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Palestinian man killed in Israeli settler raids in occupied West Bank

Israeli settlers attack Palestinian village resulting in death and injuries amid tensions. [ more ]

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How Israeli settlers are expanding illegal outposts amid Gaza war

Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank are forcibly displacing Palestinians through violence and illegal construction.

The goal of Israeli settlers is to reshape the demography of the West Bank and hinder the establishment of a future Palestinian state. [ more ]

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The Observers - Sheep wars in the West Bank: Israeli settlers target Bedouins' flocks

Growing violence by Israeli settlers against Bedouin communities in the West Bank.

US and UK imposing sanctions against radical settlers accused of violence. [ more ]

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France sanctions 28 Israeli settlers over West Bank violence

France imposes sanctions on 28 Israeli settlers accused of human rights abuses in the West Bank

France seeks European level sanctions against Israeli settlers [ more ]

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US politics

What to Make of Biden's Historic Sanctions on Israeli Settlers

The Biden administration has imposed new financial sanctions on Israeli settlers implicated in violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

The executive order can apply to any foreign individual, including Israeli leaders or government officials, deemed to have engaged in violence against Palestinian civilians. [ more ]

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Israel seizes 800 hectares of Palestinian land in occupied West Bank

International pressure against Israel's settlements continues.

Israel designates 800 hectares in West Bank as state land for settlement building. [ more ]

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UK news

UK imposes sanctions on Israelis over human rights abuses' towards Palestinians

Britain has imposed sanctions on four Israeli individuals accused of aggression and violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

The US has also recently imposed sanctions on Israeli settlers accused of violence against Palestinians. [ more ]

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Israel's chilling disregard' for life in occupied West Bank: Amnesty

Israel has unleashed unlawful lethal force against Palestinians in the West Bank, according to Amnesty International.

The Israeli military has intensified its actions in the West Bank during its war on Gaza, committing numerous illegal acts of violence.

Israeli forces have killed over 27,000 Palestinians during the war on Gaza, while also carrying out unlawful killings in the West Bank. [ more ]

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Israel's war on Gaza: List of key events, day 119

Israel's siege of al-Amal Hospital in Gaza's Khan Younis has continued for 11 days.

US President Joe Biden signed an executive order to sanction settlers who attack Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. [ more ]

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France politics

Focus - 'Our children won't forget': Grief and anger over Israeli raids on West Bank camps

Israel has increased its raids in the occupied West Bank, resulting in the deaths of at least 300 Palestinians in the last three months.

Human rights groups accuse Israel of terrorizing the population in the refugee camps. [ more ]

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Live: Israel continues its operations in Gaza as war reaches 99th day

Israel continues to pound Gaza in the ongoing conflict with Hamas, resulting in a dire humanitarian situation.

Israeli forces kill three militants who attacked a Jewish settlement in the West Bank. [ more ]

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UN experts warn of Israeli violations against Palestinian women, girls

UN experts expressed alarm over human rights violations in Gaza and the West Bank, specifically involving Palestinian women and girls.

The UN highlighted allegations of arbitrary executions, deliberate targeting, extrajudicial killings, and arbitrary detention of Palestinian women and girls. [ more ]

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Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 83

A large fire broke out in Gaza's southern city of Rafah after an Israeli strike targeted tents with displaced people.

Raids continue across the occupied West Bank, hitting the centre of Ramallah, which is unusual. [ more ]

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Israel-Gaza: London couple traumatised after fleeing West Bank

A couple from London got trapped in the West Bank during the Israel-Gaza conflict and are now traumatized and afraid for their relatives still there.

They struggled to eat and sleep since returning to London and feel guilty for being able to leave. [ more ]

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Israel intensifies daily raids on occupied West Bank

Four Palestinians, including three teenagers, were killed in 24 hours and 60 people were arrested in Israeli army raids in the West Bank.

The violence in the West Bank has escalated in parallel to Israel's war on the Gaza Strip. [ more ]

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Focus - In West Bank city of Hebron, violence soars betweenIsraelisettlers and Palestinians

Tensions between Israeli settlers and Palestinian locals have been on the rise in Hebron since the Hamas attacks and Israel's air strikes on Gaza.

Israeli soldiers are increasing patrols in the Old City of Hebron to protect Israeli settlers who occupy houses around the Cave of the Patriarchs. [ more ]

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World news

U.S. to Restrict Visas for Violent Israeli Settlers in West Bank

The Biden administration plans to restrict travel to the U.S. by extremist Israeli settlers and others responsible for undermining security in the West Bank.

