The Latest Breaking News from the West Bank

Israel’s finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, announced on May 22 that Israel will withhold Palestinian tax revenues from the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank “until further notice”. The move came on the same day that Norway, Spain and Ireland announced that they will recognise a Palestinian state.

Israel has responded with sound and fury to Norway’s, Ireland’s and Spain’s decision.

Norway, Ireland and Spain have all announced plans to recognise the state of Palestine on May 28. The move has drawn harsh criticism from Israel, which has withdrawn its ambassadors from the three countries.

Settler attacks and arrests of Hamas supporters create climate of fear and distrust in ruling Fatah party

IDF officer stabbed by terrorist in the West Bank, prompting search operation. Stay updated on the ongoing situation in the region.

That toll is more than three times the number of Palestinians killed in the West Bank in 2022.

‘We’ve been physically attacked and verbally abused,’ one journalist said.

The number of Palestinians killed there by Israeli soldiers and settlers has reached unprecedented levels.

Joe Biden’s latest executive order gives scope to target the finances of Israeli politicians and businesses linked to extremists

Recent attacks in DUMA, West Bank, highlight escalating settler violence, causing destruction and casualties. Ongoing conflict raises tensions.

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