Jun 13 Watch 6:09 How this Palestinian music festival is breaking down cultural barriers By John Yang Typically, the Palestinian West Bank is referenced in the context of Middle East peace talks. But for the past three years, the organizers of the three-day Palestine Music Expo, or PMX, have sought to encourage people to open their minds,… Continue watching
Apr 07 Netanyahu vows to annex West Bank settlements if re-elected By Karin Laub, Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged Saturday to annex Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank if re-elected, a dramatic policy shift apparently aimed at rallying his nationalist base in the final stretch of the tight race. Continue reading
Aug 25 U.S. cuts aid to Palestinians by more than $200 million By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The Trump administration has decided to cut more than $200 million in bilateral aid to the Palestinians, following a review of the funding for projects in the West Bank and Gaza, the State Department said Friday. Continue reading
Jun 02 Protests resume after Palestinian paramedic's Gaza funeral By Fares Akram, Associated Press Thousands of Palestinians, including hundreds of medical workers in white uniforms, took part Saturday in the funeral procession of a colleague who was shot dead by Israeli troops the previous day along the Israel-Gaza border. Continue reading
May 22 Palestinians ask international court to open 'immediate investigation' into Israel By Mike Corder, Associated Press The referral sought an investigation into Israeli policies in the West Bank, east Jerusalem, and Gaza, as well as the recent round of bloodshed in the Gaza Strip. Continue reading
May 13 Watch 4:05 Triumphant mood in Jerusalem ahead of U.S. embassy opening By PBS News Hour The U.S. embassy will open in Jerusalem on Monday, a move that has pleased the Israeli government but been condemned by some allies and Palestinians. Tensions have been on the rise as the six-week-long “Right of Return” march is expected… Continue watching
Aug 29 Watch 1:31 News Wrap: Libya reportedly paying militias to stop migrant crossings By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, the Associated Press reported that Libya is paying militias to stop migrants from crossing to Italy, using funds from the European Union with Italy's support. Also, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a cheering crowd… Continue watching
Apr 04 Watch 9:56 What growing Jewish settlements in the West Bank mean for Mideast peace efforts By PBS News Hour More than a half million Israelis live in Jewish settlements in the West Bank -- land they see as a biblical birthright, but that international law contends is occupied territory, and that Palestinians hope will comprise a future state. Special… Continue watching
Feb 17 Photo: Scaling a fence in the West Bank By News Desk A Palestinian protester climbs over a section of the Israeli barrier on February 17, 2017. during clashes with Israeli troops. The clashes happened at a protest marking the 12th anniversary of a campaign against the barrier, in the West Bank… Continue reading
Dec 26 Watch 6:00 A prominent Israeli author reflects on the country's founding -- and future By PBS News Hour Amos Oz grew up in Israel in the early years of its statehood. Now, in his first book in over a decade, the writer looks back at that time through the eyes of three characters -- each at a different… Continue watching