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Israeli fighter jets hit Gaza after reports of rocket fire

Gaza has been quiet since Israel’s three-day offensive in August, but events in the West Bank have led to tensions.

Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2022

‘Lions’ Prowl West Bank Amid Talk of a New Intifada

In the skies above Nablus, Israeli drones are watching; on the ground, Israeli soldiers block access to the West Bank city as tensions rise amid talk of a new "intifada". Young Palestinians on scooters speed past sellers of everything from olive oil to bras, as they sport the colors of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 22, 2022

3 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Troops in Separate Clashes

Israel's military carried out an arrest raid in a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank and killed two Palestinians in gun battles Friday, according to Palestinian reports. Later Friday, troops killed a Palestinian who carried out a shooting attack near a settlement, wounding an Israeli civilian, the army said.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 15, 2022

Israel PM: World Must Use Force if Iran Builds Nuclear Bomb

The international community should use military force if Iran develops nuclear weapons, Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid told the United Nations on Thursday, as he reiterated support for creation of a "peaceful" Palestinian state. Israel has been conducting an intense diplomatic offensive in recent months to try to persuade the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 23, 2022

‘It’s going to explode’: young Palestinians look to the gun amid Israeli offensive

Israel’s Operation Breakwater aims to reduce the enemy’s ability to attack, but seems to be galvanising a new generation of fighters

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2022

Palestinian Says Ends Hunger Strike on Promise of Release

A Palestinian prisoner held by Israel said Wednesday an agreement had been reached to release him and that he was therefore ending a hunger strike he began five months ago. Khalil Awawdeh has been held without charge by Israel since December and had been refusing food since March, apart from…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 1, 2022

Palestinian prisoner ends hunger strike following release deal

Khalil Awawdeh who was held without charge or trial suspends hunger strike and expected to be released in October.

Al Jazeera · Aug 31, 2022

Palestinian prisoner suspends hunger strike following release deal

Palestinian prisoner Khalil Awawdeh ended a hunger strike lasting over 160 days on Wednesday after Israel agreed to his release in October, his lawyer said.

Reuters · Aug 31, 2022

Israeli Supreme Court Rejects Hunger Striker’s Petition

Israel's Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a petition for the release of a Palestinian prisoner who has been on hunger strike for nearly six months and whose lawyer says is in danger of “sudden death.” Khalil Awawdeh is protesting being held by Israel in what's known as administrative detention, a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 30, 2022

Israeli Supreme Court rejects hunger striker's petition

Israel’s Supreme Court has rejected a petition for the release of a Palestinian prisoner who has been on hunger strike for nearly six months

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022