Amid the most intensive Israeli operations in the area in decades, Palestinians fear entrenched displacement and a return to military control in some towns.
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Expanding West Bank Campaign, Israel Sends Tanks for First Time in Decades
Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, said that 40,000 Palestinian residents displaced from militant hotbeds would not be allowed to return to their homes.
Multiple Bus Explosions in Israel Put Country on Terrorism Alert
The attempted attacks on Thursday, which injured no one but shut down buses and trains across the country, came amid Israel’s ongoing raids in the West Bank and as its cease-fire with Hamas in Gaza nears its end.
Palestinian Displacement in the West Bank Is Highest Since 1967, Experts Say
The Israeli military launched a wide-scale operation last month against militants in several cities in the West Bank. Now, roughly 40,000 Palestinians have fled their homes — the highest since Israel occupied the territory nearly six decades ago, accor…
Why Trump’s Plan to Relocate Gazans Is Untenable for Jordan
President Trump’s plan would send a huge number of refugees to Jordan, adding new frictions to the kingdom’s often tense, sometimes violent history with displaced Palestinians.
How Escalating Violence Is Upending Lives in the West Bank
Since Oct. 7, 2023, Israeli military raids in areas dominated by Palestinian militants in the West Bank have increased, often leaving civilians with limited access to medical care and caught in the violence.
Israeli Troops Withdraw From Netzarim Corridor in Gaza
During the war with Hamas, troops patrolled the Netzarim Corridor, which splits Gaza, preventing evacuated Palestinians from returning north.
Trump’s Gaza Plan Reflects Broader Push for Annexation of Palestinian Land
Right-wing officials in Israel, evangelical Christians in the United States and Trump appointees have become increasingly outspoken in calling for Israel to take more territory.
Trump’s Proposal on Gaza Is a Risk for Egypt and Jordan
The Arab countries are among the top recipients of American military aid, but forcing Palestinians out of their remaining territory could destabilize the entire region.
West Bank? Call It Judea and Samaria, Some Republicans Say.
President Trump’s return has emboldened supporters of Israeli annexation of the occupied territory who want to mandate the use of language reflecting that view. Opponents of annexation say the term reflects a political agenda.