The Latest Breaking News from the West Bank

The bombardment of Gaza and raids on the West Bank have intensified – here is the latest.

An escalation could spark a conflagration that would bring Israel into open confrontation with Iran, and suck in the US too, writes Julian Borger

As Hamas report at least 240 deaths in 24 hours, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warned that the Palestinian control of the West Bank could collapse at any time.

The conflict in Gaza has made Madees Khoury even more determined to show a different side to Palestine – and its women

More than 8,000 Palestinian children have been killed since the beginning of Israel’s offensive in Gaza on October 7. Many of these children have been killed in air strikes. However, rumours that Israeli soldiers have been physically abusing Palestinian children, sometimes detaining them in cages, have also been circulating on…

Dozens have been arrested as Israeli forces stormed Jenin and areas around Nablus.

Who is responsible for the killing and suffering in Gaza?

Normally at this time of year, Bethlehem is full of thousands visiting one of Christianity’s most holy cities. But Bel Trew finds empty streets, shuttered shops and a central square without its famous Christmas tree. Church leaders say the situation in Gaza makes any form of celebration impossible – and…

Usually at this time of year, Palestinian olive farmers in the West Bank are hard at work in their groves. But because of the war in Gaza, many have not been able to access their land.