#West Bank
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PoliticsUS Ambassador Demands Justice After Israeli Settlers Brutally Attack Washington Post Journalist
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee has condemned an attack on Washington Post journalist Heidi Levine by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, demanding a full investigation and prosecution. The incident, which left Ms. Levine injured, occurred during an assault on Palestinian olive harvesters and has drawn international condemnation.
MiscellaneousUS Ambassador Demands Justice for Attacked American Journalist Heidi Levine in West Bank
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has demanded that Israel prosecute those who attacked Washington Post journalist Heidi Levine in the occupied West Bank. Levine sustained serious injuries, including broken bones and a nearly detached finger, during the assault.
MiscellaneousWest Bank Violence Escalates: Settler Attacks Injure Palestinians, Including Children and Women
Israeli settlers have carried out numerous attacks across the occupied West Bank, injuring Palestinians, including women and children, and damaging property. These incidents are reportedly part of a campaign, with some religious figures justifying the violence.
PoliticsHardline Israeli Rabbi's Ruling on Stealing Palestinian Olives Sparks Outrage and Debate
A controversial ruling by Israeli Rabbi Dov Lior permitting settlers to steal Palestinian olives has ignited widespread outrage and debate. The ruling, which claims Palestinian landowners are compensated for restricted access to their crops, has been condemned by some religious leaders and political figures.
MiscellaneousIsraeli Settlers Attack Washington Post Journalist and Palestinian Olive Harvesters in West Bank
A Washington Post photojournalist was attacked and injured by Israeli settlers while covering Palestinian olive harvesting in the occupied West Bank. The incident occurred amidst a surge of violence in the region.
MiscellaneousUS Journalist and Palestinians Attacked by Israeli Settlers During Olive Harvest in West Bank
US photojournalist Heidi Levine and Palestinian olive pickers were attacked by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. The incidents included beatings, stone-throwing, and arson, with Israeli soldiers reportedly firing on Palestinians and not intervening against settlers.
CultureArt Exhibition Connects Gaza and West Bank Artists, Bridging Divides Through Creativity
Anamel Falasteen, an art competition and exhibition, has successfully brought together young Palestinian artists from Gaza and the West Bank, using creative expression to bridge the physical and political divides imposed by Israeli movement restrictions.
CultureAncient Shipwreck, World's Oldest, Discovered Off Turkiye's Coast
A Palestinian collective is using art to foster connection and understanding between Gaza and the West Bank, aiming to bridge the divide through creative expression.
CultureArtistic Bridges: Palestinian Collective Connects Gaza and West Bank Through Creative Expression
A Palestinian collective is using art to build connections between Gaza and the West Bank, fostering cultural unity across the divided territories.
MiscellaneousWest Bank Mosque Set Ablaze by Settlers Amidst Israeli Forces' Village Raids
Israeli settlers set fire to a mosque, an olive tree, and a vehicle in the occupied West Bank during raids by Israeli forces. The incidents follow a pattern of increased settler violence and intimidation against Palestinians.
PoliticsPalestinians in West Bank Excluded from Israeli Vote, Facing Existential Threats
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including the Bedouin community of Jabal al-Baba, are denied voting rights in Israeli elections while facing displacement and restrictions on daily life due to settlement expansion. Despite potential changes in Israeli government, fundamental policies affecting Palestinians are expected to remain unchanged.
MiscellaneousGaza Strike Claims Life, West Bank Raids Injure Journalists Amidst Escalating Israeli Actions
An Israeli air strike in Gaza City killed one person, while separate attacks in the occupied West Bank injured journalists and civilians. The incidents occur amidst ongoing Israeli military actions and concerns over territorial control and displacement.
PoliticsDisplaced Palestinians Cling to Hope of Return Amidst West Bank Camp Destruction
Palestinians displaced from the Tulkarem, Jenin, and Nur Shams refugee camps following Israeli military operations in early 2025 face immense destruction and uncertainty. Despite a Supreme Court order for a return timeline, Israeli ministers have rejected the ruling, leaving thousands in limbo.
PoliticsLives in Limbo: How Israeli Checkpoints and Iron Gates Are Turning Hebron Into a Ghost Town
New iron gates and tightening restrictions by Israeli authorities in Hebron's Old City are plunging Palestinian residents into daily isolation, severely crippling local life and economic activity.
Breaking NewsEscalating Settler Attacks Disrupt Palestinian Olive Harvest and Spark Arrests Across the West Bank
Israeli settlers launched multiple attacks disrupting the Palestinian olive harvest across the West Bank, while Israeli forces separately detained 16 Palestinians during overnight raids.
Breaking NewsIslamic Relief Report Reveals a Palestinian Killed or Wounded Every 90 Minutes in Gaza Since Ceasefire
A report by Islamic Relief reveals that a Palestinian in Gaza has been killed or wounded every 90 minutes since the ceasefire was announced, amid severe shortages and ongoing military actions.
PoliticsStolen Groves and Shattered Traditions: Israeli Settlers Target Palestinian Olive Harvest
Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank are intensifying campaigns of violence and property destruction against the Palestinian olive harvest, uprooting ancient trees and displacing local farmers.
PoliticsUK Defies Israeli Closure Order to Keep Jerusalem Diplomatic Mission Open
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced that Britain's diplomatic mission in East Jerusalem will remain open under a new name, avoiding an immediate escalation with Israel.
PoliticsUK Defies Israeli Closure Order, Keeping East Jerusalem Diplomatic Mission Open
Britain has defied an Israeli order to close its diplomatic mission in East Jerusalem, choosing instead to rename and maintain the facility as talks continue.
Breaking NewsPalestinian Killed and Multiple Injured During Settler Attack in Occupied West Bank
A Palestinian man was killed and 16 others were injured during an attack by settlers protected by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank while harvesting olives.
PoliticsTrauma and Transformation: How the October 7 Attacks Profoundly Reshaped Israeli Society
The October 7 attacks fundamentally reshaped Israeli society, fueling collective trauma, political exploitation, and a significant lurch to the far-right while escalating violence against Palestinians.
Breaking NewsIsraeli Troops Recorded Destroying Memorial in the Occupied West Bank
A short video captures Israeli troops destroying a memorial site in the occupied West Bank.
Breaking NewsIsraeli Forces Filmed Destroying Memorial in the Occupied West Bank
Footage shows Israeli troops destroying a memorial in the occupied West Bank, alongside related video coverage of regional impacts.
PoliticsDestruction of Birzeit University Memorial Highlights Efforts to Erase Palestinian Memory
The demolition of a student memorial at Birzeit University by Israeli forces has drawn condemnation, viewed as an attempt to erase Palestinian history and suppress campus resistance in the occupied West Bank.