Articles tagged with "West Bank"
16 articles found
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
Al Jazeera journalist shot and injured at West Bank protest
An Al Jazeera cameraman was shot and injured by Israeli forces while covering a protest in Nur Shams camp, where displaced Palestinians were demanding a return to their homes.
November 18, 2025
Pakistan condemns Israeli actions, demands protection of Palestinian holy sites
Pakistan condemned escalating Israeli actions in the occupied West Bank, including the Al-Aqsa Mosque raid, calling them violations of international law. Pakistan urged global intervention and reaffirmed support for a two-state solution.
November 18, 2025