The West Bank is a contested region in the Middle East largely under Israeli control. Also known as Judea and Samaria, the name "West Bank" specifically refers to it being along the western bank of the Jordan River.
Israel took control of the area from Jordan in 1967 following the Six Day War, but has not annexed it. While home to hundreds of thousands of Israeli settlers living in different settlements, the West Bank also has a huge Palestinian population and is the bulk of what most people envision as a future Palestinian state.
The status of Israeli settlements is highly controversial and while they are defended by Israel and the US, most of the international community sees them as illegal.
UNSC warns against shutting down UNRWA • IAF intercepts Hezbollah drone • IDF kills deputy Radwan Force cmdr. • Israelis and IDF Givati soldier wounded as Israel, Lebanon exchange blows
With a looming vote, a bill to expel relatives of terrorists faces backlash from legal experts and security officials alike.
According to the bill's explanatory section, the law only applies to new embassies, and existing embassies will remain in place.
CIA chief discusses hostage deal in Doha • Israel outlaws UNRWA in its territory • IDF says military goals in Lebanon achieved • Defense Ministry: 12,000 wounded during war
Israel moves to shut down the UN Palestinian refugee agency despite warnings from allies and threats of UN repercussions, with a key vote set for Monday.
These fundamentalist Jewish groups twist Jewish tradition into an abominable chimera, mixing biblical literalism, ethno-nationalism, and theological obsessions similar Evangelical Christians.
Recent US administrations and other global actors have called for the end to the ongoing war and to reach a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians.
Report: Pentagon investigates leaks of Israeli strike plans on Iran • Police arrest east Jerusalemites suspected of assisting Iran
US Deputy Treasury Secretary Adeyemo met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mustafa on Monday to discuss West Bank economic stability and anti-terrorism financing measures.
On Sunday night alone, security forces arrested 15 suspects across the West Bank.