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jpost.comworld2 hrs ago
Israeli military reports West Bank seam line gaps and drone threats
Israeli military officials stated that gaps in West Bank seam line defenses and drone capabilities could enable attacks similar to those of October 7. The assessment comes as forces continue operations in Gaza and Lebanon.
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sbs.com.auworld5 hrs ago
Israeli forces and settlers carried out 11,074 West Bank attacks in first half of 2026
A Palestinian commission recorded 11,074 attacks by Israeli forces and settlers across the occupied West Bank during the first six months of 2026. The tally covers incidents reported to the Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission.
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dailyalert.orgworld16 hrs ago
Israeli checkpoint blocks transfer of four-month-old Palestinian boy who later died
A four-month-old Palestinian boy died after Israeli forces prevented his transfer through a checkpoint near Ramallah for more than an hour. A 16-year-old boy was also shot dead and two others wounded in a separate incident the same day.
sbs.com.auworld19 hrs ago
Government Approves NIS 27 Million for West Bank Hotel Construction
Israeli officials approved funding on Sunday to build hotels in the West Bank. The allocation totals approximately NIS 27 million and aims to increase tourism in the area.
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news.sky.comworld2 days ago
Israeli Forces Kill Three Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank Attacks
Israeli drone and ground operations killed one person in Gaza City and two in northern Gaza. Separate clashes in the West Bank left three people wounded by rubber-coated bullets.
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nypost.comworld2 days ago
Israeli Citizens Seize Unfinished Palestinian Home in West Bank Village of Jalud
At least six Israeli citizens occupied a two-story house under construction in Jalud before July 2, 2026. The owner said appeals to Israeli authorities produced no resolution, while the IDF confirmed dispersing an initial gathering but offered no further comment.
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sana.syworld2 days ago
Israeli Forces Wound Three Palestinians in West Bank Village
Israeli forces fired rubber-coated metal bullets at residents of Umm Safa, wounding three people after settlers entered the village and took four sheep. Local sources said the confrontation followed the theft and prompted the arrival of Israeli forces.
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e360.yale.eduworld2 days ago
Israeli forces shell area near southern Lebanon towns
Lebanon's National News Agency reported that Israeli forces fired artillery at Mount Basil near Ramia and Beit Lif. The agency gave no details on casualties or damage.
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sbs.com.auworld2 days ago
Israeli Settlers Damage Power Line and Seize Spring in West Bank
On 3 July 2026 settlers cut electricity to al-Maniya village and took control of Ein Rawabi spring, the only water source for local Bedouin shepherds and 1,300 sheep. Additional attacks damaged greenhouses near Tulkarem and seized property in Jalud village.
israelnationalnews.comworld3 days ago
Iranian Speaker Says Response Will Follow If US and Israel Skip Ceasefire Terms
Iran’s Parliament Speaker said Tehran will resume actions if Washington and Israel do not meet commitments under an interim deal. Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rose over the past week as the 60-day ceasefire holds.
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jpost.comworld3 days agoUpdated
Israeli forces detain eight in West Bank village of Mukhmas during violent dawn raid
Israeli forces raided homes in the occupied West Bank village of Mukhmas on Thursday and detained eight people. A separate detention took place in Tarqumiyah the same day. The actions targeted suspects in prior assaults and a soldier kidnapping.
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dohanews.coworld4 days ago
Hamas Calls for Arab League Emergency Meeting Over Displacement Discussions
Hamas requested an emergency Arab League session after Israeli politicians publicly discussed displacing Gaza's population. The request follows months of restricted supplies and ongoing military operations in Gaza and the West Bank.
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dailyalert.orgworld4 days agoUpdated
Israeli forces detain Palestinian women and students in West Bank operations
Israeli forces detained Palestinian women during raids in the West Bank around July 1. The Palestinian Prisoners' Society separately reported 65 high school student arrests in the same region since January.
msmagazine.comworld5 days ago
Israel Approves and Legalizes Dozens of West Bank Settlements
Haaretz reported that the government has legalized dozens of settlements placed to hinder future political agreements. Minister Bezalel Smotrich linked the moves to ending prospects for a Palestinian state.
thehindubusinessline.comworld6 days ago
Israeli Attacks Kill Five in Gaza and One in West Bank
Israeli strikes on Monday killed four men and an eight-year-old boy in Gaza and a 15-year-old in the West Bank. Separate incidents wounded 27 people and left at least one body at a hospital in Ramallah.