The visa restrictions will target individuals involved in undermining peace, security, or stability in the West Bank, including both Israeli settlers and Palestinians who attack Israelis. [ more ]

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US announces visa bans after warning Israel on West Bank settler violence

The US has called on Israel to act against violent settler groups in the occupied West Bank.

The US will impose visa restrictions on Israeli settlers involved in undermining peace, security, or stability in the occupied West Bank. [ more ]

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US news

What the resumption of Israel-Hamas fighting means for Palestinians in Israeli jails

Thousands of people, including teenagers, have been arrested in the West Bank and East Jerusalem since Hamas' attack on Israel in October.

Many of the arrested individuals, including 17-year-old Aseel Shahada, are being held without charge or trial. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Ramadan repression in the West Bank

Violent repression in the West Bank is worsening, making it difficult for journalists to cover. Dozens of Palestinian journalists have been arrested without trial or charge.

Bollywood movies aligning with Indian Modi government's narratives are being released ahead of the election. [ more ]

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Israel's war on Gaza: List of key events, day 116

Israeli forces dressed as doctors and nurses killed three Palestinians inside a West Bank hospital.

Israeli military forces continue to carry out raids and airstrikes in Gaza, resulting in civilian casualties.

Hamas has fired rockets into Israeli cities after a four-month lull. [ more ]

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Voices of the occupied West Bank: 'I'll keep speaking with love'

The article features four Palestinians sharing their perspectives on the situation in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip.

The individuals interviewed include a young Christian man, a human rights defender, a concerned father, and a grieving mother. [ more ]

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US top diplomat Blinken meets Abbas, discusses Palestinian statehood

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the occupied West Bank to discuss post-war plans for Gaza, including steps towards the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Blinken expressed support for a Palestinian state and encouraged administrative reforms of the Palestinian Authority (PA). [ more ]

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General strikes across West Bank after assassination of Hamas's al-Arouri

Seven members of Hamas, including deputy head Saleh al-Arouri, were assassinated in southern Beirut, leading to protests and strikes in the occupied West Bank.

The slain Hamas members will be buried in different locations in Lebanon, and many are mourning their deaths.

Saleh al-Arouri's sister describes his passing as a seismic event and praises his humility and strength of character. [ more ]

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Israel detains Palestinians in renewed West Bank incursions

At least 17 Palestinians injured from Israeli drone strikes on Tulkarem and Nur Shams refugee camps.

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End unlawful killings' in occupied West Bank, UN tells Israel

The United Nations has called on Israel to end unlawful killings and settler violence in the occupied West Bank.

The report details a sharp increase in air strikes and military incursions into refugee camps, resulting in deaths, injuries, and damage to civilian infrastructure. [ more ]

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Six killed in Israeli strike on refugee camp in occupied West Bank

At least six Palestinians were killed in an Israeli drone strike in the Nur Shams refugee camp in the West Bank.

Ambulances were blocked by Israeli forces for 65 minutes after the attack, preventing them from transporting the dead and wounded. [ more ]

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Europe news

Leo Varadkar says European Council unlikely to agree to calling for ceasefire in Gaza

The Taoiseach expects strong language condemning Israeli settler violence in the West Bank.

He believes that Israel can track down terrorists without engaging in war and destruction. [ more ]

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World news

Israeli Military Steps Up Raids in Flashpoint West Bank City

Israeli forces are conducting a major operation in the West Bank city of Jenin to root out militant units.

The operation has resulted in the death of at least 11 people and the detention of hundreds of others. [ more ]

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World news

U.S. Blocks Shipment of Rifles to Israel Over Concerns of West Bank Settler Violence

The Biden administration is holding back a shipment of 27,000 rifles intended for Israel's national police due to concerns about their potential transfer to extremist Israeli settlers in the West Bank.

The firearms, which include M4 and M16 rifles, have been waiting for approval from the administration for over a month, as officials and members of Congress seek assurances from Israel that they won't end up in the hands of extremists. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

General Strike Kicks Off in West Bank Against Israel's War on Gaza

People in the West Bank held a general strike to protest Israel's assault on Gaza, joining work stoppages in other countries

2023 has been the deadliest year in the Palestinian territory in almost 20 years, with over 100 children killed by Israeli soldiers or settlers in the West Bank [ more ]

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The Gospel: Israel turns to a new AI system in the Gaza war

The Israeli military is using an AI system called The Gospel to generate new targets at an unprecedented rate in Gaza.

Israel has escalated its attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank, where Hamas does not have authority. [ more ]

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