Articles tagged with "occupied West Bank"

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This picture taken from Umm Safa village, north of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, shows a Palestinian flag (foreground) and Israeli flag fluttering on a hilltop overlooking the village on February 16, 2026. (AFP)

Israel accused of move expanding Jerusalem borders for first time since 1967

The proposal, published in early February but reported by Israeli media only on Monday, comes as international outrage mounts over creeping measures aimed at strengthening Israeli control over the West Bank.

February 18, 2026

Palestinian children and journalists disperse as Israeli tanks enter the Jenin camp for Palestinian refugees in the occupied West Bank. (Jaafar Ashtiyeh/AFP)

Pakistan condemns Israeli West Bank land seizures, demands international action

Islamabad denounces Israel’s move to convert West Bank land into “state property”; says Israel's action breaches international law and UN resolutions; urges global measures while reaffirming support for Palestinian statehood.

February 16, 2026

Palestinian NGO condemns Israeli act of 'revenge' after prisoner abuse video

In a footage broadcast on an Israeli channel, around 20 Israeli police officers can be seen storming a hallway leading to prison cells, brandishing their weapons and firing stun grenades.

February 14, 2026

An Israeli soldier walks near Palestinians protesting after Israeli security forces blocked the entrance of the Nur Shams Palestinian refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on February 9, 2026, demanding to be allowed to return to their homes from where t

UK opposes Israel’s annexation of occupied West Bank

The British government says it “strongly condemned” the move and called on Israel to reverse the decision.

February 10, 2026

Pakistan, Muslim countries renew call to stop Israeli escalation in occupied West Bank

The countries strongly reaffirm the nullity of Israel’s annexation of occupied Palestinian lands, stressing that such actions violate international law and United Nations resolutions.

February 9, 2026

Israel kills 240 Palestinians, dozens of children among victims: UN

The report notes Israel kills 240 Palestinians in 2025, including 55 children, amid demolitions, evictions, and settler attacks worsening insecurity and humanitarian suffering in the West Bank.

January 8, 2026

Amnesty International, 52 aid groups warn Israel threatens Gaza aid operations

The aid organizations said the move would set a dangerous precedent by extending Israeli authority over humanitarian operations in the occupied Palestinian territory.

January 4, 2026

Israel seals off Palestinian village after deadly attack

Israeli forces imposed a lockdown on Qabatiya village in the West Bank after two Israelis were killed.

December 27, 2025

Israeli reservist rams vehicle into praying Palestinian man

The footage, shared by CNN, shows the man being struck as he prayed, sparking condemnation and raising questions over the conduct of Israeli security personnel in the occupied territories.

December 27, 2025

Gaza, West Bank children face escalating trauma amid funding shortages

Children in Gaza and the West Bank endure severe violence, psychological trauma, and disrupted education, while humanitarian protection services struggle due to critical funding gaps and escalating needs.

December 2, 2025