The Latest Breaking News from West Bank

‘Without work and hope’: Bethlehem’s Christmas economy bleeds from Gaza war

The West Bank city loses Christmas tourism amid daily Israeli raids and the continuing assault on the Gaza Strip.

Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2023

Friday essay: 'what else should I lose to survive?' The young writers living – and dying – in Gaza

Please note that all our dreams are vanished. I lost my house. I lost 33 of my family members. And I’m about to lose Palestine. What else should I lose to survive? These are messages sent to me via Facebook Messenger from a 24-year-old Palestinian writer, Abdallah Aljazzar, who, along…

The Conversation · Dec 21, 2023

As Israel fights to destroy Hamas, the group's popularity surges among Palestinians

In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, a recent poll found 68% of Palestinians say the Oct. 7 Hamas attack was a legitimate act of defiance and support for the group has more than tripled to 44%.

WEKU · Dec 21, 2023

Bethlehem Cancels Christmas Amidst Israel-Hamas War Fallout

In the face of tragedy and war, Bethlehem forgoes the usual Christmas festivities, causing an economic blow to its tourism sector.

Top News · Dec 17, 2023

Christmas Muted In 'Grieving' Bethlehem

Outside Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity in the Palestinian West Bank, the throngs of tourists and pilgrims who normally rub shoulders with costumed Santas and marching bands are missing this year.

International Business Times · Dec 17, 2023

Israeli military uses drones to kill Palestinians in West Bank’s Tulkarem

Israeli forces reportedly prevented ambulances from reaching the camp and held one paramedic as it intensifies raids.

Al Jazeera · Dec 17, 2023

Israel presses ahead in Gaza as errant killing of captives adds to concern about its wartime conduct

Israel is pressing ahead with its Gaza offensive after a series of shootings, including of three hostages who were shirtless and waving a white flag, raised questions about its wartime conduct

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2023

Black American solidarity with Palestinians is rising and testing longstanding ties to Jewish allies

A growing number of Black Americans see the struggle of Palestinians reflected in their own struggles for racial equality and civil rights

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2023

Baillie Gifford urged to divest from firms linked to illegal Israeli settlements

An investment firm that sponsors Scottish cultural organisations invests in companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, The…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2023

Two young Palestinians shot dead by Israeli forces in West Bank

Israeli aggression in the occupied West Bank has ramped up since Israel’s bombardment of Gaza began on October 7.

Al Jazeera · Dec 16, 2023