign policy

A growing institutional dispute between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas has moved into the public spotlight, reflecting broader divisions over the direction of the European Union's foreign policy. The disagreement centers......

Palestinian passion for Arabian horses endures despite shrinking space in the West Bank

In the occupied West Bank, the elegance of the Arabian horse continues to unite breeders, enthusiasts and families, demonstrating how a centuries-old tradition remains deeply woven into Palestinian cultural identity despite mounting social and geographical challenges. At a prestigious Arabian horse......

Palestinian teenager killed during Israeli military operation in the West Bank

A 15-year-old Palestinian boy was killed during an Israeli military operation in the central West Bank on Monday, June 29, 2026, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, as tensions continue in the occupied territory. The ministry reported that the teenager, identified as Amir Ahmad Jawad Jaber,......

Tensions rise in the West Bank after fatal shooting near Jerusalem

A Palestinian man was killed near Jerusalem in an incident that has once again drawn attention to the complex security and humanitarian challenges affecting the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. According to Palestinian sources, the man was attempting to cross into the Jerusalem area when he was shot by......

Ben Gvir sparks controversy with remarks about settlement plans in southern Lebanon

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir triggered strong reactions after referring to what he described as a “settlement plan” concerning southern Lebanon during a public speech in Jerusalem. The comments were made during events linked to Jerusalem Day, an annual Israeli commemoration......