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As Israel prepares for October election the government is accelerating its land grab in the West Bank and Gaza

Israel is gearing up for an election at the end of October. And, with the Likud party of the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, trailing in the polls, his government is pushing through measures which aim to dramatically expand Israeli control over Palestinian land on the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

The Conversation · Jul 24

Israeli military kills 4 Palestinians after settler killed in West Bank

The Israeli military has shot and killed four Palestinians in the village of Tell in the northern West Bank, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry

The Independent UK · Jul 24

West Bank site becomes World Heritage site despite Israel objections

Sebastia, a hilltop town about 10 kilometers (6 miles) northwest of Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank

The Independent UK · Jul 24

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UNESCO adds West Bank site and Lebanese castles to World Heritage List despite Israeli objections

A United Nations committee has inscribed a major archaeological site in the West Bank and a set of castles in southern Lebanon as World Heritage sites

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Netanyahu orders new West Bank settler outposts, legalises existing ones after deadly clash

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said his government would establish new settler outposts in the occupied West Bank and legalise more existing ones, after a deadly clash left two Israeli and four Palestinians dead.

France 24 · Jul 24

IDF accused of working with settlers after latest deadly West Bank raid

Residents of Deir Jarir say raids that killed two Palestinians late on Sunday are part of pattern of violence

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20

The Palestinian economy is struggling. In the West Bank, the problem is too much cash

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The Independent UK · Jul 20

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Illegal West Bank homes still advertised to UK buyers despite calls for investigation

Organisers of the ‘Great Israeli Real Estate Event' handed out pamphlets showing real estate projects across multiple illegal settlement areas

The National (Scotland) · Jul 18

Glasgow Pride urged to drop Coca-Cola sponsorship over illegal West Bank settlements

THE charity organisers behind Glasgow Pride have been urged to drop Coca-Cola as a sponsor ahead of a major parade this weekend due to the soft…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 18

Israeli ministers announce plans for new illegal settlements in Gaza and West Bank

Defence minister seeks three ‘Nahal’ outposts in Gaza as top commander says Israel now controls 65% of the strip, violating Trump ceasefire deal

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18

Photos show West Bank Palestinians keeping watch at night as settler violence grows

As darkness fell over the town of Sinjil in the occupied West Bank, its Palestinian residents gathered on a roadside overlooking a nearby valley. Together, they scanned the area with flashlights, searching for any signs that Israeli settlers might be approaching.

The Independent UK · Jul 17

PHOTO ESSAY: Palestinian shepherds endure life alongside Israeli settler outposts

The blue-and-white Israeli flags flutter from hilltops and line the roads of the occupied West Bank, signaling the growing presence of Israeli settlements and the outposts they’re building on Palestinian land.

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Debate: What Actually Happened to Rep. Ro Khanna in the West Bank?

Robby Soave and Amber Duke discuss the strange turn of events in the congressman's trip.

Reason · Jul 14

The UK and international law – Palestine is the test

Letters: Peers, former ambassadors and senior lawyers say Israel must be held to account for its actions in the Gaza and the West Bank

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

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The Independent UK · Jul 13

Prominent Israeli figures call for UK to ban trade with settlements in occupied West Bank

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The Independent UK · Jul 13

UK must ban all trade with Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank, Israeli public figures urge

It comes as a cross-party group of MPs called on the government to implement a total ban during a backbench debate in parliament

Benzinga · Jul 13

Netanyahu Calls Israel a 'Country of Laws' as Ro Khanna Says IDF Soldiers Unlawfully Detained Him, Other US Citizens

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his government’s handling of law enforcement in the West Bank after Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) accused Israeli settlers and IDF soldiers of unlawfully detaining American citizens during a visit to the region.

Euronews · Jul 13

Europe Today: Iran war flares up as EU weighs sanctions on Israeli settlements

Hours after the US conducted new airstrikes in Iran, Tehran unleashed waves of major, simultaneous missile and drone attacks across the Gulf on Sunday. In Brussels, EU foreign ministers meet today to discuss whether to restrict trade between Europe and illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

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International Business Times UK · Jul 12

What Happened to Ro Khanna? Solon Eyes White House Run After 90-Minute Armed Detention

US Congressman Ro Khanna was detained by armed Israeli settlers in the West Bank, intensifying his criticism of Israeli policies and fuelling his potential presidential ambitions.

Benzinga · Jul 12

Ro Khanna Says Israeli Settlers With US-Made Rifles Detained Him in the West Bank

Rep. Ro Khanna said Israeli settlers carrying American-made M4 rifles detained him and other Americans during a visit to the West Bank.

The Economic Times · Jul 12

Who is Congressman Ro Khanna? Democrat considering 2028 US presidential run says Israeli settlers detained him in West Bank. Here's what happened

Congressman Ro Khanna detained: Congressman Ro Khanna reported being detained by armed Israeli settlers in a Palestinian village. He stated settlers carrying American-made rifles blocked his vehicle for over an hour. Israeli security forces eventually arrived and dispersed the settlers, allowing his delegation to proceed. Khanna was visiting the occupied…

The Guardian - US · Jul 11

US congressman says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank

Ro Khanna said settlers were armed with US-made weapons and Israel Defense Forces refused to intervene

France 24 · Jul 11

'This is our sky': Palestinians fly kites in defiance of Israeli settlers in West Bank

Every summer since 2009, residents of a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank have gathered for a kite festival. The event is held on land that they say has been partly lost since a settlement was established in 1983. The festival, while primarily for children, carries a "political message",…

The Times of India · Jul 11

US lawmaker Ro Khanna says Israeli settlers armed with US-made rifles detained him in West Bank

US Representative Ro Khanna reported being detained by armed Israeli settlers. The incident occurred while he was visiting a destroyed Palestinian village. Israeli security forces eventually intervened and dispersed the settlers. Khanna stated the trip strengthened his resolve for a presidential run. He also criticized US support for Israel and…

The Economic Times · Jul 11

US Democrat Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit

US lawmaker Ro Khanna reported being detained by Israeli settlers armed with American-made rifles. His group was touring a Palestinian village which settlers had previously destroyed. The Israeli military intervened after settlers blocked the road and detained the visitors. Khanna stated this trip solidified his consideration for a presidential run…

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