The attacks came after Israel arrested another top militant from the same group and closed crossings into the Gaza Strip this week, anticipating retaliatory attacks.
Tag: West Bank
Palestinian Flags Aren’t Illegal in Israel. They Still Get Torn Down.
Israeli police, lawmakers and settlers are increasingly targeting the flag, which Palestinians say is a broader attack on their identity.
Biden Offers Differing Messages for Israelis and Palestinians
To Israelis, President Biden’s visit was mostly a source of celebration of growing ties with Arab countries. For the Palestinians, Mr. Biden brought funding and sympathy — but no long-term plans.
Why the Latest Palestinian Leader in the West Bank Is Unpopular
Hussein al-Sheikh is considered a possible successor to Mahmoud Abbas, 87, the Palestinian Authority president. But as a liaison to Israel, some critics call him a “spokesman of the occupation.”
Why the Latest Palestinian Leader in the West Bank Is Unpopular
Hussein al-Sheikh is considered a possible successor to Mahmoud Abbas, 87, the Palestinian Authority president. But as a liaison to Israel, some critics call him a “spokesman of the occupation.”
Palestinian Outrage After U.S. Says Journalist Was Killed by Accident
The U.S. government said Shireen Abu Akleh was likely hit by a bullet fired from Israeli military lines in the occupied West Bank, but unintentionally, fueling claims that Washington isn’t impartial.
Bullet Too Damaged to Prove Who Killed Shireen Abu Akleh, U.S. Says
The State Department said Shireen Abu Akleh, the Al Jazeera broadcaster killed in the West Bank in May, was likely hit by shots fired from Israeli military positions.
Unilever Sells Ben & Jerry’s Business in Israel, Defusing Dispute
Ben & Jerry’s, the American ice cream maker owned by Unilever, angered many Israelis last year when it pledged to discontinue sales in the occupied West Bank.
Biden Trip to Saudi Arabia Is Set, but Energy Help Is Not
The White House formally announced that President Biden would visit the oil-rich kingdom in mid-July despite having denounced it as a “pariah” state after the assassination of a dissident.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Ukraine’s Strategic Dilemma
Plus Israel’s unsteady government and Bangladesh’s unfolding fire disaster.