West Bank

Territory in West Asia

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The West Bank, so called due to its location relative to the Jordan River, is the larger of the two Palestinian territories. A landlocked territory near the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in the Levant region of West Asia, it is bordered by Jordan and the Dead Sea to the east and by Israel to the south, west, and north. The territory has been under Israeli occupation since 1967.

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Israeli Forces Kill Two Young Palestinian Men in West Bank Raid \| Outrage Over 'Genocide' Claims A young Palestinian man has been killed following a raid by Israeli forces in the central West Bank, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The incident occurred in the village of Beit Ur.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:16Published 1 week ago

Israel backs plans for nearly 5,300 new homes in the occupied West Bank More than 500,000 Jewish settlers currently live in the West Bank, where they have Israeli citizenship. Meanwhile, the three million Palestinians living there are subject to Israeli military rule. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:39Published 2 weeks ago

Attack on Israeli Driver in Palestinian Territory of West Bank \|Stone Pelting, Car Set Ablaze by Mob In a tense encounter, an Israeli citizen mistakenly enters Palestinian territory, sparking a violent response. Watch as a mob of Palestinians chase and attack the Israeli vehicle, leading to intense.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:55Published 2 weeks ago

‘Illegal and Unacceptable’: Saudi Arabia Fumes At Israel Over New West Bank Settlements\| Watch Saudi Arabia and the Arab League strongly condemn Israel's decision to expand illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli Security Cabinet approved a plan to legalize outposts and build.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published 2 weeks ago

Israel Defense Forces tie wounded Palestinian to jeep in West Bank Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:33Published 3 weeks ago

Watch: 15-year-old boy's funeral after being shot by Israeli soldier in the occupied West Bank A 15-year-old Palestinian boy was killed by Israeli forces in an overnight raid on Al-Fara'a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank according to Palestinian health officials. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on June 11, 2024

Palestinian Communities Face Displacement in West Bank as Israeli Settlements Expand While international attention has been on Gaza, dozens of Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank are being displaced. Violent attacks by Israeli settlers are on the rise, while Israel.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:11Published on June 7, 2024

Multiple Israeli Soldiers killed Again: Rafah Fire Reaches West Bank And Northern Gaza In a tragic escalation of violence, two Israeli soldiers were killed in a car-ramming attack near the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, the Israeli army reported early Thursday. The attack.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published on May 30, 2024

Car-ramming attack in West Bank kills two soldiers, says Israeli army Violence in the occupied West Bank has surged throughout the war in Gaza. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published on May 30, 2024

Israeli Group Fights to Protect Aid Convoys to Gaza Amid Rising Tensions and Vandalism Before the war, 500 truckloads of supplies a day sustained Gaza's population. Since the October 7 attacks, right-wing activists have been vandalising aid convoys. A group of Israeli's is trying to stop.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:22Published on May 24, 2024

At least 10 Palestinians killed in two-day Israeli raid on West Bank Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:38Published on May 23, 2024

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Prospects for West Bank are bleak amid rising violence with world's eyes on Gaza Only a few weeks ago, the United Nations released a statement condemning what it described as "day after day of unprecedented bloodshed" against Palestinians in the West Bank. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Israeli soldiers strapped injured Palestinian to jeep Israeli soldiers strapped an injured Palestinian man to the bonnet of a military jeep after an arrest raid in the occupied West Bank. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
'At least 42 killed' in Gaza strikes, as Israeli man shot dead in West Bank At least 42 people have been killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza, the director of the Hamas-run government media office has said. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago

Archbishop of Canterbury criticises Israel over Palestinian Christian woman in detention The Archbishop of Canterbury has criticised Israel over the arrest of a young Palestinian Christian woman in the occupied West Bank. Sky News - Published on April 26, 2024
US considers cutting funds to notorious Israeli army unit The drive into the village of Jiljiliya is not what you expect on the West Bank. Imposing mansions line the route, with grand gates and lavish decorations. Sky News - Published on April 24, 2024
The war may be in Gaza, but its effects can mean starvation in the West Bank There's an urgency to the work of the aid team in the West Bank as the war in Gaza becomes even more grim. Sky News - Published on March 25, 2024

