West Bank
Coverage of West Bank in the Nexus archive.
- Report: Israeli settlers attack women, elderly shepherds in Hebron
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian women and elderly shepherds in the Masafer Yatta area of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, targeting their livestock. Two men were injured in Beit Furik, and nine others suffered bruises and tear gas inhalation during an attack in Masafer Yatta. Settler gangs, under the protection of Israeli forces, assaulted Palestinians and attempted to steal sheep.
- Israeli settlers injure eight Palestinians near Hebron
Israeli settlers injured eight Palestinians in an attack in Khirbet Asafi, Masafer Yatta, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent. Settlers have repeatedly targeted the area to displace Palestinian communities, with 50 acres of land seized in the region featured in the Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land'.
- Israel announces theft of Palestinian land in West Bank to expand road for settlers
Israel has ordered the confiscation of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank to expand Route 60, a major road connecting illegal Jewish settlements. The project threatens agricultural land in Al-Mazra'a Al-Sharqiya, with confiscation notices discarded on farms rather than delivered directly.
- Israeli forces beat Palestinian family and fire tear gas into home
Israeli forces raided a Palestinian family's home in al-Mughayyir, firing tear gas and beating family members, resulting in injuries. They detained 23-year-old Mo'men Abdel Latif Abu Aliya and forced him to remove a protective fence shielding the home from Jewish settlers.
- High Court petition demands protection for West Bank Palestinian herding communities
A High Court petition from 7 northern Jordan Valley villages in the West Bank claims Palestinian herding communities face extremist settler violence, restricted water access, and pasture limitations, which they argue amount to ethnic cleansing and imminent displacement. The petition demands legal protection for these communities.
- New Arab League chief says he was blocked by Israel from visiting West Bank
New Arab League chief Nabil Fahmy claims Israel blocked his visit to the West Bank, as informed by the Palestinian Authority. The UN reported 5,900 West Bank residents displaced by settler violence over the past three years.
- Teenage Palestinian girls held in Israeli prison have their futures put on hold
Teenage Palestinian girls Nada Bani Odeh and Ola Qutaishat are imprisoned in Israel's Damon Prison, disrupting their education and academic ambitions due to arrests linked to social media posts. Their families highlight the emotional toll and inadequate prison conditions, including poor food and lack of sanitary products.
- How a Palestinian town is defending itself from Israeli settler attacks
A Palestinian volunteer group in Sinjil, West Bank, is defending the town from Israeli settler attacks, which Palestinians claim the Israeli military and their own government have failed to prevent. The group monitors the area for signs of settler violence, part of similar efforts across the West Bank.
- Arab League chief says Israel blocked first foreign trip to Ramallah
Arab League secretary-general Nabil Fahmy claims Israel blocked his first foreign trip to Ramallah. Palestinian authorities informed the Arab League of Israel's rejection of the visit to meet President Mahmoud Abbas. The article mentions the ongoing situation in the West Bank since 2023, including military raids and settlement expansions.
- Ireland passes bill banning goods from Israel-occupied settlements in West Bank and Jerusalem
Ireland's parliament approved a bill to ban imports of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, citing international legal obligations outlined by the International Court of Justice. The legislation, awaiting final approval, aligns with Ireland's stance against Israel's occupation, including recognizing a Palestinian state in 2024 and accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.
- Ireland passes bill banning Israeli goods made in East Jerusalem and West Bank
Ireland has passed a bill banning the import of Israeli goods produced in East Jerusalem and the West Bank. The legislation, which still requires approval from the upper house, prohibits imports from areas outside Israel's recognized borders.
- Hegseth planning to visit Israel on Wednesday amid concerns over potential F-35 sale to Turkey
Hegseth is planning to visit Israel on Wednesday, with discussions expected to include concerns over a potential F-35 sale to Turkey and Iran. Ireland has passed a bill banning Israeli goods from East Jerusalem and the West Bank.
- Two Israeli NGOs warn of a 'de facto annexation at an unprecedented pace' in the West Bank
Two Israeli NGOs have warned of a 'de facto annexation at an unprecedented pace' in the West Bank. A Star of David and a sign commemorating an Israeli settler were installed on the Jordan Valley Road in the occupied West Bank.
