Sunday, June 28, 2026

Tag: West Bank

UN inquiry says Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza

A new UN Commission report details more than 20,000 children killed, tens of thousands injured, attacks on hospitals and schools, and evidence that Palestinian children were treated not as collateral damage, but as targets.

Biden administration discarded internal finding on Shireen Abu Akleh killing, former...

A former U.S. Security Coordinator official says evidence showed Israeli soldiers intentionally shot the Palestinian American journalist, but senior officials removed that conclusion and the State Department called it “the result of tragic circumstances.”

ICJ rejects Israeli claims about UNRWA and orders more aid to...

The International Court of Justice rules that Israel must cooperate with the UN to deliver “essential supplies of daily life,” rejecting infiltration allegations amid worsening famine conditions.

102 organizations press Rubio to free Palestinian American teen held at...

Coalition says Florida teenager Mohammed Ibrahim’s life is on the line after months without family contact or medical care.

Palestinian activist featured in Oscar-winning film killed by Israeli settler previously...

Awdah Hathaleen, a peace activist and co-creator of No Other Land, was shot and killed during a settler-led raid on his West Bank village, days after his deportation from the U.S. and months after Trump lifted sanctions on his accused killer.

Israel’s ban on UNRWA risks creating a humanitarian crisis for Palestinian...

The immediate implications of the ban have already alarmed humanitarian agencies and the international community, with concerns mounting over the agency’s ability to support those in desperate need.

Critics accuse Israel of suppressing press freedom with Al Jazeera raid...

Amid Israel’s intensifying assault on Gaza, the shutdown of Al Jazeera’s West Bank bureau has raised concerns about press freedom. Critics argue the move is part of a broader effort to silence critical media coverage of Israel’s actions in Palestine.
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Justice for Ayşenur Eygi: As Israel kills another American in West...

The Turkish government has said it holds Israel responsible for Ayşenur’s death, while the U.S. government has offered condolences and called for Israel to investigate the incident.

Smotrich proposes financial sanctions and settlement expansion in response to Palestinian...

The far-right minister outlined six immediate steps to target the Palestinian Authority (PA) following the recognition by Spain, Norway, and Ireland.

Israel deploys forces to West Bank as Gaza conflict continues into...

As Ramadan commences amidst the ongoing Gaza conflict, Israel's significant military buildup in the West Bank raises concerns of heightened tensions.

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