The Latest Breaking News from West Bank

Israel Authorizes Nine West Bank Outposts, Despite US Opposition

Israel granted retroactive authorization on Sunday to nine Jewish settler outposts in the occupied West Bank and announced mass-construction of new homes within established settlements, moves likely to draw US admonition. The first to publish the decisions by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet were two pro-settler politicians whose inclusion…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 13, 2023

Israel authorises West Bank outposts, despite U.S. admonition

Israel granted retroactive authorisation on Sunday to nine Jewish settler outposts in the occupied West Bank and announced the construction of new homes within established settlements, moves likely to draw U.S. opposition.

Reuters · Feb 12, 2023

Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Boy in West Bank

Israeli forces killed a Palestinian teenager Sunday in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said, with the army reporting they came under fire during a raid. The ministry reported 14-year-old Qusai Radwan Waked died "as a result of being seriously wounded in the abdomen by live fire from…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 12, 2023

Palestinian killed by Jewish settler in West Bank, Palestinians say

A Jewish settler fatally shot a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, Palestinian officials said.

Reuters · Feb 11, 2023

The barber and bistro bringing the food of the West Bank to Stalybridge

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Manchester Evening News · Feb 11, 2023

US Defense Secretary to Head to Tel Aviv, Ramallah to Help Ease Tensions

The Pentagon announced that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to visit Tel Aviv and Ramallah in February to continue efforts to ease tensions between the Palestinians and Israelis. He will meet with Palestinian and Israeli officials to discuss joint security challenges and tensions, sources said. Sources in Tel Aviv…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 11, 2023

Egypt hold talks seeking to prevent Israeli-Palestinian escalation in Ramadan

Egypt has stepped up mediation between Israel and the Palestinians in a bid to tamp down violence in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank and to prevent its spread to the Gaza Strip ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, officials said.

Reuters · Feb 9, 2023

U.S. to Israel: Giving far-right minister authority in West Bank is step toward annexation

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is a radical right-wing settler who supports annexation.

Axios · Feb 9, 2023

Egypt Opens 4,000-year-old Tomb on Luxor's West Bank

Egypt has restored, documented and opened to tourists the Middle Kingdom tomb of Meru, the oldest site accessible to the public on Luxor's West Bank, home to some of its most spectacular Pharaonic monuments including the Valley of the Kings, Reuters reported. Meru was a high-ranking official at the court…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 9, 2023

Palestinian tries to stab Israeli soldiers in West Bank, is shot dead - army

Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian who tried to stab them in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, the army said, and Palestinian officials confirmed the man's death.

Reuters · Feb 9, 2023