At least six Palestinians were killed in a night of violence in the West Bank, raising tensions further ahead of elections in Israel next week.
Tag: Nablus (West Bank)
3 Palestinians Killed in Shootout With Israeli Forces, Palestinians Say
Three Palestinians were killed during a firefight with Israeli security forces who had entered Nablus, a flash point city in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials said.
What Ibrahim al-Nabulsi’s Killing Reveals About the West Bank
The life of Ibrahim al-Nabulsi, the son of a Palestinian security official, reflects some of the dynamics at play as leaders jockey to succeed Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian Authority president.
Israel Quietly Opens Its Borders, and Palestinians Have a Beach Day
Tens of thousands of Palestinians slipped through holes in Israel’s security barrier, with Israel’s tacit approval, for a rare day on a Mediterranean beach.
For Palestinian Police, Much to Lose if Israel Annexes West Bank Land
Palestinian security officers, scorned for working with Israel, say they are on the front lines of building a state. But what if the state-building project fizzles?
Palestinian Authority Bans Activities by Gay Rights Group
The Palestinian group, Al Qaws, vowed to continue its work. A police spokesman said its activities violated the “ideals and values of Palestinian society.”
West Bank Shootings Raise Fear That Hamas Is Expanding Its Fight
Hamas, trying to move the battle from Gaza, praised the killing of two Israeli soldiers and said two fugitives who killed three Israelis belonged to the group.