West Bank
Smotrich claims historic Hebron shift as Israel advances new building plans
This is the first approval of its kind since the signing of the Hebron Agreement in 1997, under which restrictions related to the Jewish community were subject to approval by the Hebron municipality.
Tackling terror indoctrination in Palestinian schools key to ending 'Pay-for-Slay,' panelists say
Foreign Ministry denies annulment of Hebron Agreement, contradicting Smotrich's announcement
IDF arrests Palestinian-American student with no charge, given poor medical attention, family says
Jewish rioter lightly wounded in ramming by Palestinian at Efrat Junction
Later the IDF stated that, prior to the event, dozens of Israeli Jewish rioters had blocked roads in the area, forcing Palestinian cars to turn around and throwing rocks at their vehicles.
Multiple clashes between Israelis, Palestinians reported in West Bank following alleged sheep theft
The clashes included incidents of stone throwing and the use of clubs between Israeli civilians and Palestinians, according to the IDF.
Two Palestinian civilians wounded, one killed during IDF operations in West Bank
The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that a seven-month-old baby was killed in the incident, though the death has not been confirmed by the IDF.
October 7 shows the cost of Israel leaving the Palestinian issue unresolved - opinion
Hamas sought endless war and division; the tragedy is that its strategy has worked on both Israelis and Palestinians.
On This Day: Six-Day War begins in 1967
In only six days, the IDF conquered the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Sinai Peninsula, and east Jerusalem, defeating the armies of Syria, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon.
Knesset approves tax benefits for West Bank settlements amid opposition criticism
The Knesset approved a bill granting tax benefits to West Bank settlements, with Finance Minister Smotrich calling it recognition for residents living under a security threat.
UK gov't removes Israel from 'no travel list' for first time since June 2025 Iran war
The FCDO no longer advises against all travel to Israel but continues to advise against all travel to Gaza, areas within 500m of the Gaza border, parts of the West Bank, and parts of northern Israel.
On This Day: Fatah, Hamas factions form short-lived 'Palestinian Unity Government' to rule over PA
On June 2, 2014, Abbas forged a Hamas-Fatah unity government, sparking legal debates and political upheaval. The PA president dissolved the short-lived body in June 2015.
Car ramming attack wounds several at Gush Etzion Junction in West Bank, south of Jerusalem
The soldier who killed the terrorist also provided emergency medical treatment to one of the wounded, saving their life, a spokesperson from the Gush Etzion Regional Council said.
Trump’s Gaza plan can still work - but only if Washington changes course - opinion
Despite the crisis, the conditions for a diplomatic breakthrough may be emerging beneath the surface – if Washington is willing to rethink the sequencing and political assumptions behind its strategy