West Bank

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.

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Allegations of Christian influence surface as World Zionist Congress election heats up

Israel365 asked David Friedman to support a slate of candidates in next year’s election for the World Zionist Congress.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
05/12/2024

Yamam, ISA arrests terrorist in Nablus hospital, eliminates other terrorists in West Bank

The terrorists eliminated by the IDF, in addition to the one arrested, had been responsible for the August murder of Yonatan Deutsch.

 The logo of Bezeq Israeli Telecommunication Corp Ltd, the country's largest telecom group, is seen

Norway wealth fund divests from Bezeq for providing telecom services to West Bank settlements

The decision to divest comes after the fund's ethics watchdog adopted a new, tougher interpretation of ethics standards for businesses that aid Israel's operations in the West Bank.

By REUTERS
04/12/2024
View of a burnt Palestinian car after it was set on fire by West Bank settlers, December 4, 2024

Katz, security forces squabble over Jewish detentions amid West Bank settler violence

Jewish extremists resisted the removal, including throwing rocks at soldiers and wounding two IDF troops.

Investigations into senior police, IPS officers reflect rot in security institutions

Were the police and prison systems perfect before? No. But since Ben-Gvir became minister, relentless developments have affected everyone.

Israel at war day 425: What's happening in Gaza, Lebanon?

Israel returns bodies of terrorists who carried out shooting near Dead Sea to Jordan • IDF unearths weapons stored in a home in Jabalya

Reporter's Notebook: Israeli forces detain terror suspects in overnight ops in Bethlehem

The 'Post' went along with IDF soldiers for raids with the IDF in Aida and Azza camps in Bethlehem.

Hamas, Fatah agree on Gaza administration committee terms

The committee “administers the Gaza Strip, and its reference is the Palestinian government and is responsible for all fields," the alleged document stated.

UK minister Dodds pledges £19m. in aid for Gaza during regional visit

UK Minister Anneliese Dodds announces £19M aid for Gaza, attends Cairo conference, and supports Palestinian reforms.

Hezbollah violates ceasefire, IDF strikes Lebanon in response

Netanyahu says Israel enforcing Lebanon ceasefire • Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer to visit US for hostage deal and Iran talks

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