Israel, West Bank and Gaza

Why Is Israel Targeting Jenin, in the West Bank?
As Israel withdraws some of its troops from Gaza during a cease-fire there, it has turned attention to another Palestinian territory — in particular a city with a history of militant activity.
Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire?
In the days since a fragile ceasefire took hold in the Gaza Strip, Israel has launched a major military operation in the occupied West Bank and suspected Jewish settlers have rampaged through two Palestinian towns.
As fighting in Gaza stops, Israel launches major military campaign in West Bank
The Israeli military killed at least seven Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday as the prime minister announced the start of a “large-scale military operation” in the restive city of Jenin.
Israeli Raids in West Bank Focus on Jenin, Long a Resistance Hub
At least 10 people have been killed in the raids, and more than 40 wounded, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. Dozens have been arrested, Palestinian officials told the Wafa news agency.
Israel’s top general resigns over Oct. 7 failures, adding to pressure on Netanyahu
Israel’s top general has resigned, citing the security and intelligence failures related to Hamas’ surprise attack that triggered the war in the Gaza Strip. Lt. Gen.
Violence erupts in West Bank as settlers attack, Israel raids Jenin
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the assault on Jenin would be “extensive and significant,” as the military erected new checkpoints across the West Bank.
Israel Starts Operation in Jenin as Attention Turns to West Bank
Israel started a major operation in the West Bank city of Jenin, adding to fears that attention is shifting from Gaza to the larger of the two Palestinian territories.
At least 10 killed during Israeli raid in West Bank as Jordan warns region could ‘explode’
At least 10 Palestinians have been killed and dozens injured in an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank, with neighbouring Jordan’s foreign minister warning that the offensive could lead the West Bank to “explode”.
Live briefing: Israel launches large raid on West Bank city Jenin, killing 9
The Israeli military launched a large raid in the city of Jenin in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, killing nine people and injuring 40 others, according to Palestinian health officials.
Shooting, explosions in Jenin as Israel presses raid
Gunfire and explosions rocked the occupied West Bank's Jenin area on Wednesday, a Palestinian official and an AFP reporter said, as the Israeli military pressed on for a second day

Google rushed to sell AI tools to Israel’s military

Israel says it will maintain control of Gaza-Egypt crossing

Israel’s West Bank military operation draws lessons from Gaza war, defense minister says
Israel’s military is using lessons from the Gaza war in its new West Bank operation to ensure “terrorism does not return,” ...
Israel wants peaceful Gaza but unsure on funding reconstruction, says economy minister
Israel's economy minister said on Wednesday it seeks a peaceful Gaza but has not decided whether to help fund its ...
Israel's army chief resigns over 'terrible failure' to prevent Hamas' 7 October attack
Lt Gen Herzi Halevi said the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) would complete an investigation into the 2023 attack by Hamas before ...
Anti-Israel protesters interrupting college class a ‘flagrant violation of student civil rights,’ says Columbia University student
Columbia University freshman Shoshana Aufzien reacts to anti-Israel protesters interrupting a class at her college and ...
Israel's War Spending in 2024 Lifts Debt Burden to 69% of GDP
Israel's budget deficit reached 6.9% in 2024, its highest level since 11.6% in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. All three ...
Saudi foreign minister says Trump does not raise risk of Iran-Israel war
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Tuesday he did not see Donald Trump's new administration increasing the risk of an ...
90 Palestinian prisoners released from Israel
The 90 Palestinian prisoners that were in Israeli custody have been released, an Israeli prison service spokesperson said in ...
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire is a deal that cannot last
In truth, the first phase of the deal is relatively easy to implement and gives all parties a respite from draining conflict.