West Bank
UNRWA is beyond repair, so it's time to move on - opinion
Evidence mounts of UNRWA’s terror ties; the agency must be closed. It is the first step to rebuilding Palestinian society.
Ireland rejects antisemitism claims, limits trade curbs to goods from Israeli settlements
US Congress members sign letter urging Netanyahu to prevent demolition of Palestinian homes
Majority of Israelis oppose granting Netanyahu pardon, believe gov't is 'fairly corrupt' - poll
Peace Now CEO demands dismissal of Central Command Chief Avi Bluth over West Bank settlement policy
Bluth failed in his duty and "in practice turned the IDF into an aid force for the establishment of illegal Jewish terror outposts" in the West Bank, Peace Now CEO Lior Amihai argued.
Animal rights orgs. hit out at 'ridiculous' claim crocodiles were culled over terrorism fears
The Civil Administration and the Nature and Parks Authorities both claimed in the letter that the killings were carried out to avoid a potential "terrorist incident."
Smotrich approves hundreds of housing units in multiple West Bank settlements
The units will be spread out between Hashmonaim, just over the Green Line in central Israel, and Givat Zeev and Beitar Illit near Jerusalem.
Border Police, IDF evacuate four illegal outposts across West Bank
Border Police and IDF units evacuated four illegal outposts in Gush Etzion, Samaria, and Binyamin, following PM Netanyahu’s directive to clear 14 such sites across the West Bank.
Israel to reopen Allenby Crossing for transfer of goods from Jordan to Gaza, West Bank
According to the source, necessary security upgrades at the crossing have been completed on both the Israeli and Jordanian sides.
IDF soldier left behind during West Bank operation after falling asleep in Palestinian village
The IDF said a soldier was accidentally left behind near Kabatiya, later joining another unit after about 40 minutes alone as commanders review the incident.
IDF kills one, arrests another after stone-throwing attack near West Bank highway
The actions of the suspects "endangered the civilians who were driving along the route," the IDF said.
What did the gov’t approve for Israel’s 2026 state budget? - explainer
The 2026 budget passed its first test, yet the battles over defense, taxes, and reforms expose a government more focused on managing crises than shaping policy.
Merz visit to Israel shows bilateral relations remain strong, former amb. to Germany tells 'Post'
“Since 2008, when Angela Merkel visited Israel and spoke of Germany’s commitment to Israel’s security and survival, it has become not just about a commitment of Germany to Israel," but to both sides.
Netanyahu ‘not leaving’ politics for pardon, PM says next to Germany’s Friedrich Merz
Netanyahu also praised the Israel–Germany cooperation in high-tech, AI, and quantum technologies.
Christmas returns to Bethlehem after two years of silent nights
As Christmas returns to the city where it began, Bethlehem moves to reconstruct its tourism industry.
