Israeli-occupied Territories

Israel's top court strikes down occupied West Bank land seizure law

A panel voted to repeal the 2017 measure, under which settlers could remain on land if they built there without prior knowledge of Palestinian ownership, or if homes were built at the state's direction. Eight voted in favour and one against.

Why the Israeli Left is resisting Netanhayu's annexation plan

Although the left in Israel is no match for the dominant right, it has managed to generate some resistance to Netanyahu's reckless ambition.

Palestinians offer 'counter-proposal' to Trump's West Bank annexation plan

The plan offered up to the United States, Russia, the United Nations and the European Union includes a "sovereign Palestinian state, independent, and demilitarised" with "minor modifications of borders where necessary".

Israelis rally against West Bank annexation plan

Demonstrators waved Israeli and Palestinians flags and held placards against the occupation of the West Bank and the possible annexation of parts of it.

Protests in occupied West Bank against Israeli annexation plan

Palestinians are vocal in their opposition to US President Donald Trump's Middle East plan, which gives Israel the green light to annex Jewish settlements and other strategic territory in the West Bank.

Why do Palestinians observe Naksa?

The Naksa or "the day of the setback" refers to the annual observance of the 1967 war in which Israel invaded Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem, resulting in the displacement of thousands of Palestinians from their homes.

Netanyahu slams Israeli settlers for criticising Trump's West Bank plans

Settler leaders from the occupied West Bank voiced concern that Donald Trump's annexation map will leave many settlements as isolated enclaves, saying the US president was not a friend of Israel.

Israel police kill unarmed Palestinian with special needs

The Palestinians' official news agency Wafa identified the dead man as Eyad Hallak, a resident of the Wadi Joz neighbourhood of occupied East Jerusalem with special needs.

Biden hits out at Netanyahu over plans to annex occupied West Bank

Former US vice president told an online fundraiser by members of the Jewish community in the US that he was opposed to the move.

Palestinian leader Abbas ends 'all agreements' with Israel, US

President Mahmoud Abbas declares end to "agreements and understandings" signed with Israel and US, and turns over responsibility of occupied territories back to Israel, in response to Israel's plan to annex parts of occupied West Bank.

Israeli settler found guilty of murder of Palestinian family

The settler faces a potential life sentence for killing a couple and their baby in a 2015 arson attack. Palestinians complain the court was sluggish in reaching a verdict, unlike the speed with which they process cases involving Palestinian suspects.

A Nakba that keeps repeating itself

The catastrophe that Palestinians first faced 72 years ago seems to only worsen with time.