Israel Strikes West Bank Mosque, Killing At Least 2
The Israeli military carried out a rare airstrike in the occupied West Bank, hitting a mosque in the Jenin refugee camp. Palestinian officials called the attack a “dangerous escalation.”
West Bank
Does Hamas represent Palestinians?
Two weeks after the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, there are worrying signs Hamas has sympathy among Palestinians.
13 Palestinians and an Israeli Officer Killed as Violence Surges in West Bank
The deadliest fighting occurred in the Nur Shams refugee camp, where Israeli forces also carried out a rare drone strike.
World Leaders Express Horror Over Deadly Gaza Hospital Blast
Expressions of horror over the large loss of life predominated, while many Arab governments stressed certainty that Israel was to blame.
What Is Islamic Jihad, the Group Israel Blamed for the Gaza Hospital Blast?
Like Hamas, the group receives support from Iran in funding and weapons.
Hamas Attack on Israel Brings New Scrutiny of Group’s Ties to Iran
Officials from Iran and Hezbollah helped plan the attack, people familiar with the operation said, but the U.S. and its allies have not found evidence directly linking Tehran.
Hamas Attack Is a Psychological Blow to Israel
The attack by Hamas forces Israel once again to confront the conflict that has haunted it since the creation of the modern state.
Israeli Herders Spread Across West Bank, Displacing Palestinians
Palestinian herding communities are abandoning their villages, ceding huge swaths of land to nearby Israeli settlers. Settler activists say it’s the result of their new strategy in the West Bank.
As Saudis Consider Deal With Israel, Palestinians Seek Sway in Talks
The Palestinian leadership condemned efforts in 2020 to end Israel’s diplomatic isolation in the Arab world. Now, in the face of similar moves, they are trying a new tack.
As West Bank Shootings Rise, Israel’s Government Vows to Retaliate
An apparently unarmed Palestinian man and an Israeli teacher were among the recent victims. Israel’s government has pledged to strike at Palestinian assailants.