Le Mondeworld6 days ago
Israeli Army Killed 54 Minors in West Bank in January 2025, B'Tselem Reports
The Israeli human rights organization B'Tselem documented 54 minors killed by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank during January 2025. The group also recorded cases where wounded children received no medical care after being shot.
ibtimes.co.ukworld6 days ago
Israeli forces kill one Palestinian in southern Gaza Strip
Israeli forces killed one Palestinian in the town of al-Qarara north of Khan Younis. Hospitals received four bodies and eight injured over the past 24 hours, according to Wafa news agency.
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middleeasteye.networld7 days ago
Israeli Forces Kill Three Palestinians in Gaza, Restrict Worship at Two Mosques
Israeli attacks killed at least three Palestinians and wounded others in Gaza on June 27. Forces also limited access to Al-Aqsa Mosque and blocked the call to prayer at the Ibrahimi Mosque for an eighth day.
jpost.comworld7 days ago
Israeli Minister Calls for One Million Settlers in West Bank
An Israeli minister stated that Hamas could seize the West Bank quickly and proposed bringing one million settlers to prevent it. The remarks frame settlement expansion as a security measure.
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apnews.comworld9 days ago
Settlers and Residents Clash as Fires Damage Mosque, Homes and Cars in Palestinian Suburb
Masked assailants torched a mosque, multiple homes and vehicles in an affluent Palestinian suburb on June 26. One house was set ablaze while a couple remained inside. Haaretz reported the incidents.
Al-Monitorpolitics11 days ago
Israeli bill advances plan for heritage sites in West Bank
An Israeli bill that would place ancient sites in the West Bank under the Ministry of Heritage passed one of three required votes in parliament in May. The measure would allow expropriation of land around the sites and has drawn objections from Palestinian officials and Israeli r…
middleeasteye.netpolitics11 days ago
Israeli drone strike kills 12-year-old and wounds seven in Gaza; forces kill man in West Bank raid
A drone attack in al-Mawasi west of Khan Younis killed Ahmed, 12, and wounded at least seven others on Wednesday. Israeli forces also killed Mohammed Nazem Zayed, 29, in al-Yamoun in the northern West Bank the same day.
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Al Jazeeraworld11 days ago
Israeli Drone Strike in Gaza Safe Zone Kills 12-Year-Old, Injures Seven
An Israeli drone attack in al-Mawasi killed a child and injured seven others on June 23. A separate shooting in the West Bank killed a 29-year-old man the next day.
truthout.orgworld14 days agoUpdated
Israeli Soldiers Kill Two Palestinian Teenagers in West Bank
Two Palestinian teenagers aged 15 and 19 were shot and killed near Beit Ummar. Israel's military said troops fired on three people throwing Molotov cocktails near the Karmei Tzur settlement, wounding one.
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citizen.co.zascience14 days ago
Israel Adjusts Experience Rules for West Bank-Trained Imaging Technicians but Keeps Separate Licensing Tracks
The Health Ministry adjusted experience calculations and exam standards after the 2024 Imaging Law led to hundreds of dismissals. Peripheral hospitals continue to report staffing shortages.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld18 days ago
Hamas Condemns Reported Israeli Approval of New West Bank Settlement Units
Hamas condemned Israel's reported approval of nearly 600 new settlement units in the occupied West Bank. The group called the move a violation of international law.
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rte.iepolitics19 days ago
UK Event Markets Homes in West Bank Settlements
An invite-only real estate event in London promoted properties in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. Activists who attended reported that agents highlighted discounted prices linked to the Gaza conflict.
Nbc Newsworld19 days ago
Israeli soldier shoots 7-month-old boy in occupied West Bank
The family of a 7-month-old boy killed by an Israeli soldier near Hebron said the car had stopped before shots were fired. The Israeli military said the incident is under investigation.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld20 days ago
Israel Transfers Planning Powers at Hebron Shrine and Nearby Settlement from Palestinian Authority to Israeli Authorities
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich signed off Monday on the transfer of planning and construction authority at the Ibrahimi Mosque and Tomb of the Patriarchs to Israeli officials. The move ends Palestinian control established under the 1997 Hebron Agreement.
mondoweiss.netpolitics20 days ago
World Zionist Organization removed from Canada sanctions draft
The World Zionist Organization appeared on a draft list of entities Canada planned to sanction over West Bank settlement activity but was removed before the final list was released last Tuesday.
