Palestinian Christians are reviving their seasonal public celebrations, hoping to bring light and holiday spirit at the end of a gloomy year in the West Bank.
Tag: Ramallah (West Bank)
As Israeli Settlements Get Bigger, Palestinian Hikes Grow Shorter
With Israelis rapidly building in the West Bank, Palestinian hikers are increasingly unable to walk across the land.
For 2 Hours, a Soccer Match Offers Palestinians a Rarity: Joy
The national soccer team made it to the knockout stages of the Arab Cup for the first time, uniting fans from Gaza to the West Bank to Cairo to Arab cities in Israel.
How Israel’s Settlement Surge in the West Bank Is Displacing Palestinians
The Israeli government authorized 22 settlements in May, the largest expansion in decades, and Palestinian families are now being forced from their homes.
Abbas Says Hamas Will Not Govern Palestine After War With Israel
Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, delivered a speech by video to the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday in which he thanked countries for recognizing Palestinian statehood.
Israel Bars Arab Foreign Ministers From High-Level West Bank Visit
The trip had been planned for Sunday ahead of a June conference, backed by France and Saudi Arabia, to urge the creation of a Palestinian state.
Palestinian Leader Abbas Appoints Hussein al-Sheikh as Deputy Amid Succession Fears
For many ordinary Palestinians, the appointment of Hussein al-Sheikh was emblematic of how out-of-touch the leadership of the Western-backed Palestinian Authority has become.