- Ireland passes bill banning imports of goods from Israeli settlements
Ireland has passed a bill banning imports of goods from Israeli settlements. An Israeli settlers' outpost has been newly established in the West Bank town of Qabalan, southeast of Nablus.
- Israeli police investigate officer filmed throwing stun grenade into car
Israeli police are investigating a border police officer after CCTV footage showed him throwing a stun grenade into a car carrying young Palestinians during a raid on Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. The officer has been suspended, and the justice ministry is handling the case, with police stating his actions violated procedures.
- Israeli officer shown throwing stun grenade into car during West Bank raid
An Israeli border police officer is under investigation after CCTV footage showed him throwing a stun grenade into a car carrying young Palestinians during a raid on the Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. The footage was released by the Israeli rights group B’Tselem.
- Israeli forces kill Palestinian teen in the West Bank
A 16-year-old Palestinian teen, Walid Nidal Abu Sneineh, was killed by Israeli forces during a raid on the Qalandiya refugee camp in the West Bank. Two other children were wounded in the same raid. Over 1,175 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces and settlers in the occupied territory since October 7, 2023.
- Palestinian baby dies in West Bank after Israel blocks urgent medical care
A Palestinian baby died in the West Bank after Israel blocked urgent medical care. Israeli forces shot and killed a 16-year-old boy in the occupied West Bank and two Palestinians in Gaza.
- Araghchi meets Hamas and Hezbollah delegations in Tehran
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi met with Hamas and Hezbollah delegations in Tehran during their visit for funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The Hamas delegation discussed conditions in Gaza and the West Bank, while Hezbollah conveyed condolences from its leader. Araghchi emphasized Iran's efforts to end the Lebanon conflict and honored former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
- Palestinian official calls for international intervention as settler violence escalates in West Bank
A Palestinian official called for international intervention as Israeli settlers escalated violence in the West Bank, including attacks on Palestinians, human rights activists, and property. Incidents involved injuries, home seizures, olive tree uprooting, and military post conversions, with Israeli forces accused of protecting settlers during assaults.
- Palestinian says settlers took over West Bank home he was building for newlywed son
A Palestinian man, Mohammad Salameh, claims that settlers took over a West Bank home he was building for his newlywed son. The IDF stated it dispersed a gathering at the Jalud house but did not comment on the presence of settler squatters.
- Settlers raid several West Bank villages as attacks escalate
Israeli settlers raided several Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank, leading to attacks, arrests, and confrontations with Israeli security forces. Incidents included attempts to steal sheep in Arrabeh, arrests in Khan al-Ahmar, and the use of crowd-control measures in Idhna. The Palestinian Red Crescent reported injuries to Palestinians, including a young man struck by a rubber-coated steel bullet and two elderly individuals protecting their livestock.
- Israeli settlers injure eight Palestinians in West Bank
Israeli settlers attacked the village of Yerza in the occupied West Bank, injuring seven Palestinians. A separate incident in Beit Fajjar saw a Palestinian shot in the thigh during clashes with Israeli forces. Israeli forces prevented some injured from receiving medical care.
- Settler attack injures several Palestinians near Hebron
Israeli settlers attacked and wounded several Palestinians near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, according to Wafa news agency and the Palestine Red Crescent Society. Settlers, protected by Israeli soldiers, stormed the town of Idhna, firing on Palestinian landowners. A young man was injured with a rubber-coated steel bullet, and two elderly Palestinians were hurt while protecting their sheep.
- Israeli settlers intensify attacks in West Bank, targeting water supplies
Israeli settlers have intensified attacks in the West Bank, specifically targeting water supplies. The assaults have also impacted Palestinian homes and livelihoods, marking a significant spike in such incidents recently.
- Elderly man said injured as settlers attack Palestinians, foreign volunteers in West Bank
An elderly man was injured in an attack by settlers on Palestinians and foreign volunteers in the West Bank. Settlers threw stones and used pepper spray in Abu Falah, while three people were injured in a separate attack near Ramallah.
- In the West Bank, Israeli settlers take over Palestinian's dream home
Palestinian Mohammad Salameh's family home under construction in the West Bank was seized by Israeli settlers before completion. A verified video showed settlers on the roof of the two-story house, which was intended for his recently engaged son's married life.
