West Bank

Palestinians vote in first municipal elections since outbreak of Gaza war - analysis

The elections will be closely watched to see the trends. If things go well, this could boost the plans for change in Gaza.

People walk past destroyed homes on April 20, 2026 in Gaza City, Gaza.
 A road is barricaded in Jenin refugee camp, amid ongoing clashes between Palestinian Authority security forces and terrorists, in the West Bank, January 8, 2025.

Dozens of Palestinians breach IDF checkpoints to enter Jenin refugee camp

An illustrative image of a silhouette over the backdrop of the Hamas flag.

Israeli court uncovers covert Hamas funding network, key figures sentenced

US Senators Bernie Sanders (R) and Ed Markey (D-MA) walk on Capitol Hill in Washington ahead of a vote regarding the Iran war, last month.

Israel must stop pretending bond with US is 'unbreakable' before it's too late - opinion


IDF responds to alleged settler arson in Palestinian West Bank village, no injuries reported

IDF, Israel Police, and Border Police were sent to Khirbet al-Nawaj‘a after reports of deliberate burnings of Palestinian property, according to an IDF statement.

Israeli soldiers guard during a protest of Jewish settlers at the Beit Furik checkpoint, east of Nablus, in the West Bank, May 9, 2025

US will offer passport services in West Bank for first time

The service, which is set to begin in Efrat on February 27, comes in addition to the current US consular services offered at its Embassy in Jerusalem and at a Tel Aviv branch office.

US passport, illustrative

Arizona House affirms Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, to use terms in all state comms

The Arizona House approved resolutions rejecting the term "West Bank" in official state business, instead recognizing Israel's historical and legal sovereignty.

Arizona State Highway welcome sign

Attempted ramming suspect near Jerusalem tunnel turns himself in to police for investigation

The suspect turned himself in hours after the incident, where he fled the scene and was promptly pursued by IDF soldiers. No injuries were reported.

 Police and security personnel at the scene of a shooting attack at a checkpoint near Jerusalem, November 16, 2023

Various foreign ministers condemn Israel’s West Bank measures as unlawful expansion

"Changes are wide-ranging, reclassifying Palestinian land as so-called Israeli ‘state land’, accelerating illegal settlement activity, and further Israeli administration," said the statement.

Israeli security forces near the scene where two Israelis were killed in a terror shooting attack at Allenby bridge, a crossing between West Bank and Jordan, September 18, 2025.

'Israel' removed from Jordanian parliament minutes, proposing MP calls Israel 'enemy of Jordanians'

Jordan’s Parliament voted to erase mentions of "Israel" from debate on US Ambassador Huckabee’s comments on West Bank reforms, calling them a breach of international law.

Members of the Jordanian Parliament sit in the plenum during a debate, Amman, December 1, 2011; illustrative.

Palestinian crashes truck into police vehicle in West Bank, police officer injured

The driver of the truck attempted to flee the scene of the incident, police said, but was pursued by backup police forces and arrested along with a passenger in the truck.

Israel Police and Magen David Adom respond to a road incident in which one police officer was injured near Tapuah junction in the West Bank on February 23, 2026.

Israeli flag raised on historic Jordan Valley peak in the biblical heartland

According to the Heritage Minister’s office, the flag was hoisted on the mountain peak in a symbolic act that the ministry said reflects a renewed emphasis on Israel’s spiritual heritage.

An Israeli flag is raised on the peak of Mount Sartaba in the Jordan Valley, February 23, 2026.

'We serve humanity, deliver justice': ICC judges, UN officials decry US sanctions

“We serve humanity. We are delivering justice for the most vulnerable victims around the world, for millions and millions of women and children who have no voice," one judge told the Guardian.

Attendees in the plenary room during the 24th Session of the Assembly of States Parties at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands December 4, 2025.

Four Israelis arrested in plot to carry out terror attack against IDF soldiers in Karmiel

In a joint statement by the Israel Police Spokesperson's Unit and the Shin Bet, it was revealed that four suspects from northern Israel, including two minors, were suspected of having conspired.

WEAPON FOUND by Israel Police while arresting four Israeli citizens who planned a terror attack.