The Palestinian Authority is absent from the hotbeds of militancy while Israeli forces have failed to prevent violent reprisal attacks by Jewish extremists.
Author: ISABEL KERSHNER
At Least 5 Palestinians Killed in Clashes After Israeli Raid in West Bank
A 15-year-old boy was among the dead and dozens more were wounded, Palestinian officials said. Eight Israeli security officers were hurt and helicopters were later deployed, the military reported.
Israel Eases West Bank Settlement Rules, Clearing Way for New Homes
The change could accelerate the construction of thousands of new houses in the occupied territory and puts a far-right minister in charge of giving approvals.
In Israel, Tough Questions Follow Fatal Attack on the Egyptian Border
Israeli officials were investigating a series of mishaps and failings that led to the killings of three Israeli soldiers by an Egyptian border guard.
3 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Rare Attack on Egyptian Border
The suspect was identified by the Israeli and Egyptian authorities as an Egyptian security officer. The deadly event may be connected to a thwarted drug smuggling attempt, the Israelis said.
Conflict With the Far Right Shrouds Jerusalem’s Pride Parade
Much of Israel’s L.G.B.T.Q. community feels threatened by the right-wing government and its judicial overhaul plan — even with a gay speaker of Parliament.
Israel and Islamic Jihad Agree to Cease-Fire After 5 Days of Violence
Mediation efforts led by Egypt were expected to end fighting that has outlasted previous clashes between Israel and the militant group in Gaza.
A New Round of Middle East Fighting
The death of an imprisoned Palestinian militant leader on a hunger strike prompted new skirmishing.
Fighting Between Israel and Islamic Jihad: Where Things Stand
Exchanges of fire continued on Friday despite overnight mediation efforts for a cease-fire.
Israeli Strikes Continue Across Gaza Border Amid Cease-Fire Talks
After the militant organization Islamic Jihad fired hundreds of projectiles at Israel, Israeli forces stepped up its campaign of killing top commanders of the group in airstrikes.