West Bank
Pakistan urges UNSC to act against Israeli settlement expansion, settler violence
Pakistan urges the UN Security Council to halt Israeli settlement expansion, end settler violence and protect Palestinians, warning that continued occupation threatens the two-state solution and regional stability.
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Pakistan urges implementation of Gaza peace plan, warns against Israeli actions in West Bank
Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar, speaking to a UNSC session stresses full implementation of the Gaza ceasefire and peace plan, condemns settlement expansion, demands humanitarian protection and accountability, and reaffirms support for an independent Palestinian state through a two-state solution.
July 29, 2026
Pakistan joins seven Muslim nations condemning West Bank attacks
Growing violence against Palestinians and attacks on religious sites in the occupied West Bank have prompted renewed diplomatic pressure, with several countries warning that unchecked actions could deepen instability, undermine peace efforts and fuel further tensions across the region.
June 18, 2026
Palestinians vote in first elections since Gaza war
Nearly 1.5 million people are registered to vote in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, as well as 70,000 people in Gaza's Deir el-Balah area, according to the Ramallah-based Central Elections Commission.
April 25, 2026
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UN says Israeli actions raising 'ethnic cleansing' fears in West Bank, Gaza
‘Intensified attacks, the methodical destruction of entire neighborhoods and the denial of humanitarian assistance appeared to aim at a permanent demographic shift in Gaza,’ UN human rights office says in a report.
February 19, 2026
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Israel’s West Bank ‘mega land grab’ draws international outrage
Arab nations Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, and Jordan criticize move as illegal under international law; Pakistan rejects Israel’s “illegal measures,” strongly condemns attempts by the occupying power to convert areas of territory into "state property."
February 16, 2026
New Israeli West Bank settlement measures draw global backlash
The measures, announced by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Defence Minister Israel Katz, include canceling decades-old prohibitions on land sales to Jewish citizens in the West Bank, declassifying land registry records to facilitate land acquisition, and expanding Israeli enforcement powers into Areas A and B — zones that under the Oslo Accords fall under Palestinian Authority administration.
February 11, 2026
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Israeli settlements in West Bank growing at highest level since 2017: UN
Israeli troops or settlers have killed at least 1,022 Palestinians in the West Bank since the start of the conflict, according to an AFP tally based on Palestinian health ministry figures.
December 12, 2025
Four foreigners hurt in 'settler attack' in West Bank
Four foreign volunteers, three Italians and a Canadian were beaten and robbed by masked Israeli settlers near Jericho. They sustained bruises, received treatment, and were discharged as officials condemned rising West Bank settler violence since 2023.
November 30, 2025
Big dreams for Palestinian teens at Singapore robot fest
Palestinian teens travelled from the West Bank to Singapore’s World Robot Olympiad, showcasing their AI-powered “Agribot” to highlight innovation over conflict. Though medal-less, they aimed to represent their nation proudly and show that Palestinian youth can excel globally.
November 28, 2025