West Bank

Despite risks, journalists in West Bank determined to continue reporting

More than 200 Palestinian journalists have been killed by the Israeli army in Gaza. Their colleagues across the Palestinian territories aim to honour them by providing information, whatever the cost. In the…

2 weeks ago

by Abiodun Ogundairo

Civilians caught in crossfire of Israeli military operation in West Bank’s Jenin

On January 21, less than 48 hours after a ceasefire came into effect in Gaza, the Israeli military launched an operation dubbed "Iron Wall" in Jenin, in the north of the occupied…

4 months ago

World

Turkish-American woman killed in occupied West Bank

Palestinian officials said Turkish-American Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was shot while demonstrating against settlement in the occupied West Bank. The White House said it was "deeply disturbed" by the 26-year-old's death.…

10 months ago

World

Gaza’s cancer patients trapped by coronavirus and politics

In response to Israeli plans to annex parts of the West Bank, the Palestinian Authority ceased all coordination with Israel. As a result, an exit from Gaza is almost impossible, including for…

5 years ago

News·World

West Bank: Living with Uncertainty

Beit Iksa is a Palestinian enclave in the West Bank. It is surrounded by an Israeli settlement. Separated by a fence, it still takes an hour to get from the enclave to…

5 years ago

News·World

Another gift from Trump? Washington to recognise Isreal’s West Bank settlements

Another gift from Trump? Washington to recognise Isreal's West Bank settlements…

6 years ago

News·World

Israel approves US congresswoman’s visit to West Bank

Israel says Rashida Tlaib, who is of Palestinian origin, can now visit her family in the West Bank. She and fellow Democrat Ilhan Omar faced entry bans over their criticism of the…

6 years ago

News·World

Israeli soldier found stabbed to death in West Bank: army

A young Israeli soldier reported missing overnight has been found dead in the West Bank. Security forces said the body had several stab wounds.…

6 years ago

News·World

Palestinian app helps drivers avoid Israeli checkpoint bottlenecks

A new navigation app designed by Palestinians aims to help drivers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank weave past military checkpoints and avoid Jewish settlements. Launched in June, Doroob crowdsources road closures and…

6 years ago

Science & Tech