May 29 Israel authorizes more settlements in occupied West Bank. Strikes on Gaza kill 13, officials say By Julia Frankel, Natalie Melzer, Associated Press Israel captured the West Bank in the 1967 Mideast war and the Palestinians want it to be the main part of their future state. Continue reading
Apr 01 West Bank teenager is first Palestinian under 18 to die in Israeli prison, officials say By Julia Frankel, Associated Press Officials say a teenager from the West Bank who was held in an Israeli prison for six months without being charged died after collapsing in unclear circumstances. Continue reading
Mar 25 Israel releases Palestinian director who was detained after being attacked by West Bank settlers By Julia Frankel, Associated Press Palestinian residents say around two dozen settlers — some masked, some carrying guns and some in military uniforms — attacked the West Bank village of Susiya on Monday evening as residents were breaking their fast during the Muslim holy month… Continue reading
Feb 23 Amid growing crackdown, Israel deploys tanks to occupied West Bank for first time since 2002 By Majdi Mohammed, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Israeli tanks have moved into the occupied West Bank for the first time since 2002, shortly after the defense minister said troops will remain “for the coming year” in parts of the territory and indicated that Palestinians who have fled… Continue reading
Feb 19 Thousands of Palestinians flee West Bank homes as Israel confronts militants By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press Tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled home following recent Israeli military operations across the northern West Bank. Continue reading
Feb 17 Israeli forces will remain in 5 locations in Lebanon after Tuesday’s pullout deadline, official says By Melanie Lidman, Sally Abou AlJoud, Associated Press Lebanon’s government has opposed any further delay in the Israeli pullout under the ceasefire agreement that ended fighting with the Hezbollah militant group. Continue reading
Feb 10 In the West Bank, more Israeli checkpoints are slicing up the roads By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press To spend a rush hour these days at any of the traffic-snarled checkpoints outside Palestinian cities in the West Bank is to hear of the endless problems they have brought — families divided, money lost, trade disrupted, sick people kept… Continue reading
Jan 21 Israel’s top general resigns over Oct. 7 failures as military launches major operation in West Bank By Melanie Lidman, Aref Tufaha, Associated Press Israel's top general has resigned, citing the security and intelligence failures related to Hamas' surprise attack that triggered the war in the Gaza Strip. Continue reading
Jan 15 What to know as an Israel-Hamas ceasefire appears closer than ever By Associated Press The U.S. has called for a revitalized Palestinian Authority to govern both the West Bank and Gaza ahead of eventual statehood, however the Israeli government opposes that plan. Continue reading
Jan 06 At least 3 dead, 7 injured after shooting attack on a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press The attack occurred in the Palestinian village of Al-Funduq, on one of the main east-west roads crossing the territory. Continue reading