Israel should 'stop and think' on Rafah offensive, says Cameron - as UK sanctions West Bank settlers Israel should "stop and think" before taking any further action in Rafah, Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron has said - as the UK sanctioned settlers in the West Bank. Sky News - Published on February 12, 2024
Israeli troops dressed as civilians and medics kill three during hospital raid Undercover Israeli troops dressed as civilian women and medics have stormed a hospital in the West Bank - killing three people Israel claimed were militants. Sky News - Published on January 30, 2024
Israeli police accidentally kill young girl after 'ramming' attack on West Bank checkpoint Israeli police have accidentally killed a young Palestinian girl after opening fire on a car suspected of a ramming attack, emergency services in Israel have said. Sky News - Published on January 7, 2024
'Settlers armed with long rifles, guns, knives and machetes came': West Bank Palestinian family driven from their home Subhi Shaledeh and his extended family had around 500 acres of prime grazing land in the Occupied West Bank, in the village of Janoub. Sky News - Published on December 26, 2023

Israeli soldiers suspended for reading out Jewish prayers at a mosque during West Bank raid Israel has suspended a group of its soldiers after video emerged of Israeli troops reading out Jewish prayers at a mosque in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. Sky News - Published on December 15, 2023
Jaishankar speaks to Palestinian PM, reiterates India's long-standing position on Palestine External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh expressing concern on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Jaishankar reiterated India's.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 9, 2023
Order in Gaza appears to be breaking down - and people are angry at 'disgraceful' US veto From Gaza to the West Bank and far beyond, there is a collective anger at the US veto of a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Sky News - Published on December 9, 2023	Jubilation in the West Bank in defiance of Israeli orders Israel delivered its side of the bargain in scenes of chaos. Sky News - Published on November 24, 2023
Israeli forces fire tear gas at crowds celebrating release of Palestinian prisoners The Israeli military has fired tear gas and stun grenades at crowds in the West Bank - as they celebrated the release of Palestinian prisoners in a hostage deal. Sky News - Published on November 24, 2023	'They are killing children': West Bank family see their son shot dead 'by Israeli troops' outside their home It is two years since I was last in the West Bank, and today it is a different place. Sky News - Published on November 17, 2023
'I am proud': Face to face with a defiant fighter who vows Hamas won't stop the violence Israeli forces have conducted drone airstrikes and engaged in major gun battles in the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank. Sky News - Published on November 9, 2023	Blinken 'committed' to establishment of Palestinian state - as Hamas claims dozens killed in Gaza camp strike US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said he is committed to the establishment of a Palestinian state in an unannounced visit to the West Bank - as Hamas claims Israel struck a refugee camp in.. Sky News - Published on November 5, 2023
Ordinary life suspended as Israeli military imposes 'lockdown' in West Bank and families flee The sounds of hammering, the deafeningly loud noise of a generator, and the continuous movement of people carrying doors, electrical cables, recovered bricks and even roofs to trucks and trailers. Sky News - Published on November 2, 2023	'They are bombing hospitals and schools - and the world does nothing' A soldier with his machine gun cradled in his arms signals us to stop as we approach a checkpoint on the road to the West Bank city of Nablus. Sky News - Published on October 27, 2023
Operation Ajay: Sixth flight with 143 passengers, including two Nepalese citizens, arrives in New Delhi The sixth flight under 'Operation Ajay' arrived in New Delhi, carrying 143 Indian citizens and two Nepalese citizens who were evacuated from Israel amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas. This brings the.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 22, 2023	More than 50 Palestinians reported killed in overnight airstrikes on Gaza - as Israel targets mosque in West Bank More than 50 Palestinians are reported to have killed in airstrikes on Gaza overnight. Sky News - Published on October 22, 2023
'After the ninth person was shot I stopped counting': Violence and protests in the West Bank I stopped counting after the ninth person was shot in front of us on another day of protests in the West Bank. Sky News - Published on October 20, 2023	World sees Palestinian deaths as not as important as Israeli deaths, says grieving dad in West Bank I spent the afternoon in the West Bank with a father grieving the loss of his 17-year-old son who was shot by Israeli security forces on 8 October. Sky News - Published on October 19, 2023
Stone-throwing protesters shot by Israeli snipers is part of 'normal' life for the West Bank We filmed as a small group of teenagers whirling slings above their heads lobbed stones at an Israeli military vehicle 100m or so up the road on the outskirts of the West Bank city of Ramallah. Sky News - Published on October 18, 2023	How attacks on Palestinians by settlers in the West Bank have risen during Gaza conflict Even before the war in Gaza raised tensions between Israeli settlers and Palestinians, 2023 was set to be the West Bank's deadliest year on record. Sky News - Published on October 18, 2023
'Woke up to sounds of air raid sirens': Indian evacuees from Israel recount horror MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday said around 18,000 Indians are currently residing in Israel while about a dozen people are in the West Bank and three to four are in Gaza. DNA - Published on October 13, 2023	What is the Gaza Strip and what is it like to live there? All you need to know The Gaza Strip refers to a narrow strip of land wedged between Israel and Egypt on the Mediterranean Sea. It forms the smaller of the two Palestinian territories - the other being the West Bank. Sky News - Published on October 10, 2023
16-year-old Palestinian boy shot dead by Israeli army A 16-year-old boy has been shot dead by the Israeli army in a confrontation in the southern occupied West Bank, Palestinian health officials say. Sky News - Published on September 10, 2023	Supermodel Bella Hadid clashes with Israeli minister US supermodel Bella Hadid has clashed with Israel's national security minister over his recent remarks about Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Sky News - Published on August 25, 2023
'The resistance is still here': Hamas fighters are bullish - but situation remains extremely tense in Jenin The Israelis have withdrawn from the Jenin refugee camp in the north of the occupied West Bank and a calm has returned, but the militants who were targeted remain defiant. Sky News - Published on July 7, 2023	Israel begins withdrawing troops from Jenin as Gaza is hit by airstrikes Israeli troops have begun withdrawing from the West Bank city of Jenin after a two-day operation that left 13 Palestinians dead - as residents of Gaza say the territory has been hit by airstrikes. Sky News - Published on July 5, 2023

