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The Latest Breaking News from the West Bank

Palestine has been recognised by more than 140 nations – but not yet Australia. So, what exactly defines a ‘state’?

Is Palestine a state? This long-standing unresolved question has gained considerable diplomatic, legal and political traction this year as Israel’s war in Gaza has ground on with no end in sight.

The Conversation

‘Pure terrorism’: World reacts to Israeli settler attack in West Bank

Deadly attack on Palestinian village of Jit sparks condemnation and calls for accountability, sanctions against Israel.

Al Jazeera

David Lammy says ‘the time for a deal is now’ as foreign secretary pushes for ceasefire in Gaza

Visit comes hours after Israeli settlers attack a village in the occupied West Bank

The Independent UK

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Palestinian man killed as Israeli settlers burn homes and cars in West Bank village

Israelis have reportedly killed at least 632 Palestinians and displaced 1,390 in over 1,000 attacks in West Bank since 7 October

The Independent UK

The wild West Bank: The lawless settlers terrorising Palestinian farmers

Villagers and farmers in the South Hebron hills live in fear of rogue attacks – on their people, animals and land.

Al Jazeera

Israeli crowds storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, West Bank villages on Jewish holiday

Far-right government minister joins march on Al-Aqsa in occupied East Jerusalem on Jewish mourning day Tisha B’Av.

Al Jazeera

Israel Accuses Iran And Hamas Of Smuggling Weapons Into Jordan

Israeli Foreign Minister raises concerns about Iran and Hamas destabilizing Jordan and the West Bank. Tensions escalate following the assassination of Hama...

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‘The demolitions are equal to death’: the Palestinian families whose West Bank homes have been bulldozed

The Nawajas saved for 15 years to build their house. Now it is razed, along with over 2,000 more since 7 October, under a huge expansion of illegal Israeli settlements

The Guardian - UK

A Lawsuit by Christian Zionists Says Biden's West Bank Sanctions Violate the First Amendment

By targeting "persons undermining peace, security, and stability," the plaintiffs argue, the president is threatening to punish people for opposing a two-state solution.

Reason

Qatar, Egypt and US urge Israel and Hamas to resume ceasefire talks

Qatari, Egyptian and US leaders on Thursday urged Israel and Hamas to resume urgent talks on August 15 either in Doha or Cairo to bridge all remaining gaps in the proposed Gaza ceasefire agreement and start implementing it without any delay. Their joint statement came after the Israeli military ordered…

France 24

‘We don’t want to live in a prison’: grief and anger in a West Bank refugee camp

In Nur Shams, close to the Israeli border, tarpaulins conceal alleyways from Israeli drones and militants meet under cover of darkness

The Guardian - UK

Israel-Hamas war latest: Palestinians killed in West Bank as world leaders try to avoid regional war

Four Palestinians have been killed and seven wounded by Israeli fire during a military raid in the occupied West Bank

The Independent UK

Nine Killed In Two Israeli West Bank Air Strikes

Israeli forces killed nine Palestinians in separate air strikes in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, the Palestinian press agency Wafa reported, while the Israeli military said it had "eliminated terrorist cells".

International Business Times

Qassam Brigades commander among 9 killed in Israeli attacks on Tulkarem

Sources say Haitham Balidi, a leader of Hamas’s military wing in Nablus, was killed in one of two air attacks.

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The Guardian - US

John Oliver on JD Vance: ‘Great Lakes Ron DeSantis’

Last Week Tonight host rips into the couch controversy surrounding Trump’s running mate and explains illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank

The Guardian - US

The Biden-Harris administration needs to stop illegal Israeli settlements

Under Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, there has been an open spigot for the settlements. This needs to end

Al Jazeera

How deep is the divide between Israel’s military and its government?

Both agreed on the need to attack Gaza, leaving 40,000 Palestinians dead, but is the difference just in the details?

The Conversation

Gaza update: ‘vintage’ Netanyahu in Washington, Harris stays away

As the violence continued to rage in Gaza and on the West Bank – and Israeli protesters made their anger at their government felt on the streets of Tel Aviv – Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington for what was always going to be a fraught visit. “Netanyahu, at least do…

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The Guardian - AU

The bombshell legal ruling that made it impossible for Australia to delay sanctions against Israeli settlers

Labor is ‘carefully considering’ the ICJ findings on the occupied Palestinian territories – and soon it will have to give its view

AAP

'Right thing': Australia acts against Israeli settlers

Israeli settlers linked to beatings, sexual assaults and the torture of Palestinians in the West Bank have been sanctioned by Australia.

The Guardian - AU

Man dies after trying to drive truck on to NSW ferry; global sea ice levels hit record low – as it happened

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Al Jazeera

Who is Israel targeting in its attacks on the West Bank?

Israel plays up the threat of ‘terrorism’ in the occupied West Bank to justify collective punishment, Palestinians say.

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Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinian Farmers And Foreign Activists In West Bank

Masked Israeli settlers attack Palestinian farmers and foreign activists in the West Bank, highlighting the urgent need for international protection in Pal...

The Guardian - UK

The world’s highest court has confirmed what we Palestinians always knew: Israel’s settlements are illegal

This ruling lays bare the reality of Israel’s occupation. Acting on it will bring us closer to peace, says lawyer and writer Raja Shehadeh

The Guardian - AU

Australia not ruling out sanctions against Israeli settlers as concerns grow over ‘troubling’ behaviour

Exclusive: Senior Australian government source says ICJ ruling the continued Israeli occupation of territory seized in 1967 was illegal ‘can’t be ignored’

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