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Israeli Soldiers Kill Two Palestinian Gunmen in West Bank

Israeli soldiers shot dead two Palestinian gunmen who opened fire at a military post near a Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, Israel's Defense Minister said. "Their successful operation prevented an attack against Israeli citizens," Defense Minister Gallant said in a statement. Earlier, the military had said…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 11, 2023

Grieving children 'paralysed by pain' after Brit-Israeli sisters and mum shot dead

Karen Dee said "my heart is already so full of pain, I am paralysed by all the pain" and that "to lose your mother is like losing your life" as she spoke in front of hundreds who had gathered for her funeral in an Israeli settler town in the West…

Daily Mirror · Apr 11, 2023

Israel halts Jewish visits to Al-Aqsa, says gunmen shot dead

Israel halted visits by Jews and tourists to a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site on Tuesday and its military said soldiers shot dead two Palestinian gunmen in the occupied West Bank, as a wave of unrest showed no sign of subsiding.

Reuters · Apr 11, 2023

Palestinians face expulsions as Israel tightens hold on West Bank

Israeli officials push to increase the budget for settlers to monitor and restrict Palestinian construction to $11m.

Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2023

Netanyahu Vows to Restore Security in Israel after Surging Violence

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to restore security "on all fronts" after surging violence that included rocket fire from Lebanon and Syria and two more deaths on Monday. Netanyahu also reinstated the defense minister whose firing he announced last month, AFP said. Heavy clashes, shootings, rocket strikes and a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 11, 2023

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, can all-out war be averted?

Violence has again erupted in the Middle East during one of the holiest times of year for both Jews and Muslims.

The Conversation · Apr 11, 2023

Thousands of Israelis march to illegal West Bank outpost as tensions mount

Thousands of Israelis, including ministers in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing government, marched to an evacuated Jewish outpost in the West Bank on Monday in support of settlements viewed as illegal under international law.

Reuters · Apr 10, 2023

Palestinian boy shot dead by Israeli troops in West Bank refugee camp

Teenager killed and two others wounded during Israeli arrest operation amid escalating tensions

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2023

Israeli forces kill Palestinian teen in West Bank raid

Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian teen during a military raid near the occupied West Bank city of Jericho on Monday.

The New Daily · Apr 10, 2023

Mum of British sisters shot dead in West Bank dies of her wounds in hospital

Israeli forces are still trying to track down the assailant.

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2023