The Latest Breaking News from West Bank

Israeli army fire kills a 14-year-old Palestinian boy – as minister visits flashpoint holy site

The visit by Itamar Ben-Gvir threatens to inflame tensions further after months of violence

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

Army fire kills a 14-year-old, Palestinians say, as an Israeli minister visits flashpoint mosque

Palestinian health officials say Israeli military fire killed a 14-year-old Palestinian in the occupied West Bank

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

Palestinian teen killed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank

The shooting occurred after Israeli forces raided a neighbourhood in the city Qalqiliya overnight, resulting in clashes.

Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 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

As contentious judicial 'reform' becomes law in Israel, Netanyahu cements his political legacy

Israel’s parliament passed a law on July 24, 2023, that limits the Supreme Court’s ability to rein in government actions, part of a broader proposal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to strengthen the power of the country’s executive branch.

The Conversation · Jul 24, 2023

Israeli Soldier Wounded In West Bank Explosion Amid Rising Attacks

Violence escalates as clashes and terrorist incidents continue to plague Israel and the Palestinian territories.

Zenger · Jul 22, 2023

Palestinians call for probe into Israeli killing of teenager

Fawzi Makhalfeh, 18, was killed by Israeli forces in what Palestinian foreign ministry denounced as an ‘execution’.

Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2023

Israeli forces shoot and kill Palestinian motorist after alleged car-ramming attack in West Bank

Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian in disputed circumstances in the northern West Bank — the latest in an ongoing surge of violence that shows no sign of slowing down

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023

Israeli forces kill two Palestinian teens in occupied West Bank

One of the teens, Muhammad Fouad Atta al-Bayed, died of a gunshot wound to the head, Palestinian health ministry says.

Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 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