original.antiwar.compolitics20 days ago
Over 40,000 Displaced From Three Northern West Bank Camps in Early 2025 IDF Operation
Operation Iron Wall targeted Jenin, Tulkarm and Nur Shams refugee camps. Journalists and UN envoys noted parallels to Gaza operations.
science21 days ago
Israel Announces $122 Million Plan to Develop West Bank Heritage Sites
The Israeli government said it will spend NIS 250 million on heritage sites across the West Bank. The plan includes a land seizure order covering 1,800 dunams near the Sebastia archaeological site.
theconversation.comworld22 days ago
Oxfam reports more West Bank Palestinian deaths in three years than prior 17 combined
An Oxfam analysis states that the number of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces and settlers in the occupied West Bank over the past three years exceeds the total for the previous 17 years. The report covers fatalities recorded through mid-2026.
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france24.compolitics24 days ago
Israel Advances Rules to Legalize About 100 West Bank Farms Built With State Coordination
The Defense Ministry and army are drafting regulations to grant legal status to roughly 100 farms established with state support in the West Bank.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld24 days ago
UN Records Over 1,000 Israeli Settler Attacks in West Bank This Year
The UN reports more than 1,000 settler attacks affecting 230 communities and displacing over 2,200 Palestinians. Israel has allocated $51 million for settlement planning.
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middleeasteye.networld24 days ago
Israel Denies Entry to French Journalist Alice Froussard at Ben-Gurion Airport
The Israeli government blocked RFI correspondent Alice Froussard from entering the West Bank on June 11, 2026. Minister Amichai Chikli cited her past reporting and social media posts as the reason.
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UTJ Chairman Goldknopf Protests Exclusion of Haredi West Bank Communities From Settlement Budget
Yitzhak Goldknopf sent a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu objecting to the omission of ultra-Orthodox communities in the West Bank from a new settlement development plan.
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mondoweiss.networld25 days ago
UN Report Attributes West Bank Settler Violence to Israeli Policy and Blames Hamas for Executions, Abuse of Palestinians in Gaza
@Jerusalem_Post reported that a UN commission released findings on June 10, 2026, holding Israel responsible for settler actions while documenting Hamas-linked violence in Gaza.
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news18.comworld25 days ago
Video Shows Car Stopping Before Shooting of Seven-Month-Old in West Bank
New footage shows a family vehicle slowing before an Israeli soldier fired at it in the occupied West Bank. The incident killed seven-month-old Sam Abu Haikal.
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nbcnews.comworld25 days ago
Israeli Settlers Accused of Obstructing Firefighters Near West Bank Village as Military Coordinates Access
Palestinian officials and a local priest said settlers fired shots and delayed access to a fire near the Christian village of Taybeh on June 9. Firefighters later extinguished the blaze after security coordination.
winnipegfreepress.comworld25 days agoUpdated
Amnesty International Report Addresses West Bank Displacement; Israel Disputes Findings
The 149-page report details forced displacement of Bedouin communities and links the actions to state policy aimed at annexation. It cites 27 communities affected between 2023 and 2025.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld26 days ago
Three Female Soldiers Wounded Clearing Settler Outpost Near Gush Etzion
Israel Police said three female soldiers received light wounds during an overnight operation to clear an illegal outpost outside Gush Etzion. The incident occurred while troops removed structures from the site.
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citizen.co.zascience26 days ago
Israel Plans New Heritage Authority for West Bank Archaeological Sites
A proposed Heritage Authority would assume oversight of archaeological sites in the West Bank from the Civil Administration. The plan follows earlier government funding for site development and ongoing disputes over site management between Israeli and Palestinian authorities.
algemeiner.comworld26 days ago
UK, Canada, France and Norway impose sanctions on West Bank settlers
The four countries announced coordinated sanctions targeting individuals and entities linked to violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Officials cited recent incidents as the reason for the measures.
theweek.compolitics26 days ago
Australia Joins Sanctions on West Bank Settlers
Australia announced sanctions targeting individuals accused of violence against Palestinian civilians. The measures align with actions taken by the UK and other governments. Officials described the violence as occurring at high levels.
thecanary.coworld26 days ago
Palestinians Confront Israeli Settlers Near Hebron as Six Western Nations Sanction Settler Violence Networks
Palestinians confronted Israeli settlers near Hebron on Tuesday over an attempt to seize Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank. The incident occurred under the watch of Israeli soldiers. Six Western nations sanctioned networks supporting settler violence the same day.