West Bank

Territory in West Asia

West Bank ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos

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Prospects for West Bank are bleak amid rising violence with world's eyes on Gaza

Israeli soldiers strapped injured Palestinian to jeep

'At least 42 killed' in Gaza strikes, as Israeli man shot dead in West Bank

Archbishop of Canterbury criticises Israel over Palestinian Christian woman in detention

US considers cutting funds to notorious Israeli army unit

The war may be in Gaza, but its effects can mean starvation in the West Bank

Israel should 'stop and think' on Rafah offensive, says Cameron - as UK sanctions West Bank settlers

Israeli troops dressed as civilians and medics kill three during hospital raid

Israeli police accidentally kill young girl after 'ramming' attack on West Bank checkpoint

'Settlers armed with long rifles, guns, knives and machetes came': West Bank Palestinian family driven from their home

Israeli soldiers suspended for reading out Jewish prayers at a mosque during West Bank raid

Jaishankar speaks to Palestinian PM, reiterates India's long-standing position on Palestine

Order in Gaza appears to be breaking down - and people are angry at 'disgraceful' US veto

Jubilation in the West Bank in defiance of Israeli orders

Israeli forces fire tear gas at crowds celebrating release of Palestinian prisoners

'They are killing children': West Bank family see their son shot dead 'by Israeli troops' outside their home

'I am proud': Face to face with a defiant fighter who vows Hamas won't stop the violence

Blinken 'committed' to establishment of Palestinian state - as Hamas claims dozens killed in Gaza camp strike

Ordinary life suspended as Israeli military imposes 'lockdown' in West Bank and families flee

'They are bombing hospitals and schools - and the world does nothing'

Operation Ajay: Sixth flight with 143 passengers, including two Nepalese citizens, arrives in New Delhi

More than 50 Palestinians reported killed in overnight airstrikes on Gaza - as Israel targets mosque in West Bank

'After the ninth person was shot I stopped counting': Violence and protests in the West Bank

World sees Palestinian deaths as not as important as Israeli deaths, says grieving dad in West Bank

Stone-throwing protesters shot by Israeli snipers is part of 'normal' life for the West Bank

How attacks on Palestinians by settlers in the West Bank have risen during Gaza conflict

'Woke up to sounds of air raid sirens': Indian evacuees from Israel recount horror

What is the Gaza Strip and what is it like to live there? All you need to know

16-year-old Palestinian boy shot dead by Israeli army

Supermodel Bella Hadid clashes with Israeli minister

'The resistance is still here': Hamas fighters are bullish - but situation remains extremely tense in Jenin

Israel begins withdrawing troops from Jenin as Gaza is hit by airstrikes