The deadly attack on Thursday night fueled Israeli-Palestinian tensions that have been building for more than a month.
Tag: West Bank
During Ramadan, Palestinians Barred From Aqsa Turn to Smugglers
For Palestinian Muslims, praying at the Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem is an important part of Ramadan. Those barred by Israel are finding ways to get there anyway.
Your Friday Briefing: Putin’s Defensive Speech
The Russian leader claimed victory in Mariupol, despite Ukrainian resistance.
New Rocket Fire From Gaza Follows Rising Tensions in Israel
The first strike from Gaza in several months came just days after clashes in and around the Aqsa Mosque compound, a sacred site for both Muslims and Jews.
Israel’s Oldest Museum Takes a New Look at Israeli Art
For decades, museums presented Israeli art as a companion to the country’s history. The Tel Aviv Museum of Art breaks away from that approach — with surprising results.
In a Village Divided, Palestinians See Their Hold on Territory Eroding
Carved up over decades, the village of Walaja sits partly in the occupied West Bank and partly in Jerusalem. Palestinians say this type of fragmentation undermines prospects for a state.
Israeli Troops Kill 3 Palestinian Militants in West Bank
The Israeli authorities said the men were killed in a shootout. The security forces have ramped up their operations after a wave of violence.
In Life, They Showed Israel’s Breadth. In Death, They Were Victims.
The five victims of Israel’s deadliest terrorist attack in years came from different walks of life, highlighting the complexity of Israeli society.
U.N. Investigator Accuses Israel of Apartheid, Citing Permanence of Occupation
Strongly denied by Israel and its supporters, the claim is the first time that a U.N.-appointed rapporteur has accused Israel of apartheid in such an unequivocal way.
Palestinians Threatened With Eviction Can Stay in Their Homes — for Now
Israel’s high court stayed the eviction of four Palestinian families from their East Jerusalem homes. The eviction threat had stoked tensions that led to war in Gaza.