In the West Bank, violence and displacement are on the rise, particularly during the olive harvest season. On October 10, Palestinians in Beita were attacked while picking olives, resulting in 20 injuries. Just nine days later, a 53-year-old woman was beaten unconscious by a masked settler in Turmus Aya. The violence continued on October 25, when a 65-year-old man wa...
In a show of resilience, Palestinians in the West Bank village of Deir Istiya gathered for Friday prayers after cleaning up their mosque. The mosque had been vandalized, with broken glass, offensive graffiti, and burn marks left behind. Villagers believe Jewish settlers were responsible for the damage, which included a burnt Koran. The attack happened on Wednesday n...
In the West Bank, a mosque was set on fire by Israeli settlers. They also wrote hateful messages on the walls. This happened just one day after some Israeli leaders spoke out against violence by settlers. The mosque in Deir Istiya had one of its walls burned. Also, three copies of the Quran and some carpets were damaged. The settlers wrote messages in Hebrew. These ...
Recent events have put Israel in a tough spot. The US has made it clear that any move by Israel to take control of parts of the West Bank would mean losing all support from the US. This warning came from none other than former US President Donald Trump, who said Israel would face serious consequences if it went ahead with annexation. The issue came up after the Isra...
In a surprising turn of events, Israel's parliament has given the initial green light to a bill that would extend Israeli law to the occupied West Bank. This move is seen as a step towards annexation, a highly contentious issue as Palestinians claim this land for their future state. The vote took place while U. S. Vice President JD Vance was visiting Israel. Interes...
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently attended a celebration for the Binyamin Regional Council in the West Bank. This event marked the construction of 17 new settlements in the area. Netanyahu praised the residents for their resilience against daily terrorist attacks and their commitment to strengthening the country's presence in the region. In a video statemen...
Germany has recently urged Israel to halt the construction of settlements in the West Bank. This call comes after Israel's finance minister announced plans to build thousands of new homes in the region. The proposed "E1" settlement and the expansion of Maale Adumim are particularly concerning. These projects could severely limit the movement of Palestinians in the We...
A diplomatic mission turned tense when Israeli soldiers fired warning shots at a large group of foreign diplomats. This group was visiting the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank. The visit was meant to assess the humanitarian conditions in the area. The incident sparked quick criticism from many countries. The diplomats were from over 20 nations, including ...
The situation in Gaza is dire, with aid struggling to reach those in need. The United Nations is working hard to distribute supplies, but they face significant hurdles. Israeli military restrictions and fears of looting have caused major delays. The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has announced a new aid plan, but it's already facing criticism. This plan ...
The British government made a bold move. It stopped trade talks with Israel and slapped sanctions on West Bank settlers. This happened after Israel's recent actions in Gaza and the West Bank. The U. K. is not happy with Israel's blockade of Gaza. This blockade has led to a serious food crisis. Even the U. S. , Israel's closest friend, has raised concerns. The Britis...