- In the West Bank, Israeli settlers take over Palestinian's under-construction dream home
Palestinian Mohammad Salameh's under-construction home in the Israeli-occupied West Bank was seized by Israeli settlers before completion. The settlers occupied the property despite Salameh's appeals to Israeli authorities, who did not respond. The incident reflects a broader trend of settler expansion and attacks in the region.
- Israel arrests five women activists in the occupied West Bank
The Israeli army arrested five women activists in the occupied West Bank after raiding their homes. The women, associated with health committees, included Jamila Abu Dahou, Jamila Kanaan, Maysar al-Faqih, Faten Hanaysheh, and Etaf Bader. Soldiers searched homes, handcuffed and blindfolded detainees, and provided no explanation for the arrests.
- Israeli forces detain Palestinian women in West Bank raids
Israeli forces conducted raids across the West Bank and detained Palestinian women. The operations were carried out in multiple locations, as reported in the title and content.
- Israel arrests five women activists in the occupied West Bank
The Israeli army arrested five women activists in the occupied West Bank after raiding their homes. The women, associated with health committees, included Jamila Abu Dahou, Jamila Kanaan, Maysar al-Faqih, Faten Hanaysheh, and Etaf Bader, along with 15 other Palestinians. Soldiers blindfolded and handcuffed Etaf Bader during the raid in Hebron, and her husband expressed uncertainty about her detention location.
- Israel arrests five women activists in the occupied West Bank
Israel arrested five women activists in the occupied West Bank, including members of health committees, during home raids. The Palestinian Prisoners' Club reported escalated targeting of female activists through arrests, night raids, and harsh interrogation methods.
- Former Israeli general says Gaza war could have ended earlier
A former Israeli army commander claims the Gaza war could have ended earlier, allowing captives to return alive through negotiations. He criticized the government for prolonging the conflict, rejecting earlier deals, and creating an 'irreversible reality' of population mixing in the West Bank.
- Killing children
Over 60,000 Palestinian children have been killed or injured by Israeli security forces in Gaza over 32 months, with UNICEF reporting one child killed daily since a ceasefire began in October 2023. A UN commission found severe physical and psychological harm, including preventable deaths and lifelong disabilities, eroding Palestinian society's foundation. Despite ongoing violence, there are no sanctions against Israel, with the Western world and regional governments remaining silent.
- How to Show That Israel’s Sexual Violence Against Palestinians Is Systemic — and Has Gone on for Decades
A new report by the Palestinian Feminist Collective reveals systemic sexualized and gendered violence by Israeli forces against Palestinians in detention, spanning decades. The report compiles testimonies, UN findings, and human rights data, highlighting abuses like genital beatings and rape, which the UN has linked to Israel's actions in war zones.
- Palestinian Authority warns against Israeli settlement plans in E1 area
The Palestinian Authority's Cabinet warned against Israeli plans to construct over 3,400 settlement units in the E1 area, urging international pressure to stop the project. The E1 area, located between occupied East Jerusalem and Maale Adumim in the occupied West Bank, risks dividing the West Bank and undermining territorial contiguity for a future Palestinian state.
- Israel shuts down West Bank nonprofit, accusing it of terrorism — Palestinian officials
Israel has shut down the West Bank nonprofit Al-Tadamon Charitable Society, accusing it of terrorism. Palestinian officials, including the Nablus mayor, expressed surprise as the IDF sealed the building, with no immediate comment from the IDF.
- 'Targeting of Palestinian children has not stopped': Independent UN investigator sounds alarm
Independent UN investigators have called for action following a report alleging Israel's deliberate killing of Palestinian children since October 7, 2023. The report claims the 'essence of childhood' has been destroyed in Gaza and the West Bank, citing doctor testimonies of children with fatal gunshot wounds to the head and neck.
- Violence continues in Gaza and West Bank, UN warns
The UN warns that violence persists in Gaza and the occupied West Bank despite a US-brokered ceasefire. Ramiz Alakbarov, the UN's deputy special coordinator, reported over 1,000 deaths in Gaza since the ceasefire and escalating violence in the West Bank due to Israeli military raids and settler attacks.
- UN official condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza, occupied West Bank
A UN official condemned Israeli attacks on Gaza and the occupied West Bank, stating the situation remains volatile. He urged respect for a US-brokered ceasefire and criticized officials for promoting violence and incitement.