West Bank

West Bank

Palestinian women and children force Israeli soldier to release boy

In a disturbing video that has gone viral online, an Israeli soldier is seen pursuing a young Palestinian boy and pinning him to the ground amid

29/08/2015

West Bank

Confusion over reports of Abbas PLO resignation

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is set to resign as head of the Palestine Liberation Organisation’s (PLO) executive committee, PLO officials said

23/08/2015

West Bank

Arson attack: young father buried next to baby son in West Bank

Huge crowds gathered for the funeral in the West Bank of 32-year-old Saad Dawabsha. The young father died of his injuries following an arson attack

08/08/2015

West Bank

Revenge calls as Palestinian boy dies in 'Jewish settler' arson attack

There have been calls for retribution in the West Bank after a Palestinian toddler was burned alive in an arson attack blamed on Jewish settlers. Ali

31/07/2015

West Bank

Palestinian toddler killed in 'terrorist' arson attack, says Israel

An 18-month-old Palestinian boy has been killed in an arson attack in the West Bank. Jewish settlers are suspected to be behind the fire, which also

31/07/2015

West Bank

Palestinian unity government resigns Hamas blasts unilateral decision

The Palestinian national unity government, formed to heal the split between Fatah and Hamas has resigned. An inability to exert any influence in the

17/06/2015

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Video shows Israeli soldiers beating unarmed Palestinian demonstrator

15/06/2015

West Bank

Palestinian leadership halts security ties with Israel

The leadership of the Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO) has voted to suspend all security cooperation with Israel, a move which could further escalate tensions.

06/03/2015

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Orthodox Christians celebrate the baptism of Jesus at the Jordan river

19/01/2015

Sport

Palestine's Asian Cup debut

Palestine will be appearing at their first ever Asian Cup in Australia this month. Led by team captain Ramzi Saleh, the ‘knights’ will open their

07/01/2015

West Bank

Palestinians present their credentials to join ICC and host of international bodies

In 60 days time, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas may be able to call on the UN’s International Criminal Court to get justice for his people in

02/01/2015

West Bank

Palestinians complete ICC ratification and await the UN's justice

Palestinian observers at the United Nations have presented their documents ratifying the Treaty of Rome’s conditions for membership of the

02/01/2015

West Bank

Palestinian Authority moves towards International Criminal Court

The Palestinian Authority has signed on to 20 international agreements a day after a bid for independence failed at the United Nations Security

31/12/2014

West Bank

Palestinian teenager shot dead by Israeli soldiers for throwing rocks

A Palestinian teenager has been shot dead by Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank. The youth was part of a group accused of throwing rocks at

29/12/2014

West Bank

Palestinians clash with Israeli forces in Bethlehem

Just two days before Christmas, dozens of Palestinians, some dressed as Santa Claus, clashed with Israeli forces at a checkpoint in Bethlehem

23/12/2014

West Bank

Israel military kill Palestinian man during West Bank clashes

Israeli soldiers have shot and killed a Palestinian man during clashes in the West Bank, according to the military. It said soldiers had been trying

16/12/2014

West Bank

Palestinian acid attack injures Jewish children near Jerusalem

A Jewish family of six has been the victim of a suspected acid attack in the Israeli-occupied West Bank injuring a father and his four young girls

12/12/2014

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West Bank c lashes follow Palestinian minister's funeral

12/12/2014

West Bank

Clashes following funeral of Palestinian minister who died after West Bank protest

Palestinian youths have clashed with Israeli soldiers after the funeral of a Palestinian minister who died following a confrontation with an Israeli policeman.

11/12/2014

West Bank

Palestinian minister dies at West Bank protest

A Palestinian minister has died following a confrontation with Israeli troops at a West Bank protest. The images in the video above were filmed at

10/12/2014

West Bank

Palestine a state in the eyes of more and more countries

The Swedish government officially recognised Palestinian statehood in October, the parliaments of the UK and Spain almost unanimously support it, a huge majority of countries in the UN have officially

02/12/2014

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8-year-old Palestinian girl reports on West Bank conflict

26/11/2014

West Bank

Far behind the wall: fighting for hope in Nablus

05/09/2014

World

The Middle East: Hamas and Fatah - a reconciliation to last

25/06/2014

West Bank

Israeli soldiers disciplined for dancing at Palestinian wedding

29/08/2013

World

Palestine: a global recognition

29/11/2012