Israel and the West Bank were gripped by violence this week. Its roots predate Israel’s new far-right government, but the government’s ministers and goals are fueling tensions.
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Israeli Raid on West Bank City Kills Nine Palestinians, Officials Say
The violence comes as Israel’s new far-right government has signaled even tougher actions against Palestinians. So far this year, 30 Palestinians have already been killed.
For Palestinians, a Rush to Claim ‘Martyrs’ Killed by Israel
In one of the deadliest years for Palestinians, a tradition of political and armed groups claiming Palestinian “martyrs” clouds the distinction between civilian and fighter.
Concern Grows in Israel’s Military as Netanyahu Nears Coalition Deal
Preliminary agreements between Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right allies have raised questions about political interference in the army’s chain of command.
Netanyahu Coalition Roils Israel Before Government Is Formed
Efforts by Benjamin Netanyahu to appease his extremist coalition partners have been met with a backlash from Israeli liberals.
An Israeli Schoolboy Died in the West Bank. To Find His Body, Foes Joined Forces.
After Palestinian gunmen refused to hand over a dead Israeli teenager on Tuesday, officials on both sides of the conflict worked together to recover his abducted body.
Your Thursday Briefing: Bombs Kill a Teenager in Jerusalem
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2 Bomb Attacks in Jerusalem Kill 1 and Wound at Least 18
The attacks prompted calls by far-right leaders for the swift formation of a new government that would be tougher on terrorism.
As Netanyahu Nears Power, the Far Right Wants to Oversee the Army
Bezalel Smotrich is an ultranationalist who opposes Palestinian sovereignty and wants to govern Israel by Jewish law. He seeks the Defense Ministry in Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
Palestinian Assailant Kills 3 Israelis in West Bank
The attack began in a settlement industrial zone and continued along a highway, and took place on the day that Israel is to swear in a new Parliament.