The militants were among more than 90 Palestinians and two Israeli security officials killed in the territory in 2022, as violence continues to surge.
Tag: West Bank
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.
In Shift, Israel Says Journalist Was ‘Most Likely’ Shot by Israeli Soldier
The Israeli Army has concluded that Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian-American broadcaster, was probably killed by one of its own soldiers — but stopped short of accepting definitive blame.
Palestinian Leader Accused Israel of ‘50 Holocausts,’ Causing an Uproar
Facing international condemnation, the Palestinian Authority president, Mahmoud Abbas, later walked back the remarks he had made at a news conference in Berlin.
Palestinian Prisoners in Israel Use Hunger Strikes to Seek Freedom
For decades, Palestinians imprisoned by Israel have used these protests as a way to demand better living conditions and an end to indefinite detentions.
The exchange is the biggest flare-up in the strip for a year.
No cease-fire appeared imminent, despite early mediation efforts by international actors, including the United Nations.
Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Kill Senior Figure in Palestinian Militant Group
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.
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.”