Tag: occupied West Bank

Israel seeks permanent Gaza control, Jewish majority in West Bank: UN

Israeli forces have “systematically destroyed” civil life across Gaza since October 2023, while demonstrating a “clear intent” to…

Israel shuts crossing that connects occupied West Bank to Jordan

Israel has ordered the indefinite closure of the King Hussein Bridge, also known as the Allenby Bridge, stopping…

Palestinians rally in West Bank to celebrate statehood recognition

Crowds of people rallied in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, waving flags and holding posters of president…

France leads a number of nations recognizing Palestinian state amid anger over Israel’s conduct in Gaza war

France and several other Western nations formally declared their recognition of a Palestinian state at the United Nations…

With US backing, defiant Netanyahu vows response to countries recognizing Palestinian state

With the backing of the United States, a defiant Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a response to…

A Palestinian state has never seemed further away

The quest for Palestinian independence is set to get a major boost as several diplomatic heavyweights, including the…

Attack at Jordan-West Bank crossing kills two Israelis

An assailant has killed two Israeli men at the King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge crossing between Jordan and the…

Gunman kills 2 at Israeli-run crossing between West Bank and Jordan

JERUSALEM (AP) — A gunman killed two people at an Israeli-run border crossing between the occupied West Bank…

Israel’s culture minister vows to defund ‘Israeli Oscars’ after film about Palestinian boy wins big

Israel’s minister of culture has vowed to cut funding for the country’s film academy and its annual awards…

Miss Palestine to compete on global stage

Nadeen Ayoub, the first Palestinian to compete in Miss Universe, will step onto the stage at the height…

Israel PM vows ‘there will be no Palestinian state’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Thursday that there would be no Palestinian state, speaking at a…

Palestinians on edge as Israel ramps up raids in wake of Jerusalem attack

Israeli forces have stormed towns and villages, after two gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in occupied…