The Latest Breaking News from West Bank

Erdogan-Abbas meet: Turkey concerned over Israel settler attacks

Violence has rocked the occupied West Bank in recent months as Israeli forces ramp up their raids.

Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2023

Israeli military kills 3 alleged Palestinian gunmen in volatile West Bank

The Israeli military says it has killed three alleged Palestinian gunmen in the northern occupied West Bank

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

Three Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank

The occupied West Bank is currently experiencing a period of increasing violence, marked by repeated Israeli raids.

Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2023

Israel to allow Palestinian Americans entry, wants US visa waiver

The US has previously prevented Israel from joining its Visa Waiver Program, citing treatment of some US citizens.

Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2023

Israeli army fire kills Palestinian man during clashes at West Bank shrine

The Palestinian health ministry says Israeli army fire killed a man near a shrine in the occupied West Bank

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

Israeli forces kill Palestinian, injure 4 in occupied West Bank

Palestinian health ministry and Red Crescent said that one person killed and four wounded by Israeli forces in Nablus.

Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2023

Mass protests are a ‘tribute’ to Israel’s democracy, President Herzog tells US Congress

Israeli President Isaac Herzog sought to reassure Congress on Wednesday about the state of Israel's democracy and the strength of the U.S.-Israel relationship, acknowledging “intense and painful debate” at home over actions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hardline government.

France 24 · Jul 19, 2023

Israeli president seeks to reassure Congress on his country's democracy, U.S. ties

Israel's president sought to reassure Congress about the state of Israel’s democracy and the strength of the U.S.-Israel relationship

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

West Bank medics given bulletproof vests after ‘rise in attacks by Israeli forces’

Palestine Red Crescent Society says there were 193 incidents targeting healthcare staff and vehicles in 2023

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023

Israeli president's speech to Congress highlights 'unbreakable bond' despite US unease

Israel’s figurehead president speaks to Congress in an appearance aimed at demonstrating what he calls the “unbreakable bond” between Israel and the U.S. The show of unity Wednesday is coming despite U.S. concerns over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial judicial overhaul and ongoing settlement construction in the West Bank

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023