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morningstaronline.co.ukpolitics27 days ago
Britain Adds Seven Designations to Human Rights Sanctions List
Britain added seven new designations under its global human rights sanctions regime. The measures target individuals and entities linked to Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
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rte.ieworld27 days ago
Israeli Government Allocates Funds for West Bank Settlement Outposts
A telephone vote last week approved 125 million shekels for planning of settlement outposts. Additional coalition funds exceeding one billion shekels are expected to be approved soon for establishment and development of dozens of settlements beyond the Green Line.
Al Jazeerapolitics29 days ago
Israeli Settler Group Confronts Palestinian Farmer Over Grazing in West Bank
A 75-year-old Palestinian farmer said a large group of Israeli settlers threatened him with death, struck him, and harassed his livestock in the occupied West Bank.
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nypost.comworld28 days agoUpdated
Arab-Israeli gunman kills one, wounds five in central Israel shooting; police kill attacker
A gunman opened fire at multiple sites near the West Bank border on June 7, 2026. Israeli police killed the attacker and arrested an alleged accomplice.
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Los Angeles Timesworld29 days agoUpdated
Israeli Soldiers Shoot at Accelerating Vehicle at West Bank Checkpoint, Killing Palestinian Infant
A seven-month-old Palestinian boy was killed and his parents wounded when Israeli soldiers fired at their car near Hebron on Friday evening. The Israeli military said troops perceived the vehicle accelerating toward them and fired single shots; an initial inquiry found the injure…
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indiatoday.intoday.inworld30 days ago
Israeli Troops Fire on Car in West Bank, Killing Seven-Month-Old Boy
A seven-month-old Palestinian boy was killed Friday evening when Israeli troops fired at his family's vehicle near Hebron. His parents and grandmother were also in the car and sustained injuries.
thehindubusinessline.comworld30 days ago
Israeli forces fire on car in Hebron, killing infant and wounding parents
Israeli forces opened fire on a vehicle in Hebron in the occupied West Bank, killing a seven-month-old boy and wounding his parents. The incident occurred in an area under Israeli military control.
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redpepper.org.ukfinance19 days agoUpdated
Israeli Strike Kills Several Lebanese Soldiers in South Lebanon
Several Lebanese soldiers, including one officer, were killed when an Israeli strike hit their military vehicle on the Khardali-Nabatieh road. The army confirmed the deaths but gave no further details on timing or circumstances.
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retailtimes.co.ukworld31 days ago
Superdrug Removes Skincare Brand After Ingredients Found in West Bank Settlement
Superdrug has removed a skincare brand from its shelves after the brand's ingredients were identified in a West Bank Israeli settlement. The retailer acted following reports linking the products to the location.
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america.cgtn.comworld33 days ago
Israel Approves 2,162 New Homes in West Bank Settlements, Citing Security Needs
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced planning approval for 2,162 new Jewish homes across three West Bank settlements on June 3, 2026. The units are distributed near Jerusalem, Nablus, and Hebron.
indianexpress.comscience33 days ago
Netanyahu Opposes West Bank Antiquities Bill After IDF Warns It Violates International Law
Discussions on legislation expanding Israeli government authority over antiquities and land in the West Bank have halted after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced opposition, a coalition source told Haaretz.
middleeasteye.networld33 days ago
Over 30 Clashes Reported Near Ramallah as Israeli Settlers Torch Palestinian Homes and Farmland in Khirbet Abu Falah
Al Jazeera reported that settlers set fire to homes in the West Bank village, damaging houses, vehicles and farmland. The village has recorded more than 30 settler attacks since late March.
nybooks.comworld35 days ago
Palestinian man shot and killed at West Bank barrier near Jerusalem
A 26-year-old Palestinian man was shot by Israeli forces on Sunday at a concrete barrier separating the occupied West Bank from Jerusalem. The Palestinian Health Ministry identified the man and said he died at a hospital in Ramallah.
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Seven Palestinians Wounded in West Bank Clashes Involving Settlers and IDF Near Nablus
Seven Palestinians were wounded in a settler attack in Madama on May 30 2026. The incident is part of reported settler violence across the West Bank over the weekend.