The Latest Breaking News from West Bank

Is the Booking.com reversal on Palestine corporate hypocrisy?

Foreign companies working in illegal settlements implicate themselves in violations of Palestinians’ rights: Analysts.

Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2022

Israel, Azerbaijan Sign Military and Security Deal

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz revealed he completed an unannounced visit to Azerbaijan, during which he met senior Azeri officials and signed several cooperation agreements in the military and security fields. Gantz's spokesman said the visit occurred on Monday, and a high-ranking delegation accompanied him. According to a defense source…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 5, 2022

Palestinians Concerned by Possible Relocation of UK Embassy in Israel

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh voiced concern on Monday at Britain's decision to review the location of its embassy in Israel, fearing it could be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. British Prime Minister Liz Truss has said she is reviewing whether or not to keep the embassy where it…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 3, 2022

Settlers Ask Lapid not to Join EU-Israeli Association Council

Leaders of Jewish settlements in the West Bank have demanded Prime Minister Yair Lapid to call off a meeting of the EU-Israel Association Council on Monday and to withdraw from any agreement with the Europeans, considering the meeting as hostile to them and targeting their existence. Their calls on Sunday…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 3, 2022

Palestinians: Israel military kills 2 during West Bank raid

Palestinian officials say the Israeli military has killed two Palestinians in the occupied West Bank

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Palestinian Report: 165 Killed Since Early 2022 in Gaza, West Bank

Since the beginning of 2022, 165 Palestinians have killed in Gaza and the West Bank, a Palestinian report said on Sunday. The National Grouping of Palestinian Martyrs’ Families said that among the fatalities, there are 88 Palestinians killed only in the past three months of this year. The group said…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 3, 2022

2 Palestinians Killed by Israeli Forces in West Bank

Two Palestinians were shot dead Monday by Israeli forces during an operation near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said. The ministry was informed of the "martyrdom of two citizens (whose identities are not yet known), after the occupation opened fire on them, near Jalazun refugee…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 3, 2022

Booking.com adds safety advisory for West Bank properties

Online travel agency Booking.com has added safety labels to listings in the occupied West Bank, which Israel, having initially opposed the move, welcomed for not singling out Jewish settlements.

Reuters · Oct 1, 2022

Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Teen after Alleged Firebomb

Israeli forces on Saturday shot and killed a Palestinian teenager in the occupied West Bank after a group of youths smashed a hole through the Israeli separation barrier and began throwing objects at police. The shooting happened in Azariyah, a village just outside of Jerusalem, and marked the latest violence…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 1, 2022

Israeli forces kill Palestinian teen after alleged firebomb

Israeli forces have shot and killed a Palestinian teenager in the occupied West Bank after a group of youths smashed a hole through the Israeli separation barrier and began throwing objects at police

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2022