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Sacred rite for Orthodox Christians in Bethlehem marred by coronavirus

One of the most sacred Easter symbols of the Christian Orthodox faith - the Holy Fire - arrived in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on Saturday.

18/04/2020

West Bank

Watch: Christians celebrate midnight mass in Bethlehem

"Celebrating Christmas also means celebrating those who still have a desire to love mankind and put themselves on the line for it. Here in the Holy Land, and not only today but every day of the year, there are still many people who celebrate the Christmas of Jesus in this way, not only Christians.

24/12/2019

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Bethlehem welcomes pilgrims for Christmas celebrations

Bethlehem welcomes pilgrims for Christmas celebrations, Iraq protesters create Christmas tree out of flags and elephants in Santa Claus outfits make a season greetings’ performance in Thailand.

24/12/2019

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Artist Banksy unveils dark nativity in Bethlehem

Banksy has made his own contribution to Christmas.

21/12/2019

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U.S. reverses stance on Israeli settlements in the West Bank

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday that Israeli settlements in the West Bank are not inconsistent with international law.

18/11/2019

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West Bank: Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces

Palestinians supporting prisoners on hunger strike in Israeli prisons clashed with Israeli security forces on Monday in the West Bank city of Ramallah

23/09/2019

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Palestinians protest amid controversial workshop on Middle East peace

Hundreds of Palestinian protesters in various West Bank locations on Tuesday rallied against this week's economic conference in Bahrain that will kick off the Trump administration's plan for peace in the Middle East.

25/06/2019

World

Education under threat in Hebron and the rest of the West Bank

In partnership with The European Commission

What is life like for Palestinian children living in the Israeli-controlled part of Hebron? What's the impact of the conflict on them and what's the role of the EU in reducing their trauma?

30/05/2019

World

Hebron's silent war: no peace in sight for Israelis and Palestinians

More than any other places on the West Bank, Hebron shows the difficulty of sharing land between Palestinians and Israelis and the remote possibility of finding peace.

09/05/2019

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West Bank manhunt underway after fatal attack

West Bank manhunt underway after fatal attack

17/03/2019

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Palestinian protesters and Israeli troops clash in West Bank

Clashes erupted between Palestinian protesters and Israeli troops on Sunday near the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir.

28/01/2019

West Bank

Bethlehem enjoys busiest Christmas season on record

Visitors and worshippers have been flocking to Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity – a cave which enshrines a site thought to be the birthplace of Jesus.

24/12/2018

West Bank

Israel orders Bedouin villagers to clear homes

Israel has ordered residents of a Bedouin village in the West Bank to clear their houses by October 1 or face demolition.

23/09/2018

West Bank

Norwegian woman 'shot twice by Israeli soldiers during protests'

The Israeli Defense Forces said the activist "stood among the rioters whilst they carried out violence against the security forces", adding that they would investigate the incident.

27/08/2018

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Israel delays West Bank post for eight years

Ten tonnes of mail have arrived in the West Bank after Israel delayed it for eight years over security checks

20/08/2018

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Teen activist turned icon released

A Palestinian teen who rose to prominence after footage of her slapping and kicking a fully-armed Israeli soldier went viral, has been released from prison.

30/07/2018

West Bank

Prince William's visit to the West Bank is a first for a British royal

On his tour of the Middle East Prince William told Mahmoud Abbas of his hope for lasting peace in the region

28/06/2018

Global Japan

A Japanese initiative for West Bank's economic activity

In this new episode of Global Japan, we bring you to Jericho, in the West Bank to discover a unique Japanese initiative - the Jericho agro industrial park, which meets international standards. The aim: to boost the region’s economic activity.

21/06/2018

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Israeli settlers evicted after lengthy court battle

Israeli police have evicted dozens of Jewish settlers from 15 homes in the West Bank outpost of Netiv Ha’avot.

12/06/2018

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Abbas 'suffering from pneumonia but improving'

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has a lung infection but is said to be improving as rumours circulate about his health

22/05/2018

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Mahmoud Abbas, who is 82, re-elected as Palestinian president

He immediately apologised for remarks he made days earlier that led many to accuse him of anti-Semitism.

04/05/2018

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India's Modi on historic West Bank visit

Narendra Modi touches down in Ramallah, becoming the first Indian prime minister to embark on a visit to the West Bank.

10/02/2018

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Israeli soliders fatally shoot Palestinian teen in West Bank

Israeli soldiers have shot and killed a Palestinian teenager during a raid in the West Bank.

04/02/2018

West Bank

Christmas Eve Mass: Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity hosts pilgrims

Fewer people than usual were in the West Bank town this year because of increased tensions between Palestinians and the Israeli army since US President Donald Trump recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

25/12/2017

West Bank

Violent protests rise in Mideast over US Jerusalem embassy move

Clashes continue between Israeli troops and Palestinian protesters across the Mideast over Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

10/12/2017

West Bank

Hamas refuses to give up weapons as part of reconciliation deal

A month ago the signing of a reconciliation deal in Cairo between rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah was hailed as an historic breakthrough.

27/11/2017