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.
In February, there was a terror attack in Eli in which two Israelis were murdered and the three terrorists who perpetrated the attack were killed.
IDF to change combat tactics in tunnels • American-Turkish activist killed by IDF near Nablus • Hamas adds new demands for ceasefire
American-Turkish activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, 26, died from IDF gunfire during a protest against West Bank settlement expansions.
On Wednesday, FM Baerbock said on X/Twitter that there is “no military solution” for both Gaza and the situation in the West Bank.
The family members of a 14-year-old who received an administrative order also were in attendance.
Last week, the IDF eliminated the Hamas branch head Jenin.
Ben-Gvir took direct aim at the idea that allowing economic growth in the Gaza Strip would encourage quiet in that area.
IDF uncovers explosive lab under Jenin mosque • Anti-tank missiles strike Metula • Blinken says 90% of Gaza hostage deal is agreed •
IDF Reservists serving along the security barrier near Harish say they are afraid to shoot at illegal infiltrators. If their shots aren't accurate, an investigation may be opened against them.
IDF finds Hamas tunnel shaft under playground • Israel strikes terrorists in West Bank • UN Ambassador Danny Danon speaks at UN Security Council
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